Explore Art - November/December 2013

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FEATURED EXHIBITION

Gustave Le Gray, French (1820–1884). Group of Ships Departing Le Havre, ca. 1856. Albumen print from collodion glass negative. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2007.21.18.

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Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Through February 9, 2014 | Galleries L13–14

Members: FREE

Experience the pleasure and excitement of traveling through mid-19th-century France. From Paris to the countryside, the top of Mont Blanc to the Mediterranean, this exhibition features 125 important paintings and photographs from 36 major museums.

Adults: $8 Seniors over 55: $7 Students with ID: $5 children 12 and under: FREE

This exhibition has been co-organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Saint Louis Art Museum. Support is provided by the Hall Family Foundation, Marion and Henry Bloch, Barton P. and Mary D. Cohen Charitable Trust, James Sight and Dr. Heidi Harman, Donald J. Hall, Tom and Jean McDonnell, The Manuel Rivera-Ortiz Foundation for Documentary Photography & Film, and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions. Additional support has been provided by the Honorary Committee.

groups of 10 or more (call ahead to reserve): $6 per person

This exhibition is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts and an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.

MEMBER MORnInG SATURDAY, nOVEMBER 9 9–11 a.m. | Lens 2 | Galleries L13–L14

ON THE cOVER Claude Monet, French (1840–1926).

Railroad Bridge, Argenteuil (detail), 1874.

Oil on canvas, 21 3/8 x 28 7/8 inches.

Philadelphia Museum of Art. John G. Johnson Collection, 1917, Cat. 1050.

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Bonjour les membres du musée! Families are invited for breakfast and fun children’s activities before the museum opens to the public. Visit with docents on your stroll through Impressionist France.

Tickets required. Seating is limited.

FREE EXHIBITIONS Celebrating Picasso: Through the Lens of David Douglas Duncan Through January 26, 2014 | Bloch Lobby David Douglas Duncan, a Kansas City native and celebrated photographer, was a privileged witness to Picasso’s magical world at his home in France for nearly two decades.

Thanks to a generous gift from the artist, an intimate exhibition of Picasso photographs will be on view for a limited time.

Gjon Mili, American (b. Albania, 1916–1984). David Douglas Duncan with Pablo Picasso (detail), 1960. Inkjet print (printed 2013). Gift of the artist.

About Face: Contemporary Portraiture Through January 19, 2014 | Gallery L11 This exhibition explores the global diversity of contemporary photographic portraiture since 2000, and includes works by 29 internationally acclaimed artists. In the museum galleries, visitors may access a complementary online exhibition of contemporary portraiture, Making Pictures of People, produced in collaboration with Andy Adams of FlakPhoto.com.

Hank Willis Thomas, American (b. 1976). Seeker, 2012. C-print and Plexiglas with Lumisty film, edition 2/5 with 1 A.P. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2013.26.4.

Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists Through April 27, 2014 | Gallery L8 What is Islamic Art? How do contemporary artists respond to Islamic art and culture in their own work? Explore these questions through a series of visual conversations that make connections across cultures, geography and time.

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ON VIEW Edgar Degas Pastels Through July 20, 2014 Gallery P31 Two exceptional pastels by the Impressionist master Edgar Degas will be on view in the Impressionist gallery for a limited time only!

Come see these masterpieces of 19th-century modern art during this rare display.

Edgar Degas, French (1834–1917).

Little Milliners, 1882. Pastel on paper.

Purchase: acquired through the generosity of an anonymous donor, F79-34.

FRIDAYS AT THE MUSEUM Celebrate the Holidays with Friends and Family Dinner in Rozzelle Court Restaurant 5–10:30 p.m.

Live music, full bar, table service. Weekly menu at nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle.

Reservations, 816.751.1ART (option 2).

Member discounts.

Gifts from the Museum Store Tax-free shopping | Members save 10% Unique gift books, jewelry, children’s, handcrafted and household décor.

Print Society

Print Sale November 8–9 Friday 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m.–4 p.m.

Bloch Lobby

Print Society releases the publication of Diego Romero’s Fallen Angel, 2013, Lithograph, 18 x 24 inches, printed by Landfall Press. Several of the previous print publications also will be for sale.

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Diego Romero, Cochiti, New Mexico (b. 1964). Fallen Angel, 2013. Lithograph, edition of 50. Printed by Landfall Press.

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 devote 40 minutes to looking and discussing works in the collection.

