2025 Central States Conference: Roots to Stem
The 2025 Central States Conference is coming to Kansas City April 14-16! Get all of the details at aslacentralstates.org as they are made available.
KC Design Week: Full Circle: Rethinking Sustainable Furniture
Zhou B Art Center 1801 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO, United StatesEvery year, millions of tons of office furniture end up in landfills—some recyclable, some reusable, and some simply wasted. But what if waste wasn’t the inevitable outcome? What if the future of furniture was designed with circularity in mind—where materials are reused, repurposed, or regenerated… read more →
KC Design Week: Brew & Renew 3:15pm Tour
Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO, United StatesBoulevard Brewing Company is committed to sustainability at every stage of the brewing process, from sourcing ingredients to waste reduction and energy efficiency. During this guided tour, you'll explore Boulevard’s zero-landfill facilities, learn about their partnership with Ripple Glass, and see firsthand how the brewery… read more →
KC Design Week: Brew & Renew 3:35pm Tour
Boulevard Brewing Tours & Recreation Center 2534 Madison Ave, Kansas City, MO, United StatesBoulevard Brewing Company is committed to sustainability at every stage of the brewing process, from sourcing ingredients to waste reduction and energy efficiency. During this guided tour, you'll explore Boulevard’s zero-landfill facilities, learn about their partnership with Ripple Glass, and see firsthand how the brewery… read more →
KC Design Week: The Aladdin Revival
The Aladdin KC 1215 Wyandotte St, Kansas City, MO, United StatesEstablished in 1925, The Aladdin Hotel quickly became one of Kansas City’s most luxurious accommodations, celebrated for its distinctive Art Deco architecture. As the city’s tallest building at the time, the hotel hosted people from celebrities to mob bosses. Over the decades, the hotel underwent… read more →
KC Design Week: Why are There McMansions?
The Kansas City Public Library, Central Library 14 W 10th St, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe McMansion is one of the most universally recognized symbols of American excess. However, far from being a solely American phenomenon, the McMansion has since been replicated all over the world, from the UK to Oman, Serbia to China. But what really is a McMansion… read more →
KC Design Week: Beyond the Frame
Hallmark Corporate Headquarters 2550 Gillham Rd, Kansas City, MO, United StatesThe Hallmark Art Collection, one of the most enduring corporate collections in the United States, has inspired Hallmark’s staff since 1949. We invite you to explore this innovative and private collection, discovering the stories behind the art that has fueled creativity and connection across generations.… read more →
KC Design Week: Selection Celebration
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4525 Oak St, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAfter years of planning and months of review, the Nelson-Atkins invites you to join us for the museum’s momentous next chapter. At the Selection Celebration: A Winning Design for Building Belonging, we will unveil the winner chosen from the six finalists in our global architectural competition.… read more →
KC Design Week: Create Now Kansas City
The Oliver Building 1324 W 13th St, Kansas City, MO, United StatesAdobe is back in KC with another Create Now event. Join us for an exciting and inspiring evening where you’ll connect with fellow local creatives and dive into the latest innovations in Adobe Creative Cloud design tools. Create Now is your chance to meet other… read more →
KC Design Week: The State of DEI 10:30am Workshop
Center for Architecture & Design 1801 McGee, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO, United StatesBabes Helpin' Babes works with company leadership and employees to address, discuss, and solve problems of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the creative industry. In this class, Babes Helpin’ Babes consultants Abby Kallenbach and Maddy Best will recap the meaning and history of DEI, discuss… read more →