Explore Art-March/April 2015

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Tickets Members: FREE Adults: $12 Seniors over 55: $10 Students with ID: $6

FEATURED EXHIBITIONS Two Exhibitions, One Price!

Attributed to John Scholl (1827–1916). The Wedding of the Turtle Doves, 1907–15. White pine, wire and paint. 37 x 24 x 17 in. Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection.

A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America March 28–July 5 | Gallery L13 Explore more than a century of America’s diverse folk art traditions drawn from the collection of Barbara L. Gordon.

Featuring 63 outstanding works made by self-taught or minimally trained artists, this rich collection celebrates the breadth of American creative expression.

Children 12 and under: FREE

This exhibition is drawn from the Barbara L. Gordon Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia.

Groups of 10 or more (call ahead to reserve): $8 per person

Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity Through August 2 | Galleries L14–L15 For more than 20 years, Spanish master chef Ferran Adrià oversaw the world-famous destination-restaurant elBulli, where he pushed culinary boundaries with knowledge and wit, transforming the craft of cuisine into an art form all its own.

Notes on Creativity is the first major exhibition for Adrià. This exhibition presents sketches, models, diagrams and other tools that Adrià used to develop his innovative cookery, giving the visitor a glimpse of the chef’s overall creativity.

On the cover Unidentified artist. Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1830–50.

Oil on canvas. 29 ¾ x 36 in.

Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection.

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Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity. Curated by Brett Littman. Organized by The Drawing Center, NY. Dom Pérignon is the presenting partner of Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity. Additional support is provided by the Institut Ramon Llull, Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), and Lavazza.

In Kansas City, the exhibition is supported by Ann and Kenneth Baum, Paul DeBruce, Christy and Bill Gautreaux and Shirley and Barnett Helzberg, Jr. Additional support has been provided by Mary and Tom Bloch, Nancy and Rick Green, the Campbell-Calvin Fund & Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions and H&R Block.

Please note: If you attend Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity between Feb. 28 and March 27, you may return to see A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America without purchasing a new ticket. Please see Info Desk in Bloch Lobby for details or call 816.751.1ART(1278).

FREE EXHIBITIONS American Soldier Through June 21 | Gallery L11 This exhibition explores the emotional and psychological impact of war, as pictured in photographs of American servicemen and women. These images date from the Civil War to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Larry Burrows, English (1926–1971). Operation Prairie, Vietnam, 1966. Dye transfer print, 13 1/8 x 8 11/16 inches.

Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2014.31.6

World War I and the Rise of Modernism Through July 19 | Galleries P31 & P34 Modernism emerged as a philosophical, social, political, artistic and literary movement at the turn of the 20th century. It impacted and was impacted by World War I. This three-part exhibition tells the story of Modernist art and artists, a culture in transition and the war that changed the world forever.

Juan Gris, Spanish, (1887–1927). Coffee Grinder and Glass, 1915. Oil on paperboard, 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches, Gift of Earle Grant in memory of Gerald T. Parker, 71-22.

Jump In! Architecture Workshop Through July 19 | Galleries L7 & L8 The influence of architecture on daily life and the environment is presented in this interactive and dynamic exhibition. Jump In! creates a studio environment, where the practice and impact of architecture unfolds through provocative questions, project examples and engaging activities.

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Tours Philip Haas: The Four Seasons April 25–October 18 Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park Sculptor Philip Haas has created four whimsical portrait busts which embody the four seasons.

Towering 15 feet each, the sculptures feature flowers, fruits, vegetables, leaves, branches and other natural elements. This exhibition is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Donald J. Hall Initiative.

Digital rendering of sculptor Philip Haas’ upcoming installation of The Four Seasons. Image courtesy of the artist.

TOURS

Highlights of the Collection

Tours for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired

Drop in for a free guided tour and spend up to an hour looking at and discussing works in the collection.

March 21 & April 18 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Info Desk | Ages 12 & up FREE | Reservations required Join this monthly tour for visitors who are visually impaired. Explore the collections through a combination of tactile experiences and verbal descriptions. Bring family and friends or an accompanying companion to find new meaning in art! Tour topics vary each month.

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Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m. | Thurs/Fri 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.

Sat/Sun 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. | Meet at Info Desk

Featured Exhibition Tour A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America March 28–July 5 | Exhibition ticket required Drop-in tours available Wed.–Fri. at 1 p.m.

Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more. Look for a museum guide and share lively conversation in the exhibition Thurs. & Fri., 6–8 p.m.; weekends, 1–4 p.m.

FOR FAMILIES!

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for FREE hands-on activities, close looking and conversation with museum guides in the galleries and Bloch Lobby.

WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIES Explore objects from the World War I and the Rise of Modernism exhibition in the NelsonAtkins Building.

Gallery Activity Learn about the artist Marcel Duchamp, the use of everyday objects in art and the concept of Dadaism. Discuss ways that family roles changed during and after WWI.

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FUN Spot Museum guides will share images of the work by Marcel Duchamp, “Box in a Valise.” Build and decorate your own mini paper version of this work, inside and out, with images that represent your family.

Story Time for Preschoolers Join us March 8 & April 12, and every second Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for story time led by librarians from the Kansas City Public Library.

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Special Presentation Brett Littman: Visualizing the Mind of a Master Chef 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | $5 or FREE with exhibition ticket purchase

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Programs are FREE unless a price is listed. Friends of Art receive a 20% discount on events and classes unless noted. Society of Fellows receive free event tickets and 30% discount on classes (unless noted).

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Print Society Baker University’s Art on Paper 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

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Join us for fascinating insights into Ferran Adrià’s creative process and hear the backstory on the development of the groundbreaking exhibition from curator Brett Littman.

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Tour a selection of art works at Baker University and visit with the curator and assistant curator of the Art on Paper collection.

Limited to 20 attendees.

Calling All High School and College Students!

Art 360: The Museum at Work 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Lens 2 Curious about how an art museum works? Join curators, conservators, educators, graphic and exhibition designers and more for an afternoon as they share what they do at the museum and how they landed their jobs.

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Author’s Reading and Book Signing The Fountain of St. James Court 1–3 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T | $5 Sena Jeter Naslund reads from her book which depicts the lives of both a contemporary writer and historical painter Élisabeth Louise Vigée le Brun whose work is included in the museum’s European collection. Introduction by curator Nicole Myers.

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MARCH Expanded exhibition experience!

Kansas City Creatives: The Vision Behind Great Food in KC Tastings 2–4 p.m., 3–3:30 p.m. talk L15 | T Exhibition ticket required Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity ticket holders can experience tastings and reflections from Kansas City’s top food purveyors on these dates: February 28 & March 1 Christopher Elbow of Christopher Elbow Artisan Chocolates March 7 & 8 Danny O’Neill of The Roasterie Air-Roasted Coffee March 14 & 15 Mark Friend of Farm to Market Bread Co. March 21 & 22 Sarah Hoffmann of Green Dirt Farm

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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. | Info Desk | R Uncover new ideas and share inspiring dialogue with a docent and other participants who share your interest in art!

Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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Artist File Initiative—Drop-In 4–6 p.m. | Spencer Art Reference Library The Artist File Initiative is documenting Kansas City’s creative community one artist at a time. Stop in to learn more or set up your own file.

Call 816.751.1216 with any questions.

Special Presentation Caroline Jones: The Blindman, or How to See an Exhibition 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | $5 Author and MIT professor Caroline Jones examines the

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shifting trope of multi-sensory perception in world’s fairs, major international shows and biennials from the modern to the contemporary period. Free admission for the Bernardin Haskell Lecture provided courtesy of UMKC Department of Art and Art History.

Friends of Art Gallery Hack 6 p.m. Check-in, cocktails in Bloch Lobby 6:30 p.m. First tour, limited to 50 7:15 p.m. Second tour, limited to 50 Bloch Lobby and Galleries M T

This un-highlights tour uncovers hidden stories of one of Kansas City’s most spectacular cultural institutions.

You’ll see some of the museum’s most fascinating treasures in this unique experience. Prior to the tour, join Happy Hour in Bloch Lobby with member discounts.

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YFA Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Lens 2 Join Kansas City’s most established young friends group for our regularly scheduled Second Friday Happy Hour.

Cash bar available with member discounts. Not a member? Join during happy hour and receive a free drink.

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Special Event John Corigliano and Mark Adamo 5–6:30 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer John Corigliano returns with composer and librettist Mark Adamo to showcase their chamber music, followed by a Q&A session.

Free admission courtesy of UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance.

