November/December 2011 by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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FEATURED EXHIBITIONS Two Exhibitions. One Price. Purchase a ticket and see both featured exhibitions for one price. Members always see it FREE.

Romare Bearden, American (1911–1988). Sorcerer’s Village, 1976. Screenprint and Lithograph, edition of 125, 16 1/4 x 19 1/2 inches. Courtesy of the Romare Bearden Estate; art © Romare Bearden Foundation/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY.

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Impressions & Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden

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Through January 8, 2012 Gallery L13 | T

Adults: $8 Seniors over 55: $7 Students 13–19 with ID: $5 Children 12 and under: FREE Groups of 10 or more (call ahead to reserve): $6 per person

In this exhibition of works by an important African American artist of the mid-20th-century, print processes and thematic motifs such as African subjects, women, memories of the South, jazz and blues, Greek myth and religion and ritual are explored. The exhibition was organized by the Romare Bearden Foundation, New York, NY. Exhibition Tour Organization and Management by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, CA. In Kansas City the exhibition is supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

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ON THE COVER George Ault, American (1891–1948). Brook in the Mountains (detail), 1945. Oil on canvas. Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Gift of Myron and Anita Kunin.

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FEATURED EXHIBITIONS To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America Through January 8, 2012 Galleries L3 & L4 | T The beautiful geometries of Ault’s paintings make personal worlds of clarity and composure to offset a real world in crisis. Paintings by 22 of Ault’s contemporaries, including Edward Hopper and Andrew Wyeth, reveal connections with and contrasts to the world Ault so carefully created in his studio. The first major exhibition of Ault’s art in more than 20 years. This exhibition is organized by the Smithsonian American Art Museum with generous support from museum friends and the William R. Kenan, Jr. Endowment Fund and Gene Davis Memorial Fund. The C.F. Foundation in Atlanta supports the museum’s traveling exhibition program, Treasures to Go. In Kansas City the exhibition is supported by the Hale Family Foundation, Daniel P. Winter and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

George Ault, American (1891–1948). January Full Moon, 1941. Oil on canvas. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust (by exchange), 91-19.

FREE EXHIBITIONS Heavens: Photographs of the Sky & Cosmos Through November 13 Gallery L11 An exhibition of photographs spanning the history of the medium, that feature the sky and cosmos as sources for scientific and poetic inspiration. Supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

Landscapes East|Landscapes West: Representing Nature from Mount Fuji to Canyon de Chelly Through February 26, 2012 Gallery 222 A collaboration between six curatorial departments juxtaposing landscape paintings, drawings, prints and photographs by artists from the 15th century to the present.

After Ghostcatching Through December 31 Gallery L8 This 13-minute 3-D video installation draws you into a mysterious realm inhabited by a disembodied dancing figure—world renowned dancer Bill T. Jones—created of traces of color and light. Visitors, wearing 3-D glasses, seem to enter this magical space. The dancer’s movements were digitally transformed by OpenEnded Group.

After Ghostcatching, 2010, by OpenEnded Group with Bill T. Jones.

Supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions and the Rheta A. Sosland Fund.

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FREE EXHIBITIONS Rodin: Sculptures from the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation Through June 3, 2012 Bloch Lobby This exhibition features more than 40 bronze sculptures that convey Rodin’s quest to express the vitality of the human spirit in all its nuances. Supported by the Donald J. Hall Initiative.

Auguste Rodin, French (1840–1917). Monumental Head of Pierre de Wissant, modeled ca. 1884–85. Musée Rodin cast 10/12, 1980. Bronze, 32 x 19 x 20 1/2 inches. Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Collection, Promised Gift to the Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation. Photo by Tiffany Matson.

José Guadalupe Posada: Voice of the Mexican Common Man October 29, 2011–February 12, 2012 Gallery P13

José Guadalupe Posada, Mexican (1852–1913). La Calavera de la Catrina, 1913. Zinc etching. Courtesy Consulate of Mexico, Kansas City.

Known for his calaveras images of whimsical skeletons, Mexican artist José Guadalupe Posada’s work is known to art lovers and Día de los Muertos celebrators alike. Truly defining the phrase “a picture speaks a thousand words,” he captured the essence of an emotion, putting it in a form that made it come to life for thousands of people. This exhibition is made possible through the generosity of the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City.

