March/April 2011 Explore Art

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FEATURED EXHIBITION

Claude Monet in his garden at Giverny, 1926. Photo by Nickolas Muray. © Nickolas Muray Photo Archives.

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EXHIBITION TICKETS Members: FREE

April 9–August 7 Galleries L13 & L14 | 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

ON THE COVER AND BACK COVER Roxy Paine, American (b. 1966).

Drawing for Ferment (detail), 2009.

India ink on paper. Purchase: acquired in honor of Martin Friedman and his critical role in the development of the Kansas City Sculpture Park through a gift from the Hall Family Foundation, 2010.54. © Roxy Paine c/o James Cohan Gallery, New York.

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Together again! In a rare opportunity, the three panels of the exceptional water lily triptych re-unite, for the first time in more than 30 years. The importance and beauty of Monet’s famous inspirational garden at Giverny also will be brought to life through archival photographs and a rarely seen film of Monet painting outdoors. Revelatory conservation information also will be included.

This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, the Saint Louis Art Museum and the Cleveland Museum of Art. This exhibition is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities. In Kansas City the exhibition is supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

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Featured Exhibition Tour “Monet’s Water Lilies” and the World of Landscapes Wed–Sun 2 p.m. Thurs/Fri 6 p.m.

Free with exhibition admission. Starts in the permanent collection and ends in the featured exhibition.

FREE EXHIBITIONS

Ray K. Metzker, American (b. 1931). Frankfurt (Man in Canoe) (detail), 1961. Gelatin silver print. Gift of Hallmark Cards, Inc., 2005.27.1960. © Ray K. Metzker, Courtesy of the Laurence Miller Gallery.

Cao Fei, Chinese (b. 1978). RMB City Opera, 2009. Courtesy of RMB City. © 2010 RMB City Project developed by Cao Fei (SL: China Tracy) and Vitamin Creative Space.

The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker

RMB City Opera

Through June 5 Gallery L11

Through June 5 Gallery L8

Through luminous black-and-white prints, Metzker, one of the most original and influential photographers of the last halfcentury, embraces the camera’s ability to simultaneously record and transform. This exhibition explores many potentials of the medium, from high contrast and selective focus to multiple and composite images.

RMB City Opera is a video including performances by real-life actors and avatars who explore the virtual world of Second Life in Cao Fei’s digital masterpiece, RMB City. It explores the idea of play, romance, identity, utopia/ dystopia, communication/isolation, the nature of reality and the global, interconnected world in which we live. Parental discretion is advised.

U.S. premiere.

This exhibition is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

This exhibition is supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions and the Rheta A. Sosland Fund.

Ferment by Roxy Paine Mid-April This April, watch for the landmark installation in the Kansas City Sculpture Park of Ferment, a 56-foot stainless-steel sculpture by internationally acclaimed artist Roxy Paine. Paine’s celebrated sculptures are shining pipes, plates and rods that have been cut, bent and welded into branchlike structures. In Bloch Lobby, an exhibition called Roxy Paine: Scumaks and Dendroids will feature the artists’ sculpture-making machine and models of his dendroid sculptures.

The sculpture was commissioned by Martin Friedman, Hall Family Foundation consultant for the Museum’s Sculpture Park for 20 years, and funded by the foundation.

Roxy Paine, American (b. 1966). Model for Ferment (detail), 2010. Stainless steel. Courtesy of the artist, Roxy Paine Studio and James Cohan Gallery, New York.

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MARCH

Image from The Rising Tide. Photo courtesy of Robert Adanto.

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Tickets For reservations and tickets, call 816.751.1ART (option 2).

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Members only

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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Society of Fellows Gallery & Go Lunchtime Series 11:30 a.m. Curator talk Meet at Info Desk 12:15 p.m. Optional lunch, $15 Rozzelle Court Restaurant M R

Ray K. Metzker is one of the most original and influential photographers of the last half century. Thanks to a 2009 gift from the Hall Family Foundation, the Nelson-Atkins now has the largest institutional holding of Metzker’s work in the country. Join senior curator Keith F. Davis for a tour of this important photographer’s work.