Tours for People who are Blind or Visually Impaired November 16 & December 21 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Info Desk Ages 12 & up | FREE Reservations required 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.

Édouard Baldus, French (1813–1889). Notre-Dame, Paris, 1852–53.

Salt print from collodion glass negative, 11 9/16 x 17 9/16 inches.

The Cleveland Museum of Art. Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial Fund, 1991.35.

Featured Exhibition Tour Exhibition ticket required

Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet Drop-in tours available Wednesday–Friday at 1 p.m. through Feb. 7. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more. Look for a museum guide and share lively conversation in the gallery Thursdays and Fridays, 6–9 p.m.; weekends, 1–4 p.m. through Feb. 9.

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FOR FAMILIES!

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 November and December, we make wishes and explore the Southeast Asian galleries!

Gallery Activity Learn more about the decorations on a sculpture of Kamadhenu, a wish-granting cow (above).

FUN Spot Make a “wish bracelet” inspired by the Kamadhenu sculpture.

Story Time for Preschoolers Join us every second Sunday of the month at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for story time.

Check out the next Explore Art for updates about family programs and events.

ABOVE | Kamadhenu, the Wish-Granting Cow, South India, probably Karnataka, 15th-17th century. Stone and pigment with metal attachments on stand. Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust through the George H. and Elizabeth O. Davis Fund, 2009.15.

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Director’s Film Screening La Camioneta: The Journey of One American School Bus 7–9 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T Follow the journey of a decommissioned American school bus sent to Guatemala to be repaired, repainted and resurrected as brightly colored transportation for Guatemalans.

Filmmaker Mark Kendall will introduce the film. Visit lacamionetafilm.com for film trailers and more information.

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Presentation & Book Signing The Chinese Art Book 2–3:30 p.m. | Lens 2 | T Celebrate Phaidon Press’s recent publication, The Chinese Art Book, which beautifully juxtaposes 300 historic and contemporary works of art.

Curator of Chinese art, Colin Mackenzie, wrote the book’s introduction and will sign copies after a presentation entitled, “What is Chinese Art?”

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Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby—Islamic New Year Treats!

5:30–8 p.m.

Small plates, beverages, artful experience, eclectic music.

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Elizabeth Diller

2013 Mary Atkins Lecture Series The Kivett and Seligson Lecture Elizabeth Diller, Founding Principal of Diller Scofidio + Renfro 6 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T Members $10 Nonmembers $15/Students $5 Elizabeth Diller’s take on architecture has been described as “mind-bending and rebellious.” Be part of a special evening with the founding principal of the groundbreaking firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro, which recently completed the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts Redevelopment Project.

This lecture is a partnership between the Mary Atkins Trustees and the Seligson Fund, UMKC / Dept. of Architecture, Urban Planning + Design.

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YFA Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Bloch Lobby Are you ready to Party Arty?

Join us, along with this month’s guest, SocialHeart, for the excitement as we unveil the theme for 2014. Buy your tickets on the spot during the member pre-sale! Enjoy cocktails and a DJ in the Bloch Lobby with fellow YFAers and bring a friend. Cash bar with special prices for members.

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Member Holiday Shopping & Gift Wrap Friday 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Museum Store

Day of the Dead FAMILY Festival Sunday, November 3 | 1–4 p.m. | FREE Join us for our third annual celebration of el día de los muertos! Don Day of the Dead-inspired dress and enjoy performances, hands-on activities and more throughout the afternoon.

Program Highlights • Enjoy folk dances from across Mexico with El Grupo Atotonilco. Reserve your FREE ticket at nelson-atkins.org/calendar.

• Dance the cumbia and other dances to Trio Aztlan.

• Delight in mariachi music by Los Musicos and Mariachi Azteca Juvenil of Alta Vista Charter.

• Pick up a print by the Print Factory, fresh off the mobile press. While supplies last.

• Create a Day of the Dead skull mask and decorate a tiny sugar skull to take home with you.

• Learn to make papel picado and paper flowers with Mattie Rhodes artists.

FOOD Rozzelle Court Restaurant Plaza Level, Nelson-Atkins Building | Noon–4 p.m.

Enjoy à la carte brunch or an afternoon snack.

Kid-friendly options available.

Mexican Food 1–4 p.m. | Bloch Lobby | $2–$5 Savor tacos and other Mexican-inspired fare available for purchase.

Don’t miss the Kirkwood Hall installation on view October 25–November 10!

