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Unidentified artist. Still Life with Basket of Fruit, 1830–50. Oil on canvas. 29 ¾ x 36 in. Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection.

A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in AmericaMarch 28–July 5 | Gallery L13

Explore more than a century of America’s diverse folk art traditions drawn from the collection of Barbara L. Gordon. Featuring 63 outstanding works made by self-taught or minimally trained artists, this rich collection celebrates the breadth of American creative expression. This exhibition is drawn from the Barbara L. Gordon Collection and is organized and circulated by Art Services International, Alexandria, Virginia.

Ferran Adrià: Notes on CreativityThrough August 2 | Galleries L14–L15

For more than 20 years, Spanish master chef Ferran Adrià oversaw the world-famous destination-restaurant elBulli, where he pushed culinary boundaries with knowledge and wit, transforming the craft of cuisine into an art form all its own. Notes on Creativity is the first major exhibition for Adrià. This exhibition presents sketches, models, diagrams and other tools that Adrià used to develop his innovative cookery, giving the visitor a glimpse of the chef’s overall creativity.

Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity. Curated by Brett Littman. Organized by The Drawing Center, NY. Dom Pérignon is the presenting partner of Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity. Additional support is provided by the Institut Ramon Llull, Acción Cultural Española (AC/E), and Lavazza.

In Kansas City, the exhibition is supported by Ann and Kenneth Baum, Paul DeBruce, Christy and Bill Gautreaux and Shirley and Barnett Helzberg, Jr. Additional support has been provided by Mary and Tom Bloch, Nancy and Rick Green, the Campbell-Calvin Fund & Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions and H&R Block.

Please note: If you attend Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity between Feb. 28 and March 27, you may return to see A Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America without purchasing a new ticket. Please see Info Desk in Bloch Lobby for details or call 816.751.1ART(1278).

Attributed to John Scholl (1827–1916). The Wedding of the Turtle Doves, 1907–15. White pine, wire and paint. 37 x 24 x 17 in. Courtesy of the Barbara L. Gordon Collection.

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FREE EXHIBITIONS

World War I and the Rise of ModernismThrough July 19 | Galleries P31 & P34

Modernism emerged as a philosophical, social, political, artistic and literary movement at the turn of the 20th century. It impacted and was impacted by World War I. This three-part exhibition tells the story of Modernist art and artists, a culture in transition and the war that changed the world forever.

Juan Gris, Spanish, (1887–1927). Coffee Grinder and Glass, 1915. Oil on paperboard, 15 1/8 x 11 1/2 inches, Gift of Earle Grant in memory of Gerald T. Parker, 71-22.

American SoldierThrough June 21 | Gallery L11

This exhibition explores the emotional and psychological impact of war, as pictured in photographs of American servicemen and women. These images date from the Civil War to recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Larry Burrows, English (1926–1971). Operation Prairie, Vietnam, 1966. Dye transfer print, 13 1/8 x 8 11/16 inches. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2014.31.6

Jump In! Architecture WorkshopThrough July 19 | Galleries L7 & L8

The influence of architecture on daily life and the environment is presented in this interactive and dynamic exhibition. Jump In! creates a studio environment, where the practice and impact of architecture unfolds through provocative questions, project examples and engaging activities.

Join us every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 p.m. for FREE hands-on activities,

close looking and conversation with museum guides in the galleries and Bloch Lobby.

Weekend FaMiLY actiVitiesExplore objects from the World War I and the Rise of Modernism exhibition in the Nelson-Atkins Building.

Gallery activityLearn about the artist Marcel Duchamp, the use of everyday objects in art and the concept of Dadaism. Discuss ways that family roles changed during and after WWI.

Fun spotMuseum guides will share images of the work by Marcel Duchamp, “Box in a Valise.” Build and decorate your own mini paper version of this work, inside and out, with images that represent your family.

story time for PreschoolersJoin us March 8 & April 12, and every second Sunday, at 1:30 p.m. in Noguchi Court for story time led by librarians from the Kansas City Public Library.