FREE Walk-in Tour (Meet at the Info Desk) Nelson-Atkins NOW! Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m.

Thurs/Fri 7 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.

Sun 1:30 p.m.

H&R Block Saturdays are made possible by H&R Block, Inc.

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SATURDAY

Director’s Screening Robert Adanto’s The Rising Tide 1:30–4 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T Director Robert Adanto and curator Leesa Fanning present Adanto’s film, The Rising Tide, which highlights young artists helping shape modern China and its rapidly changing cultural landscape. A question and answer session will follow.

Parental discretion is advised.

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SUNDAY

Poet’s Gallery Walk and Presentation Dr. Salmon Akhtar and Cultural Communication 2–3:30 p.m.

Meet at Info Desk | R Join noted poet, author, and professor of psychiatry, Dr. Salman Akhtar, as he explores themes of cultural communication, including social and generational dimensions, in the Museum’s collections.

Presented in collaboration with UMKC’s College of Arts and Sciences English Department.

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FRIDAY

The Mary Atkins Series Jim Leach Civility in a Fractured Society 6–7 p.m.

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SUNDAY

Friends of Chamber Music What Makes it Great?

2–4 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium FREE (to reserve tickets, see below)

Nominated by President Barack Obama, Jim Leach became the ninth Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities in August 2009. Leach, a former congressman with 30 years experience representing southeastern Iowa, discusses the strength of human civility and its power to inspire.

Spend the afternoon discovering “great” music and art! The Friends of Chamber Music presents What Makes It Great? in the Atkins Auditorium. NPR star and composer Rob Kapilow, accompanied by the pianist Claire Huangci, will explore and play Schumann’s Fantasy in C major. Come early and take a reserved docent-led NelsonAtkins NOW! Tour at 12:30 p.m. preceding the performance.

Photo courtesy of Jim Leach.

To reserve tickets call Friends of Chamber Music, 816.561.9999, or visit www.chambermusic.org.

Space is limited for docent tours and must be reserved at time of ticket reservation. Made possible by a partnership between The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and The Friends of Chamber Music.

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Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Lens 2 It’s March Madness! Take a self-guided tour of works of art

by Caravaggio, Pollock, Van Gogh and others using your smartphone and then stop in for a happy hour and artist-madness bracket in Lens 2. Cash bar with special prices for members.

The Curator is IN! Enter the World of RMB City Opera 7–8 p.m.

Meets in the Project Space (Gallery L8) Curator Leesa Fanning presents important themes and issues related to the virtual world explored in artist Cao Fei’s RMB City Opera.

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THURSDAY

Know Your Museum Tour Spencer Art Reference Library 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Info Desk | M R Open to the public, the Spencer Art Reference Library is a non-circulating, research library dedicated to the history of art.

Join a docent and Marilyn Carbonell for a behind-thescenes look and learn how you can take advantage of this exceptional resource! Seating will be available for part of the tour. Tour has limited space.

Neoclassics gather at Noon for a Dutch-treat lunch in Rozzelle court Restaurant. Participants will receive a voucher for a free cookie and coffee in Rozzelle Court following the 1:30 tour.

St. Patrick’s Day O’Happy Hour 5–8 p.m. | Museum Café Irish food, Irish beer & Irish whiskey this week at Happy Hour in the Museum Café.

Shop at the annual Spring Fever Sale in the Museum Store.

Art Tasting with Julián Kimberly Masteller and South and Southeast Asian Art 6–7 p.m.

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From breathtaking temple sculpture to beautiful everyday objects, curator Kimberly Masteller and Julián discuss masterworks of Indian, Persian and Southeast Asian art in the Museum’s collection.

Meet Your Museum Tour 6:30–7:30 p.m.

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The Friends of Art have a long and meaningful connection to many of the Nelson-Atkins masterpieces. Gather at the Museum Café for a complimentary beverage before joining a Museum guide to “Meet Your Museum” through the Friends of Art 75-year history tour. nelson-atkins.org

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MARCH

Spring Fever Sale | March 17, 18, 19 and 20 Unique home décor, jewelry, children’s items and books at substantially reduced prices. Join us adjacent to the Museum Store to select your bargains.

