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Super Bowl LIX Kicks Off #MuseumBowl25
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Nelson-Atkins and Philadelphia Museum of Art Wager Master Works on Game’s Outcome Kansas City, MO. – There’s a feeling of déjà vu as Super Bowl LIX approaches. As in the 2023 match-up, the Kansas City Chiefs will face the Philadelphia Eagles on Feb. 9 for the big game. Which means the directors…
New Exhibition Explores Regional Identity through Storytelling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Majority of Photographs in Strange and Familiar Places on View for First Time Kansas City, MO. – Ten photographers weave together influences from literature, history, music, and folklore, to tell compelling stories about people and rural communities…
Lawrence Lithography Workshop Archive Established at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Archive Highlights Featured in Special Exhibition Kansas City, MO. – The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City announced that it has established an archive for The Lawrence Lithography Workshop, which, under the guidance of owner and…
John Smart Portrait Miniatures Showcased at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Exhibition Includes Rare Self-Portrait of the Artist Kansas City, MO. Dec. 5, 2024– A stunning array of jewel-like portrait miniatures by English artist John Smart (1741—1811), including signed and dated examples from nearly every year of his…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art announces international design competition shortlist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Finalists expanded to six teams following outstanding response to global open call Link to download images: https://tinyurl.com/y345haft (Kansas City, MO – Nov. 21, 2024) The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art today announced the six finalist teams who will…
Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Linda Hall Library Present All-New Multi-Cultural, Multi-Faith Advancement of Astronomy Exhibition
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “Mapping the Heavens” explores connections between scholars, scientists, historians and artists KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A new exhibition arrives at The Nelson-Atkins…
Charlotte Street Award Winners Exhibit at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Three Distinct, Thought-provoking Presentations on View Kansas City, MO. Oct. 29, 2024–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is partnering with…
Centuries of Dazzling Glass on View at Nelson-Atkins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Glorious Glass Includes Rare Examples, New Acquisitions Kansas City, MO. Oct. 22, 2024– Glass, an indispensable part of our daily lives, is…
Nelson-Atkins Joins Kansas City in Mourning Death of Donald J. Hall
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Business, Civic Leader’s Stewardship of Museum Unsurpassed Kansas City, MO. Oct. 15, 2024–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art joins the Hall family and…