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Kansas City Artists Coalition – 28th Annual KCAC Art Auction

The Kansas City Artists Coalition kicked off its 28th annual fundraising auction with a preview reception on February 16th.  A record-breaking 500 people attended the event, enjoying local culinary treats and viewing 200 pieces of art donated by regional and national artists.  The auction itself took place on February 19th, celebrating Our Town’s artists.  Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art; served as the honorary chairman.

Also featured in the April 2nd issue of The Independent Magazine
Photo Credit: Matt Nichols

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Gregory Glore, vice president and auction chairman; Merry Quackenbush, board member; Julián Zugazagoitia, honorary chairman; and Janet Simpson, KCAC


 photo 1Crowd at the 28th Annual KCAC Art Auction

photo 4Philomene Bennett, Ada Koch, treasurer; Jane Booth and Lou Marak

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Julián Zugazagoitia, honorary chairman; blowing out his birthday candles with Ada Kock, treasurer; and Jackie Warren, KCAC

 

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