Additional discounts do not apply.

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FRIDAY

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner & Live Music 5–9 p.m.

Rozzelle Court (last orders taken at 8 p.m.)

Neoclassics West Bottoms Art Adventure 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Meet at Faultless, 10 a.m.

1025 W. 8th Street, KCMO $18/$22

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Celebrate America’s take on Irish culture with dinner in Kansas City’s Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Enjoy music, traditional Irish food, beer and spirits. Full bar available.

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Print Society African American Print Makers 10 a.m.

Lens 2 FREE/$10

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Originally the shipping hub and stockyards of Kansas City, the historic West Bottoms is now home to a thriving commercial and arts district.

Join us as we visit the Faultless Starch/Bon Ami Company’s collection of folk art and the Blue Djinn Gallery. The tour ends with lunch at Kansas City’s oldest steakhouse, The Golden Ox. Transportation not provided for this tour, some walking required.

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Past Print Society President Jane Ratcliffe, with newly awarded MA in Art History and local artist Ed Hogan will discuss African American print makers. Reservations are requested.

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HAPPY HOUR @ The Museum Café 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays WiFi destination Enjoy light bites and a full bar while sharing some social time. Explore the galleries before or after.

Members save 10%.

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FRIDAY

Conversation Many Happy Returns: A Conversation Between Henry Bloch, America’s Tax Man, and Tom Bloch 6 p.m., Conversation Atkins Auditorium 7–8 p.m., happy hour, book signing | Bloch Lobby $5/$30 for two tickets & book In his new book, Many Happy Returns, author Tom Bloch tells the story of his father, Henry, who rose from a tiny office to become the founder of a national industry—H&R Block. Join us as he interviews the Bloch building’s namesake whom he also calls Dad.

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Bingham@200 Celebration!

Saturday, March 19 & Sunday, March 20 The Museum celebrates the 200th birthday of world-renowned American artist George Caleb Bingham. Visitors of all ages can enjoy live music from the era of Bingham’s lifetime, participate in gallery activities or step back in time with an interview with Bingham.

Continuing the celebration beyond the birthday weekend, Bingham@200 features an installation of his lively drawings representing frontier characters. Stump Speaking (Saint Louis Art Museum) also will be on view with the expanded selection of the Museum’s own Binghams through October 3.

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Getting to Know George Caleb Bingham 1–4 p.m., both days Gallery 215 | FREE GALLERY PRESENTATION American artist George Caleb Bingham also was an influential Missouri politician. Ralph Monaco, former Missouri State Legislator and President of the Jackson County Historical Society, will offer “stump speeches” as Bingham.

NEW FOR FAMILIES! art Informal looking and + family hands-on activities in FUN the galleries. No need to sign up! Look for details in Bingham’s art, and learn interesting facts about his life.

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SUNDAY

PERFORMANCE Alferd Packer Memorial String Band 1–1:45 p.m.

Repeated 3–3:45 p.m.

Bloch Lobby The Alferd Packer Memorial String Band performs a lively, engaging show that involves the audience in a joyous celebration of American folk and bluegrass music. This performance will focus on music enjoyed during George Caleb Bingham’s lifetime as a part of his 200th birthday celebration.

PRESENTATION Meet the Past: George Caleb Bingham 2–3 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium R

In collaboration with the Kansas City Public Library, the Museum hosts a special edition of the Library’s popular “Meet the Past” series. Library director R. Crosby Kemper III sits down with “George Caleb Bingham,” played by noted Kansas City actor Robert Gibby Brand, bringing to life the artist and politician during this engaging and enlightening conversation.

ONGOING ACTIVITIES Rozzelle Court Restaurant Noon–3 p.m.

Enjoy an American-themed menu in celebration of Bingham’s birthday.

Cupcakes!

Bloch Lobby | 1–4 p.m.

Above: George Caleb Bingham, American (1811–1879). Canvassing for a Vote, 1852. Oil on canvas. Purchase: William Rockhill Neslon Trust, 54-9.

