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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.

Contact the Museum at 816-457-6134 or bharris(at)kemperart(dot)org to make reservations for educational programs.

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.

Lectures and Panel Discussions
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.

Feed Your Mind

Explore various issues of art and beyond in this series of lunch-hour programs, called Feed Your Mind. The programs are free, but reservations are required. You may order an $10.00 box lunch from Café Sebastienne with a credit card. The lunch includes a sandwich, salad, drink, and cookie. Please specify if a vegetarian option is preferred. No outside food or drink is permitted. Contact Beth Harris at 816-457-6134 or bharris(at)kemperart(dot)org to make reservations for this program. (free) Make plans now to attend one of the following Feed Your Mind programs.

Memories in the Making
Kemper Museum | Free | Registration required

Wednesday, March 10
10:00–11:30 a.m.

In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, participants in this workshop create watercolor paintings inspired by a work of art on display at the Kemper Museum. Participants are encouraged to take part in the March 3 Immediate Memories tour, focusing on Volunteer Voices: Selections from the Collection of the Kemper Museum. During the workshop, a family member or friend may enjoy a beverage and treat from Café Sebastienne. Free, but registration is required by contacting Beth Harris at 816-457-6134 or at bharris@kemperart.org.

Create Your Own Reality
Kemper Museum | Free | Registration required

Do you have a collection of objects or items set aside for a project that has not been realized? Are you waiting for a special moment to release your creative self? Want some time to work on a project you have started and still be social? Started by Kansas City resident Darcy Bloss, Create Your Own Reality brings together friends, acquaintances, and chances to make new connections for a night of sharing creative ideas to jump-start special projects. Bring your own materials—no power tools please!—and Bloss gets you on your way. The class will provides a host of class materials to supplement your project or to start a new one! Everyone creates in his or her own way. Share with others; meet new friends; and start your creative engine. Light snacks and drinks are served.

Friday, March 12
6:00–9:00 p.m.

At this special Create Your Own Reality, there will be a demonstration of a Gocco printer. Participants are welcome to create their own design and are to bring items on which to print on, such as fabrics or personalized cards. Registration is required by contacting Beth Harris at 816-457-6134 or bharris@kemperart.org

Meet the Curator at the Crossroads
Kemper Museum | Free

Friday, March 26
1:00–2:00 p.m.

Take a break from your mid-day routine and join Kemper Museum curator Barbara O’Brien for an engaging tour of Ian Davis: Faith in the Future.

Performances
As part of the Museum’s multidisciplinary programming, musical, dance, and theatrical performances are scheduled throughout the year. Spanning classical, jazz, and contemporary music, past musical performances include regional groups such as NewEar, Terrestrial Consort, BCR, Mariah Wind Trio, Doug Talley Quartet, Dangerous Kitchen, the Ragin’ Cajuns, Panapolli Trio, the Kansas City Guitar Society, the Kansas City String Quartet, and Aeolian Effect.

Local performance companies such as Reach, a movement collective; aha! dance theatre; the Coterie Theatre; and Ron McGee's Late Nite Theatre have performed dance and theatre acts inspired by the Museum’s exhibition programming and works in the permanent collection

Check the calendar for a listing of upcoming adult programs.

Contact the Museum at 816-457-6134 or bharris(at)kemperart(dot)org to make reservations for educational programs.