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highlights of the collectionWed–Fri 1:30 p.m. | Thurs/Fri 6:30 & 7:30 p.m.Sat/Sun 1:30 & 2:30 p.m. | Meet at Info Desk

Drop in for a free guided tour and spend up to an hour looking at and discussing works in the collection.

Featured exhibition tourA Shared Legacy: Folk Art in America

March 28–July 5 | Exhibition ticket required

Drop-in tours available Wed.–Fri. at 1 p.m. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more. Look for a museum guide and share lively conversation in the exhibition Thurs. & Fri., 6–8 p.m.; weekends, 1–4 p.m.

tourstours for People who are blind or Visually impaired March 21 & April 1810:30–11:30 a.m. | Info Desk | Ages 12 & up FREE | Reservations required

Join this monthly tour for visitors who are visually impaired. Explore the collections through a combination of tactile experiences and verbal descriptions. Bring family and friends or an accompanying companion to find new meaning in art! Tour topics vary each month.

Philip Haas: The Four SeasonsApril 25–October 18 Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park

Sculptor Philip Haas has created four whimsical portrait busts which embody the four seasons. Towering 15 feet each, the sculptures feature flowers, fruits, vegetables, leaves, branches and other natural elements. This exhibition is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Donald J. Hall Initiative.

Digital rendering of sculptor Philip Haas’ upcoming installation of The Four Seasons. Image courtesy of the artist.

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special PresentationBrett Littman: Visualizing the Mind of a Master Chef6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditoriumt | $5 or FREE with

exhibition ticket purchase

Join us for fascinating insights into Ferran Adrià’s creative process and hear the backstory on the development of the groundbreaking exhibition from curator Brett Littman.

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Print societyBaker University’s Art on Paper11 a.m.–3 p.m. r | FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others

Tour a selection of art works at Baker University and visit with the curator and assistant curator of the Art on Paper collection. Limited to 20 attendees.

calling all high school and college students!Art 360: The Museum at Work1:30–3:30 p.m. | Lens 2

Curious about how an art museum works? Join curators, conservators, educators, graphic and exhibition designers and more for an afternoon as they share what they do at the museum and how they landed their jobs.

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Sena Jeter Naslund reads from her book which depicts the lives of both a contemporary writer and historical painter Élisabeth Louise Vigée le Brun whose work is included in the museum’s European collection. Introduction by curator Nicole Myers.

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YFa second Friday happy hour6–8 p.m. | Lens 2

Join Kansas City’s most established young friends group for our regularly scheduled Second Friday Happy Hour. Cash bar available with member discounts. Not a member? Join during happy hour and receive a free drink.

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special eventJohn Corigliano and Mark Adamo5–6:30 p.m. Atkins Auditorium | t

Oscar- and Grammy-winning composer John Corigliano returns with composer and librettist Mark Adamo to showcase their chamber music, followed by a Q&A session. Free admission courtesy of UMKC’s Conservatory of Music and Dance.

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know Your Museum tour 11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m.Meet at Info Desk | M t

Easter is one of the most significant holidays for the Christian faith. With Easter approaching, take a tour of Christian art in the museum’s collection, with a focus on the life of Jesus Christ.

take 5Body7–8 p.m. | Lens 2 | t

Body–everybody’s got one. Join our guest moderator Suzetta Parks, curators Jan Schall and Nii Quarcoopome, Regina Nouhan, MD, of Monarch Plastic Surgery and Angela Moulin from Kansas City Bikram Yoga as they speak to the human form.

February 28 & March 1Christopher Elbow of Christopher Elbow Artisan Chocolates

March 7 & 8Danny O’Neill of The Roasterie Air-Roasted Coffee

March 14 & 15Mark Friend of Farm to Market Bread Co.

