Item details

Date

November 11, 2023 6:00PM

Name

Nelson-Atkins at 90: A Progressive Party

Description

6–10 p.m. | Kirkwood Hall, Nelson-Atkins galleries 
Cocktail attire

 

This event is SOLD OUT!

 

Join us as we celebrate 90 years at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with a lively progressive party! The festivities begin with a tour of the original galleries, featuring curated highlights from the collection, live music, and entertainment throughout. As you stroll, you will sample thematic cocktails and hors d’oeuvres and experience the museum like never before. The evening culminates in Kirkwood Hall, where you will enjoy more food and drinks as you mingle, dance, and toast to nine decades of generosity, art, leadership, and inspiration.  

 

Use of the complimentary valet on the North Drive is strongly encouraged. All guests will enter via the north doors of the Nelson-Atkins building. 

 

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Staggered guest arrival 

 

6:00 – 7:30 p.m. 
Gallery stroll throughout the first floor of the Nelson-Atkins building (comfortable shoes recommended)

 

7:30 p.m.
Remarks

 

7:45 p.m.
Live music from seven-piece band: Twice on Sunday

 

10:00 p.m.
Event concludes

 

True to its name, the Nelson-Atkins at 90 Progressive Party will honor the museum’s past as it looks to an even stronger future. Don’t miss this unforgettable event.

 

For additional information, call 816.751.1278 (x7) or email 1art@nelson-atkins.org.

 

In celebration of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's 90th Anniversary, the Progressive Party is generously sponsored by Shirley Bush Helzberg; Evelyn Craft Belger and Richard Belger; Paul DeBruce and Linda Woodsmall-DeBruce; G. Kenneth and Ann Baum Philanthropic Fund; Nancy and Rick Green; Donald J. Hall; McCownGordon Construction; Roger Nelson; Spencer Fane LLP; Sunderland Family Fund; Robert and Phyliss Bernstein; BNIM Architects; Pete Browne and Julie Walker Browne; Cascoh, Inc.; Bill and Christy Gautreaux; Carol Hudson; Neil Karbank and Gretchen Calhoun; Liz and Greg Maday; Stephen and Susan Miller; Mark and Lynne O’Connell; Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP; Thomas and Deborah Ward; and a generous anonymous donor.

 

 

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For assistance, contact our box office at 816.751.1278.