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Uncover dazzling ingenuity as painter Lauren Quin takes you behind the scenes, inviting you to experience her work through an artistic lens. Quin will be in dialogue with writer Juliana Halpert. Reception to follow with light refreshments. And don't miss Quin's My Hellmouth exhibit at the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. January 21 to June 18, 2023. Click here for details. 

An interactive storytelling art exhibit that will showcase six featured  artists and YOU. We all have been disconnected for the past few years. Now is the time to come together to tell our stories.

Alberto Giacometti (1901–1966) is widely acclaimed as a defining artist of modernism and of the 20th century. Alberto Giacometti: Toward the Ultimate Figure explores the artist’s extraordinary and singular portrayals of the human figure. The exhibition features around 100 objects by Giacometti, drawn from the extensive holdings of the Fondation Giacometti in Paris and complemented by the Nelson-Atkins’ own iconic Chariot (1950)—which will receive a new look at its relationship to Giacometti’s love of Ancient art. His lifelong study of art history eloquently speaks to…

The Curator is IN! series features Nelson-Atkins staff in casual gallery talks that highlight the museum's permanent collection and exhibitions. Join curator Kimberly Masteller and conservator Stephanie Spence for a thoughtful conversation about the conservation and display of the works in the exhibition.

The Prairie Village Art Show is celebrating its 66th year of connecting the community to culture and creativity. As the second oldest art show in Kansas City, it has an established footprint in the artist community, showcasing artists both locally and from all over the country. Over 15,000 people attend the Prairie Village Art Show over the action-packed weekend. The Prairie Village Art Show is an annual event not to be missed!