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Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851–1939 CLOSING AUGUST 19 | Galleries L13–L15

In the largest exhibition at the museum since opening the Bloch Building, nearly 200 art objects illustrating the most engaging and forward-thinking innovations come together for the first time. From a monumental 1850s Gothic Revival cabinet to a 1930s streamlined Art Deco glass chair, masterworks of jewelry and objects in every medium will delight audiences of all ages.

Major support for this exhibition was provided by Wells Fargo, the Windgate Charitable Foundation and the National Endowment for the Arts.

The exhibition has been co-organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh. In Kansas City the exhibition is supported by Helzberg Diamonds, Herbert Adler, Betty and Paul Henson

and family, Belger Cartage Service, Inc., Richard and Jane Bruening, Alison Bartlett Jager and Eric Thor Jager, Sandy and Randy Rolf, Keith

and Margie Weber Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

National presenting sponsor

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Hashio Kiyoshi (aka Kajimoto Seizaburo) Japanese, 1888–1963. Morning Sea, 1915. Silk and lacquered wood. Allentown Art Museum, Pennsylvania, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Van Santvoord, 2008, 2008.007.000.

ON THE COVER Ives Maes, Belgian (b. 1976). King Triton (Louisiana World Exposition, New Orleans, 1984), 2012. C-print on acrylic. Courtesy of the artist and Galerie Christian Nagel, Berlin.

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Master embroiderer Hashio Kiyoshi worked with three assistants, taking over 8 months and using 250 shades of thread to complete this screen.

Extended Exhibition SundaysSee page 9.

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FREE EXHIBITIONS

Showcase: Collecting for Kansas CityThrough August 12 | Gallery L8

Throughout the past two years an astonishing 868 works of art have been added to the museum’s collection through the generosity of dedicated foundations, support groups and individuals. Showcased here are 25 recent acquisitions, comprising a mosaic that spans thousands of years, encircles the globe and represents artistic vision in many mediums.

This exhibition is supported by the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

The Future of Yesterday: Photographs of Architectural Remains at World’s FairsThrough September 9 | Bloch Lobby

For his first American exhibition, Belgian artist Ives Maes explores the architecture of world’s fair sites as they look today. In 16 dramatic photographic sculptures, Maes investigates the effect of time, place and context on the remains of these global events.

This exhibition is supported by The Donald J. Hall Initiative.

Timothy H. O’Sullivan: The King Survey Photographs Through August 26 | Gallery L11

Timothy H. O’Sullivan’s photographs for the King Survey are among the rarest and most iconic images of the frontier west, from geological studies to self-reflective meditations on his own presence in a harsh and alien environment.

This exhibition is supported by the Hall Family Foundation and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

Faces from China’s Past: Paintings for Entertainment and Remembrance Through October 21 | Gallery 222

This exhibition highlights seldom seen figure paintings from collections in the museum and the Spencer Museum of Art, University of Kansas. It is a collaborative effort with a graduate seminar from the university.

Green Tara (Shyamatara), Chinese, Yongle Period (1403–1424) / Ming Dynasty (1368–1644). Gilded brass. Bequest of William A. Scott, 2011.72.

Clara Driscoll, designer, American, 1861–1944. Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company, manufacturer, United States (Corona, NY), 1892–1902. Lamp, ca. 1900. Leaded glass and bronze. Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Gift of Arthur E. Braun, 76.46.

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Tours for the Blind or Visually Impaired10:30–11:30 a.m.Ages 12 & upMeet in Bloch Lobby Reservations required | FREE

Visitors who are blind or visually impaired will be introduced to the collections in an hour-long tour. Tactile Tours limited to the first nine registrants, Descriptive Tours to 24, and sighted guides.

Saturday, July 21 Tactile Tour The Human Figure in SculptureGently touch realistic and abstract sculptures of the human figure using gloved hands.

Saturday, August 18 Descriptive Tour Docents will vividly describe paintings and objects as they reveal the stories behind them.

