EXHIBITION PROGRAMS
Programming is generously supported by the Jack and Karen Holland Visiting Artist Program.
MEMBER PREVIEW
Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives
Thursday, February 18, 6 p.m.–9 p.m.
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Kemper Museum members are invited for a limited-capacity preview of Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives many areas of the Museum have created distinct programs to enliven the themes of the exhibition. The evening will feature self-guided activities and take-home art kits for youth and families, dishes inspired by White Hawk’s work created by Café Sebastienne’s Chef Rick Mullins, and the catalogue along with other items related to the exhibition, available in the Museum Shop. Please note that all Kemper Museum safety precautions including capacity limits and mask requirements will apply. View the Café Sebastienne menu here.
Register for timed tickets to the opening via email invitation. To become a member, click here.
Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives Opening Week
February 19–25, Museum Hours
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
To mark the opening of “Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives” many areas of the Museum have created distinct programs to enliven the themes of the exhibition. The exhibition kicks off with a preview for Kemper Museum members the evening of Thursday, Feb. 18 and will open to the public on Friday, Feb. 19. Opening week will feature in-gallery activations and performances, self-guided activities and take-home art kits for youth and families, dishes inspired by White Hawk’s work created by Café Sebastienne’s Chef Rick Mullins, and the catalogue along with other items related to the exhibition, available in the Museum Shop. The week will culminate with an artist talk by White Hawk on Thursday, February 25 that will be livestreamed on Zoom in addition to being projected at the Museum. Please note that all Kemper Museum safety precautions including capacity limits and mask requirements will apply. Reserve timed tickets.
Virtual Artist Talk with Dyani White Hawk
Thursday, February 25, 6 p.m. CST
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Artist Dyani White Hawk will present on works in Speaking to Relatives and major themes throughout her career. The talk will be streamed on Zoom and projected in the museum. Register for the virtual event on Zoom here, and reserve timed tickets to the Museum here.
Virtual Mystery Art Challenge: Contemporary Patterns | February 27 | This program has reached capacity.
Dyani White Hawk’s artwork features patterns from Lakoka art forms and modern abstract art, creating a hybrid, cross-cultural experience between the abstract works of Plains Indian art and American Modernist painters. Joiri Minaya’s installation titled Divergences features patterns such as a repeated abstracted landscape with a vista view of the overlook of the historic Quindaro Townsite and repeated tropical imagery that draws attention to the themes of nature, femininity, idealized bodies, and the stereotypes and exoticization of the Caribbean female body.
This mystery art challenge is all about pattern! Register by February 17 to receive your free mystery package by mail filled with unknown art materials (we'll follow up by email to confirm your address; please note: at this time, we can only mail packages to addresses in the United States). Then, after learning about how the contemporary artists Dyani White Hawk and Joiri Minaya use patterns in their artwork, use only the materials in the mystery art package to create your own piece of patterned art!
Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives Virtual Talk and Tours
A casual talk and tour of the exhibition with curators, educators, artists, designers, and others offering insight into their work and its connection to the exhibition. Program topics vary. Additional talks to be announced.
Curator-Led with Jade Powers
Wednesday, March 3, 2–3 p.m. | Virtual
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Jade Powers, assistant curator, reviews planning Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives. Register here.
Artist Eye with Norman Akers
Wednesday, March 31, 2–3 p.m. | Virtual
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Art at the University of Kansas and artist Norman Akers connects his painting and printmaking practice with works presented in Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives. Register here.
Perspectives with Gaylene Crouser
Wednesday, April 7, 2–3 p.m. | Virtual
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Executive Director of the Kansas City Indian Center, Gaylene Crouser discusses Native culture and symbolism found in Speaking to Relatives. Register here.
Kemper Museum Trivia: American History
Thursday, March 18, 6–8:30 p.m. | Virtual
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
This lively trivia night will focus on American history in conjunction with themes present in the Speaking to Relatives exhibition. A complimentary meal will be provided to each participant, courtesy of Cafe Sebastienne. Space is limited. To register, email jpowers@kemperart.org.
Virtual Spring Camp Kemper
Tuesday, Mar. 30–Thursday, Apr. 1, 10 a.m.–noon daily | Virtual
FREE | Ages 6–12 | Registration required
Kemper Museum is hosting a virtual three-day art camp with projects inspired by artist Dyani White Hawk. Campers will engage in creative activities that explore White Hawk’s art processes and themes along with the significance of Native art as American Art. All art materials will be mailed to participants at no cost, and camp sessions will take place on Zoom. Space is limited. To register, email jlthompson@kemperart.org.
IG Live Talk and Create: Dyani White Hawk
Thursday, April 22, 12–1 p.m. | Virtual
FREE | All Ages | Registration required
Assistant curator Jade Powers leads a tour of the Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives exhibition followed by an art-making demonstration related to the exhibition by Jessica Thompson-Lee, Creative Engagement Manager. Follow @kempermuseum for further Instagram updates and prompts to join this program online.
Workshop: Geometry
Thursday, May 6, 6–8:30 p.m. | Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
FREE | Reservations Required
As safety permits, Lawrence, KS-based artist, Mona Cliff will lead a limited-capacity artist workshop in conjunction with Speaking to Relatives. The evening will feature gallery games, accompanied by conversation about the exhibition and a creative signature cocktail by Café Sebastienne, inspired by abstract works of art. The event will comply with Kemper Museum’s Missouri ArtSafe certified safety requirements including limited registration numbers and a mask requirement. Register here.