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Frida Kahlo (Mexican, 1907–1954). Diego en mi pensamiento (Diego on My Mind) (detail), 1943. Oil on Masonite, 29 7/8 x 24 inches. The Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection of 20th Century Mexican Art. The Vergel Foundation. Conaculta/INBA. © 2013 Banco de México Diego Rivera Frida Kahlo Museums Trust, Mexico, D.F. / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
EXHIBITION TICKETS Members: FREE Adults: $8 Seniors over 55: $7 Students with ID: $5 Children 12 and under: FREE Groups of 10 or more (call ahead to reserve): $6 per person
Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Modern Mexico from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection Closing August 18 | Galleries L13–14 Final weeks of this rare opportunity to view more than 100 paintings, sculptures, photographs and drawings celebrating the rich artistic traditions of the Mexico of yesterday and the vitality of Mexican art today. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with The Vergel Foundation. Support has been received from the Donald J. Hall Initiative, The Keith and Margie Weber Foundation, Belger Cartage Service, Inc., the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions, and our generous donors to the Annual Fund.
ON THE COVER Jocelyn Lee, American, b. Italy (b.1962). Untitled (Julia and Greenery), 2005. Chromogenic print. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2011.12.48.
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MEMB ER S - ONLY HO UR S August 15–17th 9 –10 a.m. Present your member card at the front desk to access the exhibition during special viewing hours before it closes.
FREE EXHIBITIONS About Face: Contemporary Portraiture August 9, 2013–January 19, 2014 | Gallery L11 This exhibition explores the global diversity of contemporary photographic portraiture since 2000 and includes works by twenty-nine internationally acclaimed artists. In the museum galleries, visitors may access a complimentary online exhibition of contemporary portraiture, Making Pictures of People, produced in collaboration with Andy Adams of FlakPhoto. Richard Learoyd, English (b. 1966). Erika, 2007. Ilfachrome print. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2009.6.76.
Secret Messages: Symbolic Meaning in Chinese Art Through January 12, 2014 | Gallery 222 Did you know that a bat can bring good fortune, that a peony symbolizes nobility, and a deer a high salary? Unravel the fascinating hidden meanings of Chinese motifs in this exhibition of exquisite Chinese paintings and decorative art. Unknown. Many Deer (detail), Ming-Qing Dynasty (1368–1911). Handscroll, ink and color on paper. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 33-649.
CLOSING IN JULY Brad Kahlhamer: Bowery Nation Through July 21 | Gallery L8 Contemporary Native American artist Brad Kahlhamer transforms the Project Space with a magical, multi-tiered powwow float carrying 122 figurative and bird sculptures made of traditional materials and urban detritus. Welcome to his “Third Place.” This exhibition is supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions and the Rheta A. Sosland Fund.
Invented Worlds: Photographs by Ruth Thorne-Thomsen Through July 28 | Gallery L11 Ruth Thorne-Thomsen uses the simplest of imaging devices, the pinhole camera, to rethink the expressive potential of photography. By making or arranging subjects to be photographed by this technique, ThorneThomsen created her signature work: a dreamlike vision of wonder and discovery resulting in a landscape of imagination.
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FREE EXHIBITIONS Early American Silver from the Cahn Collection Through November 3 On view in American, European and Contemporary Galleries Exceptional works from the collection of Paul and Elissa Cahn explore the techniques, forms and politics of colonial American silver. On view throughout the museum, the exhibition explores the craft of the American silversmith, including techniques still in use today.
Jeremiah Dummer, Boston, 1645–1718. “The Tufts Cup”, ca. 1690. Silver. The Cahn Collection, St. Louis, Missouri. Photo: David Ulmer.
Impressions of the Southwest and Mexico Through November 17 | Gallery 214 The Southwest and Mexico have long enchanted American artists. Explore these regions through prints and photographs that highlight scenes of everyday life, rituals, popular entertainment, varied landscapes and diverse people. Ray Bethers, American, 1902–1973. Taxco, ca. 1932. Woodcut on paper, Gift of the Woodcut Society, 35-35/52.
NEW IN THE PROJEC T SPACE Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists
August 31, 2013–March 30, 2014 Gallery L8
Bowl, Iran, Late 12th-early 13th century. Earthenware with lead glaze. 35-31/4.
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Hamra Abbas, Pakistan, b. 1976. Paper Plates, 2008. Paper collage. 126.2012.A-G.
What is Islamic Art? How do contemporary artists respond to Islamic art and culture in their own work? These questions will be explored through a series of visual conversations that make connections across cultures, geography, and time.
