Kansas City Art Institute – Art as Magic
The dramatic outlines of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts provided a beautiful backdrop for the Kansas City Art Institute’s “Art as Magic: Be Transformed” Gala on April 14th at the Kansas City Convention Center. Guests watched had the chance to watch student performances and enjoyed a delicious dinner and cocktails. Brian D. Williams and C. Stephen Metzler served as the chairmen. Proceeds help fund student scholarships at the Institute.
Also featured in the May 12th issue of The Independent
Photo Credit: Mark McDonald
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| Dr. Jacqueline Chanda, KCAI; Brian Thompson, Jan Lea, Brian Guthrie, and Patrick Robichaud |
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| Howard Rothwell and Kathy Stepp | Sonya Jury and Georgianna Londré Buchanan, KCAI |
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| Jerry and Margaret Nerman, Dr. Jacqueline Chanda, KCAI; Ashley Simons, Greg Nerman, and Sue and Lewis Nerman |
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| Kevin and Brenda Harden | Tim and Kim Feathers |
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| Rob and Marilyn Rymer | Suzie Aron connects with one of the costumed characters at the gala |
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| Hal Brent, Larry and Mary Dickerson and Toni and Ronald Cattelino |
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