The 7^th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. Works will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, June 4, 2023. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, and all artworks must be the original work of the submitting artist and created within a year of submission. Past participants have come from a dozen academic institutions in nine different states. A “Best of Show” award will be presented to one artist based on artistic merit by a jury.

Artists, peers, family members, and the community are invited to celebrate the opening of this annual tradition with an opening reception on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.

Entry form and $10 entry fee is required. For entry form visit: albrecht-kemper.org/call-for-artists

To submit payment for entry:

The 7^th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2022-2023 academic year. Works will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 22 to Sunday, June 4, 2023. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, and all artworks must be the original work of the submitting artist and created within a year of submission. Past participants have come from a dozen academic institutions in nine different states. A “Best of Show” award will be presented to one artist based on artistic merit by a jury.

Artists, peers, family members, and the community are invited to celebrate the opening of this annual tradition with an opening reception on Friday, April 21, 2023, from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar and light refreshments will be available.

Entry form and $10 entry fee is required. For entry form visit: albrecht-kemper.org/call-for-artists

To submit payment for entry:

Ready to get back into pastels – or do you want guidance on where to start?

Learn how to work in pastels with Jill Tichenor. This class will have exercises to emphasize the use of the pastels and techniques and is great for both beginners and those that would like more guidance in their current pastel painting process.

Jill will discuss materials, show examples of her own work , and have a planned exercise to get everyone familiar with the materials. Students need plenty of paper so they have the opportunity to produce more than one painting.

Jill will inspire you with her love of pastels. She has been painting with them since she was a teenager. She has been a member of the Mid-America Pastel Society for the last 15 years.

Please note: There will be a special Art Field Trip on Thursday, May 25. We will be caravanning to the Hollingsworth Peony Farm west of Maryville, MO from the museum at 9am that morning. Class will not be held at the museum that day. Those planning on painting en plein air at the peony farm do not need to pay the extra field trip admission, but must pay the class fee to participate in pastel class that day. You can find more information on the Art Field Trip here.

Pastel Painting Supplies:

• Soft Pastels Set. Rembrandt Half sticks (Set of 15 or more)
• Pastel Paper. Assorted Mi-Teintes 24 Sheet Pad size 9×12
• Kneaded Eraser
• Blending Stump (size 3/8)
• Fabre-Castell Pitt Pastel Pencil Set Assorted Colors Tin Box Set of 12

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursdays, May 11 – June 1

10:30 am – 1:30 pm

$175 for all four days, $50 per day

The perfect way to try something new!

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.

A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per class or $130 for all four classes

Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.

Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.

The AKMA is fulfilling its mission to promote emerging artists in the region with its second annual AKMA Art Fair.

Featuring fine artists from across the region, this is the perfect moment to discover original artwork while supporting local artists. This event will also feature live musical performances, a cash bar and grill, art activities for all ages, and much more. Collectors and casual art enthusiasts alike will find unique pieces to suit a variety of tastes and price points.

Parking: Limited, free parking is available at the museum, including dedicated parking with handicapped placards. Overflow parking is available across Frederick Avenue on Crestview Drive. Please use caution when crossing Frederick Avenue.

Access: the AKMA Art Fair will take place outdoors on the museum grounds. Some booths are accessible by step-free sidewalks. The museum is also accessible by step-free access and includes handicapped-accessible bathrooms. The museum will have free admission for the day. For additional information about access, please call the museum at (816) 233-7003.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Saturday, June 3, 2023

10:00 am to 8:00 pm

This event is FREE for visitors

VENDOR INFORMATION

Vendors, please fill out the application and pay the $25 application fee.

Save the date! On Tuesday, June 6, join us for pop-up lunches with Gina’s Café and Catering on the first Tuesday of each month.

June Special: Pulled Pork, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, and a Roll.

To-go options and monthly specials will make this an experience you won’t want to miss.

Make a day of it and spend open studio time in the classroom from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm with friends. Don’t forget to take a break and enjoy lunch. 

What can I expect at Pop-up Lunch? Check out last month’s menu.

The perfect way to try something new!

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.

A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per class or $130 for all four classes

Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.

Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.

On view June 10 through September 17, 2023.

Featuring artwork by Mary Cassatt, Jacqueline Bishop, Donna Bachmann, Deborah Butterfield, Kara Walker, Hedda Sterne, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Louise Nevelson, Hung Liu, Elizabeth Layton, Susan Fay, Teresa Harris, and many more.

An opening reception will be held for this exhibition on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available with light refreshments.