Interactive Collection Tour Wed–Fri 1:30 p.m. Thurs/Fri 7 p.m. Sat/Sun 2 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 Tour Exhibition ticket required

Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851–1939

Drop-in tours available Wednesday–Friday at 1 p.m., through August 17th. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more.

Raymond Ruys, Belgian, 1885–1956. Delheid Frères, Belgium (Brussels), 1828–1981. Zaire Centerpiece Bowl, 1930. Silver. Purchase: the Charlotte and Perry Faeth Fund, 2002.4.

FUN Spot, Bloch LobbySketch features of our buildings with help from museum guides.

Gallery Activity Examine real blueprints and discuss the role of architects in our community.

Creative Café, (Until August 19)Design your own retro world’s fair poster inspired by Inventing the Modern World, and discover more about the exhibition.

Check out the next Explore Art for new activities in September and October.

There’s ALWAYS something happening for families. A great group of museum guides provide interaction and conversation for visitors of all ages. They lead tours, animate special exhibitions, offer gallery activities and provide support in the Creative Café and the FUN Spot. Ask a museum guide for the “What’s On” list to discover all the ways you and your family can engage with art. Museum guides are present Saturdays and Sundays from 1–4 p.m. for visitors of all ages, and Thursday and Friday evenings for adult conversation and tours.

WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIESIn July and August, enjoy our FREE activities for all ages from 1–4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday! Explore the architectural treasures of the Nelson-Atkins and Bloch Buildings, and learn how they were built side by side.

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Sculpture in Summer TourWed–Fri 10 a.m., 11 a.m., Noon & 1 p.m., through August 3 | Ages 5–12 | Reservations required | FREE

School and youth groups are invited to join teen guides on an engaging tour of Modern andContemporary sculpture.

The Nelson-Atkins opens its doors an EXTRA DAY in honor of the All Star game being played in Kansas City.

TUESDAY, JULY 10

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free admission to the featured exhibition, Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851–1939. 1–4 p.m. | Kansas City Sculpture Park

free games, art projects and sports activities for sports fans of all ages!

• Make a print inspired by Andy Warhol’s Baseball • Practice fastball with a unique target activity • Find sports-related art on a self-guided scavenger hunt

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Art and the World’s FairsArt of Pure Form, International Exhibitions and a New Fascination with Islamic Art6–7 p.m.Atkins Auditorium | T

Kimberly Masteller discusses how Europe solved its design crisis during the 19th century through exposure to Islamic art.

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Society of Fellows Gallery & Go Lunchtime Series11:30 a.m. Curator talk Meet at Info Desk12:15 p.m. Optional lunch, $15Rozzelle Court RestaurantM R

Showcase: Collecting for Kansas City celebrates the generous gifts of art given by friends of the museum. Join curator Jan Schall as she discusses these recent gifts and the importance of collecting. Optional lunch follows.

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Presenting Antony and Cleopatra and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, each performed every other night. 8 p.m. June 19–July 15, Tuesdays–Sundays and Monday, July 2. No performance on July 4. NELSON-ATKINS CONNECTION Royal seductress and the last of the queens of Egypt, Cleopatra was perhaps the most educated woman of her time, and she would have known by name all the great pharaohs and queens who preceded her. Before four of the performances of Antony and Cleopatra, come to the museum’s ancient galleries and pay your respects to Cleopatra’s great grandfather Ramses and her great, great grandmother Nefertiti. 6–8 p.m. June 22 and 28 July 6 and 12 FREE Museum guides on hand for lively conversations Nelson-Atkins members park FREE in the museum’s garage; nonmembers $5.

5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays

Small plates, full bar, artful experience.

HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby

Heart of America Shakespeare Festival Southmoreland Park

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KANSAS CITY SCULPTURE PARK FAMILY FESTIVAL

ACTIVITIES• Beginyourdaybyvisiting

the Art Activity Tent. Pick up a special bag to decorate along with your sculpture coloring cards.