The first 500 visitors will enjoy a FREE birthday cupcake!

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FRIDAY

The Curator is IN! Sacred Chinese Paintings 7–8 p.m.

Gallery 222 Curator Ling-en Lu will lead a tour of The Sacred Tripod: Buddhism, Confucianism & Daoism in Harmony.

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The Mary Atkins Series The Kansas City Chorale Spring Concert 5:30–6:30 p.m.

Kirkwood Hall $10/$15/$5 Students Celebrate spring with Kansas City’s musical pride and joy!

The Kansas City Chorale, featuring the voices of 12 men and 12 women, is a tradition that concludes the Mary Atkins Series on a high note.

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THURSDAY

Presentation The Photographs of Ray K. Metzker 6–7 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium Ray K. Metzker’s work embraces both urban scenes and natural landscapes, uniting an interest in the everyday world with an enthusiasm for formal and optical experimentation.

Join senior curator Keith F. Davis in examining Metzker’s extraordinary 55-year career.

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Society of Fellows Annual Dinner 6–10 p.m.

Presentation by the Curator 1:30 p.m.

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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art welcomes the return of the Society of Fellows Annual Dinner. This elegant evening recognizes the Museum’s most generous supporters who help to enrich the lives of the Kansas City community through art and art education. Among the highlights of the evening will be a first glimpse at the magnificent exhibition Monet’s Water Lilies, cocktails, dinner and more.

Welcome back Simon Kelly, our former associate curator of European Painting and Sculpture and the organizing curator of this exhibition.

Kelly will lead you through the exhibition and share his experience organizing a featured exhibition that reunites three impressive canvases.

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Friends of Art Opening Celebration 1–4 p.m., both days Lens 2 M R

Take a leisurely stroll through Monet’s garden as Museum members are invited to view Monet’s Water Lilies. Enjoy this premier viewing along with a light afternoon reception, French music and a painting demonstration.

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Enhanced Art Experience Level Members ($150+) Family Crepe/French Cooking Demonstration 1:30 p.m. & 2:15 p.m.

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Chez Elle staff lead budding young chefs through a French cooking demonstration.

Children and families will experience the tastes and smells of Monet’s world with this lively presentation. A variety of sweet crepes will be prepared and available for sampling.

Bon appétit!

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SATURDAY

Print Society Impressions of the Prairie 9 a.m., meet at Museum FREE/$10

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Young Friends of Art Second Friday Happy Hour Monet on My Mind 6–8 p.m.

East Sculpture Terrace (weather permitting) Members have the first opportunity to visit the reunited triptych, Monet’s Water Lilies, before it opens to the public April 9. Everyone is welcome to visit our Impressionism gallery to discover the complexity of Monet and his colleagues. Cash bar with special prices for members.

The Curator is IN! Focusing on American Indian Art 7–8 p.m. | Gallery 208 Learn more about Plains Indian masterworks in the Museum’s Native American collection with senior curator Gaylord Torrence.

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THURSDAY

Art Tasting with Julián Margi Conrads and American Art 6–7 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T Julián’s appreciation for Kansas City grows as he and curator Margi Conrads share thoughts on Bingham, Benton and other regional artists as part of a larger discussion on American art, from the Colonial era through World War II.

Bill North, senior curator, Beach Museum of Art, Manhattan, Kansas, will lead us through the Prairie Impressions exhibition. We will return late in the day.

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FRIDAY

The Curators are IN! Meret-it-es to Millet 7–8 p.m.

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Join curators Robert Cohon and Ian Kennedy as they discuss— and disagree on—paintings, coffins and more. Bring a scorecard. Due to the special nature of this presentation, reservations are required.

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Know Your Museum Tour Impressionist and Post-Impressionist Paintings 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m.

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Join a docent to discuss paintings by Impressionist artist Claude Monet and his contemporaries, as well as those who followed in PostImpressionism. Afterward, enjoy a solitary moment on your own in the featured exhibition Monet’s Water Lilies.

