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Heartland: The Photographs of Terry EvansThrough January 20, 2013 | Galleries L13–14

The first career retrospective of Terry Evans, one of the nation’s finest landscape photographers, features 100 color and black-and-white photographs. Evans, a Kansas City native, is widely recognized for her views of the Midwest prairie, its people and its artifacts.

This program has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and is supported by Molly McGee, Swiss Re, the Hall Family Foundation, the Mellon-Frick-Rothschild Publication Fund, and the Campbell-Calvin Fund and Elizabeth C. Bonner Charitable Trust for exhibitions.

Terry Evans, American (b. 1944). Evans farm, Bennington, Kansas, 1974. Inkjet print (printed 2012). Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2012.17.24. © Terry Evans.

ON THE COVERYousuf Karsh, Canadian (b. Turkey, 1908–2002). Pablo Picasso, 1954. Gelatin silver print (printed 1983), 23 ¾ x 20 inches. Gift of Margaret W. Weston in honor of the 75th anniversary of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, 2007.39.19. © Yousuf Karsh.

MEMBER-ONLYBENEFITS! Join today to enjoy these member events in November and other privileges throughout the year.

Splendors of Japanese ArtNovember 17, 2012– June, 2013 | Gallery 205

The exhibition presents selected Buddhist art, screen paintings, lacquer wares, ceramics, woodblock prints and textiles from the museum’s outstanding collection of Japanese art. Recent acquisitions are introduced as highlights in displays.

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Cabinet of Curiosities: Photography & SpecimensThrough February 10, 2013 Gallery L11

Cabinet of Curiosities: Photography & Specimens was inspired by the cabinets of the 16th and 17th centuries, in which owners assembled collections of objects which reflected an intense fascination with the marvelous, unusual, or extraordinary. This exhibition of photographic specimens explores the connections between science and art.

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

Bonjour Picasso! Through January 27, 2013 | Gallery L8

Meet Pablo Picasso—creative genius, playful spirit, lover, husband, father, friend—in this intimate focus exhibition of paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture. Complex and driven, Picasso made art in order to understand life. Discover his private world, here!

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

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10Member Morning with Terry EvansTour Heartland: The Photographs of Terry Evans9–11 a.m. | Bloch BuildingGalleries L13 & L14, Lens 2M R

Bring the whole family for this exclusive member morning. Tour the featured exhibition with the artist before the museum opens to the public and enjoy a complimentary breakfast and fun activities for kids in Lens 2.

RIGHT | Pablo Ruiz y Picasso, Spanish (1881–1973). Woman with Mauve Hat (Femme au chapeau mauve), 1939. Oil on canvas, 21 ¾ x 18 inches. Private Collection. © 2012 Estate of Pablo Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.

FRIDAY & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9 & 10 Holiday Shopping

During museum hours | Museum Store M Get a head start on your holiday shopping! As our thank you, members receive a special 15% discount in the Museum Store and complimentary gift wrapping.

Kaigetsudô Ando, Japanese (1671-1743). A Courtesan, early 18th century, Edo period. Hanging scroll: ink and color on paper, Purchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust, 32-83/5.

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TOURSTours for the Blind or Visually Impaired10:30–11:30 a.m. Ages 12 & upFREE | Meet in Bloch Lobby Reservations required

Visitors who are visually impaired/blind 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, November 17 Tactile Tour The Human Figure in SculptureUsing gloved hands, gently touch realistic and abstract sculptures of the human figure.

Saturday, December 15 Descriptive Tour Docents 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

Heartland: The Photographs of Terry EvansDrop-in tours available Wednesday–Friday at 1 p.m. through January 18. Visit our website to schedule a tour for six or more.

NEW INSTALLATIONSDusasa I, by El AnatsuiLate November | Bloch Lobby

Working with recycled aluminum tops from liquor bottles, the renowned Ghanaian artist El Anatsui stitched together a monumental composition which will be on view for an extended period of time. The work, with its stunning geometric patterns and rich colors, was a highlight of the 2007 Venice Biennale.

Run Wild: American Imagination on PaperThrough May 12 | Gallery 214

Travel through time, encounter icons from history and literature, and visit fanciful worlds. American prints, drawings and watercolors from the 19th and 20th centuries transport you to a vivid realm of make-believe.

FOR FAMILIES!FUN

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FUN SpotCreate a paper weaving inspired by designs and colors found in the African art gallery.

