Fabulous photos from the 2018 Folly Frolic Photographer Credit: J. Robert Schraeder Photography

In an effort to help provide greater exposure for the students at KCAI, we conducted short interviews with each of them! This gives you a chance to learn more about the Graphic Design Students and see their work! The first interview we get to share with you is also the artist whose poster was chosen…

We’re excited to announce the posters that were picked for KCAI Graphic Design + Folly Jazz Series collaboration!   On Friday, September 21st, our panel of judges including Gale Tallis, Executive Director; James Maiden, Marketing Manager; Mikaela Garrett, Rival Designs; and Brian Henry, Lamar Advertising, visited the Kansas City Art Institute and judged over 60…

Ten years ago the Folly Theater and Kansas City Art Institute formed a partnership to develop the commercial skills of the KCAI Graphic Design students while elevating the level of the Folly Jazz Series’ style and presence. This endeavor was set up by Folly Executive Director, Gale Tallis, and the then-KCAI Graphic Design instructor, Jamie…

We know… It’s been a while since we’ve checked in. Well, wait no longer… Here is your day 58 update!   The crews from McCown Gordon have been working around the clock (almost literally) to accomplish this renovation by mid-September! Over the past 20 days from our last check-in, there have been huge strides. Tile has…

38 Days of Construction As we wrap up today, we are finishing up 37 days of construction efforts by our friends at McCownGordon, Kissick Construction, Trane, and the other contractors that are all contributing to the renovation of the Folly Theater Lobby and Shareholders Room. There have been tremendous strides made around the foundation, plumbing,…

Two Weeks into Construction! The Folly Lobby Renovation has officially wrapped up day 16, putting us at just over 2 weeks of demolishing and removing the old tile, stairs, and the like. In this update, you’ll see a few major changes, including the stairs being removed and a totally open Shareholders Room. It may not…

8 Days into the Folly Lobby Renovation! We are officially 8 days into the Lobby Renovation and things are moving quick! Right now the main focus of the crews is on demolition. Removing the old tile from the main lobby and second lobby floors, ripping out the old box office and bar, and removing the…

Folly Lobby Renovation – Day 1 Today is the day! We officially “broke ground” (More like the ceiling) in our Lobby and Shareholder’s Room renovation. After over 3 years of fundraising, today’s the day. Over the course of the next two months, we’ll be sharing photos, videos, and updates regarding the construction. We’ll share them…