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March 7, 2023

Remembering the Joyous Legacy and Art-Engaged Spirit of Marilyn Carbonell (1948-2022)

The late Marilyn Carbonell was invariably kind and generous and upbeat as a supporter of the arts in Kansas City.

March 3, 2023

Groundbreaking Alberto Giacometti Exhibition to Open at Nelson-Atkins

One of the greatest of all Modern artists gets his first Heartland retrospective in a dynamic, exclusive exhibition this spring at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

January 11, 2023

Asian and Asian American Artists in Kansas City

At The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, eight Kansas City area artists who come from places across Asia examine some universally common experiences.

December 7, 2022

‘Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait’ by Lindsay Major

If you have a local history buff on your gift list, check out Lindsay Major’s “Lindsay Hughes Cooper: A Portrait.” an engaging account of the extraordinary role played by her aunt, Lindsay Hughes Cooper, in the early days of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.

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November 17, 2022

2022 Holiday Gift Guide

Our 2022 holiday gift guide focuses on local artist-made gifts and specialties, from handmade brooms to gourmet chocolate and a wide selection of affordable objects guaranteed to delight anyone on your list.

November 16, 2022

2022 Holiday Events

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

November 14, 2022

Julius Karash on Business and the Arts: Nelson-Atkins Fees for Docent-Led Adult Tours Reflect Shifting Financial Landscape

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announced in August that it would begin charging for docent-led adult tours that had been free since the program’s earliest days.

November 7, 2022

Annabelle Selldorf to Deliver Mary Atkins Lecture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Following a two-year, pandemic-driven hiatus, the Mary Atkins Lecture Series at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art returns with architect Annabelle Selldorf.