Author: Adrean Painter
Everyday Heroes Recognized in Nelson-Atkins Membership Offer
New Museum Members Will Receive Free Membership for Their Hero Kansas City, MO. Sept.1, 2020 – As The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City…
Nelson-Atkins Museum to Reopen Sept. 12
New Hours, Rigorous Safety Procedures Implemented Kansas City, MO Aug.19, 2020 – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, closed since March 14 due…
Nelson-Atkins Closes for Three Weeks in Response to Coronavirus
Visitors Encouraged to Visit Online Kansas City, MO. March 13, 2020– The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art stands in solidarity with the city and the nation…
Nelson-Atkins Names William Keyse Rudolph As Deputy Director, Curatorial Affairs
Kansas City, MO. Feb. 27, 2020– The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City has named Dr. William Keyse Rudolph as its new Deputy Director,…
Art of Illusion Photography Exhibition Challenges Adage ‘Seeing is Believing’
Opens at Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art July 2020 Kansas City, MO. Feb. 6, 2020–Does photography accurately reflect the things we see? Or does it merely…
Gordon Parks, Muhammad Ali Exhibition to Open Feb. 14 at Nelson-Atkins
Many Works Never Before Published Kansas City, MO. Feb. 4, 2020– The charismatic and controversial American…
Rare Daguerreotype Purchased by Hall Family Foundation for Nelson-Atkins
Antebellum Image Believed to be First of its Kind Kansas City, MO. Nov. 21, 2019–A quarter plate daguerreotype believed to be the earliest known image…
Nelson-Atkins Exhibition Features Latest Technological Breakthroughs in Accessible Design
Access+Ability Merges Practicality and Functionality Kansas City, MO. Oct 9, 2019– The exhibition…
Gordon Parks, Muhammad Ali Exhibition to Open at Nelson-Atkins
Image of a Champion Features Many Works Never Before Published Kansas City, MO. Oct. 3, 2019–The charismatic and controversial American heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali,…
Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt Celebrates Artistic Achievements From 3,000 Years Ago
Visitors Will Discover Ancient Egyptian Works of Art from Royal Tombs to Daily Life Kansas City, MO, September 23, 2019 – Queen Nefertari, the…
Tivoli at the Nelson-Atkins Premieres with Special Showing Oct. 21
Beloved Arthouse Theater Resurrected in Iconic Museum Kansas City, MO. Sept. 20, 2019–Kansas City’s favorite arthouse movie theater, Tivoli Cinemas in Westport, will reopen…
Golden Prospects: California Gold Rush Daguerreotypes to Open at Nelson-Atkins
Golden Prospects: California Gold Rush Daguerreotypes to Open at Nelson-Atkins Exhibition Documents Significant Event in American History Kansas City, MO. Aug. 20, 2019–From…
Author: Adrean Painter
Nelson-Atkins Receives Generous Grant from Hall Family Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE $4.5 Million Earmarked for Photography Department Over Three-Year Period Kansas City, MO. Feb. 1, 2024–The Hall Family Foundation, in its continuing support…
Dia de los Muertos at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Visiting Artist Creates Fantastical Creatures for Dia de los Muertos at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Kansas City, MO. Oct. 20, 2023–Mexican…
Artist Installing Powerful Sculpture at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE My Father’s Death Evokes Memory, Loss Kansas City, MO. Oct.4, 2023–An intimate exhibition that showcases a recent contemporary art acquisition rooted in…
Enduring Legacy of Monet
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Enduring Legacy of Claude Monet Celebrated in Featured Exhibition at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Arts Kansas City, MO. Oct. 3, 2023– In…
A Layered Presence
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Local Artists with Latin American Ties featured in Nelson-Atkins Exhibition A Layered Presence / Una presencia estratificada Addresses Wide Range of Issues…
Evelyn Hofer Exhibition to Open at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Acclaimed Photographer’s City Photographs Featured Kansas City, MO. Sept 6, 2023–The first major museum exhibition in the United States in over 50…
Khalif Tahir Thompson Painting Promised Gift
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Khalif Tahir Thompson Painting Promised Gift to Nelson-Atkins Thompson Acclaimed as Rising Star Among Emerging Black Artists Kansas City, MO. Aug. 10,…
Dr. Stephanie Fox Knappe Promoted to Senior Curator
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dr. Stephanie Fox Knappe Named Sanders Sosland Senior Curator, Global Modern and Contemporary Art and Head, American Art at The Nelson-Atkins Museum…
MuseumBowl23 Continues
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Philadelphia Museum Contingent Brings Second “Super Bowl” Eakins Work to Nelson-Atkins Group Joins Kansas City Chiefs’ Reps, Trustees to see Sailing in…
Super Bowl Wager Painting Goes on View
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Super Bowl Wager Painting Goes on View at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Just Ahead of NFL Draft Kansas City, MO. April…