Gallery ActivityHunt for details in elaborately patterned African fabric.

Story Time for PreschoolersJoin us every second Sunday of the month in Noguchi Court for story time at 1:30 p.m.

Check out the next Explore Art for new activities in January and February.

In November and December, join us every Saturday and Sunday from 1–4 p.m. for FREE activities for all ages! Ask a museum guide for the “What’s On” list to discover all the ways you and your family can engage with art.

WEEKEND FAMILY ACTIVITIESDiscover inspiration in African textiles.

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Business CouncilCocktails with the Curator: Bonjour Picasso!5:30 p.m. Cocktails Executive Conference Room6:45 p.m. Tour Gallery L8 | M R

You have seen his paintings. Now, in a presentation and tour led by curator Jan Schall, discover the man behind the paintbrush. Works of art by Picasso and others create a different masterpiece—a story of Picasso’s life. Networking reception prior to the tour.

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Business CouncilCorporate Employee Day11 a.m.–3 p.m. | Lens 2 Check-in Bloch LobbyFREE | T

Gather your friends and family for our bi-annual Corporate Employee Day. The museum will open one hour early just for Business Council employees. Join the museum-wide Día de los Muertos celebration and then visit Lens 2 for Business Council-only art activities and refreshments for all ages. Email with registration and details will come from your company.

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Sunday, November 4 | 1–4 p.m. | FREE

Celebrate El Día de los Muertos with the museum!All activities and performances are FREE and open to the public. Please reserve a ticket where noted T .

ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMANCES• Viewthealtarinstallationcreatedbyinternational

artist Betsabeé Romero and local artists, on view Oct. 26–Nov. 4.

• DelightinthemariachimusicofLosMusicosMariachis.

• WatchartistdemonstrationsbyMattieRhodesCenterand The Print Factory.

• Don’tmisstheGrandProcessionbyKansasCityArtInstitute students at 3 p.m.

El Grupo Atotonilco2:15–3 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T

Enjoy El Danza de los Viejitos and other traditional dances with El Grupo Atotonilco, a local Mexican folkloric dance group comprised of dancers of all ages.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10Our Regions

Four regional partners—The Flint Hills Discovery Center, Kansas Land Trust, Kansas City WildLands, and Mid-America Regional Council—enable visitors to explore our diverse landscape, from Konza prairie to extant wildlands within Kansas City’s borders. Discover more about the vistas that inspire Terry Evans and meet the artist herself!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17Our Natural Neighbors

Bring the whole family for this hands-on adventure with local flora and fauna, and experience Terry Evans’ subjects up close. Our friends from the Anita B. Gorman Conservation Discovery Center, Missouri Prairie Foundation, and R.L. McGregor Herbarium share in Evans’ appreciation of natural specimens.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24Our Remarkable Women

Discover the many remarkable women who shaped the Kansas and Missouri prairies with Kansas City-based writer Gina Kaufmann. Kaufmann will share passages from her recent book, More Than Petticoats: Remarkable Kansas Women, as well as an essay based on her experience working on Green Dirt Farm in Weston, Missouri.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1Our Soundtrack

Sight and sound mingle in the galleries as UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance’s Graduate Fellowship String Quartet perform pieces that evoke the region and reflect Evans’ photographic vision.

Meet Terry EvansSaturday, November 10Artist’s TalkTerry Evans1–2 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T

Photographer Terry Evans reveals her distinctive vision of personalities, landscapes and natural subjects that inspired Heartland: The Photographs of Terry Evans. A book signing follows.

Our Land/Our LivesSaturdays, Nov. 10–Dec. 12–4 p.m. | Galleries L13–14 | T Exhibition ticket requiredAttend two Our Land/Our Lives events for the price of one exhibition ticket!

Experience and celebrate wondrous local landscapes, species and traditions through this innovative series. Offered on four consecutive Saturdays within the galleries of Heartland: The Photographs of Terry Evans, each event presents a fascinating array of perspectives about our shared natural and cultural environments to complement Evans’ stunning photographs.

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Print SocietyArtist’s Studio Visit6 p.m. | 2026 BroadwayFREE for Print Society Members/$10 for Nonmembers M R

Since high school, Mike Lyon has been inspired by the “Zen” of Japanese wood block prints in his collection. Join us for a visit to Lyon’s studio and hear about his work, collection and the tools and techniques he uses to produce his art.

