Kansas City has a rich street art scene with graffiti and murals all over the city. Here are some of the coolest spots to find great street art near UMKC and beyond.    Something great about UMKC is that there are so many places nearby that are a short walk, bike or...

  Tania Rodriguez-Gonzalez is a sophomore studio art major and horror painter who hopes to become an art restorer.   Aspiring to attend the Kansas City Art Institute, Rodriguez-Gonzalez chose UMKC because of its affordability. The staff in the art department have convinced...

Kenzie Hunt, a junior at UMKC majoring in studio art, is a passionate artist, painter and student who came to UMKC to blossom as an artist.    She bends styles and mediums, but leans towards practicing realism, surrealism and expressionism.    “I had known for a...

  Despite sunshine turning into rain upon the Country Club Plaza, hundreds of thousands gathered at the 93rd annual Plaza Art Fair to explore the artwork of over 240 artists.    The wholesome, welcoming event showcased thousands of artworks ranging from paintings, sculptures,...

 On Thursday, Sept.12, artist and fashion designer Hadley Clark debuted her new exhibition “I Made This for You and Me” at the UMKC Gallery of Art.   Clark’s latest exhibition defies the traditional boundaries of wearable art. For Clark, it is not about the clothing...