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

Meet at Info Desk | M T Easter is one of the most significant holidays for the Christian faith. With Easter approaching, take a tour of Christian art in the museum’s collection, with a focus on the life of Jesus Christ.

Take 5 Body 7–8 p.m. | Lens 2 | T Body–everybody’s got one. Join our guest moderator Suzetta Parks, curators Jan Schall and Nii Quarcoopome, Regina Nouhan, MD, of Monarch Plastic Surgery and Angela Moulin from Kansas City Bikram Yoga as they speak to the human form.

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Print Society Piranesi: Imaginative Spaces 6 p.m. | Gallery P13 | T FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others Walk through the Piranesi exhibition with David McGee.

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Conservatory Connections Infra•Structure 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.

Sculpture Hall E.I.O. composes music with an element of “irreproducibility.”

Joining them are dancers from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance with choreography by Alexis Borth, and together they toy with the idea of structure and the unstructured.

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Saturday Matinees War Through the Eyes of a Soldier 2:00 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T In conjunction with the American Soldier and World War I and the Rise of Modernism exhibitions, experience three award-winning films from WWI to present day. Perspectives of soldiers in the field are revealed in a gripping and personal way. Each screening will be introduced with a Q&A session by film professor Caitlin Horsmon.

See full descriptions and details at nelson-atkins.org.

Saturday, March 14 | All Quiet on the Western Front Not Rated | 136 minutes.

Saturday, March 21 | The Hurt Locker Rated R | 131 minutes.

Saturday, April 4 | Restrepo Rated R | 96 minutes.

A Shared Legacy FEATURED EXHIBITION OPENING EVENTS

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Special Event An Evening with Chef Ferran Adrià Talk 5 p.m. | Reception 6 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T $25 for museum members; $45 for museum non-members “Could a scientist also be an artist…? I didn’t think so.

And then came Ferran Adrià.”

— Anthony Bourdain Chef Adrià talks about his culinary ingenuity, after the talk, tour the Adrià exhibition and enjoy an exclusive reception.

Wednesday, March 25 Society of Fellows/Business Council Opening Reception Talk, 6 p.m.

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Friday, March 27 Friends of Art Enhanced Art Experience 6–7 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall | M T (Family Level, $150 & above)

Reception, 7 p.m.

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Family, Art Explorer and Art Lover members join curators Stephanie Knappe and Catherine Futter for a special reception to celebrate our featured spring exhibition.

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The Society of Fellows & Business Council members are cordially invited to join curator Stephanie Knappe for a special talk with Barbara L. Gordon, followed by a member reception in the Bloch Lobby.

Thursday & Friday, March 26 & 27 Member Preview Days 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

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Friends of Art Member Night 7–9 p.m. | Bloch Lobby & L13 M T

Friends of Art members will welcome our featured spring exhibition with live entertainment throughout the night, a cash bar in Bloch Lobby and special member discounts in the Museum Store.

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Sunday, March 29

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Uncover new ideas and share inspiring dialogue with a docent and other participants who share your interest in art!

Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

Join us for a fun, festive and familyfriendly celebration of Indian art and culture! All activities and performances are FREE and open to the public.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS • Performances by the highly acclaimed classical dancer Prerana Deshpande, as well as by local Indian dance groups.

• Live Indian music!

• Explore the museum’s Southeast Asian art galleries, and learn more about Indian art, culture, and traditions.

• Henna style temporary tattoos, Hindi writing and other hands-on art activities for visitors of all ages!

• Dance workshops: Learn about traditional Indian dance with experienced instructors!

• Sari photo spot.

• A fashion show of colorful Indian fashions.

INDIAN FOOD Dine in Rozzelle Court Restaurant (11 a.m.–2 p.m. lunch and 2–4 p.m. coffee and desserts) or purchase Indian specialties such as samosas, tandoori chicken, coconut cardamom cookies and chai tea ($2–5) in Bloch Lobby 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Spring Fever Sale!

Thursday, March 19 – Sunday, March 22 Museum Store | Bloch Lobby

Unique home décor, jewelry, children’s items and books at substantially reduced prices.

Join us adjacent to the Museum Store.

Additional discounts do not apply.

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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. | Info Desk

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Special Performance Paintings and Puccini 6 & 7 p.m. | Sculpture Hall Opera and art collide as characters from Puccini’s classic, Tosca, sing their most famous arias and tell their stories. Era-specific paintings will enhance and resonate with the players’ emotions.

In collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

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YFA Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Plaza Level Lobby, Bloch Building Join Kansas City’s most established young friends group for our regularly scheduled Second Friday Happy Hour.

Cash bar available with special member pricing. Not a member? Join during happy hour and receive a free drink.

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Slow Art Day 10 a.m.–Noon R | Meet in Bloch Lobby One day each year, people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. View five works in the museum’s collection for 10 minutes each, and join others in Rozzelle Court for lunch and conversation. Lunch in Rozzelle Court Restaurant sold separately.

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Special Presentation Liz Rideal: How to Read Art 2–3 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T | $5 Artist and author Liz Rideal discusses her recently published book How to Read Art, the paintings reproduced within, including the museum’s iconic Venus Rising from the Sea: A Deception, and her own work as an artist.

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Know Your Museum Tour 11 a.m.-Noon & 1:30-2:30 p.m.

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Third Thursday is your not-so-quiet night at the museum! Join the revelry every month for live music, free programs, art activities and more, all showcasing the talents of our local artists and collaborators, just for our adult audiences!

March 19 | Body in Motion • Diverse Jazz Plays Michael Jackson • DJ Miscela • Hula-hooping demos and workshops • Yoga for the Eyes with Megan Wyeth • Figure drawing in the galleries • Five Card Design architecture game competition • Take 5: Body (see details on page 7) April 16 | Soul + Food • Charlotte Embrey & Soingé • DJ Miscela • Big Rip Brewing Company • A Taste of Two Chefs food tasting • Sculpt your own mini-dessert • Take 5: Food (see details on page 10) • Food drive in partnership with Boys Grow

Rozzelle Court Restaurant Lunch Wed–Sun, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Join a docent-led tour of American Soldier to explore the emotional and psychological impact of war as seen through a photographer’s lens – and the eyes of America’s servicemen and women.

Research for Inspiration 4–6 p.m. | Classroom 6 Drop-in Get inspired! Participants will use the unique resources in the Educator Resource Center and the Spencer Art Reference Library as a starting point for creative exploration.

Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby Thursdays, 5:30–8 p.m.

Served dinner & live music Fridays, 5–10:30 p.m.

Unique menu each week.

Reservations 816-751-1ART (1278), option 2.

Member discount.

Rozzelle Dining Events: Friday, March 13 Celebrate Irish food culture, music and spirits.

Sunday, April 5 Easter Brunch, reservations required. $37 adults, $33 members, $16 children 12 & under. 15% service charge added to total bill.

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Print Society Piranesi’s Carceri d’Invenzione 6 p.m. | Training Room FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others Presentation by Scott Francis on the works of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and view The Sound of the Carceri which explores the deep relationship between music and architecture and features the music by Yo-Yo Ma. Society of Fellows Gallery Jam 6–8 p.m.

Sculpture Hall | M T Join special guests the Bach Aria Soloists performing I Maestri: Masters of Baroque Art Music with curator Nicole Myers showcasing our beloved Caravaggio.

Take 5 Food 7–8 p.m. | Lens 2 | T | FREE Food for thought: fill up as moderator Adam Johnson, curator Catherine Futter, chef Marwan Chebaro of Culinary Innovations, Inc., editor Jeremy Bernfeld of Harvest Public Media, and Meredith Walrafen of New Roots for Refugees, share their points of view.

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Member Preview Day Philip Haas: The Four Seasons 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park As spring weather returns to Kansas City, come preview our newest temporary Sculpture Park installation.

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Thursday, April 30 | Winemakers Dinners $1,500 per person Six exceptional area homes are paired with an award winning local chef and West Coast winemakers.

Friday, May 1 | Grand Tasting & Auctions $250 | Reservations required | 816.751.1ART, option 8 5:30–8 p.m. | Enjoy wines of more than 25 top winemakers plus delectable food pairings surrounded by the beauty and history of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Rozzelle Court and Kirkwood Hall as you bid on a wide range of silent auction items.

8–10 p.m. | Convene to tables on the grounds where you may enjoy additional fine wines, cheese, bread and a few surprises and an amazing live auction of more than 20 one-of-a-kind wine related treasures and adventures.

For more info, please visit nelson-atkins.org/Shuttlecork.