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Young Friends of ArtSecond Friday Happy Hour6–8 p.m. | Bloch Lobby

Preview the hottest party in Kansas City—Party Arty. Be the first to know the theme for this year’s over-the-top event. Attend happy hour and become a member to purchase your Party Arty tickets before they go on sale to the public! Cash bar with special prices for members.

Curator’s Gallery TalkWho WAS Picasso?7–8 p.m. | Gallery L8

Don’t miss this opportunity to pull back the curtain on the intriguing life and prolific creativity of Pablo Picasso! Join curator Jan Schall to discover why Picasso’s name, like Monet’s and Rembrandt’s, is synonymous with innovation and great art.

ABOVE Terry Evans, American (b. 1944). CNA building, downtown Chicago (detail), April 27, 2004. Inkjet print (printed 2012). Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2012.17.17. © Terry Evans.

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Kansas City ArchitecturalFoundationLegacy Series: Helmut Jahn6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T

Internationally renowned architect Helmut Jahn launched his career with two buildings that reshaped Kansas City: Bartle Hall and Kemper Arena. He returns to discuss architecture of clarity, integrity and authenticity.

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New daytime series!Artful Conversation1–2:30 p.m.Info Desk | R

Especially for retirees and daytime experience seekers, dive into dialogue with a docent and others who share an interest in art, and consider “what makes great art great?” Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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

Take a fresh look at Modern Art with a new docent-led tour through the Contemporary Galleries. Following the tour, guests can gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue their personal exploration of the art.

NOVEMBER

Bring your family to the Nelson-Atkins for a memorable weekend of art, food and fun!

Friday & Saturday, November 23 & 24

Friday, November 23Dinner and Live Music5–10:30 p.m.Rozzelle Court Restaurant

Live music, full bar, table service and unique menu. View menu at nelson-atkins.org/Rozzelle. For reservations call 816.751.1ART (1278). Family Performance: Tallgrass Express 5–6 p.m. & 7–8 p.m. Atkins Auditorium | T

Enjoy the rousing fiddle and banjo and lyrical vocals of Flint Hills band Tallgrass Express. Their family-friendly songs will take listeners to a world of stunning landscapes, working cowboys, runaway horses, outlaws, ranch romance and prairie walks among native birds and grasses.

Luminary Walk5–9 p.m. | Kansas City Sculpture Park | FREE

Join us for the eighth annual luminary walk in the museum’s beautiful Kansas City Sculpture Park! Museum guides will be available along the walk from 5–7 p.m. to answer questions about selected sculptures.

Fireside Cocoa and Concoctions 5:30–8:30 p.m. | Café Patio

Kick off or conclude your luminary walk with hot cocoa and snacks for the whole family.

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Print SocietySalon Gathering: The Value of Art: Money, Power, Beauty 6 p.m. | Spencer RoomFREE for Print Society Members$10 for Nonmembers | M R

Long time print collector Paul Sokoloff will engage us in a discussion about the value of art based upon key themes of Michael Findlay’s recent book with this intriguing title. Come to discuss, regardless of whether you have read the book.

Introducing: Take 5“Take 5” and explore new perspectives on topics and issues relevant to everyone. Four presenters each share a fascinating five-minute story on a topic before everyone joins the conversation.

Secrets6–7 p.m. | Lens 2 | T

Psst... everyone has secrets. What are some of yours? Join curators Stephanie Knappe and Nii Quarcoopome and special guests Rod Gray of Pellet Envy Barbeque and Janice Shultz of the Midwest Genealogy Center to discover secrets of American painting, African art, Kansas City barbecue and much more. Series continues in January.

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 “Meet Your Museum.” Learn more about the history of this group, the museum, and Kansas City’s influence on the treasure trove of artwork at the Nelson-Atkins. Experience the opportunity to make your own personal ties to the collection.

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

Meet Pablo Picasso with curator Jan Schall for an up-close look at the legendary artist’s creative genius and playful spirit. This intimate focus exhibition features paintings, prints, photographs and sculpture throughout Picasso’s life. Optional lunch to follow.

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Tod Williams and Billie Tsien: Extra Ordinary6 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium | T

Members $10 | Nonmembers $15 | Students $5

Acclaimed architects Tod Williams and Billie Tsien won the daunting assignment of designing Philadelphia’s new Barnes Foundation. They created a light-filled space to house intimate galleries that replicate the original Barnes, previously accessible only to determined art lovers. The new Barnes opened in May and was called “better than new” by Art in America. Join Williams and Tsien as they discuss their work that is found from California to Hong Kong.

