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Nelson-Atkins Hires Director, Civic Engagement and Community Programs
New Position Leads Strategies Connecting Art to Civic Life Kansas City, MO. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City has hired Kreshaun McKinney in the newly created position of Director, Civic Engagement and Community Programs, a leadership role that will build partnerships and deepen relationships that foster belonging and wellbeing. McKinney, currently Director of…
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Awarded Prestigious WELL Certification
Kansas City, MO.–The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City has been awarded WELL Certification at the Silver level by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for its leadership in transforming health and well-being in museum spaces. The prestigious distinction…
UMKC to Host Symposium for Nelson-Atkins Painted Worlds Exhibition
Discussions of Mesoamerican Art Free, Open to Public Kansas City, MO – The University of Missouri at Kansas City will host a symposium in conjunction with The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art exhibition Painted Worlds: Color and Culture in Mesoamerican Art.…
Nelson-Atkins Campus Rejuvenated Ahead of Expansion
Staggered Gallery Closures Planned in Bloch Building throughout 2026 Kansas City, MO – As The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City prepares for its future expansion, projects are now underway to proactively preserve and refresh the entire campus to…
Nelson-Atkins Podcasts Launch Second Seasons
Art Bytes and A Frame of Mind Explore Art World in Different Ways Kansas City, MO – A pair of podcasts from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City will each launch second seasons in 2026. The new year…
Nelson-Atkins CEO Inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
Membership Recognizes Extraordinary Contributions to Society . Julián Zugazagoitia, Director & CEO of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, has been…
Transformative Gift Celebrates Passion and Legacy of Ralph T. “Ted” Coe, Former Director of Nelson-Atkins Museum
181 Works Significantly Broaden Museum’s Holdings The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has welcomed more than 180 works into its collection from the Ralph T. Coe…
Landmark Exhibition at Nelson-Atkins Immerses Guests in Vibrant Mesoamerican Tradition
Deep Connections Explored Among Color, Creation, Cosmos The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City is proud to announce the upcoming exhibition, Painted Worlds:…
Arts and Sports Merge in New Nelson-Atkins Exhibition
Personal Best Features Local Artist Athletes Kansas City, MO.–Kansas City’s role as a host site for FIFA World Cup 26 inspired a new exhibition at…