Experience the traditional altar honoring Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera created by Mattie Rhodes Center artists and teens. Add your own remembrance to the community altar.

PARKING: FREE off-site parking and shuttle service will be available at MRI Global, 425 Volker Blvd.

Shuttles will run every 10–15 mins. and drop off/pick up visitors at North Nichols Plaza.

Get a head start on your holiday shopping! As an extra thank you, members receive a 15% discount in the Museum Store and complimentary gift wrapping.

Membership card required.

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Member Morning 9–11 a.m. | Lens 2 Galleries L13–L14 |

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Families are invited for breakfast and fun children’s activities before the museum opens to the public.

Visit with docents on your stroll through Impressionist France.

Tickets required. Seating is limited.

The Artist is IN! Lauren Zabaneh Noon–3 p.m. | Museum Store Local designer Lauren Zabaneh, of Lauren Alison Designs, creates hand printed textile and cards based on her own whimsical illustrations. Watch Lauren demonstrate her technique then stop in the Museum Store to purchase one of her originals.

Artist’s Gallery Walk Zehra Çobanlı 1:30–2:30 p.m.

Meet in Bloch Lobby | T Esteemed ceramic artist Zehra Çobanlı has displayed her works in 28 solo exhibitions in her native Turkey, as well as New Zealand and Japan. Join Çobanlı as she discusses her inspirations in the museum’s galleries. Zehra Çobanlı is Artist-in-Residence at KCAC’s International Residency.

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Artful Conversation 1–2:30 p.m. | Info Desk | R Share lively and 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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Society of Fellows Gallery & Go lunchtime Series 11:30 a.m. Tour with Nicole Myers | Meet at Info Desk 12:15 p.m. Optional Lunch $15 | Rozzelle Court Restaurant M

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Travel the rich and varied landscape in France through mid-19th century paintings and photographs with curator Nicole Myers. Through this exclusive Society of Fellows benefit, you can get an in-depth look at the exquisite featured exhibition.

Optional lunch to follow.

Artist’s Talk Maya Lin 6–7 p.m.

Atkins Auditorium | T Celebrated artist, architect, designer and environmentalist, Maya Lin discusses a career exploring the power of environment and ecology— issues addressed in the museum’s recent acquisition of her work, Silver Missouri.

Young Friends of Art Hammerpress Event 6–9 p.m.

M T | $28 per person Join us for an exclusive YFA members-only evening of print making in the Crossroads District! Learn the craftsmanship of creating letterpress posters, stationery, invitations and other materials.

Design your own one-of-a-kind piece! Refreshments provided, tickets are limited. Visit hammerpress.net to learn more about Hammerpress.

Maya Lin, 2003. Photograph by Walter Smith, courtesy Maya Lin Studio and Pace Gallery.

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Print Society Color Theory 101 10:30 a.m.–Noon FLC Training Room R | FREE for Print Society/ $10 for public Margie Kuhn, University of Kansas lecturer, will discuss the big picture of color theory, history of color systems and the influence on artists. Learn how colors are used to attract attention and communicate ideas.

20 FIlM SERIES FRIDAYS, nOVEMBER 8 & 22 French Landscapes through Filmmakers’ Eyes 7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T Explore landscapes found in Impressionist France through the cinematic vision of two of France’s most important filmmakers, Jean Renoir and Bertrand Tavernier. Full film descriptions available at nelson-atkins.org/calendar. november 8 | French Cancan Jean Renoir, 1954, 102 minutes Come early and dance the Cancan with instructor Nicole English! Demonstration begins at 6:30 p.m. november 22 | A Sunday in the Country (Un dimanche à la campagne) Bertrand Tavernier, 1984, 90 minutes

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Crossfire Talks On Canvas and In Camera 1:30 p.m.

Meet at Gallery L13 Entrance T | Exhibition ticket required Other dates in this series: Saturday, January 11, 1:30 p.m. & Sunday, February 2, 2 p.m.

Expand your featured exhibition experience by joining curators April M. Watson and Nicole Myers for a series of in-gallery talks that explore the fascinating relationship between painting, photography, landscape and national identity in mid-19thcentury France.

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

Info Desk | M T Join a docent in the contemporary galleries to view a new installation by Maya Lin. Lin’s works address how we relate to the environment and present new ways of looking at the world around us.

Thanksgiving Weekend Celebration Friday & Saturday, November 29 & 30 | FREE Join us for our holiday tradition!

