Category: Press Releases
Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation Gifts Nelson-Atkins Exhibition about Loose Park Project
Wrapped Walk Ways, Jacob Loose Park, Kansas City, Missouri 1977-1978 Kansas City, MO. –The Christo and Jeanne-Claude Foundation has generously given The Nelson-Atkins Museum…
WEISS/MANFREDI Selected to Design Nelson-Atkins Expansion
Firm’s Design Integrates Environment with Community The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has unanimously selected WEISS/MANFREDI Architecture/Landscape/Urbanism as the lead architect for the museum’s upcoming expansion…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art reveals design competition finalists’ concepts in Building Belonging exhibition
Link to download images: tinyurl.com/5n6bsy8r Kansas City, MO–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art today revealed the six finalist teams’ concepts in the competition to transform the…
First Exhibition of Wildlife Art Opens at Nelson-Atkins March 22
Survival of the Fittest Organized by National Museum of Wildlife Art Kansas City, MO.–For the first time in its 90-plus year history, The Nelson-Atkins Museum…
Super Bowl LIX Kicks Off #MuseumBowl25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nelson-Atkins and Philadelphia Museum of Art Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome Kansas City, MO. – There’s a feeling of déjà vu…
New Exhibition Explores Regional Identity through Storytelling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Majority of Photographs in Strange and Familiar Places on View for First Time Kansas City, MO. – Ten photographers weave together influences…
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…