March 21 & 22Sarah Hoffmann of Green Dirt Farm

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Kansas City Creatives: The Vision Behind Great Food in KCTastings 2–4 p.m., 3–3:30 p.m. talk L15 | t Exhibition ticket required

Ferran Adrià: Notes on Creativity ticket holders can experience tastings and reflections from Kansas City’s top food purveyors on these dates:

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artful conversation1–2:30 p.m. | Info Desk | r

Uncover new ideas and share inspiring dialogue with a docent and other participants who share your interest in art! Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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artist File initiative—drop-in 4–6 p.m. | Spencer Art Reference Library

The Artist File Initiative is documenting Kansas City’s creative community one artist at a time. Stop in to learn more or set up your own file. Call 816.751.1216 with any questions.

special Presentation Caroline Jones: The Blindman, or How to See an Exhibition 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditoriumt | $5

Author and MIT professor Caroline Jones examines the

shifting trope of multi-sensory perception in world’s fairs, major international shows and biennials from the modern to the contemporary period. Free admission for the Bernardin Haskell Lecture provided courtesy of UMKC Department of Art and Art History.

Friends of artGallery Hack6 p.m. Check-in, cocktails in Bloch Lobby6:30 p.m. First tour, limited to 507:15 p.m. Second tour, limited to 50Bloch Lobby and Galleries M t

This un-highlights tour uncovers hidden stories of one of Kansas City’s most spectacular cultural institutions. You’ll see some of the museum’s most fascinating treasures in this unique experience. Prior to the tour, join Happy Hour in Bloch Lobby with member discounts.

A Shared LegacyFEATURED EXHIBITION OPENING EvENTS

WednesdaY, March 25Society of Fellows/Business Council Opening ReceptionTalk, 6 p.m. Atkins Auditorium

Reception, 7 p.m. Bloch Lobby & L13 | M t

The Society of Fellows & Business Council members are cordially invited to join curator Stephanie Knappe for a special talk with Barbara L. Gordon, followed by a member reception in the Bloch Lobby. thursdaY & FridaY, March 26 & 27Member Preview Days10 a.m. to 9 p.m. L13 | M t

FridaY, March 27Friends of ArtEnhanced Art Experience6–7 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall | M t (Family Level, $150 & above)

Family, Art Explorer and Art Lover members join curators Stephanie Knappe and Catherine Futter for a special reception to celebrate our featured spring exhibition.

Friends of ArtMember Night7–9 p.m. | Bloch Lobby & L13M t

Friends of Art members will welcome our featured spring exhibition with live entertainment throughout the night, a cash bar in Bloch Lobby and special member discounts in the Museum Store.

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Print societyPiranesi: Imaginative Spaces6 p.m. | Gallery P13 | t

FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others

Walk through the Piranesi exhibition with David McGee.

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conservatory connections Infra•Structure1:30 & 2:30 p.m. Sculpture Hall

E.I.O. composes music with an element of “irreproducibility.” Joining them are dancers from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance with choreography by Alexis Borth, and together they toy with the idea of structure and the unstructured.

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special eventAn Evening with Chef Ferran AdriàTalk 5 p.m. | Reception 6 p.m.Atkins Auditorium | t $25 for museum members; $45 for museum non-members

“Could a scientist also be an artist…? I didn’t think so. And then came Ferran Adrià.” — Anthony Bourdain

Chef Adrià talks about his culinary ingenuity, after the talk, tour the Adrià exhibition and enjoy an exclusive reception.

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In conjunction with the American Soldier and World War I and the Rise of Modernism exhibitions, experience three award-winning films from WWI to present day. Perspectives of soldiers in the field are revealed in a gripping and personal way. Each screening will be introduced with a Q&A session by film professor Caitlin Horsmon.

See full descriptions and details at nelson-atkins.org.

Saturday, March 14 | All Quiet on the Western FrontNot Rated | 136 minutes.

Saturday, March 21 | The Hurt LockerRated R | 131 minutes.

Saturday, April 4 | RestrepoRated R | 96 minutes.

saturdaY MatineesWar Through the Eyes of a Soldier

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artful conversation1–2:30 p.m. | Info Deskr

Uncover new ideas and share inspiring dialogue with a docent and other participants who share your interest in art! Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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special PerformancePaintings and Puccini6 & 7 p.m. | Sculpture Hall

Opera and art collide as characters from Puccini’s classic, Tosca, sing their most famous arias and tell their stories. Era-specific paintings will enhance and resonate with the players’ emotions. In collaboration with the Lyric Opera of Kansas City.

