Exhibitions at KCAC explore the diversity of expression that shapes contemporary culture, art, and ideas.

Current Exhibitions

The Annual Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition is generously supported by the Leigh Rosenberg Earnest Memorial Fund. Leigh worked to bring art into the lives of students, friends and colleagues. The Artists Coalition was fortunate to have been an important part of Leigh’s work in the arts and is honored to continue Leigh’s legacy in partnership with the Leigh Rosenberg Earnest Memorial Fund. The fund continues her advocacy by providing artists and art students with exhibition opportunities and financial awards.

This year’s guest juror is Jori Cheville, Curatorial Consultant at the Museum of Art and Light in Manhattan Kansas.

The juror for the Annual Undergraduate Student Juried Exhibition is responsible for selecting artworks from submissions by currently enrolled undergraduate students in Missouri and Kansas. Their goal is to curate an exhibition showcasing the highest quality works, highlighting pieces that are compelling, thought-provoking, and noteworthy. This exhibition provides students with the opportunity to gain recognition as emerging artists within a professional gallery setting while also introducing curators and collectors to the next generation of artists entering the field.

The Leigh Rosenberg Earnest Memorial Fund awards a total of $2,250 in scholarships to exhibition participants , awarded by the juror and distributed in tiers of $1,000 $750 and $500.

Participating Artists include: Ainsley Sulzen (JCCC), Alayna Reinke (JCCC), Alex Coffey (KCAI), Alexa Burlison (KCAI), Allison Aarons (Avila), Analiese Wheeler (KCAI), Angelica Drake (JCCC), Arbor Krehnbrink (KCAI), Beatrice Curry (KCAI), Caleigh Gabel (KCAI), Cillian Sager (KCAI), Cole Butler (UMKC), Ellarie Haggart (KCAI), Isabel Harryman (UMKC), Karter Jones (KCAI), Kira Dimarco (KCAI), Kylie Tilley (KCAI), Liliana Lozano (UCM) Manola Silva-Hanson (KCAI), Nahomy Lopez (KCAI), Natasha Fitman (JCCC), Olivia Helms (KCAI), Reagan Taylor (KCAI), Rene Churchill (KCAI), Ryann McKinney (KCAI), Ryland Brown (KCAI), Sana Soureshjani (Avila), Sara Dillon (NWM), Shea Dailey (KCAI), Simon Angel (KCAI), and Sophia Lee (KCAI).