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April 3, 2023

“Denzil Forrester: Duppy Conqueror,” Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Edward Hopper once said, “If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.”

January 16, 2023

Honors: Bianca Fields

The Kansas City painter enjoyed a 'jam-packed busy 2022,' with work in Kemper Museum's 'Women to Watch 2024' exhibition and showings in Miami, Los Angeles and London.

November 16, 2022

2022 Holiday Events

This holiday season is filled with great concerts, performances and exhibits by local, national and international artists.

Community News

September 1, 2022

Kemper Gala 2022 Tickets on Sale Now

Tickets to Prismatic: Kemper Gala 2022 are on sale, beginning today.

August 30, 2022

Fall Visual Arts Roundup

Many new shows open in conjunction with start of new semester. And another blowout show of fashion & adornments puts garments and diverse makers at the fore.

Community News

August 6, 2022

Kemper Museum Block Party is Back!

On Saturday, August 20, the Kemper Museum Block Party will return to the museum for the first time since 2019.

July 5, 2022

Honors: Sun Young Park

The expressive sculptor, currently a resident at the Belger Arts Center, has work in this summer's "Women to Watch" exhibit at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art and is on for a 2023 solo show in New York.

June 21, 2022

Remembering Wilbur Niewald (1925-2022)

KC Studio adds its voice in paying tribute to Wilbur Niewald, who passed away April 30, 2022, at the age of 97.

May 19, 2022

Jade Powers Named Curator of Contemporary Art the the Harn Museum of Art at the University of Florida

In an interview with Harold Smith, the former Kemper Museum assistant curator reflects on her time in KC and new challenges.

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