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Kansas City Art Institute – 2015 Art and Design Auction

Liz and Nate Orr were the chairmen, and Linda and Topper Johntz served as honorary chairmen of the Kansas City Art Institute’s 2015 Art and Design Auction, “Deviation,” on June 6th. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, creative fare prepared by Patrick Ryan, Port Fonda; theatrical entertainment, experiential installations and creative libations. The bi-annual event raised funds to support the college’s student scholarship program.

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Angelo Trozzolo, auction steering committee member
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Helen and Frank Wewers
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A festive entrance greeted guests to the KCAI campus.
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Also featured in the July 25, 2015 issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald and Barrett Emke

 

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