The Photographs of Brett Weston November 23, 2011–March 25, 2012 Gallery L11 This exhibition presents a concise survey of the career of Brett Weston (1911–1993), son of famed photographer Edward Weston. Brett Weston exemplified the modernist aesthetic: in the details of everyday things, he combined fact and form, objective reality and abstraction. This exhibition is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

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Brett Weston, American (1911–1993). Botanical, ca. 1975. Gelatin silver print. Gift of the Christian K. Keesee Collection, 2007.53.66. © The Brett Weston Archive.

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NOVEMBER Artist Presentation Emmet Gowin 6–7 p.m. Atkins Auditorium | T

Renowned photographer Emmet Gowin will speak about his photographs—portraits of his wife Edith and her family, landscapes and aerial views—and their testimony to his deeply poetic, humane and original vision. Sponsored by the Photography Society.

Emmet Gowin, American (b. 1941). Nancy, Danville, Virginia (detail), 1969. Gelatin silver print (printed 1980). Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.1399.

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Programs are FREE, unless a price is listed. The discounted price for Museum members is listed first; the public price follows.

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Business Council Breakfast with the Curator To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America 7:30 a.m. Meet at Info Desk, Bloch Lobby 8 a.m. Breakfast, Lens 2 Doors open at 7:15 a.m. M

George Ault responded to the fragility of America after the Great Depression and the anxiety produced by World War II with eerie and evocative paintings and drawings. Explore Ault’s unique perspective on the turbulent 1940s in a conversation with curator Stephanie Knappe. Continental breakfast to follow.

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Printmaking Demonstration Improvise and Impress 6–8 p.m. | Classroom 6 Drop in as master printmaker and Romare Bearden collaborator Kathy Caraccio leads an exciting demonstration of printmaking techniques, highlighting Bearden’s preferred methods and materials.

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Print Society An Insider’s Look at the Work of Romare Bearden 9 a.m. | Gallery L13 Print Society Members Only | R Join Kathy Caraccio for a special tour through the work of Romare Bearden in the featured exhibition Impressions & Improvisation: The Prints of Romare Bearden. Artists’ Panel Discussion Pressing the Point 1–2 p.m. Atkins Auditorium | T Kathy Caraccio is joined by local printmakers Hugh Merrill, Kansas City Art Institute, and Craig Subler, UMKC, in this engaging conversation about the joys and challenges of printmaking, moderated by curator Leesa Fanning. nelson-atkins.org

MEMBER APPRECIATION WEEKEND November 10–13

To show our gratitude to members, we have a designed a special member appreciation weekend filled with spectacular events. Discover our two featured exhibitions through tours, live performances and hands-on activities for the entire family. • All Member Weekend events are FREE unless otherwise noted. • Membership card is required for member savings and FREE garage parking. • Space is limited, so please make your reservations early. DJ Spooky Performance 7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium FREE /$8 | T

Wrap it Up! Thursday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. (Society of Fellows and Business Council members only) Friday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sunday, Noon–4 p.m. M Membership card required Get a head start on your holiday shopping! As a special thank you, members receive a 15% discount in the Museum Store and complimentary gift wrapping.

Paul D. Miller (a.k.a. DJ Spooky). Photo by Mike Figgis.

This featured performance by Paul D. Miller (a.k.a. DJ Spooky) will highlight works of Romare Bearden through modern digital media techniques and DJ culture’s “cut-and-paste” sonic palette. FRIDAY

Society of Fellows Gallery and Go Lunchtime Series To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America 11:30 a.m. Curator talk Meet at Info Desk 12:15 p.m., Optional lunch $15 Rozzelle Court Restaurant M R

Join curator Stephanie Knappe for a conversation about the world created by American artist George Ault in response to the uncertainty of the 1940s. Defined by order, clarity and control, Ault’s art was a counterbalance to the conflict and confusion defining that turbulent decade. Optional lunch to follow. Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour Member Weekend Kick-off & Dance Party 6–9 p.m. Join Young Friends of Art for happy hour, DJ Spooky’s performance and a dance party as they kick off Member Weekend! Cash bar with special prices for members.

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DJ Spooky Presentation 1 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium M T

Enjoy an encore performance by DJ Spooky as he showcases his iPad application, demonstrating the art of sampling and the connection between art, music composition and digital media in the audio and visual world. Printmaking Demonstration 1–4 p.m. Lens 2 Mezzanine | M Join us for a demonstration of the unique process of printmaking with local artist Michelle Dreher. Experience the creation and originality of impressions created through the use of a printing press. Docent Stations Impressions & Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden 1–4 p.m. | Gallery L13 | M Converse with Museum docents as they share valuable insight into the world of celebrated artist Romare Bearden. No reservations required.