Neoclassics gather at Noon for a Dutch-treat lunch in Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Participants will receive a voucher for a free cookie and coffee in Rozzelle Court following the 1:30 p.m. tour.

Meet Your Museum Tour 6:30–7:30 p.m.

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The Friends of Art have a long and meaningful connection to many of the NelsonAtkins’ masterpieces. Gather at the Museum Café for a complimentary beverage before joining a Museum guide to “Meet Your Museum” through the Friends of Art 75-year history tour.

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Easter Brunch 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Rozzelle Court Restaurant $29 members/$32 adults $15 children 12 & under 15% service charge added to total bill R

A Kansas City Easter tradition combines elegant food with priceless art in a beautiful Italian-style courtyard. Strolling violin music by Margaret Pruitt accompanies the festivities.

Full bar available. Make your required reservations early.

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WEDNESDAY

Administrative Professionals Day A perfect way to express thanks and celebrate contributions of administrative professionals is lunch in Rozzelle Court Restaurant. Open Wed–Sun for lunch. Consider a quick tour of adjacent galleries.

Reservations taken. Call 816.751.1ART (option 2).

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APRIL FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Ferment Event!

6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T Celebrate the installation of Roxy Paine’s Ferment with a performance of Dendroids for Viola, a new composition by Dr. Mara Gibson of the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance. Immediately following, Director Julián Zugazagoitia sits down for a lively discussion with Martin Friedman, Hall Family Foundation consultant for the Kansas City Sculpture Park, in whose honor Ferment was gifted.

Check nelson-atkins.org for more weekend activities celebrating our newest addition to the Kansas City Sculpture Park.

Roxy Paine, American (b. 1966). Model for Ferment, 2010. Photoshopped image for Ferment installation.

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THURSDAY

Neoclassics Tour of Atchison, Kansas 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Meet at the Info Desk Doors open at 7 a.m.

Chartered bus leaves at 7:30 a.m. $55/$65 | R Atchison has much to offer in the way of arts and culture.

Join the Neoclassics on a day trip to this picturesque river town and visit sites such as The Rail Museum, the Muchnic Art Gallery and St. Benedicts Abby Church with a lunch stop before returning to Kansas City.

Cost includes transportation, lunch and admissions.

Young Friends of Art An American in Paris of the Plains 6–8 p.m.

Kansas City Sculpture Park, South Lawn (weather permitting) FREE/$8 R

Bring a blanket and an appetite for Parisian-style fun as YFA hosts a picnic on the lawn at the Museum. Enjoy wine, cheese, music and Monet’s Water Lilies. Bring your own blanket and food. Cash bar and concessions will be available for purchase. Price includes admission to the exhibition.

SAVE THE DATE

Mother’s Day with Monet!

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SATURDAY & SUNDAY

New for Families!

Listen to Trees and Learn about Sculpture 1–4 p.m., both days KCSP & Bloch Lobby FREE

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This program features informal looking and hands-on activities for families. No need to sign up! We will celebrate a new installation in the Kansas City Sculpture Park and discover how to “listen” to trees!

FREE EVENT Sunday, May 8 1–4 p.m.

Spend Mother’s Day at the Museum! Water lily displays, live music, tours and handson activities make this an affordable and pleasant day for the entire family! This year’s Mother’s Day event celebrates the featured exhibition, Monet’s Water Lilies.

Claude Monet, French (1840–1926). Water Lilies, ca. 1916–1926. Oil on canvas. William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 57-26.

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studio classes & workshops

SPRING 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.

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 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 the class. Classes that do not reach a minimum enrollment will be cancelled and fees refunded.

COST The discounted member price is listed first; the public price follows. Museum members receive a 20% discount on all classes.

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. A $10 transfer fee will be incurred on a per student/per class basis if students transfer an enrollment from one class to another. No transfers will be made less than five business days prior to a class or workshop.

The Ford Learning Center has been made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS START IN ART Ages 3–4 10–11:30 a.m.

Fridays, April 1–May 20 Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $108/$135 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.

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS Ages 5–6 10–11:30 a.m. or 1:30–3 p.m.

Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $108/$135 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.

