The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

🗣️ The next Nelson-Atkins job fair is Monday, Aug. 26! We’re seeking a new wave of part-time and temporary guests services officers to bring their talents to the upcoming exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration. Some roles may have the potential to move on to other areas of the museum or a more permanent basis. If you’re interested, bring your resume to the Bloch Building lobby on Monday between 11 am and 3 pm. Staff will be on hand to discuss your opportunities. We hope to see you there!

🌊 The Nelson-Atkins is thrilled to present the featured exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration from the Collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Opening Sept. 21, the exhibition showcases the Japanese artist’s groundbreaking work, including visionary landscapes, depictions of supernatural beings, and the iconic woodblock print often called the Great Wave. Waves of Inspiration also traces Hokusai’s enduring influence on future generations of artists, featuring hundreds of works he inspired, in media as diverse as manga, LEGO® bricks, and ceramics. Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration opens to the public on Saturday, Sept. 21. Reserve your tickets today. -- Organized by Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Generous support in Kansas City provided by: Paul DeBruce and Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce; Sara and Bill Morgan; Neil Karbank and Gretchen Calhoun; the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts—Commerce Bank, Trustee; Susan Chambers; the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation; the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation; J. Scott Francis and Susan Gordon, Francis Family Foundation; and JE Dunn Construction.

You can register now for fall classes at the Nelson-Atkins! Choose from a variety of class topics and themes this season, including: 🎨 Fundamental art principles and techniques 🌊 The art of the upcoming exhibition Hokusai: Waves of Inspiration 🖼️ Concepts drawn from the museum's galleries Classes are available for both adults and young people, and students of all skill levels are welcome. Plus, Nelson-Atkins members receive 20% off their registration! Sign up for a fall class today: nelson-atkins.org/classes/

🏌️📚 Hit the green before hitting the books! There’s still time to take advantage of Art Course’s summer hours before the fall semester starts. Designed for players of all ages, each of the course’s nine mini-golf holes is a creative interpretation of a work art from the Nelson-Atkins collection. In the summer, Art Course is open during museum hours, Thursday through Monday (including evening play on Thursdays and Fridays). Summer hours run through Aug. 25. ⛳ Bring you’re A-game and reserve your tee time today: https://lnkd.in/gjG3-CpE

There are still spots available in next week’s youth art classes! From Wednesday, July 31 to Friday, Aug. 2, students will delve into art topics centered around innovation, design, and discovery. Here’s a sampling of the classes: 🎨 Color Lab (ages 3-5): Learn how artists use color and make your own colorful creations inspired by the collection. 🧩 Artful Assemblage (ages 6-8): Sculpt new art using found objects and recycled materials. ⚙️ Art-tech Fusion (ages 12-15): Enter the Art + Tech Lab, where experimentation and innovation collide to create works of art. All skill levels are welcome and supplies will be provided. Register for a youth art class today: https://lnkd.in/gya7FjuK

⬆️ 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)