Exhibition-Related Family Days
Throughout the year, kids and adults can learn more about the Kemper Museum’s special exhibitions and permanent collection through its events geared for families. These free afternoon events feature hands-on activities, live music, storytelling, docent-led tours, gallery games, and dance and theatrical performances. Explore the Museum, learn something new, create art, and enjoy a performance.

ArtReach
As part of a collaborative project between the Kemper Museum and the Center for Child Health and Development at the University of Kansas Medical Center, the Kemper Museum offers five free workshops for children with and without developmental disabilities.

The objective of ArtReach is to provide opportunities for self-expression and communication through the visual arts. Each hands-on workshop is designed for a particular age group and relates to specific works on view at the Kemper Museum. Participants will learn how to work with different media and gain knowledge of elements of art while being introduced to a specific artist’s work and his or hers inspiration. Students will create a work of art based on newly learned skills.

Participants must meet age requirements as noted for specific workshops. Mail or fax the registration form and indicate the workshop(s) in which you would like to enroll your child. A confirmation card mailed after receipt of a registration will serve as a receipt for the child’s registration. Please note that all workshops are limited to 15 students. See workshop descriptions for details.

Each participant will have one work of art displayed in the ArtReach exhibition at the Center for Child Health and Development, KU Medical Center, Synergy ArtSpace. The opening reception is scheduled for Friday, May 8 from 4:00–6:30 p.m. All works will be returned following the exhibition.

Registration is required, and space is limited. Download registration form here, or contact Beth Harris at 816-753-5784 or bharris(at)kemperart(dot)org.

Family Tour Hour at the Kemper Museum
Kemper Museum

The third Saturday of each month is reserved for families and their children to learn about special exhibitions at the Museum. A take-home activity will be provided to participants! There is no cost, but registration is required by calling Beth Harris at 816-457-6134 or email at bharris(at)kemperart(dot)org.

Whoop Dee Doo Family Days!
Kemper at the Crossroads

Get your whoop on for Whoop Dee Doo! Artists and collaborators, Jaimie Warren and Matt Roche, will lead fun-filled summer art-making workshops for families and children of all ages. Join them to create fantastical, colorful, and imaginative props and costumes for a Whoop Dee Doo extravaganza!

Whoop Dee Doo is a highly creative and fantastical event where amateur and professional performers show off their talent that is staged and presented as a faux public access television variety hour. Families are invited to join the Whoop Dee Doo team of artists and volunteers for several workshops throughout the summer to help create the stage, props, and costumes for the grand finale that will take place at the Kemper at the Crossroads.

Saturday, July 18 3:00–5:00 p.m.	Costume-making and synchronized dancing workshops, and much more!	Photo: Ailecia Ruscin
Saturday, August 29 3:00–5:00 p.m.	Performance day!

Reservations suggested for each event. Contact Beth Harris at bharris (at) kemperart (dot) org or 816-457-6134.

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