Event Calendar
Join us for artist talks, performances, lectures, concerts, workshops, and other creative programs for all ages.
Watch recordings of past public programs here.
Programming is generously supported by the Jack and Karen Holland Visiting Artist Program.
Sunday, December 11, 2022
Counting Down to the New Year with Drag Queen Story Time KC & more!
Head to Kemper Museum for winter fun and festivities!
Drag Story Time + Toy Drive
Listen in as Drag Queen Story Time KC perform holiday-themed tales and bring a toy to donate to their holiday toy drive, benefitting Amethyst Place!
Gallery Games
An artful scavenger hunt will enliven the galleries of Five Years and Counting: Expanding the Permanent Collection.
Kemper Museum Shop Member Sale
Member discounts are bumped up to 25% storewide!
And a tasty treat to take away!
*while quantities last*
Thursday, December 15, 2022
Panel Discussion: Collecting Contemporary Art
In conjunction with the exhibition, Five Years and Counting: Expanding the Permanent Collection, join Erin Dziedzic, director of curatorial affairs at Kemper Museum; Bill Gautreaux, collector and Kemper Museum trustee; and JoAnne Northrup, executive director and chief curator of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art, for a panel discussion on collecting contemporary art.
Friday, December 16, 2022
Santa Cause Food + Toy Drive
Kemper Museum will be a drop-off location for Heidmann Art Salon's annual Santa Cause Food + Toy Drive benefiting Synergy Services. Drop off new and unopened toys and non-perishible food between noon and 4 p.m. on Friday, December 16, Saturday, Decebember 17, and Sunday, December 18