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Private Tour and Brunch with Curator Sponsor Level ($500+) Members & Above 11 a.m. | Info Desk, Gallery L13, Lens 2 | M T Before the Museum opens to the public, join curator Leesa Fanning for a special tour of the exhibition Impressions & Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden. After the tour, gather in Lens 2 for brunch and further conversation. Docent Stations To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America Noon–3 p.m. | Gallery L4 M

Drop by the featured exhibition and participate as Museum docents explore and discover the works of this important 20th-century artist. No reservations required. Lisa Henry Jazz Performance 1 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium, All Ages M

Celebrate the history of jazz and the art of Romare Bearden during an interactive journey with performance artist Lisa Henry. Her vocal delivery, classic interpretations and unique improvisations will delight the entire family. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT George Ault, American (1891–1948). January Full Moon (detail), 1941. Oil on canvas. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust (by exchange), 91-19. Romare Bearden, American (1911–1988). Jamming at the Savoy (detail), 1980–81. Etching and Aquatint, edition of 180, 16 3/8 x 23 1/2 inches. Courtesy of the Romare Bearden Estate; art © Romare Bearden Foundation/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY.

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Family Fun Activity + family 1–4 p.m. both days FUN Kirkwood Hall | FREE Join staff from the Mattie Rhodes Center as they explain the altar created by local artists in observance of Día de los Muertos.

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Day of the Dead/Día de los Muertos Festival 1–4 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall FREE Experience the traditional blessing of the altar, created by local artists, and memorial ceremony at 1 p.m., then create a bottle cap collage and add your personal butterfly remembrance. View sugar skull and Papel Picado banner demonstrations and enjoy live Mariachi music. The Museum is proud to partner with the Guadalupe Centers Inc., Mattie Rhodes Center and Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City.

THURSDAY

Know Your Museum Tour To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Info Desk | M R George Ault captured the chaos of an era defined by World War II, resulting in some of the most original paintings of the 1940s. Join a docent for discussion of the featured exhibition and a viewing of Ault’s works on paper. Explore several works of art in depth and share impressions and memories of 1940s America. Gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue discussions following either tour. Meet Your Museum Tour 6:30–8 p.m. | Bloch Lobby M T

The Friends of Art have a long and meaningful connection to many of the Nelson-Atkins’ masterpieces. Gather in Bloch Lobby for a complimentary beverage before joining a Museum guide to “Meet Your Museum.”

Introducing BEHIND THE SEEN This new series gives you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the work of conservators, curators and design specialists. Experience what you’ve “seen” in a whole new way!

THURSDAY

Out of the Frame: Conserving El Greco’s “Trinitarian Friar” 7–8 p.m. | Gallery P11 Drop in and witness the restoration of El Greco’s Trinitarian Friar midway through the process. Join conservator Scott Heffley for a discussion about conservation techniques and new discoveries. The series continues in January. Check nelson-atkins.org for full listings.

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TOURS Walk-in Tours (Meet at the Info Desk)

Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m. Thurs/Fri 7 p.m. Sat 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Sun 1:30 p.m.

Featured Exhibition Tours Exhibition ticket required Impressions & Improvisation: The Prints of Romare Bearden Wed–Sun 2 p.m. Thurs/Fri 6 p.m. To Make a World: George Ault and 1940s America Wed–Sun 1 p.m.

Tours for the Blind or Visually Impaired 10:30–11:30 a.m. Ages 12 and above Meet in Bloch Lobby FREE | Reservations required. Call 816.751.1ART (1278) In celebration of Alphapointe’s 100th anniversary, visitors who are blind or visually impaired will be introduced to the collections in an hour-long tour. Tactile Tours are limited to the first nine registrants, Descriptive Tours to 24, and sighted guides. Saturday, November 19 Descriptive Tour Docents will vividly describe paintings and objects as they reveal the story behind them. Saturday, December 17 Tactile Tour The Human Figure in Sculpture Participants will be able to gently touch realistic and abstract sculptures of the human figure using gloved hands.

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Young Friends of Art Take Your Best Shot Photo Contest 6–7:30 p.m. Lens 2 $8/$10 T

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People, places, things—got a knack for capturing their essence in your viewfinder? Want to win a ticket to Party Arty? Enter your best shots in the YFA photo contest. Cost includes light appetizers. Nelson-atkins.org for details. The Curators are IN! Meet East/Meet West 7–8 p.m. Gallery 222 Join curator Ling-en Lu and other curators with expertise in American, European and Asian artistic traditions to discuss the thoughtful pairings in the exhibition Landscapes East / Landscapes West: Representing Nature from Mount Fuji to Canyon de Chelly.