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Conservatory Connections An Afternoon of Song 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium Spend an engaging afternoon with baritone vocalist, Raymond Feener accompanied

by Natalia Rivera on piano as they perform classical selections from composers Robert Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Gene Scheer and Steven Mark Kohn.

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Artist Talk Ashley Gilbertson: Home Front 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T

Award-winning photographer Ashley Gilbertson discusses how his experiences as a photojournalist during the war in Iraq informed his personal documentary project, Bedrooms of the Fallen.

Free admission courtesy of the Photography Society and the William Allen White School of Journalism & Mass Communications at The University of Kansas.

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studio classes & workshops

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

SPRING 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 Enroll today online (nelson-atkins.org/calendar), or by phone 816.751.1ART (1278), option 2. Enrollment is on a first-call, firstserved basis. Credit/debit card payment required.

Cost: Museum members receive discounts on classes, 30% for Society of Fellows and 20% for Friends of Art. 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, pay $8 per vehicle.

Cancellations/Transfers/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.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

START IN ART Ages 3–4 | 10–11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $125 Creativity is nurtured as young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Students see and talk about art as a group during visits to the galleries. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

PARENT/CHILD Ages 3–5 with adult 10–11:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $200 Explore the basics of art together in this unique class.

Children work with paint, collage and clay while adults create their own artwork at separate tables. Visits to the galleries will introduce art through conversation, looking games and stories. We ask that the adult attending remain consistent each week.

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AN ART FEAST Ages 5–6 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $135

CLAY: FOCUS ON FOLK ART Ages 7–9, 9–13 10 a.m.–Noon (Ages 9–13) 1:30–3:30 p.m. (Ages 7–9) Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $150

What is your favorite food?

Learn more about the basics of art while seeing how artists have been inspired by food.

Visit the galleries and two featured exhibitions A Shared Legacy and Notes on Creativity to see examples of art about food.

Learn about various hand building techniques in clay as well as glazing and other surface treatments. The featured exhibition A Shared Legacy will provide the inspiration for lessons on portraits, still life, animals and more.

DRAWING & PAINTING Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $135 Practice working with an assortment of materials to create drawings and paintings that focus on line, color, shape, texture and more. Class will sketch from art in the galleries and from their imagination.

SPECIAL CLASS BEYOND THE SPECTRUM Ages 6–12 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays | March 28–May 16, No class April 11 $140 Instructor: Alison Bailey, MA Art Therapist Designed for students with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students progress through a variety of materials and lessons designed to enhance expression and social skills within a studio and museum environment.

We encourage an independent experience for students, however parents are welcome to stay in class to observe.

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DRAWING: LET’S MAKE IT REAL Ages 8–10 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $135 Work on your drawing skills with an emphasis on creating realistic sketches. Close observation, use of light and shadow, shading techniques, proportion and depicting space will be covered.

SCULPTURE WHIMSY Ages 8 & older with adult 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Sundays, April 12–26 $80 per adult-child pair Enjoy three Sunday afternoons together exploring the meaning of folk art. Create sculptures and sculptural boxes, using found objects, inspired by the whimsical work of John Scholl in A Shared Legacy.

CARTOONING: NIGHT AT OUR MUSEUM Ages 9–13 | 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $135 Instructor: Bill Brewer Imagine Nelson-Atkins artworks come to life at night. Draw them as cartoon characters in gag cartoons, comic strips and cartoon storyboards.

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FRIDAYNIGHTFUN FAMILY PORTRAITS Ages 6–13 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, April 10 $40 per adult-child pair Visit portraits in A Shared Legacy and create a portrait of your family, including pets! Work with pen and ink along with watercolor.

FOLK ART ANIMALS Ages 6–13 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, April 24 $40 per adult-child pair Find sculptures of horses, tigers, elephants, rabbits and even a poodle in A Shared Legacy, and build a three-dimensional animal in wood.

FROM PENCIL TO PAINTBRUSH Ages 9–13 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $135

PATTERN DESIGN Ages 7–13 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, May 8 $50 per adult-child pair See how folk artists used pattern to decorate furniture, textiles and other everyday objects and create a clay tile featuring your own pattern design. Tiles will be glazed and fired, ready for pick-up May 22.

Teen Workshop with RAYGUN KC

Develop drawing and painting skills and learn about line, color, composition, space and pattern. Students will draw from objects in the galleries, including the featured exhibition A Shared Legacy, and invent from their imagination.

