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Free hands-on workshops, films, lectures, and performances are scheduled throughout the year.

Workshops
Hands-on workshops for adults have included watercolor painting, acrylic portrait painting, monotype printing, wire sculpture, collage, mixed media, and creative writing. Led by area artists, these workshops provide creative opportunities that expand on themes and media present in Kemper Museum exhibiting artists' works. Learn to express yourself, work with new materials, and consider new processes and ideas. Look for future adult workshops on the Web site calendar.

Tour: Meet Me at the Museum
2:00 p.m., first Sundays
Kemper Museum

Meet Me at the Museum has a new day! On the first Sunday of each month, join a Kemper Museum docent for a lively discussion and tour of the Museum’s current exhibitions. No reservations are required.

Talks and Conversations
Featured artists and exhibition curators often speak at the Kemper Museum’s opening receptions for its special exhibitions. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the exhibitions' works and artists' working method.

Saturday, February 4

2:00–3:00 p.m.

Eric Fertman Gallery Conversation
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to ArtForum: The (Mis)adventures of a Young Artist in New York City
Kemper at the Crossroads | Free, No Registration Required

Join sculptor Eric Fertman and Chief Curator Barbara O'Brien in a freewheeling conversation that looks at his studio practice and inspirations.

Saturday, March 24

2:00 p.m.

Artist Talk: Keith Jacobshagen
Kemper Museum | Meeting Room | Free

Keith Jacobshagen paints the world he knows—the landscapes of Nebraska that he has painted for decades. Hear him speak about his inspirations, his processes, and his works of art. Seating is first come, first served.

Friday, April 27

noon–1:00 p.m.

The Language of Looking
Kemper at the Crossroads | Meeting Room | Free

Gather a small group of co-workers or friends for an intimate and informal lunch-hour lesson on how to look at contemporary art through the lens of Fertman's enigmatic works. Museum Educator for Adult Programs Amy Duke shares secrets for decoding, connecting with, and interpreting contemporary art. Contact 816-457-6134 or reservations (at) kemperart (dot) org to sign up.