The Library Connection

Join us for a library-themed walking tour of KCAI! On this 45-minute interactive walk, we will use observation and community to highlight the importance of shared spaces like libraries that document the facets of human experience. We will begin in Rowland Commons and move through the KCAI campus, eventually ending at the Jannes Library. As we move through the walk, you and other participants will be asked to observe and write down what you see and how you are impacted by the space around the group. Activities will focus on important aspects of the environments around us and the relationships we have with them, with a special conclusion dedicated to Jannes Library and the librarians that keep this space alive.

We will be walking less than half a mile in total. The majority of this walk will be on steep ground, and participants will need to cross a road. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes and visible clothing. If needed, walking sticks and canes are encouraged for those who may be unable to walk on steep ground without additional support. All materials will be provided, but participants should expect to be writing continuously throughout the walk. Some writing will need to be done while standing. If this is a concern, participants may bring handheld surfaces to write on, such as clipboards and books.


About the Artists

Krow Hanneman is a multimedia artist and illustrator based in KCMO and Omaha, NE. They are currently a student at the Kansas City Art Institute, majoring in illustration and minoring in creative writing. In their work, they focus on identity, relationships, and story through mixed physical media and digital illustration. They also enjoy working with paint, sculpture, photography, and whatever else they can get their hands on. Outside of visual art, Krow is passionate about history, ecology, sociology, and music. Krow’s biggest inspiration is their mom.

Liv Collins is a multimedia artist and designer based in KCMO and ATL. They are a graphic design and social practice student at the Kansas City Art Institute. Liv’s work focuses on vintage aesthetics, lesbian identity, counterculture activism, fandom, cultural practice, disability, and analog-digital mixed techniques. Although primarily a graphic designer, they also work with poetry, printmaking, camera arts, fiber, and interaction. Outside of art, Liv is a disgruntled bookstore worker who loves books about weird women, sociological studies, queer history, and whatever show they’re obsessed with at the moment. Liv’s biggest inspiration is Gran Fury, the artist collective of activist group ACT UP, and the Guerrilla Girls.