TOURS Interactive Collection Tour Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m. Thurs/Fri 6:30 & 7:30 p.m. Sat/Sun 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Meet at the Info Desk Drop in for a FREE guided tour and spend up to an hour looking at and discussing works in the collection.
Member Tours | Meet Your Museum Thursday, July 18 & August 15 6:30–7 p.m., Cocktails | 7–8 p.m., Tour | Bloch Lobby |
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Featured Exhibition Tour Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Modern Mexico from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection Exhibition ticket required Drop-in tours available Wednesday–Friday at 1 p.m. through August 16. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more. Look for a museum guide to share lively conversation on Thursday and Friday, 6–9 p.m.; weekends, 1–4 p.m.
NEW ACQUISITIONS New Acquisitions by Betsabeé Romero Through August 18 | Gallery L15 Renowned contemporary Mexican artist Betsabeé Romero explores the world’s complex relationship with cars in two works of art: Sugar Skin (Piel de Azucár) and Cannon Fodder (Carne de Cañón). Acquired through the generosity of the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Trust. See also Romero’s Tires for Pavement with Memory in the featured exhibition. Betsabeé Romero, Mexican, b. 1963. Sugar Skin (Piel de Azucár), 2004. Rubber tires, sand. 2013.12.2.1-4.
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Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 1–4 p.m. for FREE activities for all ages! Ask a museum guide for the “What’s On” list to discover all the ways you and your family can engage with art.
WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES In July and August, we are considering collecting! What do you collect? What does the museum collect? Gallery Activity Explore the great variety of objects collected at the museum.
Story Time for Preschoolers Join us every second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for story time.
FUN Spot Draw items in your collection. Create a pop-up gallery to display them!
Check out the next Explore Art for updates about family programs and events. New Weekend Family Activities will begin in November. nelson-atkins.org
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Independence Day The museum is closed for the holiday but will be open Friday–Sunday with regular hours. The Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park is open for visitors to enjoy from sunrise to sunset.
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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. Meet at Info Desk
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HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays Small plates, full bar, artful experience.
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Print Society Tour of Print Exhibitions 6:30–8 p.m. | Info Desk T | FREE for Print Society members/$10 non-member Tour the print exhibitions currently on view at the museum including Impressions of the Southwest and Mexico, which expands on the featured exhibition.
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YFA Summer White Party Under the Tuscan Sunset 6 –9 p.m. Breezeway in the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park T | $25 member/$35 non-member Don your summer linens, enjoy live music, sip on wine and sample Italian small bites at this intimate fundraiser for the Nelson-Atkins. Ticket price includes 2 drink tickets, hors d’oeuvres, a souvenir from the night and admission into the official after party. Cash bar available.
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Special Presentation From Satyr to Satan 2–3 p.m. | Atkins Aud. | T Join curator Robert Cohon for an insider’s look at Fauno rosso—a magnificent Roman sculpture of a follower of Dionysus— and discover how he and his reveling companions became the models for something much more sinister. Look for another Fauno rosso related presentation in September.
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Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m. Info Desk | M T We will tour the featured exhibition, looking closely at art created by today’s Mexican artists and discuss their contributions to the Gelman collection. After the tour, gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue your exploration and share thoughts with the group.
Fauno rosso On loan from the city of Rome Through September 29 | Kirkwood Hall This loan was made possible by Roma Capitale– Sovraintendenza ai Beni Culturali–Musei Capitolini
Fauno rosso, Roman, 2nd century C.E. Red marble, 66 inches (167.5 cm). Sovraintendenza ai Beni Culturali di Roma Capitale – Musei Capitolini.
Thanks to Donald J. Hall Initiative
Rozzelle Court Restaurant July & August | Celebrating the cuisine of Mexico! Inspired by the summer featured exhibition, executive chef Jonathan Pye creates selections to savor with Masterpieces of Modern Mexico. Menu changes daily. Picnic in the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park | Wed–Sun Select a to-go meal and dine alfresco at a picnic table on the west side of the Sculpture Park.
Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays | WiFi destination Served dinner & live music 5–10:30 p.m. | Fridays Reservations suggested. Menu and performers change weekly. More information available at nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle. Reservations, 816.751.1ART (Option 2). 816.751.1ART
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Annual Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park Celebration
FRIDAY, JULY 19 5–9 p.m.
Join the fiesta! Celebrate the arts of Mexico and the exhibition Masterpieces of Modern Mexico. Venture outside to the Mexican Zócalo (the traditional city center) for performances, activities, food and fun. Follow the lights in the trees and use the program map to find the party! Full program listing at nelson-atkins.org. PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS Discover selected sculptures with teen and museum guides. Look for bright, colorful fabric flowers as you wander the park! ¡Baile, Baile! Dance with El Grupo Folklorico Atotonilco, stroll with Los Musicos mariachis and don’t miss electric performances by El Trio Aztlan. See you on the dance floor!
