The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

⬆️ Head and shoulders above it all ⬆️ Next time you’re in the Crossroads Art District, look up and marvel at this pair of billboards from Nelson-Atkins educator Bernadette Negrete — one of eight artists selected to participate in Charlotte Street's 2024-2025 Crossroads Artboards program. Negrete’s boards feature images from her short film barbenheimer/feminine rage, inspired by her poem of the same title. The film explores the artist’s complex relationships with her body, sexuality, and racial identity. Every three months, a new pair of commissioned works will be displayed on the double-sided billboards. barbenheimer/feminine rage is on view at 125 Southwest Blvd until September.

On Sunday, Aug. 4, art historian Sarah Magnatta joins the Nelson-Atkins for Contemporary Tibetan Art: Materials and Museums, a conversation about contemporary Tibetan art, its expressions of cultural tradition, and its presence in the context of global art trends and topics. The program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition My Father's Death, featuring artist Sonam Dolma Brauen's sculpture assembled from Tibetan monk's robes and traditional votives. Reserve your tickets to Contemporary Tibetan Art: Materials and Museums: https://lnkd.in/g8bfCM6q

🧡 Member Appreciation Weekend starts today! From July 19-21, Nelson-Atkins members receive DOUBLE discounts (20% off) at the Museum Store, Rozzelle Court Restaurant, and Thou Mayest Coffee Roasters (museum location only). Just show your member card and enjoy your perks. 🖼️ While you’re here, be sure to catch the exhibition Niki de Saint Phalle: Rebellion and Joy before it closes Sunday, July 21. Members see it free — no reservation required. More info here: lnkd.in/gX8hP_G3 Thank you, members, for all you do. We hope to see you this weekend!

Last week, it was the museum’s monumental honor to host a Naturalization Ceremony and welcome 100 new U.S. citizens from 49 countries. Guest speaker Vania Soto spoke about her own experience as an immigrant as well as her painting Mis raíces, currently on view in the exhibition A Layered Presence  / Una presencia estratificada . Photos from the ceremony are available to view and download on Flickr: https://lnkd.in/g4MxGESY

📸 July 19-21, photographer Tom Styrkowicz will be in Bloch Lobby taking free, commemorative portraits of guests as part of the One by One Community Portrait project. Portraits will be displayed in the lobby in celebration of the museum’s 90th anniversary. Guests can also take home a free 8x10 print of their portrait. To participate, drop by Bloch Lobby during any of the following times: 📅 July 19: 4-8 p.m. 📅 July 20: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 📅 July 21: 2-6 p.m. (during Kansas City’s Lawn Party)

Add some green ⛳ to your red, white, and blue 🎆   Hit the Nelson-Atkins Art Course this holiday weekend for some fun in the sun and friendly competition on the mini-golf green! Each of the nine holes on the course is a creative interpretation of a work of art in the museum’s collection.   ➡️ Reserve your tee time online: https://lnkd.in/dtdu6dHs

Today is #HIVTestingDay — a time to encourage folks to connect with care services in their communities and get tested for HIV. In Kansas City, KC CARE Health Center provides free HIV testing and education as well as prevention, treatment, and primary care. Learn more about their HIV services: bit.ly/45OWC1t The artist Niki de Saint Phalle used her art to fight the stigmas around HIV/AIDS during the epidemic of the 80s and 90s. Among those works is AIDS: You Can’t Catch it Holding Hands, a book she wrote and illustrated in collaboration with immunologist Silvio Barandun. Rendered in Saint Phalle’s typically colorful and imaginative style, the book provides plainspoken guidance about the virus, its transmission, and safe sexual practices. The book is currently on view in the exhibition Niki de Saint Phalle: Rebellion and Joy, a wide-ranging survey of the artist’s career. See it before it closes July 21: bit.ly/3TwWHm0 📘 Niki de Saint Phalle (French, 1930-2002). AIDS: You Can't Catch it Holding Hands, 1987. Printed book. Published by Lapis Press, San Francisco, California.

Our next Teacher Workshop is July 15! Inspired by the upcoming exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the workshop will immerse educators in the work of the iconic Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai and offer student-friendly activities that connect to themes in art, social studies, science, and language arts. Each ticket includes breakfast and lunch, garage parking, take-home resources, and two vouchers to the Waves of Inspiration exhibition. ➡️ Register today: https://lnkd.in/gYsnbhUV

🧳 Art belongs on every itinerary. At the Member Plus level and above, Nelson-Atkins members enjoy reciprocal benefits at premier art museums throughout North America—including Saint Louis Art Museum, just a few hours away and home to a remarkable collection spanning 5,000 years of history and cultures. Just show your digital or physical membership card upon admission. Benefits vary by institution, but may include free admission or discounts on exhibitions, dining, or retail. If you’re planning to visit a partner museum, contact them ahead of time for more details. Visit our website to view participating museums: https://lnkd.in/gc5wj5mc

The Nelson-Atkins was thrilled to host the Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVIII championship ring ceremony last night. We’d like to extend our sincere congratulations to the team as well as thank the museum staff and extended crew of folks who worked tirelessly to make the evening an unforgettable success.