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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.

Supporters of this event play a key role in ensuring Kansas City has access to world-class exhibitions of contemporary art and programs for all ages and abilities—all free of charge. 

October 17, 2026
Cocktails 7pm
Dinner 8pm
Followed by dancing until midnight
Kemper Museum
Kansas City, MO

Honorary Chair
Matthias Pintscher, Music Director of the Kansas City Symphony

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

Recognition onsite at the Gala, on the Gala page at gala.kemperart.org, on the supporter listing in the Museum through 2027, and in the Museum’s annual Year in Review

Cost of Goods and services (non-tax deductible portion) is $150 per person attending the Gala. 

One reserved table for 12 at the Gala with premiere placement 

Invitation for 6 to the Benefactor Party 

Infinite

One reserved table for 10 at the Gala with premiere placement 

Chromatic

One reserved table for 10 at the Gala  

Invitation for 4 to the Benefactor Party 

Radiant

Invitation for 2 to the Benefactor Party 

Expanding

Reserved seating for 6 at a shared table 

Orbital

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Invitation for 1 to the Benefactor Party 

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All the Gala memberships receive the following Member Benefits for 1 year: 

15% off at the Museum Shop and Oil on Linen 

Free parking at the Museum for you and a guest 

Reciprocal membership privileges at 800+ museums through Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership (Mod/Co) 

Reciprocal membership privileges at 800+ museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM). 

Host your own event during regular Museum hours 

Invitation for two to attend the annual Visionaries Celebration 

Invitation to Visionaries’ First Look for select exhibitions 

Host your own event outside of Museum hours 

Curator-led private tour of an exhibition of your choice for up to 10 guests. 

Jennifer Wampler
Chief Development Officer
4420 Warwick Boulevard
Kansas City, MO 64111
913.707.6956
jwampler@kemperart.org