SUPERSIZED! Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon or 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $120/$150 Think BIG as you create drawings, paintings and sculptures that are “larger than life.” Discover artists, such as Claude Monet, Claes Oldenburg and Roxy Paine, who were inspired to create super-sized art!

Summer Classes at the Nelson-Atkins Celebrate nature this summer in an art class at the Nelson-Atkins!

Students ages 3–18 will enjoy the unique benefit of seeing and talking about art in the galleries as part of their learning experience.

New this summer will be full-day classes offered June 21–24 for ages 6–13.

Museum members will receive a special brochure of summer classes in early March. Class and enrollment information will be available at nelson-atkins.org.

The Ford Learning Center has been made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

CLAY CREATIONS Ages 7–9 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $128/$160 Ceramic objects in the collection, from the ancient world to the present, inspire students as they learn about hand-building with clay and various surface treatments.

DRAWING & PAINTING Ages 7–9 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $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.

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CARTOONING: GET IN CHARACTER! Ages 9–12 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $120/$150 Instructor: Bill Brewer Time to get comical! Learn to draw cartoon characters with funny facial expressions and body language. Place characters in humorous situations and storylines that you develop using the formats of gag cartoons, comic strips and comic books.

BRUSH UP ON PAINTING Ages 9–13 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $120/$150 Focus on elements of painting such as brushstroke, use of color, transparency and composition, while learning how to capture what you see in your own unique way. Work with water-based oils, acrylics, watercolor, tempera and ink to create paintings that are inspired by the collection as well as your imagination.

STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROMenade: FRENCH FASHION Ages: High School 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 9 $60/$75 Instructor: Kreshaun McKinney The French Impressionist painters were considered avant-garde in their day for their groundbreaking new approach to painting.

Learn about French fashion of the late 19th century and create an experimental garment inspired by the time period and the exhibition Monet’s Water Lilies. Students will be photographed modeling their fashion creations at the end of the workshop. Participants should bring an inexpensive “thrift store” prom dress or tuxedo to alter. A letter outlining any additional items to bring will be mailed prior to the class.

Lunch is provided.

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AWASH IN WATERCOLOR Ages: High School 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 30 $60/$75 Instructor: Sarah Bracco Practice color mixing, working with wet and dry techniques, layering and brushstroke skills as you explore watercolor and create a painting inspired by the Museum collection of Modern and Contemporary art. Some drawing experience is helpful. Lunch is provided.

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F R I D A Y N I G H T F UN LOVELY LILIES Ages 7–12, with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, April 15 $32/$40 per adult-child pair See the featured exhibition Monet’s Water Lilies, and create a cup and saucer in clay of your own imaginative lotus flower.

Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning April 30.

BRANCH OUT! Ages 6–12, with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, May 13 $32/$40 per adult-child pair Look up to see the Museum’s new outdoor sculpture, a 56-foot-tall tree form crafted from stainless steel by Roxy Paine.

Imagine and design your own tree sculpture working with wire and other materials.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS MONET AND MORE 1:30–4 p.m.

Saturdays, April 2–May 21 $128/$160 Instructor: Christine Webster

STUDIO CLASSES

FOR ADULTS PAINTING & POETRY: CHINESE BRUSHWORK 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Saturdays, March 26–May 21 $160/$200 Instructor: Valda Hsu “Poetry is painting without form, painting is poetry with form.” Kuo Hsi, Northern Sung landscape painter.

Spring landscapes and garden scenes inspired by Chinese poems from the Tang Dynasty (618–907), will be the subject matter for exploring brushwork painting. Simple calligraphy will be demonstrated and the creation of artist seals.

GET COMFORTABLE WITH DRAWING 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, March 31–May 19 $96/$120 Don’t be intimidated by drawing! Learn the basics of translating what you see onto 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.

IMPRESSIONS OF NATURE 1–3:30 p.m.

Fridays, April 1–May 20 $128/$160 Look closer at the paintings of Impressionist masters, Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro and work with water-based oils focussing on direct observation of nature, effects of sunlight, color changes and brushstroke techniques. Class will work in the Kansas City Sculpture Park as weather permits.

