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See pictures from the night here.

An image of the previous year's party arty attendees dressed up in themed, sparkling gowns of colorful designs.
Two dancers with light up glasses and batons on the dancefloor.

About Party Arty

Prepare to party with these tips and tricks

  • You must be 21 or over to attend. Ticket holders will need to present a valid photo ID to enter the event. 
  • Eat beforehand. Although light bites will be available at Party Arty, we strongly suggest eating before you arrive. 
  • Park for free in the museum’s garage. Free parking for Party Arty guests will be available starting at 7:30 pm on the night of the event. If you’re ride-sharing, plan to be dropped off and picked up at the circle drive of the North Plaza, near the reflecting pool. 
  • There is no re-entry to the party. If you leave the building, you won’t be able to reenter. 
  • Seating is limited. Tables and chairs will be available in Rozzelle Court Restaurant, but space is limited.
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Member discount and more ways to shine

Party Arty isn’t the only way to support the museum. Nelson-Atkins members help keep general admission to the museum free. In return, they receive exclusive benefits — including substantial discounts on tickets to Party Arty and other museum events, free garage parking, and free daily tickets to special exhibitions. Explore membership perks and opportunities.

Remaining questions?

If you need more details about Party Arty: Painted Night, reach out to us at PartyArty@nelson-atkins.org.  

Thank you to our sponsors

Presenting sponsor

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation logo

Premier sponsors

JE Dunn Construction logo
Tito's Handmade Vodka logo
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Signature sponsors

Banks Family Foundation logo
Hallmark logo
In Kansas City logo

Grand sponsors

2 The Maxx

Beerman & Sons LLC

Kansas City Magazine

KPMG

McCownGordon

Palacana

Shook, Hardy & Bacon L.L.P.

Supply Event Rentals & Design

The Pitch

In honor of Seaboard Employees

A banner image promoting Party Arty: Painted Night and featuring an iilustration of a snake