Education, Exhibitions,
& Events


2010 Past Events

Friday, January 1
Museum closed.

January 2-6
Artwork drop-off for Annual Membership Exhibition

Sunday, January 10
Last day to view the exhibitions of Recent Work from the Northwest Missouri State University Art Faculty and Infinite Perspectives: Prints by Bruce McCombs from the Albrecht-Kemper Collection

Thursday, January 14
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.

Friday, January 15
Opening Reception for the exhibitions Flora & Fauna, Holly Swangstu: Springtime in Winter, and the Annual Membership Exhibition.
4-7 pm. Free to the general public.
Membership Exhibition Awards Presentation at 6pm.

Thursday, January 28
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm

Friday, January 29
Kansas Day. Free admission for Kansas residents. Show your Kansas ID at the front desk to waive admission fees for the day.

Wednesday, February 10
Missouri Arts Council's Annual Awards Ceremony in Jefferson City. For more info http://www.missouriartscouncil.org

Thursday, February 18
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.

Sunday, February 21
Last day to view the Annual Membership Exhibition.

February 21-24
Member artwork pick-up for Annual Membership Exhibition.

Thursday, February 25
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm.

Sunday, February 28
Opening Reception for the Annual Regional High School Exhibition, 1-4pm. Awards Presentation at 2pm. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, March 16
Missouri Alliance for Arts Education's  "Fine Arts Education Day" at the Capitol in Jefferson City. For more info http://www.moaae.org

Thursday, March 18
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.

Thursday, March 25
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm.

Sunday, March 28
Last day to view the exhibition Saint Joseph Women Artists from the Albrecht-Kemper Collection

Thursday, April  1
Exhibitions
Michael Haynes: A Visual Representation of the Pony Express and Quest for the Greater Good: A Citizens Perspective on Nationhood and American Identity during the Civil War open for public viewing.

Thursday, April  1
Last day to view the Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition.

Saturday, April 3
Last day to view the exhibitions Flora & Fauna, Holly Swangstu: Springtime in Winter

Sunday, April 4
Museum closed for the holiday.

Friday, April 9
Opening Reception for the exhibition Revelation of Figure and Landscape:
Sculpture by Jim Brothers and Lori Norwood, Painting by Louis Copt, Photography by Dan Coburn
.
1-4pm. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, April 15
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.

Thursday, April 22
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm.

Sunday, April 25
Wine Walk. Please note this fundraiser for the museum is currently sold out, but watch for information on another fun wine walk this fall.

Saturday May 15 and Sunday, May 16
Free Admission Weekend.
Join us for a Free Admission Weekend in celebration of International Museum Day, held annually on May 18.  1-4pm.

Thursday, May 20
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. May celebrates our 6th year Anniversary of Third Thursday Tastings. This month features several vendors and over 30 wines for tasting! Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 8:30 pm. $20 person.

Thursday, May 27
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm.

Friday, June 4
Patron Party on the Patio! 6:00pm. Special event for Patron Level registrations to the museum's annual Pot-O-Gold Auction Fundraiser. Hors d'oeuvres by 2 Carols Catering. Music by "Friends" featuring Jesse Barbosa. Complimentary beverages. This event is free to persons who purchased a Patron Level admission to Pot-O-Gold, which is $125 per person. See below for more information and registration form.

Sunday, June 6
Last day to view the exhibition
Revelation of Figure and Landscape:
Sculpture by Jim Brothers and Lori Norwood, Painting by Louis Copt, Photography by Dan Coburn
.

Friday, June 11
Opening Reception for the exhibitions of Celebrating 125 Years of the
Kansas City Art Institute: Works From the Albrecht-Kemper Collection
and
The European Connection
. 4-7pm. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, June 12
Family Super Summer Sundays
Join us for family fun at the museum on Sundays this Summer. Hands-on art activities will be available each Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, so stop in anytime to get creative. There will be a combination of both instructor-led and parent⁄child art activities available each week. There is no charge for the art activities, but family admission rates will apply.

Thursday, June 17
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.

Saturday, June 19
A Night at the Museum: 2010 Pot-O Gold
"A Night at the Museum" is this year's theme for the Albrecht-Kemper's annual Pot-o-Gold Auction Fundraiser, so join us for the excitement of this enchanting evening. Festive attire is suggested.
The night begins at 6:00pm with the Silent Auction, hors d'oeuvres by 2 Carols Catering, and a cash bar. At 8:00pm, guests will be seated for dessert and the Live Auction.
Action Admission $50 per person. Patron Level Admission $125 per person. Patron Benefits include a special invitation to the "Patron Party on the Patio" on June 4, two drink tickets at the auction, and name recognition.
Contact the Museum's Information Desk for any questions, or to register at
816-233-7003 or frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org

View the 2010 Pot-O-Gold Invitation here
Download printable Registration Form
Get a sneak peek this year's famously fantastic parties that will be available at the Live Auction: 2010 POG Parties

Sunday, June 20
Family Super Summer Sundays, Drop-in Art Activities. 1-4pm
This week's activities will include tissue paper collages and cardmaking in celebration of Father's Day. Hands-on art activities will be available each Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, so stop in anytime to get creative. There will be a combination of both instructor-led and parent⁄child art activities available each week. There is no charge for the art activities, but family admission rates will apply.

Thursday, June 24
AKMA Board of Directors Meeting. 4pm.

Sunday, June 27
Family Super Summer Sundays, Drop-in Art Activities. 1-4pm
This week's activities will include Pony Express Landscapes and other "Horseplay" art activities to celebrate the Pony Express re-ride.  Hands-on art activities will be available each Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, so stop in anytime to get creative. There will be a combination of both instructor-led and parent⁄child art activities available each week. There is no charge for the art activities, but family admission rates will apply.

Wednesday, June 30
Impressionistic Acrylic Painting.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5.
$10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, July 1
Personal Treasure Boxes.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5.
$10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Wednesday, July 2
Early Painting Styles: Cave & Sand Painting.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5. $10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Sunday, July 4
Museum closed for the holiday.

Thursday, July 7
Colossal Kites.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5.
$10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, July 8
Bookmaking.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5.
$10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Thursday, July 9
Dreamcatchers.
Creative Kids Class. For children grades 1-5.
$10 per student, $8 for members. 10:30am-12:00pm

Sunday, July 11
Family Super Summer Sundays, Drop-in Art Activities. 1-4pm
This week's theme is "One Print, Two Print, Monoprint and Multiprint Printmaking Processes" Hands-on art activities will be available each Sunday afternoon from 1-4pm, so stop in anytime to get creative. There will be a combination of both instructor-led and parent⁄child art activities available each week. There is no charge for the art activities, but family admission rates will apply.  

Thursday, July 15
Third Thursday Wine Tasting. Learn about and sample a variety of wines. Presented by Hy-Vee Wine & Spirits 5:30 - 7:30 pm. $10 person.