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YFa second Friday happy hour 6–8 p.m. | Plaza Level Lobby, Bloch Building

Join Kansas City’s most established young friends group for our regularly scheduled Second Friday Happy Hour. Cash bar available with special member pricing. Not a member? Join during happy hour and receive a free drink.

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Passport to indiasunday, March 29Noon–4 p.m.

Join us for a fun, festive and family-friendly celebration of Indian art and culture! All activities and performances are FREE and open to the public.

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• Performancesbythehighlyacclaimed classical dancer Prerana Deshpande, as well as by local Indian dance groups.

• LiveIndianmusic!

• Explorethemuseum’sSoutheast Asian art galleries, and learn more about Indian art, culture, and traditions.

• AfashionshowofcolorfulIndian fashions.

• Hennastyletemporarytattoos, Hindi writing and other hands-on art activities for visitors of all ages!

• Danceworkshops:Learnabout traditional Indian dance with experienced instructors!

• Sariphotospot.

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Dine in Rozzelle Court Restaurant (11 a.m.–2 p.m. lunch and 2–4 p.m. coffee and desserts) or purchase Indian specialties such as samosas, tandoori chicken, coconut cardamom cookies and chai tea ($2–5) in Bloch Lobby 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

thursday, March 19 – sunday, March 22Museum store | bloch Lobby

Spring Fever Sale!

Unique home décor, jewelry, children’s items and books at substantially reduced prices. Join us adjacent to the Museum Store. Additional discounts do not apply.

March 19 | Body in Motion• DiverseJazzPlaysMichaelJackson• DJMiscela• Hula-hoopingdemosandworkshops• YogafortheEyeswithMeganWyeth• Figuredrawinginthegalleries• FiveCardDesignarchitecturegamecompetition• Take5:Body (see details on page 7)

april 16 | Soul + Food• CharlotteEmbrey&Soingé• DJMiscela• BigRipBrewingCompany• ATasteofTwoChefsfoodtasting• Sculptyourownmini-dessert• Take5:Food (see details on page 10)•FooddriveinpartnershipwithBoysGrow

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slow art day10 a.m.–Noonr | Meet in Bloch Lobby

One day each year, people all over the world visit local museums and galleries to look at art slowly. View five works in the museum’s collection for 10 minutes each, and join others in Rozzelle Court for lunch and conversation. Lunch in Rozzelle Court Restaurant sold separately.

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special PresentationLiz Rideal: How to Read Art2–3 p.m. | Atkins Auditoriumt | $5

Artist and author Liz Rideal discusses her recently published book How to Read Art, the paintings reproduced within, including the museum’s iconic Venus Rising from the Sea: A Deception, and her own work as an artist.

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know Your Museum tour 11 a.m.-Noon & 1:30-2:30 p.m.Meet at Info Desk | M t

Join a docent-led tour of American Soldier to explore the emotional and psychological impact of war as seen through a photographer’s lens – and the eyes of America’s servicemen and women.

research for inspiration4–6 p.m. | Classroom 6Drop-in

Get inspired! Participants will use the unique resources in the Educator Resource Center and the Spencer Art Reference Library as a starting point for creative exploration.

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Third Thursday is your not-so-quiet night at the museum! Join the revelry every month for live music, free programs, art activities and more, all showcasing the talents of our local artists and collaborators, just for our adult audiences!

LunchWed–Sun, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

happy hour @ bloch Lobby Thursdays, 5:30–8 p.m.

served dinner & live musicFridays, 5–10:30 p.m. Unique menu each week.

Reservations 816-751-1ART (1278), option 2. Member discount.

Rozzelle Court Restaurant

Rozzelle Dining Events:Friday, March 13 Celebrate Irish food culture, music and spirits.

sunday, april 5Easter Brunch, reservations required. $37 adults, $33 members, $16 children 12 & under. 15% service charge added to total bill.