Special Presentation Impressionist France: A Sense of Place, An Evolving Conviction 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T

Joseph J. Rishel, distinguished curator of European painting at the Philadelphia Museum of Art, discusses the lives and work of Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Paul Cézanne, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir and other artists whose collective work became instrumental as France established and affirmed its national identity.

Meet Your Museum 6:30–7 p.m., Cocktails 7–8 p.m., Tour Bloch Lobby | M T The Friends of Art were instrumental in securing extraordinary art for the museum. Join a museum guide to learn more about the history of this group, the museum, and Kansas City’s influence on the art at the Nelson-Atkins.

Create your own personal ties to the collection.

29 Friday Dinner and Live Music 5–10:30 p.m. | Rozzelle Court Restaurant Live music, full bar, table service and unique menu each week.

View menu at nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle. For reservations call 816.751.1ART (1278).

Family-Friendly Cabaret Performance 5–6 p.m. Repeats 7–8 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T Travel with us and discover the culture, history and landscapes of mid-19th-century France with a family-friendly French Cabaret. Experience Impressionist France brought to life through live music, comedy and physical theater! Featuring performances by Cynthia van Roden, Beth Byrd, Patrick Rippeto, Rick Mareske and John Miles.

Promenade Illuminée (Luminary Walk) 5–9 p.m. | Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park Stroll through the scenic south lawn at the ninth annual luminary walk! Learn about selected sculptures along the walk with museum guides from 5–7 p.m.

Fireside Cocoa and Concoctions 5–8:30 p.m. | Creative Café Terrace | $1.25-$5 Kick off or conclude your promenade illuminée with hot cocoa and snacks for the whole family.

30 SATURday 1–4 p.m. | Throughout the Bloch Building What was it like to create landscape paintings and photographs in 19th-century France? See the museum through the lens of an antique camera and discover plein-air painting in Noguchi Court. Don’t miss crêpe-making and tastings with Chez Elle Creperie and Coffeehouse in Bloch Lobby.

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Print Society Holiday Gathering 2–4 p.m.

YFA Second Friday Happy Hour 6–8 p.m. | Bloch Lobby

Open house for Print Society members and guests. Contact Lisbeth Lurey for information, llurey@nelson-atkins.org or 816.751.1281.

Hey Griswold, where do you think you’re gonna put a tree that big? Well, Kirkwood Hall of course! Join the Young Friends of Art and special guests from The Young Friends of the Lyric for a merry ol’ cup of eggnog and laughs around the magnificent holiday tree.

Cash bar with special prices for members.

The Students are IN! Carrefour (Crossroads): French Landscapes and Literature 5–7 p.m. | Galleries L13–14 T Exhibition ticket required Advanced French literature students from UMKC help connect the worlds of 19th-century French art and literature in the galleries of Impressionist France. Take a guided walk through the French countryside with these brief, informative talks.

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The Curators are IN! About Face: Contemporary Portraiture 7–8 p.m. | Gallery L11 Join curators April M. Watson and Jane L. Aspinwall for engaging gallery conversation about the exhibition and the stunning photographs on view.

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The Artist is IN! Irma Starr 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Museum Store Irma Starr, local artisan potter, will be available to personalize your special gift. Irma’s collectable figurines and ornaments—each one unique and feather painted by hand —are inspired by the NelsonAtkins’ Burnap Collection.

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$40 adults/$15 children 12 & under 'Tis the season for sparkling lights and classic holiday sounds as carolers fill the halls of the museum with timehonored medleys. Share in the excitement as Chef Jonathan Pye prepares a great English feast. Each member of your family can enjoy performances throughout the evening and sleigh rides under the stars!

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

Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby 5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays Small plates, full bar, artful experience, eclectic music.

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

Meet at Info Desk | M T African art traditions are both centuries old and integral to living cultures. Engage in a dialogue with our docents as we explore the richly diverse continent geographically and historically through our incredible collection.

Meet Your Museum 6:30–7 p.m., Cocktails 7–8 p.m., Tour Bloch Lobby | M T The Friends of Art were instrumental in securing extraordinary art for the museum. Join a museum guide to learn more about the history of this group, the museum and Kansas City’s influence on the art at the Nelson-Atkins.

Create your own personal ties to the collection.

enrollment required for all classes

studio classes & workshops

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

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 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.

