Gratitude - nelson-atkins.org
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In gratitude to a dedicated community Despite a global pandemic, the Kansas City community continued to engage with The Nelson- Atkins Museum of Art throughout the previous fiscal year (May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021) both online and onsite, with ongoing access to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and our galleries, even with limited capacities. As you will see in the report, even though the museum operated with a reduced budget, we expanded our impact through increased digital programming.
Following the museum’s closure in March, staff pivoted to online sources of engagement, introducing Nelson-Atkins@Home and welcoming several Humboldt penguins from the Kansas City Zoo for a private tour, seen by 1.3 billion people online! We also debuted virtual school field trips and art-making workshops; launched the scholarly digital collection catalogue French Paintings and Pastels 1600–1945: The Collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art (https://www.nelson-atkins.org/fpc), a project 12 years in the making; created digital family gallery guides for your phone; and experienced the cultural festivals online.
In total, more than three million people visited our website and 226,857 individuals toured the museum and sculpture park in person, nearly half of the previous year’s attendance. These incredible numbers demonstrate the community’s dedication to the Nelson-Atkins and interest in our online offerings. We are more grateful than ever for your ongoing commitment and sup-port. Thank you for making the Nelson-Atkins the art & soul of Kansas City.
Sincerely,
Richard C. Green Julián ZugazagoitiaChair, Board of Trustees Director & CEO
Gratitude R E P O RT
FY2021 | May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021
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HighlightsFY2021 | May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021
ABOVE LEFT: Edgar Degas, French (1834–1917). Rehearsal of the Ballet, ca. 1876. Gouache and pastel over monotype on laid paper, sheet (irregular): 23 13/16 x 29 3/16 in. Purchase: the Kenneth A. and Helen F. Spencer Foundation Acquisition Fund, F73-30.
ABOVE RIGHT: Robert Blackburn, American (1920–2003). Girl in Red, 1950. Color lithograph, 18 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches. The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art.
French Paintings and Pastels, 1600 –1945Collection Catalogue
Robert Blackburn & Modern AmericanPrintmaking Exhibition
Symphony in the Park
Frame Up: A Museum Mystery Event
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Highlights FY2021 | May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021 | Continued
Penguins Visit the Museum
Monet’s Water Lilies:From Dawn to Dusk Exhibition
Digital Family Guide
Passport to India Virtual Festival
Virtual School Tours
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OPERATING REVENUE
51%
4%
45%
Contributions
Earned Revenue
Endowment
FY21
$25,971
hero campaign members
291
46,495online cultural festival goers
penguin video viewers
1.3 Billion
on–site visitors
226,857
By the Numbers May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021
individuals attended a virtual presentation or performance
7,800
virtual school field trip attendees
5,545
6%
21%
10%
27%
12%
24%
Design/Experience/Operations
DevelopmentExecutive/Finance/HR/Marketing
Guest Services/InformationServices
Curatorial
Education
FY21
$25,971
OPERATING EXPENSES
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Gifts of ArtFY2021 | May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021
A VERY SMALL SAMPLING FROM THE TOTAL 320 FABULOUS
Image captions, left to right:
George Segal, American (1924–2000). Ataturk in Beans, 1984. Gelatin silver print, 13 13/16 × 19 9/16 inches. Gift of Donald Lokuta and Melissa Tomich, 2020.16.1.
Niki de Saint Phalle, French (1930–2002); Marina Karella, Greek (born 1940). The Bench, 1989. Painted polyester resin and mosaic, 63 × 62 × 45 inches. Purchase: acquired by G. Kenneth Baum to honor the birthday of his loving wife Ann and their shared love and passion for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2021.6.1,2. © Niki de Saint Phalle.
Harold David Smith, American (born 1962). Untitled, from Man of Color series, 2019. Acrylic on stretched canvas, 48 1/4 × 29 × 1 1/2 inches. Purchase: The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation acquired in recognition of Bill Gautreaux, Chairman of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City 2018–2020, 2021.11. © Harold David Smith.
Julian Hoeber, American (born 1974). Blue Wound, 2013. Acrylic on linen, 47 1/4 × 31 1/4 × 3 1/2 inches (120.02 × 79.38 × 8.89 cm). Gift of Craig and Lynn Jacobson, 2020.25.1. © Julian Hoeber.
Walter Dahn, German (born 1954). Immer Trinken II, 1982. Acrylic on canvas, 87 ¼ x 63 ¼ inches. Purchase: acquired through the generosity of Neil Karbank, 2020.1.
Evelyn Hofer, German (1922–2009). Greenwich Villagers, New York, 1964. Dye transfer print, 16 13/16 x 13 3/16 inches. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2020.7.50.
English. Mantel Ornament in the form of “Potash Farm”, ca. 1849–1860. Glazed earthenware with polychrome enamel decorations and gilding, 8 1/4 × 8 1/4 × 2 3/4 inches. Purchase: acquired through the generosity of Susan and Kevin McGreevy, 2021.3.
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Transformational GiftsFY2021 | May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021
The MJPS Field of Interest FundThe MJPS Field of Interest Fund provided a three-year grant to support the digital catalogue The Starr Collection of Portrait Miniatures, 1500–1850: The Collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art featuring works from the Philbrook Museum of Art. John and Martha Starr donated 265 miniatures to the Nelson-Atkins, and 33 miniatures to the Philbrook in 1958 and 1965. Since that time, the family has provided ongoing support for the renowned collection through the Starr Fund.
“The family continues to be proud of the Starr collection and the museum’s work to conserve, present, and research the beloved miniatures.” – Jim Starr
John Smart, English (1741–1811). Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot, 1788. Watercolor on ivory, 2 x 1 9/16 inches. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr, F71-32.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. In addition to its generous annual support, Hallmark Cards, Inc. also sponsored the museum’s virtual Juneteenth Festival last year, in which participants commemorated the abolition of slavery in the United States and celebrated Kansas City’s Black history through music, art, and food.
“At Hallmark, we are proud to embrace the values of caring for all people in our community. By supporting the Nelson-Atkins, an institution that welcomes and provides free access to everyone, we are working alongside the museum to fulfill our mission to make a genuine difference in every life, every day.”
– Don Hall, Jr., Hallmark Cards, Inc. Executive Chairman of the Board
Roger A. and Janet L. Fisher FundThrough her estate, Janet Fisher will establish the Roger A. and Janet L. Fisher Fund to support the museum’s operations and education initiatives. Janet has volunteered with the museum for more than 25 years, and her late husband Roger was one of the first drivers of the museum’s ShuttleCarts. This generous endowment will support the museum in perpetuity and honor the legacy of two outstanding museum supporters.
“The Nelson-Atkins has been an important part of my life since elementary school! Roger and I have both loved volunteering and sharing our love of art with museum visitors.” – Janet Fisher