This year’s theme, ((STEREO)), centers on the idea that depth, resonance, and meaning emerge through interaction. Just as stereo sound brings distinct signals together to create dimension, the auction invites guests to experience and celebrate art from multiple perspectives: visual, conceptual, and communal. The theme highlights what unfolds when passions and purpose overlap.

((STEREO)) is the conceptual and aesthetic framework for our 43rd Annual Benefit Art Auction. It draws attention to the layered exchanges that shape creative work, from the relationship between issues, ideas, images, and materials to the dialogue between artists and the communities who encounter their work. Our theme claims the space where creation becomes conversation, and where artist and audience shape one another.

This year’s metaphorical theme reflects KCAC’s mission to support artists by fostering exchange, dialogue, and sustained relationships. It shapes the aesthetics, environment, and experience of the event without limiting or influencing the artworks themselves.

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Join us for this immersive, multi-layered celebration of Kansas City’s artists. Your participation directly supports KCAC’s exhibitions, programs, and creative community.

Saturday, February 28, 2026
The Medallion Theater at Park39
315 E 39th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111

Doors open at 5 PM
Silent Auction: 5–7:30 PM
Live Auction begins at 7 PM

Auction Preview Opening Reception
January 16, 2026 · 5–8 PM
Silent Auction bidding opens + LIVE Auction
buyouts begin

First Friday Reception
February 6, 2026 · 5–8 PM
Bidding + buyouts continue

Sweet Peek Reception
February 25, 2026 · 5–8 PM
Final day for LIVE Auction buyouts

Patron Party (Sponsors + VIPs)
Sunday, February 22, 2026 · 1–3 PM
Location TBD, Invite Only

Gallery Viewing Hours
Wednesday–Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM
Preview the auction artwork all season long,
bid on silent auction items, and make buyouts.

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MEDIA KIT

The white outline version of our ((STEREO)) logo evokes the feeling of dual channel audio creating a feeling of depth and spatiality.
This is the logo we use over dark backgrounds, bright colors or images. It has a transparent background so that you can use it with your own images or art work when posting or sharing the event.

right click on the logo download it and save it to you photos.
Bring it into an instagram story post as a sticker so that you can place it perfectly over your images then share away!

The full color version of our ((STEREO)) logo plays with the idea of stereo vision, referencing nostalgic 3D glasses with the overlapping translucent, colored text rendering a deep rich purple.
This is the logo we use over white, or light colored backgrounds. It has a transparent background so that you can use it with your own images or art work when posting or sharing the event.

right click on the logo download it and save it to you photos.
Bring it into an instagram story post as a sticker so that you can place it perfectly over your images then share away!

Please feel free to use these graphic resources to help amplify, connect and share details about this event, tell your auction story or spread the details of the event.

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You may also opt to download and use any of the logos below in conjunction with your social posts about the event.