The 6^th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2021-2022 academic year. Works will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, June 12, 2022. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, and all artwork 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 22, 2022 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. Masks are requested of all participants when they are not actively eating or drinking.

An exhibition highlighting Stephen Johnson and Karen Matheis’ body of work will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 23 until Sunday, June 12, 2022.

These exhibitions will take place in tandem with the 6th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 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. Masks are requested of all visitors in the museum while not actively eating and drinking.

About Stephen Johnson

This exhibition will be a mix of artwork from Stephen Johnson’s collection and his own work to explore how is influenced by the art around him. Stephen T. Johnson’s figurative work spans a 38-year career, beginning with an academic charcoal figure study made in the mid-1980s at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, France and followed by personal works and commissioned illustrations for nationally published magazines, record companies, and award-winning children’s books. This exhibition pairs and contrasts artwork from his personal collection, including a 17^th-century portrait of King Charles II from the studio of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674), important drawings and paintings by Symbolist artists Eugène Carrière (1849-1906) and Otto Greiner (1869-1916), works by two Guggenheim Fellows, John Theodore Johnson (1902-1963), the artist’s grandfather, and the iconic 20^th-century caricaturist David Levine (1926-2009), plus present-day masters of interpreting, depicting, and rendering with paint, the human form.

Stephen T. Johnson’s visually arresting and conceptually rich body of work forges connections between words, objects, and ideas. His art spans a broad range of concepts and contexts and can be seen in site-specific public art commissions, gallery and museum exhibitions, and original award-winning children’s books such “Alphabet City,” a Caldecott Honor and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.  

His drawings and paintings are in numerous private collections including those of musician Paul Simon and actress Cherry Jones, and are in the permanent collections of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, and the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.  

Among his public art is a 66-foot mosaic mural at the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn New York, a 58-foot mosaic mural at the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station in Los Angeles, California, and 33 glass panels for the Dallas Love Field Airport, in Dallas, Texas. 

Please find him online at www.stephentjohnson.com and www.instagram.com/stj_art/

About Karen Matheis

Karen Matheis is an oil painter inspired by the landscape near her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Matheis’ work is abstracted bird’s eye views of the land. Her work focuses on how human-made infrastructure reflects the patterns of the natural world. Her artwork can be seen in private and corporate collections nationwide. 

Of her series, Piece Work/Peace Work on display in the exhibition, Matheis writes, “I created the paintings in this exhibition in response to the stress associated with the pandemic and essential work status. Patchwork landscape evolved with the concept of a quilt as a source of comfort and symbolic of home and family.”

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art will host a reception in honor of Don Hollingsworth, a master of peony hybridization. Don is a long-time supporter of the AKMA and, along with the support of many peers, has donated live plants for the beautification of AKMA gardens and grounds.

A reception will be held for Don Hollingsworth on Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. An award will be presented to Don at a Lifetime Achievement Ceremony at 1:30 pm. Admission is FREE and open to the public. A cash bar will be available. Visitors are requested to wear masks covering their nose and mouth in the museum while not actively eating or drinking.

How to Participate

Sunday, May 22, 2022

1:00 – 4:00 pm

FREE and open to the public. No reservations necessary.

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, May 24, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

Learn the fundamentals of drawing with artist and AKMA Executive Director Eric Fuson! This eight-week course will introduce students to perspective, proportion, line, and shape using pencil and charcoal. Students will work from direct observation with objects, still life, and the figure. Eric Fuson has over 30 years of teaching experience, most recently as a faculty member in the MWSU Department of Fine Arts. Must be 13 or older to participate.

For the Spring session, the session will run from 3:00 – 5:00 pm ($225 members / $250 non-members).

This class is for true beginners and beginner-intermediate students. If you haven’t picked up a pencil in decades, or need guidance on how to begin a drawing practice, this class is for you. If you have previously taken the Winter 2022 “Drawing for Beginners” class, this class will continue to build on that foundation.

How to Participate

Wednesdays, April 13 – June 1, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

Please note: you will sign up for either the afternoon sessions (3:00 to 5:00 pm) OR the evening sessions (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm). These are considered separate classes.

$225 for current AKMA members

$250 for non-members (Not a member yet? Become a member today!)