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Draw inspiration from Impressionist Claude Monet and his love of painting from nature.

Explore watercolor techniques and mixed media.

Visits to Monet’s Water Lilies exhibition will include discussion of Monet’s painting methods and garden in Giverny. One class held at Kauffman Gardens (one block south of the Museum.)

FULL BLOOM: MONET’S FLOWERS 6–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, June 16–July 14 (no class July 7) $64/$80 Instructor: Penny Selle Take time to smell the roses! Discover the abundance of flowers Monet planted in his gardens at Giverny—including roses, wisteria, iris, chrysanthemums and water lilies. Working from still life, create drawings and paintings of these gorgeous blooms in a variety of media.

IN MONET’S GARDEN 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Tuesday, June 28 (Enrollment begins March 15) $64/$80 Spend a glorious day painting in the Monet Garden at the Overland Park Arboretum and Botanical Gardens! Work with watercolor techniques as you draw inspiration from the flowers, water lily pond, picturesque bridge, sunlight, shadows and reflections. Dress comfortably.

All art materials and camp stools for seating will be provided. Lunch may be purchased in the Garden Café or bring your own. Please note that refrigeration is not available. Friend of the Arboretum members must enroll at 816.751.1ART to verify membership and receive member price.

WATERCOLOR NATURALLY! 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.

Tuesday–Friday, July 26–July 29 $64/$80 Instructor: Christine Webster Take your inspiration from nature as you develop your skills in watercolor painting.

Use of watercolor washes, brushstroke, color, light and composition will be emphasized.

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MUSEUM HOURS Mon

Closed

Tue Closed Wed

10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thurs/Fri

10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat

10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun

Noon–5 p.m.

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 p.m.–4 p.m.

Frontier Airlines is the official Museum airline sponsor.

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.

Dinner Fri, 5–8 p.m. (open until 9 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 Shirley Harryman (page 5) Bob Greenspan (page 6) Clint Hall (page 9) Mark McDonald (page 12) Bruce Mathews (back cover)

ADMISSION to the Museum is FREE every day for everyone.

MARCH/APRIL 2011 FEATURED CURATORS, SPEAKERS AND STAFF Salman Akhtar, MD Professor of Psychiatry, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia Robert Cohon Curator, Art of the Ancient World Marilyn Carbonell Head, Library Services Margaret C. Conrads Samuel Sosland Senior Curator, American Art Keith F. Davis Senior Curator, Photography Leesa Fanning Associate Curator, Modern & Contemporary Mara Gibson Director, Community Music and Dance Academy, UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance Simon Kelly Curator, Modern & Contemporary Art, Saint Louis Art Museum Ian Kennedy Louis L. and Adelaide C. Ward Curator, European Painting and Sculpture Jim Leach Chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities Ling-en Lu Assistant Curator, Chinese Art Kimberly Masteller Jeanne McCray Beals Curator, South and Southeast Asian Art Gaylord Torrence Fred and Virginia Merrill Senior Curator of American Indian Art Julián Zugazagoitia Director & CEO

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The new Society of Fellows and Business Council roster will arrive in April!

WATCH YOUR MAILBOXES!

This elegant evening recognizes the Museum’s most generous supporters who help to enrich the lives of the Kansas City community through art and art education. Join us for a first glimpse of Monet’s Water Lilies, cocktails, dinner and more. See page 8.

Friday, April 1 Society of Fellows Annual Dinner

Join senior curator Keith F. Davis for a tour of Ray K. Metzker’s work—one of the most original and influential photographers of the last half century. Optional lunch to follow.

See page 4.

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

The installation of Ferment in the Kansas City Sculpture Park will be recorded in real time, and visual updates will be available at nelson-atkins.org.

The Museum’s premier membership group offers vital support to the Nelson-Atkins. Fellows will enjoy these special events in March and April.

Contact bwinetroub@nelson-atkins.org for membership opportunities.

Wednesday, March 2 Gallery & Go Lunchtime Series

FERMENT

SOCIET Y of FELLOWS