Event Calendar
Education is at the heart of Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Throughout the year, Kemper Museum offers more than 60 educational programs free to the public.
The Museum hosts artist talks, performances, film and video series, lectures, concerts, workshops for aspiring artists of all ages, and other creative programs designed to both entertain and challenge.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
TOTs on Tuesday
Third Tuesday of Each Month
Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and Kansas City librarian.
Featuring a different work of art each month!
Thursday, September 19, 2019
Kansas City Songwriter Series: Mikal Shapiro
The Kansas City Songwriter Series, curated by Kansas City Trumpeter Hermon Mehari, features select songwriters who vary in genre and will perform in the formation of their choosing. Playing original music, whether its neatly polished old material or new unfinished works, each week will be a different musical experience you won't want to miss!
Click here to check out the full series schedule.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Homeschool Day: Art + Nature
As part of a collaboration with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kemper Museum is hosting a Homeschool Day!
Drop in anytime between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. to make artwork inspired by the theme nature.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
Scavenger Saturday
Third Saturday of Each Month
Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at Kemper Museum!
Pick up a self-guided activity at the Scavenger Saturday table in the Atrium and follow the clues to take an “ART-astic” adventure. Finish the hunt and pick up a take-home, artmaking activity kit. Scavenger Saturday activities change monthly and are inspired by artwork in the Museum’s current exhibitions. We'll see you there!
Teen Studio Saturday
Third Saturday of Each Month
Grab your friends and join us at Kemper Museum for Teen Studio Saturday! Explore modern and contemporary art, meet other talented teens, and experiment with materials used in visual art, fashion, slam poetry, and creative writing.
Projects and themes are created by the Kemper Teen Arts Council and change each month. All materials are provided and all teens are welcome!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Guided Meditation Series (September)
A special series hosted inside Kemper Museum galleries with Laura Frank of Inner Space Yoga, participants will be guided through meditation, qigong, breathing instruction, and sound healing. Some blankets will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mat and small cushion, if possible.No experience necessary. Space is limited.
RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://kempermuseum-meditation-sept.eventbrite.com
Kansas City Songwriter Series: Older Brother
The Kansas City Songwriter Series, curated by Kansas City Trumpeter Hermon Mehari, features select songwriters who vary in genre and will perform in the formation of their choosing. Playing original music, whether its neatly polished old material or new unfinished works, each week will be a different musical experience you won't want to miss!
Click here to check out the full series schedule.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Teen Game Night
Join the Kemper Teen Arts Council for our inaugural teen game night! Play different types of tabletop and card games in the Museum, while also exploring Hew Locke: Here’s the Thing and other exhibitions currently on display. Games and snacks provided.
RSVP on Eventbrite:
https://kempermuseum-teen-game-night.eventbrite.com
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Workshop: Boat Art
Boats are found throughout the exhibition Hew Locke: Here’s the Thing, and for the artist, boats symbolize themes such as travel, exploration, trade, migration, refugees, and tourism. Inspired by Hew Locke’s hanging boat installation, workshop participants will create their own piece of boat art. All materials provided. Space is limited.
To register, email Jessica Thompson-Lee at jthompson@kemperart.org.