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 Noth 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.
• See Painted Worlds during the first part of the evening. Access to the galleries ends at 9:30 pm, so don’t wait to see the special exhibition.

Perfect your palette

Party Arty: Painted Night is inspired by the cosmic collisions of color in the special exhibition Painted Worlds. Dusky blues, aurora greens, and silvery moonbeams are just a few of the hues to consider as you design your Party Arty fit.

Need a north star? Look to our dedicated Painted Night moodboard for out-of-this-world outfit inspo.

Share your party pics with #PartyArtyKC and tag @NelsonAtkins on Instagram. Professional photographers will capture the night and photos will be available on the museum’s Flickr soon afterward.

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.