<p>JCCC is a better Art school than KCAI? What drug are you on? Really, this is pure hyperbolt. The Nerman Museum, located on JCCC land has art from several KCAI students and Profs (Also Yale and RISD artists). I didn’t see one piece from a JCCC student. It’s an independent Museum not a teaching arm of the Community College. JCCC teaches a type of community art class. I think you certainly have a right to your attitude but it is your opinion. I would view KCAI in a more positive light than you did. I have no stake in this game. No child goes to KCAI and I never went to KCAI. Never went to JCCC. </p>
<p>But I do think there is Art Community in KC. The MK12 animation group is just one you named (All KCAI graduates). I just met a working artist (KCAI grad) a week ago. </p>
<p>JCCC is the worst kind of a driving suburban school. It is not close to anything but single expensive housing. It is the definition of a driving school. This Jr College serves an older middle age suburbanite student. It is in South Johnson County miles and miles from the city and anything else. Its a good school, but I would hardly recommend it as a place for a serious art student. But I think it is a good Jr. college to spring board to another school.
KCAI is in the heart of the city and has at least some bus and taxi transportation and is easy walking distance of 2 museums, 1 university, housing, extensive shopping and eating places, parks, and theaters. This weekend in KC is the large Art show at the Plaza. Its been going on over 30 years. This show is not 1/4 mile from KCAI. </p>
<p>And regarding the drug/alcohol/coke abuse, name me one school where this doesn’t take place. This is an easy bomb to throw at any school.</p>
<p>Just thought I’d add another view point.</p>