• Explore selected sculptures, and learn how they were made. Collect coloring cards at each sculpture station.

• Discover“foundsound”and make your own musical instrument with the newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble.

The Picnic ProjectNoon–2 p.m., Blanket Assembly2–4 p.m., Picnic EventSouth Lawn, Kansas City Sculpture Park

Stake your square at this city-wide picnic event. Help install The Picnic Project, an interactive art project coordinated by Alison Heryer from the Kansas City Art Institute. Then enjoy a picnic in the park.

PERFORMANCESStoneLion Puppets1–4 p.m.Throughout the parkParade starts at 3:30 p.m. Meet at Found Sound Station

Big critters are scurrying as Kansas City’s StoneLion Puppet Theatre roams the park in an ongoing, interactive GIANT puppet experience and a special parade. Keep your eyes open—you never know what will happen next!

newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble1:30 p.m. & 3 p.m.Noguchi Court Bloch Building

See and hear how members of the newEar Contemporary Chamber Ensemble craft their amazing and unusual sounds.

FOODBring your own picnic to enjoy in the park or purchase food from one of the museum’s dining options.

Rozzelle CourtNoon–3 p.m.Kirkwood Hall

Enjoy brunch before you head outside.

Bloch LobbyNoon–4 p.m.

Purchase a box lunch and picnic on the lawn.

South Lawn VendorsNoon–4 p.m.South Lawn, Kansas City Sculpture Park

Cool off with an ice cream cone or lemonade.

SUNDAY, JULY 15 NOON–4 P.M. | FREE

Join the fun at our annual celebration in the Kansas City Sculpture Park!

This program is generously supported by the Hall Family Foundation.

All activities are FREE and open to the public. In case of inclement weather, activities will move indoors.

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Young Friends of ArtSummer White Party6–9 p.m.Breezeway between Bloch and Nelson-Atkins BuildingsT | $20/$30

Join YFA for a return to the origins of the White Party ... Miami baby! Dance to the sounds of the 80s on an electrically charged summer night. Enjoy small bites and cocktails while mingling with several hundred young professionals. All white attire preferred. Price includes two beverage tickets and small bites. Cash bar available.

Rozzelle Court Restaurant

LUNCHWed–Sat | 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

HAPPY HOUR @ LOBBY Thursdays | 5:30–8 p.m. | WiFi destination

SERVED DINNER & LIVE MUSIC Fridays | 5–10:30 p.m. | Reservations suggestedMenu and performers change weekly.

BRUNCHSundays | Noon–3 p.m.

Members save 10% on food. For more information, visit nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle.

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Know Your Museum TourTimothy H. O’Sullivan: The King Survey Photographs11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m.Meet at Info Desk | M R

Of all the photographers who accompanied the Western surveys of the post-Civil War era, Timothy H. O’Sullivan remains the most admired, studied and debated. Join a docent-led tour of his King Survey photographs. Following the tour, you are welcome to gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue discussions with others from the group.

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Celebrate the featured exhibition, Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851–1939, with foods from around the globe!

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SteampunkThursday, July 266–8:30 p.m. | Bloch Lobby, Lens 2, Galleries L13–L15T | $16/$20

Includes ticket to featured exhibition Happy hour drinks and food sold separately.

Check out the explosive, folk-rock stylings of External Combustion Orchestra, then tour Inventing the Modern World and find your inspiration to create artist trading cards, led by local artist Tara Tonsor. Look for another fun ARTDynamic event in October.

Meet Your Museum Tour6:30–7 p.m., Cocktails7–8 p.m., TourMeet in Bloch Lobby | M T

Gather in Bloch Lobby for a complimentary beverage before joining a museum guide to “MeetYourMuseum”throughthe Friends of Art history tour. Learn more about the group’s history, the museum and Kansas City’s influence on the treasure trove of artwork at the museum.

