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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art acknowledges it resides on the ancestral territory of the Osage, Kaw, and Otoe-Missouria, among other tribal nations forcibly moved to the region such as the Shawnee, Wyandot, Delaware, Potawatomi, Sac and Fox and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) nations. We recognize and support the continued vibrancy of Native communities and cultures today who continue to thrive, as well as the inherent sovereignty of tribal nations. We are compelled to serve and advocate for these communities in accordance with our public mission.

Kemper Museum acknowledges and respects the diversity of Native people connected to this land today. Many recognize the land and all beings who live within it as relatives. We acknowledge the earth we inhabit, the waters of the Blue River, the Kansas River, the Missouri River, and the plants, animals, and people supported by them. 

We acknowledge our responsibility to be good caretakers of the land we occupy. 

Click here to learn more about our land acknowledgment process.

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Art Smash Promo

The Kemper Gala is a high-energy Kansas City tradition, raising essential funds to keep contemporary art and inclusive programs accessible to all. Held each fall, the gala is the museum’s largest fundraising event and one of the city’s most anticipated celebrations.

Save the date for ArtSmash: Kemper Museum Annual Gala, happening Saturday, October 4, 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight.

Sponsorships and tickets are now available!

VIP experience at the Gala including free valet parking and reserved seating

Recognition on the Gala page at the Kemper Museum website: kemperart.org

Recognition on the Atrium donor wall through 2026

Recognition in the Museum's annual Year in Review online publication

*See full details below. Already a member? Consider gifting this membership to a friend, corporation, or non-profit organization that could benefit from having a meeting, party, or other event at the Museum. 

•	Two reserved tables for 12 at the Gala with premiere placement

•	Invitation to a VIP dinner at Kemper East prior to ArtSmash

•	One-year Museum membership at the Patron level

Maestre

•	One reserved table for 12 at the Gala with premiere placement

Virtuoso

•	One reserved table for 10 at the Gala with premiere placement

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•	2 tickets to the Gala with reserved seating

•	One-year Museum membership at the Advocate level *

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15% off at Kemper Museum Shop & Oil on Linen

One complimentary signature cocktail or drink at public programs

Monthly e-newsletters & special communications

Invitations to exhibition opening and special access to member happy hours

Two membership cards and benefits for all people living at the same address

Reciprocal membership privileges at 800+ museums through the North American Reciprocal
Museum (NARM) program, and the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership (Mod/Co) program.

Invitation to ArtJaunts—exclusive local experiences including studio visits, behind-the-scenes tours, and art-focused excursions around Kansas City.

$2,000 Credit toward Special Contributor or Sustainer level memberships for the purpose of hosting a private event at the museum (this is exclusively for Gala sponsors whose Advocate level membership is a benefit of sponsorship)

Eligibility to use of one space while the museum is open for a private event with up to 70 guests with planning support provided by the museum’s special event staff. Events could include meetings, corporate events, private brunches and luncheons, birthday parties, and wedding and baby showers among other occasions.

Invitations for two to the annual Visionary Celebration.

Prominent placement on the donor recognition wall at the museum for one full year beginning in March following the year of your gift before December 31

Sponsorship is the best way to ensure access to ArtSmash and provide access to reserved seating and special benefits. 

Limited general admission tickets are on sale now.