Author: Adrean Painter
Nelson-Atkins Exhibition Explores Connections between Clay, Art, Process
Centerpiece of 50th Anniversary Conference of NCECA Kansas City, MO. Feb 19, 2016–A new exhibition at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City brings…
Authentication of Hieronymus Bosch Panel at Nelson-Atkins Called Significant
Kansas City, MO. Feb. 1, 2016–An oil-on-wood panel acquired by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City in the 1930s and assigned to…
Chinese New Year Celebrated Sunday Jan. 31 at The Nelson-Atkins Museum
Kansas City, MO. Jan 28, 2015–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City celebrates Chinese New Year on Sunday, Jan. 31 from 1–4 p.m. with…
Class Distinctions Highlighted in Dutch Exhibition at Nelson-Atkins
Reflecting Class Marks First Vermeer Ever Seen in Kansas City Kansas City, MO. Jan 26, 2015–The exhibition Reflecting Class in the Age of…
Nelson-Atkins Receives $1 Million Grant from Beals Trust
Kansas City, MO. Jan 11, 2016–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is the recipient of a $1 million grant from the David T.…
Make Room for Color Field Opens at Nelson-Atkins
Gifts, Loans Combine to Place Pivotal Art Movement in Spotlight Kansas City, MO. Dec. 11, 2015–A single act of generosity by a collector and supporter…
Catherine Futter Named Director of Curatorial Affairs
Kansas City, MO. Nov. 16, 2015–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced the appointment today of Catherine Futter as Director of Curatorial Affairs,…
Photography Exhibition Highlights African American Experience
Kansas City, MO. Nov 10, 2015 Through the Lens Explores Issues Still Relevant Today More than 60 photographs made during the civil rights era will…
Transformative Gift of Native American Masterworks Welcomed by Nelson-Atkins
Kansas City, MO. Nov 3, 2015 Joanne and Lee Lyon Collection brings Depth, Richness, Scholarship A singular and important gift of Native American art has…
The Nelson-Atkins Mourns the Loss of Fred Merrill
Kansas City, MO. Oct 21, 2015 Steadfast, Generous Supporter of American Indian Art The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art joins the Kansas City community in mourning…
Acclaimed Photographer Matthew Pillsbury to Give Photography Society Lecture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Kansas City, MO. Oct. 15, 2015 Membership in Society Promotes Photography Program Photographer Matthew Pillsbury will speak at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Atkins…
Popular Four Seasons Sculptures Call Nelson-Atkins Home till Spring
Kansas City, MO. Oct 7, 2015 Exhibition Extended to Span All Four Seasons The enormous popularity of the majestic contemporary homage to Arcimboldo by Philip…
Author: Adrean Painter
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Linda Hall Library Present All-New Multi-Cultural, Multi-Faith Advancement of Astronomy Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Mapping the Heavens” explores connections between scholars, scientists, historians and artists KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new exhibition arrives at The Nelson-Atkins…
Nelson-Atkins Joins Kansas City in Mourning Death of Donald J. Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business, Civic Leader’s Stewardship of Museum Unsurpassed Kansas City, MO. Oct. 15, 2024–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art joins the Hall family and…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art launches international design competition for major expansion
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE One of America’s finest art museums challenges designers to create ‘a museum for all’ Link to download images: https://tinyurl.com/2kuwdsym US, international, emerging…
Nelson-Atkins Monet Painting Sold at Auction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acquisition Endowment Created with Proceeds Kansas City, MO. May 21, 2024– The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced that the…
New Hires at the Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Two Important Curatorial Hires Announced at Nelson-Atkins Museum Museum Also Announces Appointment of New Chief Marketing Officer Kansas City, MO. April 9,…
Monet Painting to be Sold at Auction
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Jointly Owned Monet Painting to be Sold at Auction, Proceeds Will Be Used to Support Future Nelson-Atkins Acquisitions Kansas City, MO. April…
Final Known Work of Maria Cosway Given to Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Painting is Second Major European Gift from James and Virginia Moffett Collection Kansas City, MO. March 12, 2024–A major painting by an…
Retrospective of Niki de Saint Phalle to Open at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Artist’s Exuberant Works Delight While Tackling Social Issues Kansas City, MO. March 6, 2024–The first full-career U.S. retrospective of French American avant-garde…
Melissa Shook Photography Exhibition to Open at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Self-Portrait Series Illuminates Artist’s Search for Self Kansas City, MO. February 28, 2024–A unique and compelling body of work by photographer Melissa…
Soaring Sculpture Melding Art, Science Celebrates Nelson-Atkins Anniversary
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Venezuelan Artist Elias Crespin to Oversee Installation Kansas City, MO. Feb. 7, 2024– A dramatic, ever-shifting, hanging sculpture will be installed in…