Rozzelle Court 5–10:30 p.m. (Last seating at 9:15 p.m.) Enjoy Mexican-inspired fare in Rozzelle Court Restaurant.
Make your own sombrero to wear home or create paper flowers.
Bloch Lobby 5–9 p.m. Purchase a boxed dinner and picnic on the lawn.
Don your best Frida Kahlo or Diego Rivera outfit and meet us at the Zócalo for a costume contest, judged by “Frida” herself!
Help us keep the Sculpture Park clean with our new retrofitted recycling receptacles. Thanks to a grant from Mid-America Regional Council our receptacles now have dual lids to accept trash and recycling.
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FOOD Bring your own picnic to enjoy in the park or purchase food from one of the museum’s dining options.
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Tropicana 5–9 p.m. Cool off with a popsicle from Tropicana.
The Fiesta in the Park is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and KCP&L. Fiesta in the Park design by Alexandra Khoder and Edwing Mendez, juniors, Kansas City Art Institute department of Graphic Design. In case of inclement weather, activities will move indoors. Off-site parking and shuttle service will be available.
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SATURDAYS, JULY 13, 20, 27 AND AUGUST 3 Contemporary Mexican Film: A New Golden Age All programs begin at 1 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T In recent years, Mexican filmmakers have exploded back onto the international movie scene, producing a range of vibrant, provocative films and launching a new golden age of Mexican cinema. This four-part series features films from the last decade with short presentations before the screenings by local film, Latin American studies and other scholars. Complete film descriptions are available at nelson-atkins.org/calendar. July 13 | Rudo y Cursi (2008) Spanish, with English subtitles July 20 | Lucía, Lucía (2003) Spanish, with English subtitles July 27 | Biutiful (2010) Spanish, with English subtitles August 3 | El Violin (2006) Spanish, with English subtitles
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Society of Fellows Gallery & Go Lunchtime Series 11:30 a.m. Curator Tour Meet at the Info Desk 12:15 p.m. Optional Lunch $15 Rozzelle Court Restaurant M
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Join curator Stephanie Knappe for an in-depth look at Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Modern Mexico. Through this exclusive Society of Fellows benefit you have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the curator and discover the wonders of our featured exhibition. Optional lunch to follow.
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Artist’s Talk Fatima Abu Rumi 2–3 p.m. | Lens 2 | T Discover the work of Fatima Abu Rumi, a Palestinian artist living and working in Israel. Her work elaborates the tale of her personal experience and the collective experience of women in Palestinian society and serves as a basis for dialogue with her audience. Fatima Abu Rumi is Artist-in-Residence in Kansas City Artists Coalition’s International Residency.
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Special Presentation The Gelman Collection In Depth 6–7 p.m. Atkins Auditorium | T Go further in depth with the Gelman collection as esteemed scholar Edward Sullivan offers unique perspectives on the Mexican artists the Gelmans befriended and the masterpieces they collected.
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Research Clinics Explore the Hidden Life of Your Objects 1–2:30 p.m. Rockhill Room | R Want to learn more about your treasures? Bring photos of your object to learn how the Spencer Art Reference Library staff can help you unlock your artworks’ past using specialized resources from the library and a research strategy to help you get started. Sorry, no appraisals. Saturday, August 3 Paintings and Prints Sunday, August 18 Ceramics and Silver
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Teacher Appreciation Night Credit and a Cocktail 4:30–8:30 p.m. Atkins Auditorium & FLC Classrooms $5 | T Teachers are celebrated at this exclusive evening of hands-on workshops, VTS demonstrations, giveaways and more! Learn more about school-related services and programs at the Nelson-Atkins and other museums from all over the city.
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Member Preview Day About Face: Contemporary Portraiture 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Gallery L11 M
Enjoy your exclusive member benefit and attend this members-only preview day to see our new contemporary photography exhibition. See page 3. YFA Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Lens 2 Join Kansas City’s premiere young professionals networking group for their monthly happy hour. Cash bar with special prices for members.
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Print Society members only The Print Society will get a close up and personal look at prints in the viewing room. You must preregister as the space is limited to 15 people.
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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. Meet at Info Desk During this popular new program, dive into dialogue with a docent and other participants who share an interest in art, and consider what makes great art great. Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).
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The Sketchbook Project Wed, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Thurs, 2–8 p.m. North Nichols Plaza
• Soak up the last few days of summer with surf vibes from the Fullbloods.
