Art in the District
The deadline to vote for your favorite artist featured in the Art in the District program is quickly approaching. The online voting poll will close at midnight Oct. 15. The public is invited to vote for their favorite entry at www.artinthedistrict.com. Voting will determine the three cash prize winners, with first place receiving $1,000 and second and third places receiving $250 each.
Art In The District is a new program in the Kansas City Power & Light District featuring the creations of Kansas City’s emerging artists. The 3-month exhibition consists of over 35 boulevard banners hanging on street-posts throughout the District; making for a very colorful and arty outdoor experience. Juried vote determined this year’s Featured Artists, which include four KCAI alumni: Kevin Howdeshell (’08 animation), Laura Morris (’05 fiber), Kristen Phillips (’08 animation) and Erick Warner (’92 design).