Image: Kathe Kollwitz, Self Portrait, n.d. Etching (restrike). Purchased with funds from the William Toben Memorial Fund.

Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.

Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.

Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)

Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)

Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)

How to Participate

Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.

$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.

Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.

Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.

Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)

Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)

Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)

How to Participate

Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.

$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.

Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, June 14, 2023

5:00 – 8:00 pm

$5 entry at the door

Cash bar (credit also accepted)

Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.

Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.

Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.

Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)

Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)

Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)

How to Participate

Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.

$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.

The perfect way to try something new!

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.

A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per class or $130 for all four classes

Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.

Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.

Join us for AKMA Summer Camp when we explore art-making, the creative process, special techniques, and ways of looking at art. We will work on hands-on activities directly inspired by the AKMA permanent collection. Recommended for ages 6-13.

Summer 2023 will feature three sessions of camp with different activities each week! Camp will take place from 9:00 am to noon, Tuesday through Friday.

Session 1: June 13-16. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list, we may add an afternoon session.)

Session 2: July 11-14. (Now Full. Ask about our wait list.)

Session 3: August 8-11 (Limited space. Call to sign up.)

How to Participate

Please call 816-233-7003 or email frontdesk@albrecht-kemper.org for availability to sign up.

$100 per child for AKMA Members (Family membership and above) / $125 per child for non-members.

The perfect way to try something new!

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.

A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per class or $130 for all four classes

Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.

Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.

Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.

Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.

Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael

Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST

Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.

Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin

Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.

Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.

Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.

A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.

Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors.  You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber

There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.

Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting: By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)

10:00am-4:00pm

$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.

Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.

Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.

Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael

Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST

Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.

Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin

Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.

Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.

Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.

A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.

Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors.  You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber

There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.

Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting: By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)

10:00am-4:00pm

$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.

By popular demand! If it’s hard to get to the museum during our regular hours, this is the moment for you! Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our new exhibitions, enjoy an artistic activity, grab a drink at the cash bar with signature cocktails, and much more!

June After Hours is Trading Card Night! Trade with fellow artists and collect mini-masterpieces.

Didn’t make it to Maker’s Night? Download a set of Trading Cards here that you can print out at home, or swing by the museum and pick up a pre-printed set. We’ll also have all the supplies you need to make a few cards during after hours.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

Master artists have studied fabrics for centuries. When you learn to realistically draw and paint the folds in fabric, you are learning to turn form. That means you are learning magic. In this three day workshop, students will spend the first day exploring different fabric textures and folds in a still life. By the end of the workshop, students will have learned the essential steps to creating a realistic painting. Students will be working from photographs provided by the teacher in order to focus on painting techniques instead of drawing.

Originally from Detroit, Debra Keirce is an accomplished woman artist in contemporary realism. In her Northern Virginia studios, she paints in oils up to four feet tall, with a specialty in true miniature pieces as small as your palm. Debra has earned several honors in acclaimed art circles. She is proud to be a US coast guard artist, and winner of the 2022 George Gray award. She is the recipient of a rare artist residency at sea with crew on the U.S. National Security Cutter Stone. Also, eleven of her paintings were commissioned and are hanging prominently in the newly remodeled Boston Langham 5 star hotel. Debra is an Art Renewal Center Living Master, (ARCLM) and holds signature memberships in the National Oil and Acrylic Painters’ Society, American Women Artists, Southwest Artists, and Miniature Artists of America. Learn more about Debra on her website.

Testimonials from past Debra Keirce workshop participants:
“Not enough words to tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop and your hospitality. It was the best in every way. Because you thought of everything I could enjoy the class without a lot of the dreads that usually accompany attending workshops. The atmosphere created a spirit of cooperation. And that, my dear, is the result of all your hard work. With deep appreciation”
-Linda
“Thank you for all your hard work. I feel like I’m getting my masters degree, delving deeply into art and filling in all the holes in my education.”
-Carol
“I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed the workshop! Thank you so much for hosting…Frankly, I got into a little slump with my painting prior to the workshop. I feel like I am inspired now to take my paintings to the next level. It was also great to meet new friends!”
-Michael

Artist Statement: “My passion is to create beautiful art that puts a smile in your heart. When you view one of my paintings it whispers stories to you. Using oil colors, I paint realistic artwork from 2 inches to 4 feet tall. My still life, portrait, landscape, animal and miniature paintings are in private, government, corporate and museum collections across the world. Often, people see a piece that urges them to ask if I can paint it in a different size or color. The answer is always yes! I delight in painting commissions. I have worked hard to earn signature memberships and awards in many societies and art shows. Art is the way I communicate my love for America, for the beauty in things that are odd and vintage, for the legacy of the golden age artists. Please put a smile in MY heart and join me on this journey.” -Debra Keirce

SUPPLY LIST

Support: Gessobord by Ampersand approx size Flat, 1/8″ thick, approx size 11″x14″ Suggested LINK to purchase
***Please do not bring canvas. I prefer gessobord panels made by Ampersand. I don’t use canvas, and other panels can vary in how slick they are, or how much of the paint they absorb.

