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KC Collection Invests in Local Art Community

A new initiative called "The Kansas City Collection" is a curated show of artwork by local and regional artists. And this collection of about 100 pieces will go on display starting this summer in the offices of local businesses on a rotating basis.By Laura Spencer

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Kansas City, MO – KCUR's Laura Spencer spoke with former banker Sandy Kemper, the chairman of the Collectors Fund, an art investment club which will oversee the The Kansas City Collection. Kemper says the program provides a way to share costs and support the local art community.

Artwork in The Kansas City Collection will be on view in partner company offices July 2010 - December 2011.

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