Imagine what the world has yet to see.

The Kansas City Art Institute is a college of art and design that provides a professional arts education to students seeking a bachelor of fine arts degree.

We recruit top talent to Kansas City from across the country and transform them into fearless creatives.

Founded in 1885, Kansas City Art Institute is the oldest cultural organization in Kansas City. KCAI offers 13 Majors majors–Animation, Art History, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Fiber, Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Illustration, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, Product Design and Sculpture.