Medium: Solvent Free Gel medium by Gamblin

Brushes: A set of synthetic brushes – There are a lot of student grade brush sets available on Amazon dot com that work just fine. If you really want to spend more money on brushes, a brand I like are the Catalyst line by Princeton, and they are available online at Dick Blick Art supplies. Have several large to very small, very soft mop brushes. I actually often use makeup brushes. You can find very inexpensive sets on Amazon.

Cleanup: Gamsol for cleaning your brushes is optional. You can just use a mild soap like Dawn dishwashing detergent that I will have available. Please do not bring any solvents that have an odor, like lavender spike oil or maroger.

Paper towels for wiping your brushes. I like the blue shop towels.

A palette. A styrofoam plate works too.

Paints: For the oil paints, I like Gamblin artists colors.  You can create pretty much any color using these:
– Phthalo blue
– Quinocradone magenta
– Hansa yellow light
– Titanium white
– Burnt umber

There are also some supplies I will invite you to use, because it annoys me to go to workshops and buy things I may never use again. These are supplies I use in my process, but you can easily work on your own without them. I only list them in case you love them after using them, and want to buy them for yourself.

Acrylic paints for the initial underpainting: By using acrylic, I can be sure that your first underpainting layer is dry in time for our next session. You can use oil for the underpainting when you are at home and have a few days to wait for it to dry. I will provide high flow acrylic paint such as Matisse or Golden or Chroma Atelier.
– Quinocradone magenta or the brightest pink you can find
– Hansa Yellow, or the brightest you can find
– Phthalocaine blue or the brightest blue you can find
– Orange – such as cadmium orange medium
– Red – such as cadmium red medium
– Primary Green such as Emerald Green

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

June 26, 27 & 28 (Monday-Wednesday)

10:00am-4:00pm

$300 for all three days includes lunch. Or $120 for Monday only includes lunch.

The perfect way to try something new!

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda’s techniques include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style. Guided lessons are available, or bring your own references. Wanda will walk you through the process step-by-step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. All skill levels welcome. Join us every week or just when you can.

A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday evenings from June 1 – 22, 2023

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per class or $130 for all four classes

Colored Pencil Class Supply List
• Paper:
• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or smooth watercolor paper.
• Artist Grade Colored Pencils:
• Wanda’s favorites are Lyra Rembrandt, Faber-Castell, or Prismacolor Premier.
• Eraser:
• white plastic or kneaded
• Pencil sharpener.

Optional Supplies:
• For black paper, use Stonehenge brand.
• If you want to invest in a high-end paper get Pastelmat. It comes in a variety of colors and can hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Drafting brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes also work well.
• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Carbon transfer paper for tracing.
• Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.
• Tape.
• Drawing Board.

On view June 10 through September 17, 2023.

Featuring artwork by Mary Cassatt, Jacqueline Bishop, Donna Bachmann, Deborah Butterfield, Kara Walker, Hedda Sterne, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Louise Nevelson, Hung Liu, Elizabeth Layton, Susan Fay, Teresa Harris, and many more.

An opening reception will be held for this exhibition on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available with light refreshments.

Image: Kathe Kollwitz, Self Portrait, n.d. Etching (restrike). Purchased with funds from the William Toben Memorial Fund.

The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.

July’s theme is Aliens!

Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays, July 5-26

1:30-4:00 pm

$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Spooky Saturday” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines.

Learn to sculpt a 1/12 scale floating ghost attached to a piece of abandoned miniature furniture. Pat will have assorted miniature furniture you can choose from or bring your own. Make sure it is the right size and either wood or metal (not plastic).

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Saturday, July 8, 2023

10:00am-4:00 pm

$100 Workshop (Lunch and Supplies Included)

The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.

July’s theme is Aliens!

Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays, July 5-26

1:30-4:00 pm

$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, July 12, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm

$5 entry at the door

Cash bar (credit also accepted)

Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.

Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Mornings from July 19-21, 2023

9:30 – 12:30 pm

$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.

All supplies included.

The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.

July’s theme is Aliens!

Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays, July 5-26

1:30-4:00 pm

$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Mornings from July 19-21, 2023

9:30 – 12:30 pm

$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.