The 2012 Mary Atkins Lecture Series is in memory of David Stickelber, Atkins Trustee, 1994–2007.

The Curator is IN!Subodh Gupta and Contemporary Art in India7–8 p.m. | Gallery 203

Curator Kimberly Masteller will host a discussion about Subodh Gupta’s sculpture, Egg, and the exciting contemporary art scene in India.

Mary Atkins Lecture Series

American Institute of Architects Kansas City“Best of 2012” Design Excellence Awards6–9 p.m. | Bloch Lobby &Atkins Auditorium

Celebrate the best in architecture and design by Kansas City firms. Advance tickets required: 816.221.3485 or www.aiakc.org.

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Print SocietySemi-Annual Members Gathering 3–5 p.m.Lisbeth Lurey’s residence

The Print Society will gather for eats, drinks and being merry! Contact Lisbeth Lurey for address.

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Art Tasting with JuliánJoin Julián as he engages with local, national and international collaborators who make exciting artistic and cultural contributions to benefit us all.

Living with American Indian Art 6–7 p.m. | Atkins Auditorium T

Alan J. Hirschfield, one of the world’s foremost collectors of historic Plains Indian art and former President and CEO of Columbia Pictures, will be Julián’s guest for lively conversation. A book signing of Hirschfield’s Living with American Indian Art will follow.

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The Artist is in—Irma Starr 10 a.m.–5 p.m.Museum Store

Irma Starr, local artisan potter, will be available to personalize your special gift. Irma’s figurines and ornaments, each one unique and feather painted by hand, are inspired by our Burnap Collection.

Gifts from the Museum StoreTax-free shoppingMembers save an additional 10%

Unique gift books, jewelry, children’s, handcrafted and household décor.

Online store www.nelson-atkins.org/shop

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Society of FellowsAnnual Holiday Revels5:30–8 p.m. Kirkwood Hall, Rozzelle Court$35 adults$15 children 12 & underM T

Ring in the holiday season with a magical night at the museum. Enjoy the spectacular tree lighting in Kirkwood Hall with director Julián Zugazagoitia as well as traditional caroling, cozy carriage rides and exciting entertainment for all ages. Buffet dinner, reservations required. Seating is limited.

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Conservatory Connections: Light SalonThe Petrella Ensemble6:30 p.m. | Lens 2 | T

The museum welcomes the esteemed Petrella Ensemble (Diane Helfers Petrella, piano, and Nick Petrella, percussion) to perform pieces for piano and mallet instruments, featuring works by Chen Yi, Aleksandra Vrebelov, William Cahn and James Romig.

Young Friends of ArtGame Night Done Right: Pictionary at the Nelson7–9 p.m. Rockhill Room$10 Members $15 Nonmembers | T

How do you improve upon game night? Make it an artful experience, of course! Bring your best amateur artist buddies, enjoy a few cocktails and pizza, and take a drawing lesson from the Nelson’s own art instructor before a team Pictionary showdown. Ticket price includes admittance and pizza. Cash bar available with special prices for members.

5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays

Small plates, full bar, artful experience.

HAPPY HOUR @ Bloch Lobby

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Happy Hour @ Bloch Lobby5:30–8 p.m. | Thursdays | WiFi destination Small plates, full bar, artful experience, eclectic music.

Served dinner & live musicFridays | 5–10:30 p.m. Menu and performers change weekly.

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Artful Conversation1–2:30 p.m.Info Desk | R

Especially for retirees and daytime experience seekers, dive into dialogue with a docent and others who share an interest in art, and consider “what makes great art great?” Conversation continues in Rozzelle Court (Dutch treat).

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Young Friends of ArtSecond Friday Happy Holidays Hour6–8 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall

Don your winter best and gather around the tree in Kirkwood Hall for a warm cup of holiday cider. Enjoy a dramatic musical performance and a special chance to win two free tickets to Party Arty. Cash bar with special prices for members.

Conservatory Connections: Light SalonPaul Rudy’s “2012 Stories”6:30 p.m. | Lens 2 | T

Distinguished UMKC composition faculty and sound alchemist Paul Rudy performs selections from 2012 Stories, his recent compilation CD described as “… many parts intuition, many parts spiritual and many parts science.”

