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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 for artist talks, performances, lectures, concerts, workshops, and other creative programs for all ages. 

Join Chief Curator Jessica S. Hong for a casual gallery talk focused on Stan Douglas: Metronome and Riffs on Real Time, and stay for lunch at the museum's new restaurant, Oil on Linen.

Curator's Gallery Spotlight

Join us for an evening of figure drawing led by artist Stuart Hamby! In this two-hour session, participants will be led in an activity inspired by works on view in the galleries.

Studio Night: Figures in Focus

Head to Kemper Museum for community and creativity! Pick up a stool, drawing board and materials or bring your own sketchbook and find a spot for open drawing at the museum. This month will feature a Silent Concert with Silent KC from 6 to 7:30 pm.

Open Drawing

View Stan Douglas: Metronome and prepare for a multi-layered musical experience! Orchestrated by Silent KC, Groove Algorhythm and area musicians, experience a rhythmic fusion of live jazz, hip hop, and spoken word while wearing wireless headphones. Enjoy as you tune into this one-of-a-kind concert inspired by Stan Douglas’ body of video-graphic works.

Silent Concert: Metronome – About Time

Learn about teen opportunities with a fabulous neighborhood walking tour, led by the Kemper Teens and Nelson-Atkins Teens!

Teen Art Crawl

Visitors with sensory sensitivities are invited to enjoy exhibitions while the museum is closed in a quiet and low-stimulating environment with a hands-on activity.

Low Sensory Session

Camp Kemper is back! Led by a museum educator, this three-day art camp features fun and creative activities inspired by artwork on view.

Camp Kemper: Pop Culture Playground (Ages 6-9)

Introducing Modern Makers for ages 10-13! Like Camp Kemper, this three-day camp features hands-on creative projects led by a museum educator

Modern Makers: Pop Culture Playground (Ages 10-13)

Join us for a drop-in tour led by a Kemper Museum docent on the second Saturday of the month at 1 PM.  Docent guides will spark curiosity and conversation about select artworks and exhibitions. Gather at the Visitor Services desk in the Atrium at 1 PM to participate. No registration required.

Gallery Conversation with a Kemper Museum Docent

In celebration of Juneteenth, Kemper Museum is proud to present acclaimed jazz flutist Amber Underwood and her dynamic band, Flutienastiness and the SoulPatrol, featuring powerhouse vocalist Paula Saunders.

Juneteenth Performance

Camp Kemper: Rippin’ & Riffin’ (Ages 6-9)

Modern Makers: Rippin’ & Riffin’ (Ages 10-13)

Camp Kemper: Creative Soundstage (Ages 6-9)

Modern Makers: Creative Soundstage (Ages 10-13)

"In Community" Summer Madness Silent Concert

Kemper Museum offers participatory tours and creative engagement activities for schools, groups, and members of the public.

In conjunction with two special exhibitions of photography on view at Kemper Museum, join us for an artist talk with local photographer Lilly McElroy.

Beyond the Lens Artist Talk: Lilly McElroy

Celebrate the opening of Julie Blackmon: A Life in Frame

A Life in Frame Exhibition Opening + Julie Blackmon and Kevin Morby in Conversation

Meet artist Sarah Zapata at Kemper Museum.

Artist Talk & Reception Sarah Zapata: So the roots be known

Meet artist Spandita Malik at Kemper Museum.

Artist Talk & Reception Spandita Malik: Jāḷī—Meshes of Resistance

Celebrate the opening of the artist's first museum retrospective exhibition.

Virginia Jaramillo: Principle of Equivalence Opening & Artist Conversation

Meet New York-based artist Reginald Sylvester II at Kemper Museum.

Artist Talk & Reception Reginald Sylvester II: Green Gate

Shinique Smith gives an artist talk in conjunction with her Juneteenth KC performance.

Artist Talk: Shinique Smith

5 p.m. Bar Opens | 6 p.m. Panel featuring artist Denzil Forrester and curators Erin Dziedzic and Gean Moreno

Denzil Forrester Artist and Curator Panel

Meet New York-based artist Christian Ruiz Berman at Kemper Museum.

Artist Talk: Christian Ruiz Berman

Join us for an artist talk with Miami-based artist Pepe Mar (born Reynosa, Mexico, 1977) in conjunction with the opening of his solo commissioned Atrium Project, Rising Sun.

Artist Talk: Pepe Mar

Celebrate the opening of The Regional and join us for an artist  panel discussion with Jonathan Christensen Caballero, Rashawn Griffin, and Alice Tippit.

Artist Panel: The Regional

Artist Paul Anthony Smith gives an artist talk in conjunction with his Kemper Museum exhibition, Searching

Artist Talk: Paul Anthony Smith

Artist Natalie Frank presents her work in Kemper Museum’s Unbound exhibition and major themes throughout her career. After her talk, join us in celebrating the exhibition, Unbound, featuring works by artist Natalie Frank.

Artist Talk: Natalie Frank

Join us at Kemper Museum as New York-based artist Aliza Nisenbaum (born Mexico City, 1976) speaks about her newest commission for the museum’s sixth annual Atrium Project, Aliza Nisenbaum: Aquí Se Puede (Here You Can). These large-scale portraits of individuals connected to Kansas City’s salsa music and dance communities.

Artist Talk: Aliza Nisenbaum

Artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer (Mexican-Canadian, born 1967) presents on the work in Kemper Museum’s Pulse Topology exhibition and major themes throughout his career.

Artist Talk: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer

Join Artist Dyani White Hawk and Curator Carmen Hermo for a virtual discussion about the exhibition, Dyani White Hawk: Speaking to Relatives.

A Conversation with Dyani White Hawk & Carmen Hermo

Artist Dyani White Hawk presents on works in “Speaking to Relatives” and major themes throughout her career.

Artist Talk: Dyani White Hawk

Celebrate the fifth annual atrium project with an artist talk from New York-based artist, Joiri Minaya.

Artist Talk: Joiri Minaya

Panel discussion on Sime’s early introduction in the United States, the "Tightrope" exhibition, and Zoma Museum in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Virtual Panel with Elias Sime

The artist talk coincided with the opening weekend of Summer Wheat: Blood, Sweat, and Tears at Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art.

Artist Talk: Summer Wheat

Los Angeles-based artist Liza Lou gives a special artist talk in honor of Kemper Museum’s twenty-fifth anniversary. Lou's major exhibition Backyard and Kitchen ignited amazing public interest in her work. Returning to Kemper Museum, Lou will talk about how her work has evolved.

Artist Talk: Liza Lou

In this talk, the Pakistani-born American artist Huma Bhabha discusses her unique choice of materials, her influences, and what it is to make art now.