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Curators are IN!Showcase: Collecting for Kansas City7–8 p.m. | Gallery L8

Discover a selection of the museum’s most recent gifts of art with curators Jane L. Aspinwall, Catherine Futter, Stephanie Knappe, Colin Mackenzie, Kimberly Masteller, Jan Schall and Gaylord Torrence. Experience the generosity of our donors and the importance of these gifts.

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Print SocietyLibrary Resources for the Study of Prints and a Collecting Journey, “As My Whimsy Takes Me”6:30 p.m.Spencer Art Reference Library Level 2 Bloch BuildingM R | Free for Print Society Members/$10 for Nonmembers

Learn more about library resources for print enthusiasts and collectors. Marilyn Carbonell and David Weinglass will discuss their private print collection.

ARTDynamicExperience a new art dynamic at the Nelson-Atkins. Mingle during Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby and then enjoy unique pairings of art, music, hands-on activities and more!

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Special Extended Sundays Extended Exhibition Hours for Inventing the Modern World11 a.m.–6 p.m. Galleries L13–15

Plus these Sundays: August 5 | August 12 | August 19

Bloch Lobby and the World’s Fairs exhibition space will be open one hour early and remain open one hour later than the museum’s regular hours. The rest of the museum will be open from Noon–5 p.m.

René Jules Lalique, French (Paris), 1860–1945. Brooch, ca. 1903. Gold, glass, enamel and sapphire. 3 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. The Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Acquired by Henry Walters, 1904, 57.943.

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Meet Your Museum Tour6:30–7 p.m., Cocktails7–8 p.m., TourMeet in Bloch Lobby | M T

The Friends of Art were instrumental in securing extraordinary art for the Nelson-Atkins collections. Join amuseumguideto“MeetYourMuseum.”Learnmoreaboutthe history of this group, the museum, and Kansas City’s influence on the treasure trove of artwork at the museum.

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Young Friends of ArtSecond Friday Happy Hour6–8 p.m.South Lawn

Join Kansas City’s premier young professionals group as they honor the London 2012 Summer Olympics. Try your hand at a game or two of croquet or badminton, all while sipping cocktails and enjoying the sun and spectacular view. Cash bar with special prices for members.

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Know Your Museum Tour11 a.m.–Noon & 1:30–2:30 p.m.Meet at Info Desk | M R

Escape the heat and enjoy scenes of leisure on a docent-led tour of works in the American and Modern and Contemporary Galleries. Following the tour, you are welcome to gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue your own personal exploration and discussions with others from the group.

Print SocietyPrints Currently on View6:30 p.m.Meet at Kirkwood Hall Info DeskM R

Beth Lurey will lead a tour of prints currently in the American Art on Paper, Etching Revival After Whistler and Footsteps of Rembrandt: English Etching Revival exhibitions.

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Curator is IN!Facing China’s Past: Paintings for Entertainment and Remembrance7–8 p.m. | Gallery 222

Curator Ling-en Lu and University of Kansas Professor Marsha Haufler discuss the makings of the exhibition with graduate students and co-curators Janet Chan, Tracy Cheng and Myenghee Son.

Daily | Wed–Sun

Select a to-go meal from Rozzelle Court Restaurant and dine al fresco at a picnic table on the west side of the Kansas City Sculpture Park.

Saturdays | July 14, August 11 & 18

Food trucks will be parked in the north plaza driveway from 2–6 p.m.

Picnic in the Park

From a KC original to The KC OriginalsA partnership between The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and The KC Originals means more benefits for our members!

Nelson-Atkins members will enjoy a 15% discount at any KC Originals restaurant with with a Nelson-Atkins membership card.

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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-come, first-served basis. Credit/debit card payment required.

In order to enroll, we require the following information: student’s name, address, date of birth, home phone, emergency phone and the parent/guardian name. Students must have turned the minimum age by the start date of a class to enroll in the class.