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/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

Giftmaking F OR T H E H O LI DAY S

Ages 4–5, 6–8, 9–12 10 a.m.–Noon or 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Saturdays, November 16–December 7 (No class November 30) $63/$72/$90 The most memorable and treasured holiday gifts are those that are handmade! In this special threeweek session, both originality and creativity are emphasized as students make gifts to give to friends and family.

Please note: Students must have turned the minimum age prior to the start date of the class to enroll.

Students must attend only the class time in which they enroll. We are unable to accommodate requests to attend class at a different time due to outside scheduling conflicts.

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CR EAT E TO G E T H E R WE ARE FAMILY Ages 7–12, accompanied by an adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, November 15 OR 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Sunday, November 17 $35/$40/$50 per adult/child pair Make a unique family portrait in clay. Each person designs a self-portrait which is then assembled into one larger sculpture. Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning December 7.

SPECTACULAR SCARVES Ages 6–12, accompanied by an adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, December 6 $35/$40/$50 per adult/child pair Design a beautiful silk scarf working with fabric paints and drawing inspiration from pattern and design in the exhibition Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists.

JUST FOR GRANDPARENTS/ GRANDCHILDREN PATTERN POWER Ages 6–12, accompanied by an adult 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Sunday, December 8 Instructor: Joleen Goff $35/$40/$50 per adult/child pair Footed Bowl with Arabesque Decoration, Persian, from Kashan, Iran, 13th century, Seljuk Dynasty (1038–1220s C.E.).

Earthenware, under-glaze cobalt slip painting and over-glaze painting with clear lead glaze. Purchase: acquired through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Milton McGreevy through the Mission Fund, F72-32.

Grandparents and their grandchildren discover art together in this new program. See and talk about a wide array of patterns in the exhibition Echoes: Islamic Art and Contemporary Artists and collaborate to create a repeat design on fabric.

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STUDIO CLASSES

FOR ADULTS AGES 16 AND OLDER

DROP-IN DRAWING 6:30–8:30 p.m.

Thursdays, Nov. 7–21 & Dec. 5 $17.50/$20/$25 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!

Looking Ahead

to the Winter Class Session

Visit nelson-atkins.org to see classes offered in January and February for the Winter 2014 session.

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A FRENCH JOURNEY 1:30–4 p.m.

Fridays, Nov. 8–22 & Dec. 6 $84/$96/$120 Instructor: Suzann Geringer Relive a memorable trip to France by creating a unique handmade book of the experience.

Bring your photographs and mementos and inventively combine them with painting, collage, printmaking and other art processes. Class will draw inspiration from visiting the exhibition Impressionist France.

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HOLIDAY CLOSURES Thurs., Nov. 28, Wed., Dec. 25, Wed., Jan. 1.

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.

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.

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 Featured Curators, Speakers and Staff Jane L. Aspinwall Associate Curator, Photography Zehra Çobanlı Ceramic Artist Elizabeth Diller Founding Principal Diller Scofidio + Renfro Mark Kendall Director, Producer and Cinematographer Margie Kuhn Lecturer and Artist School of Architecture, Design and Planning University of Kansas Maya Lin Artist, Architect, Designer and Environmentalist Colin Mackenzie Senior Curator, Chinese Art Nicole Myers Associate Curator, European Painting and Sculpture Joseph J. Rishel Gisela and Dennis Alter Senior Curator of European Painting Before 1900, the John G. Johnson Collection and the Rodin Museum Philadelphia Museum of Art April M. Watson Associate Curator, Photography

PHOTOGRAPHY Mark McDonald (p. 3, 4) Iwan Baan (p. 6) Don Ipock (p. 9, back cover) Ryan Pechnick (p. 11, 12) Emily Smith (p. 13) Grace Pritchett (p. 14) Jenny Wheat (back cover)

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).

Library Closed: 12/26, 12/28, 12/29/2013 (Thu, Sat, Sun)

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Sunday, December 8 Holiday Revels 5:30–8:30 p.m. | See page 10

Friday, november 15 gallery & go Lunchtime Series with Nicole Myers 11:30 a.m. Tour | 12:15 p.m. Optional Lunch See page 8

new Member Benefits Take advantage of everything Kansas City has to offer as a member of the Nelson-Atkins through the new Kansas City Experience benefit. Exclusive for members, enjoy discounts at hotels, area attractions and publications in Kansas City. Visit nelson-atkins.org and login to the Members Only section to discover where you can take advantage of these great discounts.

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.

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november 29 & 30 | FREE

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