Don’t miss The Sketchbook Project during a pit-stop at the museum! This global art project and traveling library features 27,000 books handmade by 75,000 people. Register to check out artists’ sketchbooks. More information available at sketchbookproject.com.
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• Pop into our photo booth for a little face time with the lens; we provide the props, you provide the camera/ smart phone. • Discover contemporary photography with the exhibition About Face: Contemporary Portraiture. Continue the conversation at nelson-atkins.org.
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Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m. Info Desk | M T The American Indian collection celebrates strong and dynamic traditions of artists through contemporary times. Take a look at this collection for the first time or revisit with a new interest. Following the tour, gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue your own personal exploration and discussions with others from the group.
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ARTDynamic Experience a new art dynamic at the NelsonAtkins. Mingle during Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby, then enjoy unique pairings of art, music, hands-on activities and more! Happy Hour drinks and food sold separately.
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Member Preview Day Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists 10 a.m.–9 p.m. | Gallery L8 M
Enjoy your exclusive member benefit and attend this members-only preview day to see our new contemporary Islamic Art exhibition. See page 4.
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studio classes & workshops
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FALL SESSION OF STUDIO CLASSES FOR AGES 3–ADULT The world-class collection of 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 Fall class public enrollment begins July 1 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. Cost: Museum members receive a discount on classes, 30% for Society of Fellows and 20% for Friends of Art. The discounted member prices are listed in that order with the public price last. Please provide the following information when you call: Student’s name, address, date of birth, home phone, emergency phone and the parent/guardian name. We accept individual enrollments only; one person may not enroll students from multiple families. 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. Parking for museum 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/Transfer Credits: Students can cancel an enrollment five business days prior to a class or one-time workshop to receive a refund less a $15 cancellation fee per enrollment. Transfers from one class to another can be up until five business days prior to a class with a $10 transfer fee. No refunds or transfers will be made for cancellations made less than five business days prior or due to missing a class. We do not issue credits toward future classes or workshops if you cancel an enrollment or miss a class.
The Ford Learning Center has been made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.
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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS BUILT IN CLAY Ages 9 –13 | 10 a.m.–Noon Ages 7–9 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $98/$112/$140 Use hand building processes to create an assortment of buildings and other architectural structures in clay. See examples of buildings in the galleries, such as fabulous tomb houses from ancient China and even cricket abodes. START IN ART Ages 3–4 | 10–11:30 a.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $77/$88/$110 Nurture a child’s creativity! Young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay in addition to seeing and talking about art during visits to the galleries. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian. CREATIVE DUETS Ages 5–6 with adult 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $154/$176/$220 Pair up to get creative! Look together and share your ideas about art when visiting the galleries. Then experiment with painting, collage, sculpture and more in this class designed for a child to attend with an adult. SCULPTURE A-Z Ages 5–6 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct.19 $84/$96/$120 Have fun learning about line, shape, color, texture, pattern and form and the different ways to create sculpture. The class will visit the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and inside galleries to see sculptures from the very small to the very tall.
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PICTURE ME Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $84/$96/$120 Look in the mirror—what makes you unique? Explore self-portraits and images of people throughout the galleries as well as in the exhibition About Face: Contemporary Portraiture and then have fun creating self-portraits that express your personality. PENCILS READY! Ages 7–9 | 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $84/$96/$120 Work on developing your skills at drawing what you see using pencil, charcoal, oil pastels and more. Learn about the elements of drawing such as line, shading, texture, and depicting distance and threedimensional form.
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BRUSH UP ON PAINTING Ages 9–13 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $84/$96/$120 Explore the process of painting, brushstroke, color mixing, space, composition and more as you work with tempera, acrylics and watercolor. Ideas will come from real objects, art in the galleries and the imagination. CREATIVE iPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY Ages 14–Adult 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 21– Oct. 12 $56/$64/$80 The iPhone is a powerful tool for documenting your life and making creative images. We will cover the basics of taking photographs, various apps and creative possibilities to enhance images. Participants need an iPhone and iTunes account to access apps, some free and some available for a small charge.
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FRIDAY NIGHT F U N POSITIVELY PATTERN Ages 7–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 $35/$40/$50 per adult-child pair
LANDSCAPE IMPRESSIONS Ages 6–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25 $28/$32/$40 per adult-child pair
See gorgeous patterns on Islamic art in the exhibition Echoes: Islamic Art & Contemporary Artists and create a clay platter decorated with a repeat design all your own. Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning Oct. 12.
Visit the fall exhibition Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet and discuss how artists create landscapes and use expressive brushstrokes to make mono prints of your own landscape setting.