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Print society Piranesi’s Carceri d’Invenzione6 p.m. | Training Room FREE for Print Society; $10 for all others

Presentation by Scott Francis on the works of Giovanni Battista Piranesi and view The Sound of the Carceri which explores the deep relationship between music and architecture and features the music by Yo-Yo Ma.

society of FellowsGallery Jam 6–8 p.m. Sculpture Hall | M t

Join special guests the Bach Aria Soloists performing I Maestri: Masters of Baroque Art Music with curator Nicole Myers showcasing our beloved Caravaggio.

take 5Food7–8 p.m. | Lens 2 | t | FREE

Food for thought: fill up as moderator Adam Johnson, curator Catherine Futter, chef Marwan Chebaro of Culinary Innovations, Inc., editor Jeremy Bernfeld of Harvest Public Media, and Meredith Walrafen of New Roots for Refugees, share their points of view.

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Member Preview dayPhilip Haas: The Four Seasons10 a.m.–9 p.m.Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park

As spring weather returns to Kansas City, come preview our newest temporary Sculpture Park installation.

thursdaY, aPriL 30 | Winemakers Dinners$1,500 per person

Six exceptional area homes are paired with an award winning local chef and West Coast winemakers.

Friday, May 1 | Grand Tasting & Auctions$250 | Reservations required | 816.751.1ART, option 8

5:30–8 p.m. | Enjoy wines of more than 25 top winemak-ers plus delectable food pairings surrounded by the beauty and history of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Rozzelle Court and Kirkwood Hall as you bid on a wide range of silent auction items. 8–10 p.m. | Convene to tables on the grounds where you may enjoy additional fine wines, cheese, bread and a few surprises and an amazing live auction of more than 20 one-of-a-kind wine related treasures and adventures.

For more info, please visit nelson-atkins.org/Shuttlecork.

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conservatory connectionsAn Afternoon of Song 1:30 & 2:30 p.m.Atkins Auditorium

Spend an engaging afternoon with baritone vocalist, Raymond Feener accompanied by Natalia Rivera on piano as they perform classical selections from composers Robert Schumann, Saint-Saëns, Gene Scheer and Steven Mark Kohn.

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artist talk Ashley Gilbertson: Home Front6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditoriumt

Award-winning photographer Ashley Gilbertson discusses how his experiences as a photojournalist during the war in Iraq informed his personal documentary project, Bedrooms of the Fallen.

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E N R O L L M E N TEnroll today online (nelson-atkins.org/calendar), or by phone 816.751.1ART (1278), option 2. Enrollment is on a first-call, first-served basis. Credit/debit card payment required.

Cost: Museum members receive discounts on classes, 30% for Society of Fellows and 20% for Friends of Art.

Please provide the following information when you call: Student’s name, address, date of birth, home phone, emergency phone and the parent/guardian name. We accept individual enrollments only; one person may not enroll students from multiple families.

Enroll early—class size is limited. Enrollment deadline is three days prior to a class or workshop. Classes that do not reach a minimum enrollment will be cancelled and fees refunded.

Parking for museum members is free; nonmembers parking for more than 30 minutes, either to attend class or wait while their student is in class, pay $8 per vehicle.

Cancellations/Transfers/Credits: Students can cancel an enrollment five business days prior to a class or one-time workshop to receive a refund less a $15 cancellation fee per enrollment. Transfers from one class to another can be up until five business days prior to a class with a $10 transfer fee. No refunds or transfers will be made for cancellations made less than five business days prior or due to missing a class. We do not issue credits toward future classes or workshops if you cancel an enrollment or miss a class.

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sPrinG studio cLasses For aGes 3–aduLtThe world-class collection of the Nelson-Atkins’ is the inspiration for our studio programs. Direct experience with art in the galleries provides students with a foundation for art making in the Ford Learning Center classrooms. Experience a unique learning environment for children and adults unlike any other in Kansas City!

