February 2020
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art presents Gifts of Art: 2019 Acquisitions
In 2019, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art began celebration of twenty-five years of extraordinary collecting, exhibitions, and programs. As the only collecting contemporary art museum in the state of Missouri, Kemper Museum is grateful to those who have helped grow and enhance the Permanent Collection through generous gifts of art. The exhibition, Gifts of Art: 2019 Acquisitions, debuts a selection of gifts received in the past year, celebrating the artists who created them and recognizing their generous donors.
Find out more »March 2020
Kemper Museum Trivia Night: All About the Ladies!
Artist Summer Wheat celebrates female figures in her narratives, and for this lively trivia night the focus will be on female artists and other remarkable womxn around the world. This Kemper Museum Trivia night in celebration of artist Summer Wheat will include five-rounds of questions with themes including art and artists, music, movies, accomplishments from 2019, and a special mystery round to test your skills!
Find out more »October 2021
Kemper Gala 2021: ARTBEAT
We are so excited to welcome you back to an in-person Kemper Gala this October. This year’s event, ARTBEAT, is inspired by two exhibitions that will be on view during the event: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer: Pulse Topology, a new immersive light and sound environment featuring 3,000 light bulbs that pulse to the heartbeats of visitors and Aliza Nisenbaum: Aquà Se Puede (Here You Can), comprised of three large-scale portraits of individuals connected to the salsa dance and music communities in Kansas City with whom…
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March 2023
Rhythm of the Trivia Night
From dance halls to dance styles, get in the groove with a lively, trivia evening inspired by Denzil Forrester: Duppy Conqueror.
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Triva will include five rounds of questions to test your skills, highlighting themes of art, pop culture, music, and more! Special guest Glenn North, director of inclusive learning and creative engagement at the Kansas City Museum will be the quizmaster, and complimentary snacks and drinks will be provided.
Find out more »October 2023
ArtSmash 2023 | Kemper Museum Annual Gala
For more than 25 years, Kemper Gala has played a key role in ensuring Kansas City has access to world-class contemporary art and programs for all ages and abilities—all free of charge. Occurring annually in October, the gala is the museum’s largest fundraising event and it has become known as one of the best parties in Kansas City. Kemper Gala 2023 is Saturday, October 14. 7pm - Midnight ArtSmash: The convergence of art and ideas, people and place, philanthropy and…
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