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Kansas City Art Institute – Patron Preview

December 4th was the date for the Kansas City Art Institute’s Patron Preview. The event was held the evening prior to the public opening of the end-of-semester exhibition and sale. Guests visited studio departments throughout the campus, viewed student artwork of all kinds and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. 

Also featured in the January 26th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Mark McDonald

KCAI Patron Preview Party - 1
Bill and Regina Kort posed in the sculpture studios.
KCAI Patron Preview Party - 3
Jerry Freidberg, Hal and Kitty Movicoff and Barbara Freidberg
KCAI Patron Preview Party - 2
Joyce McInerney and Kim Witt

 

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