"After Hours" is an expression of the ways in which we strip ourselves down after dark and become our rawest selves. Onnissia created these pieces to highlight the intimacy she felt she was missing during quarantine, and to honor the authenticity we allow ourselves to embody when we are alone. It beckons the viewer to […]

Out in the Open is a solo exhibition by Gabriella Poulos, a graduating senior at KCAI.  Out in the Open explores pioneer America by reflecting on its history of expansion, conquest and hierarchy. Poulos considers how humankind has been led by the desire to conquer and tame natural wilderness and invites the viewer to consider […]

Deromanticizing Complex Narratives, created by Vivian Wilson-Bluett and curated by Harold Smith, will be on view February 10th to March 4th. Join us for a discussion of the exhibition with the artist, facilitated by Kreshaun McKinney at the Smalter Gallery at 2pm on February 18th.

Join us for our 1st Annual Core Showcase - an exhibition of works by artists who have been featured in the Core zine created by Brittany Noriega. Including works by Bea Bonanno, Adam Crowley, Terri Pollack, Tanith K, Tj Templeton, JoAnna Termini, Derrick Schmidt , Hannah Lane, Blanca Herrada, Taj Mattingly, Allison Bowman, Tetiana Siedina, Jenna […]

It's the return of the neighborhood show! Originally dreamed up in our first year, now on the other side of the pandemic we are bringing back our hyper-local showcase. This exhibition highlights the great artistic talent living right in the gallery's backyard, showing works in a range of mediums by artists who have lived, worked […]

Passing Go, a group exhibition featuring works by Justin Canja, Brittany Noriega, and Chico Sierra, explores the interplay between inner emotional landscapes and external environments. By representing a variety of people, places, and things, each artist reflects on how our inner worlds intersect with the surroundings we navigate.