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

Terry Evans is recognized as one of the nation’s finest landscape photographers. Evans, a Kansas City native, captures the intricate relationship between our land and our lives in her first ever career retrospective. Join a docent-led tour of the featured exhibition. Following the tour, guests can gather in Rozzelle Court Restaurant to continue their personal exploration of the art.

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 a masterful collection for the Nelson-Atkins to treasure. Join a museum guide to “Meet Your Museum” and learn more about the history Kansas City’s eclectic art community. Take an opportunity to create your own connection to the artwork.

Art +Birthday =Fun

Have your child’s birthday party at the Nelson-Atkins! Begin with a hands-on art workshop that includes a gallery tour, followed by refreshments. Several fun, age-appropriate themes are available for children 4–12. Members receive a 20% discount. Contact Event Planning at 816.751.1234 for more details.

Celebrate the Holidays with Friends and Family

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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.

WINTER SESSION OF STUDIO CLASSES FOR AGES 3–ADULTThe world-class collection of 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. Experience a unique learning environment for children and adults unlike any other in Kansas City!

The Ford Learning Center has been made possible by Ford Motor Company Fund.

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Ages 4–5, 6–8, 9–1210–Noon or 1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Nov. 17–Dec. 8 (No class Nov. 24.)$68/$85

The most memorable and treasured holiday gifts are those that are handmade! Experience the enjoyment of making gifts in this special three-week session. Both originality and creativity are emphasized as students make gifts to give to friends and family.

Please note: Students must have turned the minimum age prior to the start date of the class to enroll—no exceptions. Students may only attend the class in which they enroll—we regret that we cannot accommodate requests to attend a different class time.

GiftmakingFOR THE HOLIDAYS

START IN ARTAges 3–410–11:30 a.m.Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9 $108/135

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.–Noon OR1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$120/$150

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

MEET THE ARTISTS Ages 6–8 10 a.m.–Noon1:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Jan. 19– March 9$120/$150

Learn about the lives and work of artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Thomas Hart Benton and Isamu Noguchi. Create paintings and sculptures that are inspired by their ideas and interests but with your own creative twist!

CLAY & SCULPTURE Ages 7–910 a.m.–Noon Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$120/$150

Explore the world of 3-D! Experience the various ways of making sculpture including assemblage, carving, and casting and learn about creating with clay.

ALL ABOUT DRAWING Ages 7–91:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$120/$150

Work on developing your drawing skills and representing what you see on paper. Lessons will focus on shading, line, depicting three-dimensional form, showing distance and personal expression.

CARTOONING: THE SENSE OF HUMOR Ages 9–13 10 a.m.–NoonSaturdays, Jan.19–March 9$120/$150Instructor: Bill Brewer

Have fun creating cartoons about the world around you. Learn how your cartoons can entertain, inform, comfort and inspire readers. We’ll work in the most popular cartoon formats, including gag cartoons, story illustrations and comic strips.

Enrollment required for all classes. Members save 20%!

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ABSTRACTION APPLIEDExperimenting with Concepts, Forms and Techniques6–8:30 p.m. | Thursdays, Jan. 17–Feb. 7 $96/$120Instructor: Cheryl Gail Toh

Explore the realm of abstraction! Through discussion of art in the modern galleries, develop an understanding of abstraction concepts. In hands-on exercises, work with a variety of drawing media while experimenting with line, form and composition.

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DRAWING, PAINTING & PRINTMAKING Ages 9–13 1:30–3:30 p.m. Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$120/$150

Learn about visual composition, line, shape, color, value and more as you create drawings, paintings and prints that are inspired by art in the collection. Students will sketch frequently from art in the galleries as well as inventing from their imagination.

MAINLY MANGA Ages 13-161:30–3:30 p.m.Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$120/$150Instructor: Julia Jackson

Develop your skills at drawing in the manga/anime style. Create characters, show action on paper and draw a sequential, illustrated narrative. See how the very modern art of manga has foundations in traditional Japanese art from centuries ago.

PRAIRIE PLACES Ages 6–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, January 18$32/$40 per adult-child pair

See monumental views of the Midwest Plains in Heartland: The Photographs of Terry Evans and create your own mixed media composition inspired by this unique landscape.

NATURALLY CURIOUS Ages 6–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m.Friday, February 1$32/$40 per adult-child pair

Visit the exhibition Cabinet of Curiosities: Photographs & Specimens and create your own dimensional box sculpture complete with images of interesting items from the natural world.