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.

C O S T Museum members receive a 20% discount on all classes. The discounted member price is listed first; the public price follows. Class fee includes all materials.

Parking for members is FREE; nonmembers parking for more than 30 minutes, either to attend class or wait while their student is in class, will pay $5 per vehicle.

C A N C E L L A T I O N S Students can cancel an enrollment five business days prior to a class or workshop to receive a refund, less a $15 cancellation fee per enrollment. NO REFUNDS will be issued for cancellations made less than five business days prior. We do not issue credits toward future class sessions. A $10 transfer fee will be incurred on a per student/per class basis if student transfers an enrollment from one class to another. No transfers will be made less than five business days prior to a class or workshop.

FALL SESSION OF STUDIO CLASSES FOR AGES 3–ADULTThe world-class collection at 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, creating a unique learning environment for children and adults unlike any other in Kansas City!

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START IN ARTAges 3–410–11:30 a.m.Fridays, Sept. 21–Nov. 2$96/$120orSaturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$84/$105

Nurture a child’s creativity! Young children explore art concepts by working with paint, collage and clay. Visits to the galleries contain age-appropriate activities that allow students to see and talk about art as a group. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

CREATIVE CONNECTIONS Ages 5–610 a.m.–NoonSaturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$96/$120

Children expand upon their experiences in painting, collage and 3-D processes as they work with a wider range of materials. Seeing and talking about art in the collection builds perception skills and increases art vocabulary. Students should feel comfortable without a parent or guardian.

ART NATURALLY Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$96/$120

Investigate how science, nature and art can interconnect! Create drawings, paintings and mixed-media compositions inspired by the natural world as well as photographs in the exhibition Cabinet of Curiosities.

DRAWING & PAINTING10 a.m.–Noon (Ages 8–10)1:30–3:30 p.m. (Ages 8–10)Saturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$96/$120

Work with graphite, charcoal, watercolor, ink, tempera paint and more to explore the fundamentals of drawing and painting. Students will draw from art in the galleries and lessons will focus on learning about line, color, space, expression and composition.

CREATING WITH CLAY 10 a.m.–Noon (Ages 9–13)1:30–3:30 p.m. (Ages 7–9)Saturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$100/$125

Learn about the various ways of handbuilding with clay and inventive surface treatments.

Enrollment required for all classes. Members save 20%!

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Louis Steinheil, decorator, French, 1814–1885. Frédéric-Jules Rudolphi, maker, Danish (act. Paris), 1808–1872. Vase, ca. 1855. Steel with silver, gold, emeralds and rubies. Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 2654-1856.

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STUDIO CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

FRIDAY NIGHT F U NBELLA BUTTERFLIESAges 7–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m.Friday, November 2$36/$45 per adult-child pair

Images of Monarch butterflies frequently decorate altars created for the Mexican Day of the Dead festival. Celebrate this annual event by creating your own sculptural butterfly in clay. Participants will glaze and leave their work to be fired. Finished pieces will be available for pick-up beginning November 16.

CARTOONS: ALL IN THE FAMILYAges 6–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m.Friday, September 28or Friday, October 5$32/$40 per adult-child pairInstructor: Bill Brewer

Families can be funny! Create a humorous comic strip with your family as the subject—could be from a real-life situation or all from your imagination!

Learning TogetherPARENT/CHILDAges 3–5 with adult10–11:30 a.m.Saturdays, Sept. 22–Nov. 3 No class Oct. 20$120/$150 per adult/child pair

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

CREATIVE DUETSAges 5–6 with adult1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 13Special 4-week class$104/$130 per adult/child pair

Explore the museum galleries and the ABCs of art together! Let your imagination go to investigate color, shape, line, pattern and more with the collection of modern and contemporary art as inspiration.

