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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. 

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Join us Saturday, April 27, during the last weekend of Waiting for the UFOs for an unforgettable Earth Day-inspired event!

RSVP on Eventbrite:
 https://kempermuseum-apfelbaum-extravaganza.eventbrite.com

Flash talks at 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:15 p.m. by artist Amanda Gehin, exploring the relationships between native plants and hosts like caterpillars, bees, and butterflies. (20 minutes each)

Earth-conscious artmaking activities from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., hosted by the Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council, where people will be invited to use recycled materials and found objects to create a colorful collage. 

Storytelling at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. with our friends from the Kansas City Public Library. (30 minutes each, indoors in the Learning Gallery)

Music from 1:30–2:15 p.m. with Junkyard Orchestra; Kansas City musicians Amado Espinoza and Karen Lisondra show how musical instruments can be made out of practically anything. Whether playing a classical Arabic flute made from a broom or a Bolivian guitar fashioned out of a cookie tin, Junkyard Orchestra proves that using recycled materials and found objects opens up musical horizons.

Pressed Flower Workshop from 1:00–3:00 p.m. with Duplika Jewelry maker Wanda Wolmar, who will show visitors how to create colorful artwork with pressed flowers and tissue paper. (Drop-in, indoors in the Meeting Room Gallery)

Museum Shop Sale from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. including artists Anthony Pack, who creates recycled material sculptures, and Wanda Wolmar of Duplika with pressed flower jewelry and home decor. Museum members will receive DOUBLE their discount storewide!

BoysGrow, a Kansas City organization mentoring KC youth through agricultural entrepreneurship will be on-site all day to share more about their work, providing some innovative food samples. (Drop-in, outdoors)

And Café Sebastienne will be open for brunch, featuring a special dish highlighting ingredients from the BoysGrow Farm with a portion of the proceeds benefitting BoysGrow. Book your reservation now by calling 816-561-7740 or online by clicking here.