YEAR OF THE SNAKE Ages 6–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m. Friday, February 22$32/$40 per adult-child pair

Celebrate the Chinese lunar New Year by creating a scroll painting featuring this slithery creature of the Chinese zodiac as well as traditional symbols of good luck.

BRUSH DANCES Ages 7–12 with adult6:30–8:30 p.m.Friday, March 8$32/$40 per adult-child pairInstructor: Valda Hsu

Explore Chinese brushwork then make your own distinctive and beautiful brushstrokes as you create a landscape painting in ink.

CARTOONING: IN GOOD HUMOR! 6:30–8:30 p.m.Thursdays, Feb. 14–March 7$96/$120Instructor: Bill Brewer

Do you have a childhood passion for drawing cartoons? Revisit your youth from an adult perspective! Create funny cartoon ideas, character, gag cartoons and comic strips and laugh a lot! (OK to color outside the lines!)

Throughout the year, the Ford Learning Center offers classes for adults proposed and taught by artists from the local community who bring their unique perspective and talents to the museum.

FRIDAY NIGHT FUN

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STUDIO CLASSES FOR ADULTS

WATERCOLOR: MIX IT UP! 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Fridays, Jan. 18–March 8 $144/$180Instructor: Sarah Bracco

Looking for new ways to enrich the surface and add energy to your watercolor paintings? Investigate combining media such as charcoal, collage, pen & ink, pastels, gesso and more with watercolor. Be inspired by the museum collection, while strengthening your knowledge of composition, texture, shape and color.

ALL ACRYLICS1–3:30 p.m. | Fridays, Jan. 18–March 8$144/$180Instructor: Suzann Geringer

Develop your skills working with acrylic paint, including color mixing, brushstroke, layering and composition. Class will practice sketching and note taking from works of art in the galleries as subject matter for paintings.

CHINESE BRUSHWORK: FROM SCHOLAR’S GARDEN TO DISTANT PEAKS10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$144/$180Instructor: Valda Hsu

See how Chinese brushwork painting conveys a sense of eternity as we journey from mountains of the north to gardens and misty rivers of the south. Learn and apply both traditional and contemporary techniques to create paintings that capture the mood and spirit of the world around and inside us.

WATERCOLOR BY DESIGN1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. | Saturdays, Jan. 19–March 9$144/$180Instructor: Christine Webster

Practice working with traditional and experimental watercolor techniques, with inspiration from museum collections. Class will emphasize the principles of design such as balance, rhythm, emphasis, unity and proportion as well as color theory.

Enrollment required for all classes. Members save 20%!

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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.

NOV/DEC 2012 FEATURED CURATORS, SPEAKERS AND STAFF

Terry EvansPhotographer and ProfessorColumbia College, Chicago

Alan J. Hirschfield Art collector and former President & CEO of Columbia Pictures

Gina KaufmannAuthor

Stephanie KnappeAssistant Curator, American Art

Mike LyonPrint Artist

Kimberly MastellerJeanne McCray Beals CuratorSouth and Southeast Asian Art

Nii QuarcoopomeCurator, African Art

Paul RudyUMKC Professor and Sound Alchemist

Jan SchallSanders Sosland CuratorModern & Contemporary Art

Paul SokoloffPrint Collector

Billie TsienArchitect

Tod WilliamsArchitect

Julián ZugazagoitiaMenefee D. and Mary Louise Blackwell Director & CEO

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. Desserts & Beverages Wed–Sun, 2–4 p.m. Happy Hour Thurs, 5:30 p.m. | Bloch Lobby Served Dinner & Live Music Fri, 5–10:30 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

Mon Closed

Tue Closed

Wed 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

Thurs/Fri 10 a.m.–9 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Sun Noon–5 p.m.

HOLIDAY HOURS Thurs Nov 22 Closed

The museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays (Dec 24, 25, 31 and Jan 1)

PHOTOGRAPHY Dan Frueh (page 9)Bethany Day (pp. 4, 11–12, 14)Shirley Harryman (page 7)James White (back cover)

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Library ClosedThurs Nov. 22 & Fri Nov. 23

BACK COVER

Terry Evans, American (b. 1944). Bison at Maxwell Game Preserve, Roxbury, Kansas (detail), December 1981. Inkjet print (printed 2012). Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2012.17.12. © Terry Evans.

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