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start in art Ages 3–4 | 10–11:30 a.m.Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16No class April 11$125

Creativity is nurtured as young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Students see and talk about art as a group during visits to the galleries. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian. Parent/chiLd Ages 3–5 with adult10–11:30 a.m.Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$200

Explore the basics of art together in this unique class. Children work with paint, collage and clay while adults create their own artwork at separate tables. Visits to the galleries will introduce art through conversation, looking games and stories. We ask that the adult attending remain consistent each week.

an art Feast Ages 5–6 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$135

What is your favorite food? Learn more about the basics of art while seeing how artists have been inspired by food. Visit the galleries and two featured exhibitions A Shared Legacy and Notes on Creativity to see examples of art about food.

draWinG & PaintinG Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$135

Practice working with an assortment of materials to create drawings and paintings that focus on line, color, shape, texture and more. Class will sketch from art in the galleries and from their imagination.

cLaY: Focus on FoLk art Ages 7–9, 9–13 10 a.m.–Noon (Ages 9–13) 1:30–3:30 p.m. (Ages 7–9) Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$150

Learn about various hand building techniques in clay as well as glazing and other surface treatments. The featured exhibition A Shared Legacy will provide the inspiration for lessons on portraits, still life, animals and more.

draWinG: Let’s Make it reaL Ages 8–10 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$135

Work on your drawing skills with an emphasis on creating realistic sketches. Close observation, use of light and shadow, shading techniques, proportion and depicting space will be covered.

scuLPture WhiMsYAges 8 & older with adult1:30–3:30 p.m.Sundays, April 12–26$80 per adult-child pair

Enjoy three Sunday afternoons together exploring the meaning of folk art. Create sculptures and sculptural boxes, using found objects, inspired by the whimsical work of John Scholl in A Shared Legacy.

cartooninG: niGht at our MuseuMAges 9–13 | 10 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$135Instructor: Bill Brewer

Imagine Nelson-Atkins artworks come to life at night. Draw them as cartoon characters in gag cartoons, comic strips and cartoon storyboards.

beYond the sPectruM Ages 6–1210 a.m.–NoonSaturdays | March 28–May 16, No class April 11$140Instructor: Alison Bailey, MA Art Therapist

Designed for students with mild to moderate Autism Spectrum Disorder. Students progress through a variety of materials and lessons designed to enhance expression and social skills within a studio and museum environment. We encourage an independent experience for students, how-ever parents are welcome to stay in class to observe.

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FroM PenciL to PaintbrushAges 9–13 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$135

Develop drawing and painting skills and learn about line, color, composition, space and pattern. Students will draw from objects in the galleries, including the featured exhibition A Shared Legacy, and invent from their imagination.

PaintinG With oiLs Ages 13–16 | 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Mar. 28–May 16 No class April 11$150

Learn about painting using water-based oils as you explore key components such as visual composition, brushstroke, color mixing and theory. Class will gather ideas from art in the galleries.

FaMiLY PortraitsAges 6–13 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, April 10 $40 per adult-child pair

Visit portraits in A Shared Legacy and create a portrait of your family, including pets! Work with pen and ink along with watercolor.

FoLk art aniMaLs Ages 6–13 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, April 24 $40 per adult-child pair

Find sculptures of horses, tigers, elephants, rabbits and even a poodle in A Shared Legacy, and build a three-dimensional animal in wood.

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Pattern desiGn Ages 7–13 with adult 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Friday, May 8$50 per adult-child pair

See how folk artists used pattern to decorate furniture, textiles and other every-day objects and create a clay tile featuring your own pattern design. Tiles will be glazed and fired, ready for pick-up May 22.

March 18–20 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | $90, includes lunch

Teens will have the opportunity to learn about screen printing and stencil art with t-shirt printing company RAYGUN KC and then produce their own shirt. This is a team project from design to execution. Class will be at the museum March 18 & 19 and at RAYGUN KC, 1803 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, Mo. March 20.

Teen Workshop with RAYGUN KC

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draWinG in the GaLLeries 10 a.m.–Noon | Saturdays | March 28–May 16 No class April 11$130Instructor: Suzann Geringer

Designed for adults with minimal-to-no drawing experience, this class develops skills of looking carefully and translating what you see onto the page. We’ll keep it simple, focusing on the basic elements of drawing and having fun!