All supplies included.

Learn the technique of wax-resist dyeing cloth with Amy Grier. Amy has been creating beautiful batik artwork for years. In this class you will hand dye three unique bags and one silk scarf over the course of three mornings.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Mornings from July 19-21, 2023

9:30 – 12:30 pm

$65 first day only or $150 for all three days.

All supplies included.

By popular demand! If it’s hard to get to the museum during our regular hours, this is the moment for you! Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our new exhibitions, enjoy an artistic activity, grab a drink at the cash bar with signature cocktails, and much more!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

The Albrecht-Kemper is excited to host “Monster Art Club” with Pat Benedict. Pat has been teaching in the Saint Joseph community for over 30 years. She is a full time miniature artist. Her work has been featured in international miniature magazines. This class is for students in middle or high school.

July’s theme is Aliens!

Monster Art Club will run for four consecutive weeks and will feature a new themed alien each class.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesdays, July 5-26

1:30-4:00 pm

$35 a class / $140 for all four classes

On view June 10 through September 17, 2023.

Featuring artwork by Mary Cassatt, Jacqueline Bishop, Donna Bachmann, Deborah Butterfield, Kara Walker, Hedda Sterne, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Louise Nevelson, Hung Liu, Elizabeth Layton, Susan Fay, Teresa Harris, and many more.

An opening reception will be held for this exhibition on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available with light refreshments.

Image: Kathe Kollwitz, Self Portrait, n.d. Etching (restrike). Purchased with funds from the William Toben Memorial Fund.

Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm

$5 entry at the door

Cash bar (credit also accepted)

Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.

By popular demand! If it’s hard to get to the museum during our regular hours, this is the moment for you! Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our new exhibitions, enjoy an artistic activity, grab a drink at the cash bar with signature cocktails, and much more!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesday, August 22, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

On view June 10 through September 17, 2023.

Featuring artwork by Mary Cassatt, Jacqueline Bishop, Donna Bachmann, Deborah Butterfield, Kara Walker, Hedda Sterne, Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, Louise Nevelson, Hung Liu, Elizabeth Layton, Susan Fay, Teresa Harris, and many more.

An opening reception will be held for this exhibition on Friday, June 9, 2023 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. Opening receptions are free and open to the public. A cash bar will be available with light refreshments.

Image: Kathe Kollwitz, Self Portrait, n.d. Etching (restrike). Purchased with funds from the William Toben Memorial Fund.

Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, September 13, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm

$5 entry at the door

Cash bar (credit also accepted)

Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.

Considered the essential pencil drawing class. Experience what a 19th Century drawing course was like and learn the fundamentals of drawing by doing a Bargue copy. Cody Wheelock is a full-time artist and educator with over a decade of professional experience.

Please bring the recommended materials to class with you. If you have questions about the supply list or other materials please reach out to Cody Wheelock (his contact information is listed on the supply list). If you have questions about the content of the class to see if it is a good fit for you, please call the museum at(816) 233-7003.

How to participate

Friday, September 22, 2023

11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Contact the museum for questions, 816-233-7003

By popular demand! If it’s hard to get to the museum during our regular hours, this is the moment for you! Bring the whole family for an after-hours event featuring kids games and activities, a chance to see our new exhibitions, enjoy an artistic activity, grab a drink at the cash bar with signature cocktails, and much more!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesday, September 26, 2023

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

Sip and sketch with us! We’ll provide a relaxed setting and a skilled artist will be on hand to guide your experience. A cash bar with luscious libations will be open all night. Bring your own materials, or try out our available supplies. All drawing levels welcome and all drinking levels welcome. Open to 18+ to draw, 21+ to drink.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Wednesday, October 11, 2023 5:00 – 8:00 pm

$5 entry at the door

Cash bar (credit also accepted)

Bring your own materials, or we have a few you can borrow for the evening.

Join us for the 7th annual AKMA Witches Tea!

Since 2016, the museum has hosted Witches Tea, an annual event celebrating the Halloween season. The lunch seating will be served at noon and supper at 6:30 PM. Attendees are invited to come in costume. There will be a costume contest.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Monday, October 23, 2023.

Lunch seating at noon / Dinner seating at 6:30 pm

Tickets go on sale Friday, September 1.

For more information about this event, please click here.

Double, double, toil and trouble…AKMA is back in October with spooky tricks and treats. Join us for a FREE evening featuring kids games and activities, cash bar with delightful Witches Brews, and a good time for the whole family. Feel free to wear your best costume!

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesday, October 24, 2023 5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!