GO GEOMETRIC Ages 6–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, October 19$32/$40 per adult-child pair

How do artists use geometry in art? See the inventive ways that squares, circles, triangles, planes and more become the basis for art and create a geometric mixed media painting.

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Enrollment required for all classes. Members save 20%!

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HEAD AND HANDS 6:30–8:30 p.m.Thursdays, Sept. 20–Oct. 25$136/$170 Instructors: Tara Tonsor & Amanda O’Shaughnessy

Capture someone’s personality by studying the face! See various portraits in the museum collection and learn about the mathematical proportions of facial features and the challenge of drawing hands, their structure and details. Graphite, charcoal, watercolor and ink will be used.

ALL ACRYLICS 1–3:30 p.m.Fridays, Sept. 21–Oct. 26$136/$170Instructor: Suzann Geringer

Develop your skills working with acrylic paint, including color mixing, layering and brushstroke. Practice creating strong visual compositions working from still life and art in the galleries.

ART OF JOURNALING 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 13 $ 96/$120Instructors: Sonié Joi Ruffin & Glenn North

Fabric artist Sonié Joi Ruffin & Glenn North collaborate to teach this unique class that combines creating a handmade journal and writing poetry with inspiration from the African art collection. Through interaction with art, participants will gain a better understanding of themselves through the process of journaling.

COLLAGE + PAINTING 1–4 p.m.Saturdays, Sept. 22–Oct. 13 $96/$120Instructor: Nicole Mauser

Work with the process of collage as a starting point for developing a painting with an emphasis on color theory, brush technique and composition. Each participant will make an in-depth exploration of one painting in the collection to further inspire their work.

WIDE OPEN SPACES 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Saturdays, Oct. 27–Nov. 17$96/$120

Explore the exhibition Heartland: Photographs of Terry Evans to see beautiful photographs of the Great Plains and Kansas Flint Hills. Then develop a series of landscapes using various printmaking techniques.

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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.

JULY/AUGUST 2012 FEATURED CURATORS, SPEAKERS AND STAFF Jane L. Aspinwall Assistant Curator, Photography

Marilyn CarbonellHead, Library Services Spencer Art Reference Library

Catherine FutterThe Helen Jane and R. Hugh “Pat”UhlmannCurator,Decorative Arts

Marsha HauflerProfessor of Later Chinese Art, University of Kansas

Stephanie KnappeAssistant Curator, American Art

Ling-en LuAssistant Curator, Chinese Art

Beth LureyCurator, Prints

Colin MackenzieSenior Curator, Chinese Art

Kimberly MastellerJeanne McCray Beals Curator, South and Southeast Asian Art

Jan SchallSanders Sosland Curator,Modern & Contemporary Art

Gaylord TorrenceFred and Virginia Merrill Senior Curator, American Indian Art

David WeinglassProfessor Emeritus, UMKC Department of English

LOCATION & PARKINGThe museum is located at 45th and Oak streets, three blocks east of the Country Club Plaza. Enter the garage off Oak Street. Parking is $5, 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.–4 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–Sat, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.Brunch Sun, Noon–3 p.m. Served Dinner & Live Music Fri, 5–10:30 p.m. Desserts & Beverages Wed–Sun, 2–4 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 featured exhibition tickets, discounts in Rozzelle Court Restaurant and the Museum Store and special events just for members.

To become a member of the Nelson-Atkins, for tickets to events, to enroll in classes, or to ask questions about the museum, call 816.751.1ART (1278).

MUSEUM HOURS

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Thurs/Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

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July 4 Closed

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BACK COVER | Jamie Okuma, Luiseño/Shoshone-Bannock/Okinawan/Hawaiian, (b. 1977). Adaptation, 2011. Shoes designed by Christian Louboutin, Paris (Chaotic 100 ankle boots), glass and 24k gold-plated beads and polyester tassels. Purchase: the A. Keith Brodkin Fund for the Acquisition of Contemporary American Indian Art, 2011.42.A-B. © Jamie Okuma.

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