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Kansas City Art Institute – H&R Block Artspace

September 26th was the date for the 15th anniversary celebration of the H&R Block Artspace at the Kansas City Art Institute. Kansas City artist and musician Mark Southerland curated the celebratory event. Since the Artspace opened in the fall of 1999, the gallery has welcomed thousands of visitors, presented more than 100 exhibitions and public art projects and hosted numerous educational programs.

Also featured in the November 29th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Chris Crum

Mark Southerland
Mark Southerland entertained the guests.
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