Carter Center for Visual Arts and Imaging Technology

Tonalli, Teyolia, Ihiyotl: The Spirits In Us

February 6 to March 7, 2025

The Nahua people native to Mesoamerica believed that the human soul existed within three entities in the body: Tonallí, Teyolía, and Ihíyotl.

Tonallí is located in the fontanel area of the skull, where the skull bones fuse together after birth. Teyolía is located in the center of the heart, and Ihíyotl is bound to the liver.

Each of these spirits house their own protective deities and together they promote unity.

Featured Artists
Mauricio Zúñiga / Robert Castillo / Vincent Medellin

2025 Tonalli, Teyolia, Ihiyotl :The Spirits In Us

MaryBeth Moley: Four Decades of Dedication and Inspiration

February 6 to March 7, 2025

We are celebrating the life and legacy of the late MaryBeth Moley (1951-2024), a beloved Artist and Art Instructor who inspired generations of students at the Metropolitan Community College-Penn Valley. MBM’s lasting Legacy is the creation of the Carter Art Center built in 2003.

We warmly invite all past and current MCC-Penn Valley art students, along with friends/family to this community interactive gallery exhibition. So, please bring photo copies of any MBM photos you may have to share of your fun memories, and written inspirational reflections to be displayed on the walls in the Carter Art Center Gallery. We will provide some art supplies for your hand written dedications.

MaryBeth Moley: Four Decades of Dedication and Inspiration

Schedule of events

Opening reception
Thursday, February 6th 1 - 2 p.m. and 5 - 8 p.m.

1st Fridays
February 7, 1 - 6 p.m.
March 7, 1 - 6 p.m.

Location and hours

Gallery Hours
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Friday: 1 - 5 p.m.
Saturday: Noon - 3 p.m.

The Carter Art Center Gallery
3201 SW Trafficway,Kansas City, MO 64111

About Carter Art Center

Carter Art Center The Carter Center for Visual Arts and Imaging Technology (also known as the Carter Art Center)

Graphic design and art have always been stand-out programs at MCC-Penn Valley. In March 2003, Penn Valley dedicated the 25,000 square foot Carter Art Center which provides state-of-the-art computer labs, lecture hall, fine art studio spaces and gallery.

Each year hundreds of students in the Kansas City region take day and evening classes in the graphic arts, studio arts and art history, preparing for transfer to baccalaureate programs or immediately to professional practice. Students benefit from study with MCC faculty who are skilled and prolific in their respective fields.

The gallery provides a gathering place for community and students to celebrate and enjoy the visual arts, featuring exhibits that educate, challenge and inspire through a wide variety of media, techniques and artists. On the lawn outside of the Carter Art Center, you'll find a stainless steel sculpture by Rita Blitt, "Black Box VII: Aspects of Nature II." Even more artifacts of a permanent collection can be found in Anna's Room and throughout the entire building.

We encourage you to join the Friends of the Carter Art Center and help provide financial and community support so the college can continue to grow through its quality art exhibits, scholarships and opportunities for arts education. Several students each year benefit from the gift and scholarship support. "Friends" get VIP access to exhibit previews.

The Carter Art Center reviews proposals for exhibitions on a yearly cycle. Group and solo exhibitions are possible and all media are considered. Exhibiting artists are encouraged to give public talks and/or critiques for students. Interested artists can contact the Gallery Director regarding exhibition prospects.

Mission

The mission of the Metropolitan Community College Art Program is to develop students' visual literacy and awareness that art is practiced in a variety of forms within different cultures.

Arthur Kraft Scholarship

In support of the Arthur Kraft Scholarship, the FRIENDS of the Carter Art Center along with the MCC Foundation are selling original Arthur Kraft Tree of Life lithographs for $150. Lithographs are signed by the artist and numbered.

Purchase one for your collection today!

Become a friend

Support the arts or purchase a gallery membership

MCC Graphic Design Program

Graphic Design Program Information
Program Coordinator: Darlene Town, 816.604.4757

Past Exhibits

The mission of the Metropolitan Community College Art Program is to develop students' visual literacy and awareness that art is practiced in a variety of forms within different cultures.