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Saturday Movie Matinee Mildred Pierce 1–3 p.m. Atkins Auditorium T

Mildred Pierce, a longsuffering 1930s housewife and mother, is caught in the crossfire of a murder investigation while trying to maintain her social position. Joan Crawford won an Academy Award for best actress in this 1945 film noir based on the James M. Cain novel. Introduction by film historian Tom Poe. (Director, Michael Curtiz, 111 minutes.)

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THANK SGIVING WEEKEND Bring the family to the Nelson-Atkins for a memorable experience of art, food and fun!

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Family Performance: Glenn North & the Groove 101 Jazz Trio 5–6 p.m. & 7–8 p.m. Atkins Auditorium T

Glenn North, poet in residence and education specialist at the American Jazz Museum, will lead this program of music and poetry. Enjoy jazz performances and a poetry slam presented by North, Natasha Ria El-Scari and selected student poets. Luminary Walk 5–9 p.m. Kansas City Sculpture Park FREE Join us for the seventh annual Luminary Walk in the Museum’s beautiful Kansas City Sculpture Park! Docents will be available 5–7 p.m. to answer questions about featured sculptures.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER Fireside Cocoa & Concoctions 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Café Patio Kick off or conclude the Luminary Walk with hot cocoa, specialty drinks and snack concoctions for the family.

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The Curator is IN! Artists’ Worlds 7–8 p.m. Gallery 219 Curator Stephanie Knappe discusses how American artists in the Museum’s permanent collection made their own worlds in the 1930s and 1940s.

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Family Fun Activity 1–4 p.m. both days Bloch Lobby | FREE

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Join poet Glenn North for a poetry slam inspired by the exhibition Impressions & Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden.

Presentation A World Unhinged: Angst, Anger & Adjustment in Hollywood Films of the Forties 1–2 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium

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Artist’s Gallery Walk Prints and Patterns—AfricanAmerican Cloth Traditions 11 a.m.–Noon R (exhibition ticket required) Textile artist Sonié Ruffin leads an in-gallery exploration of Bearden’s prints, highlighting their visual and technical connection to African and African-American cloth traditions.

Using excerpts from classic films ranging from The Maltese Falcon (1941) to The Men (1950), professor Chuck Berg will examine themes represented in film noir and social problem films—a dark side thematically and visually echoed in the paintings of George Ault.

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Print Society Print Media Identification 6:30 p.m. | Rockhill Room FREE/$10 | R Join print conservator Mark Stevenson for an introduction to print media identification. Stevenson will talk about the differences in mediums and show examples of different techniques.

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AN EXCITING 16TH SEASON! Celebrate Kansas City’s dedication to the power, beauty and importance of visual, performing and civic arts engagement.

Save the date for these events: Thursday, February 16 Peter Sellars, director of theater, opera and television 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium Thursday, March 22 Tom Finkelpearl, author and director of the Queens Museum of Art Can Art Really Leave the Ivory Tower? Thoughts on Public Art and Social Participation 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium

TICKETS: Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 | Students $5 816.751.1ART | nelson-atkins.org/atkins

Saturday, April 21 Kansas City Chorale Spring Concert 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall

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DECEMBER Gifts from the Museum Store Tax-free shopping for a unique selection of books, jewelry, children’s items, handcrafted and household décor. Members save 10%. Online store nelson-atkins.org/shop.

Meet Your Museum Tour 6:30–8 p.m. Bloch Lobby M T

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Family Fun Activity 1–4 p.m. both days Gallery 213 | FREE

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Introduce yourself to some of the interesting people in American portraits and create an imaginative self-portrait.

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Sparkling lights, jazz music, festive cocktails and magical moments fill Kirkwood Hall, creating the perfect scene to ring in the holiday season with Young Friends of Art. Cash bar with special prices for members.

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Learn more about objects representing Henry Moore’s working methods and inspiration for his sculptures through this tactile experience.

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Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. Info Desk M

Local potter Irma Starr introduces her handcrafted Jolly Santa figurine—each one unique and feather painted by hand—and two new reindeer ornaments inspired by our Burnap Collection. Starr will be available to personalize your special gift.

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Family Fun Activity 1–4 p.m. both days Gallery 209 | FREE

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Handcrafted Holidays with Irma Starr 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Outside Museum Store

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Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall

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Join a docent-led tour of the featured exhibition Impressions & Improvisations: The Prints of Romare Bearden, and viewing of related works in our permanent collection. Gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue discussions following either tour.

