Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

New President And CEO For The National World War I Museum

Laura Spencer — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:58:14 +0000

The National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial on Monday announced Matthew C. Naylor, PhD, a native of Australia, as its new President and CEO.

A Puppet Festival Of Colossal Proportions

Julie Denesha — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 +0000

This Sunday, the lawn of The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art will be transformed into the main stage for the larger-than-life puppets of StoneLion's puppet pageant "Mother’s Day for Mother Earth."

Kemper Founders Step Down From Museum Board

Laura Spencer — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:27:21 +0000

The founders of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art are stepping down from museum leadership.

The Nelson's Kansas City Sculpture Park Renamed For Donald Hall

Laura Spencer — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:49:23 +0000

The Kansas City Sculpture Park, the more than two dozen sculptures outside the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, opened in 1989. In honor of the park’s 25^th anniversary in 2014, the museum will change the park’s name to reflect its roots.

An Art & Theater Fusion

Beth Lipoff and Steve Kraske — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 23:00:00 +0000

Take a stroll through an art gallery, and you just might find yourself humming a Sondheim tune.

Inventing A World With A Pinhole Camera

Laura Spencer and Matthew Long-Middleton — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:02:22 +0000

A pinhole camera is a simple tool – and it can be constructed with basic materials. You could even make one at home with your child on a snow day. All you need is cardboard, tape, and aluminum foil. But, it’s the eye behind the camera that draws a line between child’s play and the potential for photography.

A Journey Through Chinese Landscapes

Laura Spencer — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:00:00 +0000

Nature has provided a source of inspiration for Chinese poets and painters for thousands of years. An exhibition at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art juxtaposes the old with the new - showcasing some of the museum’s collection of Song Dynasty paintings, as well as a monumental landscape by a contemporary Chinese artist.

Civic Leader Adele Hall Dies At 81

Laura Spencer — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 23:30:17 +0000

Adele Hall, civic leader and wife of Hallmark Cards chairman Donald J. Hall for nearly 60 years, has died. She was 81.

Terry Evans: Revealing The Secrets Of The Prairie

Laura Spencer — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 11:00:00 +0000

It’s fitting that the first career retrospective for photographer Terry Evans takes place in her hometown of Kansas City, Mo., at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, a place where she took art classes as a child.

Work-In-Progress Inspired By Art At The Nelson

Laura Spencer — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:00:00 +0000

This season, the Kansas City Symphony focuses on the theme of “Symphonic Pictures," exploring the intersection between art and music.

Adult Studio Art Classes / ACT, SAT Prep

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Maria Carter, Danie Alexander and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 15:16:08 +0000

During the first half of Wednesday's Central Standard, a discussion about broadening artistic learning opportunities for adults.

Then later in the hour, since it's that time of year for students... we'll talk about preparing for the ACT and SAT. Hear about a program aiming to level the playing field with college prep services for local low-income and underprivileged students.

Citywide Picnic Celebration

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 14:31:55 +0000

When was the last time you packed a basket and headed outside to dine with the ants and the cicadas? On this Thursday's Central Standard, join us for a picnic.

Art Historian Discusses One Of The Oldest Fountains In America

Tomeka Weatherspoon — Thu, 03 May 2012 12:52:46 +0000

Curator Robert Cohen talks about the Roman fountain in the Rozzelle Court Restaurant at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

Social Media Trends & New African Art Curator

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:09:24 +0000

On this Central Standard, meet the new quarter-time African Art curator at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Nii Quarcoopome. He’s seeing us on the side while staying in a committed relationship with the DIA in Detroit.

The Installation Of A New Luis Tomasello Mural

Laura Spencer — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 16:30:00 +0000

Inside the Bloch Building at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, there’s a new installation taking shape.