PAINTING WITH OILS Ages 13–16 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11 $150 Learn about painting using water-based oils as you explore key components such as visual composition, brushstroke, color mixing and theory. Class will gather ideas from art in the galleries.

March 18–20 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | $90, includes lunch Teens will have the opportunity to learn about screen printing and stencil art with t-shirt printing company RAYGUN KC and then produce their own shirt. This is a team project from design to execution. Class will be at the museum March 18 & 19 and at RAYGUN KC, 1803 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Mo. March 20.

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STUDIO CLASSES

F OR ADU L TS AGES 16 AND OLDER

DRAWING IN THE GALLERIES 10 a.m.–Noon | Saturdays | March 28–May 16 No class April 11 $130 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Designed for adults with minimal-to-no drawing experience, this class develops 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!

PORTFOLIO: AMERICAN ART 1:30–4 p.m. | Saturdays | March 28–May 16 No class April 11 $160 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Discover American art in the galleries and in A Shared Legacy, drawing inspiration to create prints, paintings and mixed-media works. A portion of the class will focus on creating an attractive portfolio to house your art.

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SUMMER CLASS ENROLLMENT Summer class enrollment begins: March 2 for members (family level and above) March 16 for the public Class schedule details at nelson-atkins.org

SPRING INTO WATERCOLOR 1:00–3:30p.m. | Fridays | April 17–May 22 $140 Instructor: Sarah Bracco Discover new techniques and directions with pen and ink as well as water-soluble materials. Class will sketch and paint from art in the galleries and visit Kauffman Gardens, just south of the museum, to work from direct observation.

FOLK ART TEXTILES 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays | April 23–May 7 $70 Instructor: Joleen Goff Explore the history and purpose of folk art samplers, or needlework embroidery and create your own fabric composition through the processes of drawing, dying and stitching.

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Sat/Sun 1–4 p.m.

PHOTOGRAPHY Jenny Wheat (p. 8,12) Rebecca Clews (p. 11) John Lamberton (p. 14) Mark McDonald (back cover)

MARCH/APRIL 2015 Featured Speakers And Staff

ROZZELLE COURT RESTAURANT A Kansas City treasure, our Italian-style courtyard is an unparalleled setting.

Lunch Wed–Sun, 11 a.m.–2 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.

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, for tickets to events, to enroll in classes, or to ask questions about the museum, visit nelson-atkins.org or call 816.751.1ART (1278).

John Corigliano Oscar- & Grammy-winning composer Catherine Futter The Helen Jane and R. Hugh “Pat” Uhlmann Senior Curator Architecture, Design & Decorative Arts Dr. Raymond Feener Professor & Chair of Vocal Studies Conservatory of Music & Dance University of Missouri-Kansas City Ashley Gilbertson Award-winning Photographer Caitlin Horsmon Associate Film Professor University of Missouri–Kansas City Adam Johnson Acting Director, Education and Interpretive Programs & Head, Public Programs Caroline Jones MIT Professor & Author Brett Littman Executive Director, The Drawing Center, N.Y. Stephanie Knappe Samuel Sosland Curator of American Art Nicole Myers Associate Curator of European Painting & Sculpture Sena Jeter Naslund Author Suzetta Parks Executive Producer 18th & Vine Jazz & Blues Festival Nii Quarcoopome Curator, African Art Liz Rideal Artist & author Dr. Natalia Rivera Assistant Professor Conservatory of Music & Dance University of Missouri-Kansas City Jan Schall Sanders Sosland Curator, Modern Art

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New Member Benefit Gallery Jam is back by popular demand for its second year. This program, launched exclusively for Society of Fellow members, takes place four times a year and allows members to witness the relationship between the performing and fine arts in a truly unique way.

Join us April 16th with Nicole Myers, Associate Curator of European Painting and Sculpture, and special guest the Bach Aria Soloists performing I Maestri: Masters of Baroque Art Music.

Thursday, April 16 Gallery Jam (See page 10)

Society OF fellows Events Wednesday, March 25 A Shared Legacy Opening Reception (See page 7)

The museum’s premier membership group offers vital support to the Nelson-Atkins.

Fellows will enjoy these special events. See calendar listings for more events.

SOCIET Y of FELLOWS

Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage PAID Kansas City, MO Permit #897

Philip Haas, Autumn, 2012, Fiberglass Maquette

4525 Oak Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64111

April 24

Coming to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park