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Society of Fellows Holiday Revels 5:30–8 p.m. Kirkwood Hall $15 under 12/$35 Adult M T

Celebrate the magic of the winter season as the Society of Fellows presents the second annual Holiday Revels. Sparkling lights, classical holiday sounds, carriage rides and carolers fill the Museum with excitement for each member of your family. Price includes a buffet dinner and holiday spirits. Please join us through the North doors entrance to Kirkwood Hall.

HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays Small plates, full bar, artful experience.

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WINTER SESSION OF STUDIO CLASSES FOR AGES 3–ADULT The world-class collection at the Nelson-Atkins is the inspiration for our studio programs. Direct experience with art in the galleries provides students with a foundation for art making in the Ford Learning Center classrooms. Experience a unique learning environment for children and adults unlike any other in Kansas City!

ENROLLMENT Enroll today online (nelson-atkins.org/calendar), or by phone 816.751.1ART (1278), option 2. Enrollment is on a first-call, first-served basis. Credit/debit card payment required. In order to enroll, we require the following information: student’s name, address, date of birth, home phone, emergency phone and the parent/guardian name. Students must have turned the minimum age by the start date of a class to enroll in the class. Enroll early—class size is limited. Enrollment deadline is three days prior to a class or workshop. Classes that do not reach a minimum enrollment will be cancelled and fees refunded.

COST Museum members receive a 20% discount on all classes. The discounted member price is listed first; the public price follows. Class fee includes all materials. Parking for members is FREE; nonmembers parking for more than 30 minutes, either to attend class or wait while their student is in class, will pay $5 per vehicle.

CANCELLATIONS Students can cancel an enrollment five business days prior to a class or workshop to receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee per enrollment. NO REFUNDS will be issued for cancellations made less than five business days prior. We do not issue credits toward future class sessions. A $10 transfer fee will be incurred on a per student/per class basis if student transfers an enrollment from one class to another. No transfers will be made less than five business days prior to a class or workshop.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS START IN ART Ages 3–4 10–11:30 a.m. Fridays, Jan. 20–March 9 or Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $84/$105 Nurture a child’s creativity! Young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Visits to the galleries contain ageappropriate activities that allow students to see and talk about art as a group. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

READY, SET, IMAGINE Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $120/$150 Let your imagination go as you explore the galleries for fantastic people, places, animals and more. Create drawings, paintings, prints and sculptures about the world of make believe. TOMB EXPLORERS Ages 7–9 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $120/$150

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS Ages 5–6 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $120/$150 Children expand upon their experiences in painting, collage and 3-D processes as they work with a wider range of materials. Seeing and talking about art in the collection builds perception skills and increases art vocabulary. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

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From miniature furniture and game boards to ornate gold coffins, travel back in time thousands of years to investigate art created just for tombs. These treasures from Ancient Egypt and China will inspire lessons in drawing, painting, three-dimensional construction and more. CREATING WITH CLAY Ages 7–9 10 a.m.–Noon Ages 12–16 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $128/$160 Explore ways of hand-building with clay and various surface treatments through lessons inspired by art objects in the collection.

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MAKE YOUR MARK: DRAWING & PAINTING Ages 8–10 10 a.m.–Noon Ages 9–13 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $120/$150 Work with graphite, charcoal, watercolor, ink, tempera paint and more to explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Students will draw from art in the galleries and lessons will focus on learning about line, color, space, expression and composition. DRAWN TO CARTOONS Ages 9–13 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $120/$150 Make ‘em laugh! Learn about the fundamentals of drawing funny cartoon characters and how to develop storylines into comic strips.

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FRIDAY NIGHT F U N DRAGONS FOR THE NEW YEAR Ages 7–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, January 20 $32/$40 per adult-child pair Instructor: Valda Hsu Welcome in the Year of the Dragon! Explore images of this powerful, mythical creature in the Chinese galleries, and use ink and bamboo brushes to paint a brushwork dragon. Flower Vase with Dragon Motif, Chinese, Northern Song Dynasty (960–1127). Stoneware decorated in sgraffiato technique. The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 35-116.

LAND, SEA & SKY Ages 6–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, February 10 $32/$40 per adult-child pair Explore how artists have represented nature in the exhibition Landscapes East/Landscapes West, and create a mixed media landscape scroll. Katsushika Hokusai, Japanese (1760–1849). Shower under the Summit, 1831, series: 36 Views of Fuji. Color woodblock print. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 32–143/197.

