Category: In the News
Lawrence Lithography Workshop Archive Established at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Archive Highlights Featured in Special Exhibition Kansas City, MO. – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced that it has…
John Smart Portrait Miniatures Showcased at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibition Includes Rare Self-Portrait of the Artist Kansas City, MO. Dec. 5, 2024– A stunning array of jewel-like portrait miniatures by English…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announces international design competition shortlist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists expanded to six teams following outstanding response to global open call Link to download images: https://tinyurl.com/y345haft (Kansas City, MO – Nov.…
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…
Charlotte Street Award Winners Exhibit at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Distinct, Thought-provoking Presentations on View Kansas City, MO. Oct. 29, 2024–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is partnering with…
Centuries of Dazzling Glass on View at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glorious Glass Includes Rare Examples, New Acquisitions Kansas City, MO. Oct. 22, 2024– Glass, an indispensable part of our daily lives, is…
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 Launches Second Podcast Series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Art Bytes Offers Casual, Accessible Conversations with Artists, Collectors and More Kansas City, MO. Sept. 25, 2024–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in…
Nelson-Atkins Presents Major Hokusai Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Widespread, Enduring Legacy Examined through Lens of Students, Rivals, Colleagues Kansas City, MO. Aug. 15, 2024– The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in…
Nelson-Atkins Sculpture Conservation Work Takes Place in September
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Generous Grant from Bank of America Allows for Three Bowls Restoration in View of Public Kansas City, MO. Aug. 14, 2024–A popular…
19th Century Photographs Offer Compelling ‘Backstage’ Glimpse
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Costumed Subjects Transformed into Variety of Characters Kansas City, MO. Aug. 8, 2024–Early photography is ripe with creative fictions. Actors, children, aristocrats,…
Category: In the News
Chillida Sculptures Enliven Kansas City Parks
Art Daily May 11, 2017 KANSAS CITY, MO.- Seven monumental sculptures by acclaimed Basque artist Eduardo Chillida are being installed by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of…
Nelson-Atkins Adds Juneteenth Event
Nelson-Atkins and JuneteenthKC partner to expand celebration of black culture BY DAVID FRESE dfrese@kcstar.com APRIL 28, 2017 5:33 PM The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is…
Nelson-Atkins and Neighbors Reconcile Differences
Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum Of Art And Neighbors Reconcile Differences By LAURA SPENCER • KCUR MAY 3, 2017 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art is mending…
Henry Bloch on his paintings’ new home…
The Kansas City Star BY DAVID FRESE dfrese@kcstar.com Feb 24, 2017 Henry Bloch on his paintings’ new home at Nelson-Atkins: ‘They look fabulous’ Critics and…