PortFoLio: aMerican art 1:30–4 p.m. | Saturdays | March 28–May 16 No class April 11$160Instructor: Suzann Geringer

Discover American art in the galleries and in A Shared Legacy, drawing inspiration to create prints, paintings and mixed-media works. A portion of the class will focus on creating an attractive portfolio to house your art.

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sPrinG into WatercoLor 1:00–3:30p.m. | Fridays | April 17–May 22 $140Instructor: Sarah Bracco

Discover new techniques and directions with pen and ink as well as water-soluble materials. Class will sketch and paint from art in the galleries and visit Kauffman Gardens, just south of the museum, to work from direct observation.

FoLk art textiLes 6:30–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays | April 23–May 7 $70Instructor: Joleen Goff

Explore the history and purpose of folk art samplers, or needlework embroidery and create your own fabric composition through the processes of drawing, dying and stitching.

enrollment required for all classes.

Member discounts available! society of Fellows 30% | Friends of art 20%.

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summer class enrollment begins: March 2 for members (family level and above) March 16 for the public Class schedule details at nelson-atkins.org

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exploreartG E N E R A L M U S E U M I N F O R M A T I O NADMISSION to the museum is FREE every day for everyone. MARCH/APRIL 2015

Featured Speakers And Staff Mark Adamo Composer & Librettist Ferran AdriàInternationally-renowned Chef

John CoriglianoOscar- & Grammy-winning composer

Catherine FutterThe Helen Jane and R. Hugh “Pat” Uhlmann Senior CuratorArchitecture, Design & Decorative Arts

Dr. Raymond Feener Professor & Chair of Vocal StudiesConservatory of Music & DanceUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City

Ashley GilbertsonAward-winning Photographer

Caitlin HorsmonAssociate Film ProfessorUniversity of Missouri–Kansas City

Adam JohnsonActing Director, Education and Interpretive Programs& Head, Public Programs

Caroline JonesMIT Professor & Author

Brett LittmanExecutive Director, The Drawing Center, N.Y.

Stephanie KnappeSamuel Sosland Curator of American Art

Nicole MyersAssociate Curator of European Painting & Sculpture

Sena Jeter NaslundAuthor Suzetta ParksExecutive Producer18th & Vine Jazz & Blues Festival

Nii QuarcoopomeCurator, African Art

Liz RidealArtist & author

Dr. Natalia Rivera Assistant ProfessorConservatory of Music & DanceUniversity of Missouri-Kansas City

Jan SchallSanders Sosland Curator, Modern Art

LOCATION & PARKINGThe museum is located at 45th and Oak streets, three blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. Enter the garage off Oak Street. Charge for parking, FREE for members.

vISITORS WITHDISABILITIESThe museum and parking garage are wheelchair accessible.

SPENCER ART REFERENCE LIBRARYOpen to the public.Mon ClosedTue By appointmentWed 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Thurs/Fri 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat/Sun 1–4 p.m.

ROZZELLE COURTRESTAURANTA Kansas City treasure, our Italian-style courtyard is an unparalleled setting. Lunch Wed–Sun, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Desserts & Beverages Wed–Sun, 2–4 p.m. Happy Hour Thurs, 5:30 p.m. | Bloch Lobby Served Dinner & Live Music Fri, 5–10:30 p.m.

MUSEUM STOREShop for books, cards, children’s items and a large variety of gifts, jewelry and home décor. Tax free. Members save 10%. Online store nelson-atkins.org/shop.

MEMBERSHIPEnjoy FREE parking, FREE admission to featured exhibitions, discounts in Rozzelle Court Restaurant and the Museum Store and special events just for members.

To become a member, for tickets to events, to enroll in classes, or to ask questions about the museum, visit nelson-atkins.org or call 816.751.1ART (1278).

PHOTOGRAPHY

Jenny Wheat (p. 8,12) Rebecca Clews (p. 11)John Lamberton (p. 14)Mark McDonald (back cover)

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