ANIMAL TEA PARTY Ages 7–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, March 9 $32/$40 per adult-child pair See camels, bears, cats, rabbits and more delightful creatures in English pottery and make your own whimsical animal shaped teapot in clay. Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning March 24. Teapot in the Form of a Camel, English, ca. 1750–1755. Stoneware with salt glaze. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Frank P. Burnap, 41-23/667 A,B.

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ADULT STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS GET COMFORTABLE WITH DRAWING 6:30–8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Jan. 19–March 8 or 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $128/$160 Learn the basics of putting what you see on the page by drawing from objects in the collection. Students will work with graphite, charcoal and other drawing media in lessons focusing on line, shape, value, proportion and composition.

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DRAWING AND PAINTING 1–3:30 p.m. Fridays, Jan. 20–March 9 $128/$160 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Develop your drawing and painting skills as you work with an assortment of media. Sketch from art in the galleries, concentrating on the key components of line, shape, value, gesture and composition, and translate your drawings into paintings.

Celebrate the Holidays at Rozzelle Court Restaurant! Art, Dinner & Music Friday Nights in Rozzelle Court Restaurant

5–10:30 p.m. New hours! Live music, full bar, table service and unique menu each week. View menu at nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle. For reservations call 816.751.1ART (1278).

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HARMONY IN LANDSCAPE: CHINESE BRUSHWORK 1:30–4 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 21–March 10 $128/$160 Instructor: Valda Hsu Learn how Chinese landscapes represent outward environment and the artist’s inner world. Apply techniques used in both traditional and contemporary brushwork to create paintings that explore this philosophy.

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ROZZELLE COURT RESTAURANT A Kansas City treasure, our Italian-style courtyard is an unparalleled setting. Lunch Wed–Sat, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Brunch Sun, Noon–3 p.m. Served Dinner & Live Music Fri, 5–10:30 p.m. Desserts & Beverages Wed–Sun, 2–4 p.m. MUSEUM STORE Shop for books, cards, children’s items and a large variety of gifts, jewelry and home décor. Tax free. MEMBERSHIP Enjoy FREE parking, FREE featured exhibition tickets, discounts in Rozzelle Court Restaurant and the Museum Store and special events just for members.

To become a member of the Nelson-Atkins, for tickets to events, to enroll in classes, or to ask questions about the Museum, call 816.751.1ART (1278). PHOTOGRAPHY Mark McDonald (page 8) Jenny Wheat (page 10 & 12) Beth Byers (page 14)

ADMISSION to the Museum is FREE every day for everyone. NOV/DEC 2011 FEATURED CURATORS, SPEAKERS AND STAFF Chuck Berg Professor, Theatre and Film, University of Kansas Kathy Caraccio Printmaking Artist Leesa Fanning Associate Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art Emmet Gowin Photographer Scott Heffley Senior Conservator, Paintings Stephanie Knappe Assistant Curator, American Art Ling-en Lu Assistant Curator, Chinese Art Hugh Merrill Professor, Printmaking, Kansas City Art Institute Paul D. Miller (a.k.a. DJ Spooky) DJ and Performance Artist Glenn North Poet in Residence & Education Specialist, the American Jazz Museum Tom Poe Associate Professor, Communication Studies, University of Missouri, Kansas City Sonié Ruffin Textile Artist Mark Stevenson Print Conservator Craig Subler Olsen Professor, Printmaking and Drawing, University of Missouri, Kansas City

Frontier Airlines is the official Museum airline sponsor.

816.751.1ART

Member Weekend! Thursday, November 10–Sunday, November 13 See pages 6–7.

Sunday, December 18 Society of Fellows Holiday Revels Reserve your tickets to celebrate the magic of the winter season at what’s sure to be your family’s new favorite holiday tradition. See page 10.

Join curator Stephanie Knappe for a conversation about the world created by American artist George Ault in response to the uncertainty of the 1940s. See page 6.

Friday, November 11 Society of Fellows Gallery and Go Lunchtime Series

The Museum’s premier membership group offers vital support to the Nelson-Atkins. Fellows will enjoy these special events in November and December. Contact bwinetroub@nelson-atkins.org for membership opportunities.

SOCIET Y of FELLOWS

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

The Museum is proud to partner with the Guadalupe Centers Inc., Mattie Rhodes Center and the Consulate of Mexico in Kansas City. Full details at nelson-atkins.org.

COMMUNITY FESTIVAL | NOV. 6 | FREE