Kansas City Kansas Community College’s Art Gallery is celebrating the start of a new school year with “Art on the Block,” a free college and community event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 2, outside the Humanities Building on the º£½ÇºÚÁÏ Main Campus.
The block party brings together artists, students and community members for an afternoon of live art demonstrations, music, refreshments and opportunities to get involved with campus clubs and activities.
Featured printmaking artists Erick Felix, M Garcia, Esmerelda Hernandez and Viva La Tinta KC will demonstrate a variety of printmaking techniques, including traditional mokuhanga, linocut, stamp and screen printing. The artists also will create new, large-scale artwork using a steam roller as part of a unique printmaking demonstration.
In addition, there will also be a special meet-and-greet with º£½ÇºÚÁÏ alumnus JT Daniels. Attendees can also get custom Kansas City Chiefs season posters created by artist Darryl Woods, also known as Darth Art.
º£½ÇºÚÁÏ Jazz Combo Jam will provide live music, will the Blue Devil Café will offer refreshments. The first 200 attendees receive complimentary paletas ice cream.
In addition, “Art on the Block” provides students with an opportunity to learn more about º£½ÇºÚÁÏ clubs and organizations and sign up for activities during the new semester.
For more information, contact Shai Perry at sperry@kckcc.edu or Haydee Reyes at hreyesalvarado@kckcc.edu.