DAY OF THE DEAD Ages 7–12 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1 $35/$40/$50 per adult-child pair Whimsical skeletons—calacas— are often seen in Day of the Dead celebrations. Learn more about the symbolism behind the skeletons and create your own out of clay. Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning Nov. 16.
STUDIO CLASSES F O R A D U L T S Connect With Community Artists
Throughout the year, the Ford Learning Center offers classes for adults proposed and taught by artists from the local community who bring their unique perspective and talents to the museum.
BLOCH AT NIGHT 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, Oct. 3–24 $56/$64/$80 Instructor: Megan Wyeth
Explore architectural photography with the NelsonAtkins’ Bloch Building, after dark. Please have a good working knowledge of your digital or iPhone camera for this class. Tripods are suggested.
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FOR ADULTS DROP-IN DRAWING 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, Oct. 3–24 $17.50/$20/$25 Instructor: Amanda O’Shaughnessy Practice drawing in a casual, unstructured environment with a variety of provided materials and guidance from a studio instructor. No preregistration is necessary— just pay at the Info Desk. Purchase a drink during Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby to bring to class. Drop-in on one or more evenings— it’s up to you!
GENTLEMEN OF THE FOUR SEASONS 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Saturdays, Sept. 14–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $140/$160/$200 Instructor: Valda Hsu Ancient Chinese scholars viewed time as an unending circle in which energy is renewable. Learn about the four gentlemen in seasons and symbols in Chinese painting that inspire the hope of growth, the struggle for survival, the understanding of change and strength for overcoming. Class will cover visual language of brush and ink, both traditional and contemporary, and some calligraphy. CERAMIC PLATTERS 6–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, Sept. 19–Oct. 24 $126/$144/$180 Instructor: Christine Webster Create a series of platters while exploring approaches to design and surface treatments. See how various cultures have used platters to make artistic statements, from ancient Persia in the exhibition Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists to examples in Japanese, English pottery and American Indian collections.
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PORTRAYING PLACE 1:30–4 p.m. | Fridays, Sept. 20–Nov. 1 $126/$144/$180 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Delve into landscape painting in the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park! Explore composition, light, brushstroke and color with a variety of drawing and painting materials. Class will visit galleries and the fall exhibition Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet. DRAWING: THE COMFORT ZONE 10 am –Noon | Saturdays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2 No class Oct. 19 $84/$96/$120 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Designed for adults with minimal-to-no drawing experience, this class will help develop your skills of looking carefully and translating what you see onto the page. We’ll keep it simple, focusing on the basic elements of drawing and having fun with the experience!
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LOCATION & PARKING The museum is located at 45th and Oak streets, three blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. Enter the garage off Oak Street. Parking is $5, FREE for members. VISITORS WITH DISABILITIES The museum and parking garage are wheelchair accessible. SPENCER ART REFERENCE LIBRARY Open to the public. Mon Closed Tue By appointment Wed 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Thurs/Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat/Sun 1–4 p.m.
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. Desserts & Beverages Wed–Sun, 2–4 p.m. Happy Hour Thurs, 5:30 p.m. | Bloch Lobby Served Dinner & Live Music Fri, 5–10:30 p.m.
JULY/AUGUST 2013 FEATURED CURATORS, SPEAKERS AND STAFF Robert Cohon Curator, Art of the Ancient World Stephanie Knappe Associate Curator, American Art Edward Sullivan Helen Gould Sheppard Professor of the History of Art New York University
PHOTOGRAPHY J. Robert Schraeder (page 6) Jenny Wheat (page 7) Bethany Day (page 11, 12) Jeff Nightingale (page 13) Elizabeth Dillinger (page 14) Emily Bruhn (page 16)
MUSEUM STORE Shop for books, cards, children’s items and a large variety of gifts, jewelry and home décor. Tax free. Members save 10%. Online store nelson-atkins.org/shop. MEMBERSHIP Enjoy FREE parking, FREE admission to featured exhibitions, 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).
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Friday, July 19 Gallery & Go with Stephanie Knappe 11:30 a.m. Tour with curator 12:15 p.m. Optional lunch, $15
New Member Benefits As a member of the Nelson-Atkins, you can take advantage of everything Kansas City has to offer through your new Kansas City Experience benefits. Exclusive for members, enjoy discounts at hotels, area attractions and publications in Kansas City. Visit nelson-atkins.org and log in to start taking advantage of these great discounts.
The museum’s premier membership group offers vital support to the Nelson-Atkins. Fellows will enjoy these special events.
SOCIET Y of FELLOWS 4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111
FRIDAY, JULY 19 5–9 p.m.
Annual Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park Celebration