Drawing for Beginners Supply List

• 2B, 6B Drawing Pencils
• White Plastic Eraser
• X-Acto or Utility Knife
• Spiral Bound Sketchbook 11”x14”
• Stainless Steel Cork Back Ruler 12”
• Woodless pencil 6b or 9b Or Graphite stick 6B/Soft

Have questions? Call 816-233-7003

This is an 8-week class that meets once per week. Class sessions are non-refundable. The dates for this class are April 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18, 25; June 1. If you have questions about your participation or to see if this class is right for you, please give us a call at (816) 233-7003.

In case of inclement weather, we follow Missouri Western’s closing schedule.

Ready to dive into creating in colored pencil?

This workshop’s special lesson will focus on clear and colored glass. Wanda will walk you through the process step by step, layer by layer, as you learn her methods in colored pencil. As always, this workshop will also be open to those that want to do their own projects with Wanda to guide them. All skill levels welcome.

With 20+ years of experience in colored pencil, Wanda will teach techniques in drawing and blending colored pencil. Basic drawing tips include composition, use of complementary color, creating texture on the page, blending, and personal style.

Lunch is included for in-person participants.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursday, May 26, 2022

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$105 per person / $95 virtual option

The 6^th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition is open to students enrolled in undergraduate programs in the United States during the 2021-2022 academic year. Works will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 23 to Sunday, June 12, 2022. Entrants must be 18 years of age or older, and all artwork 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 22, 2022 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. Masks are requested of all participants when they are not actively eating or drinking.

An exhibition highlighting Stephen Johnson and Karen Matheis’ body of work will be on view at the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art from Saturday, April 23 until Sunday, June 12, 2022.

These exhibitions will take place in tandem with the 6th annual National Undergraduate Juried Exhibition.

An opening reception will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 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. Masks are requested of all visitors in the museum while not actively eating and drinking.

About Stephen Johnson

This exhibition will be a mix of artwork from Stephen Johnson’s collection and his own work to explore how is influenced by the art around him. Stephen T. Johnson’s figurative work spans a 38-year career, beginning with an academic charcoal figure study made in the mid-1980s at the École Supérieure des Beaux-Arts in Bordeaux, France and followed by personal works and commissioned illustrations for nationally published magazines, record companies, and award-winning children’s books. This exhibition pairs and contrasts artwork from his personal collection, including a 17^th-century portrait of King Charles II from the studio of Philippe de Champaigne (1602-1674), important drawings and paintings by Symbolist artists Eugène Carrière (1849-1906) and Otto Greiner (1869-1916), works by two Guggenheim Fellows, John Theodore Johnson (1902-1963), the artist’s grandfather, and the iconic 20^th-century caricaturist David Levine (1926-2009), plus present-day masters of interpreting, depicting, and rendering with paint, the human form.

Stephen T. Johnson’s visually arresting and conceptually rich body of work forges connections between words, objects, and ideas. His art spans a broad range of concepts and contexts and can be seen in site-specific public art commissions, gallery and museum exhibitions, and original award-winning children’s books such “Alphabet City,” a Caldecott Honor and a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year.  

His drawings and paintings are in numerous private collections including those of musician Paul Simon and actress Cherry Jones, and are in the permanent collections of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the New Britain Museum of American Art in Connecticut, and the National Portrait Gallery at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington D.C.  

Among his public art is a 66-foot mosaic mural at the DeKalb Avenue Subway Station in Brooklyn New York, a 58-foot mosaic mural at the Universal City/Studio City Metro Station in Los Angeles, California, and 33 glass panels for the Dallas Love Field Airport, in Dallas, Texas. 

Please find him online at www.stephentjohnson.com and www.instagram.com/stj_art/

About Karen Matheis

Karen Matheis is an oil painter inspired by the landscape near her home in Lawrence, Kansas. Matheis’ work is abstracted bird’s eye views of the land. Her work focuses on how human-made infrastructure reflects the patterns of the natural world. Her artwork can be seen in private and corporate collections nationwide. 

Of her series, Piece Work/Peace Work on display in the exhibition, Matheis writes, “I created the paintings in this exhibition in response to the stress associated with the pandemic and essential work status. Patchwork landscape evolved with the concept of a quilt as a source of comfort and symbolic of home and family.”

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

Learn how Jill Tichenor works with pastels. She will discuss materials, show examples of her own work as well as famous artists, 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. 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 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. Bring a few photo references to paint.

Pastel Painting Supplies:

• Soft Pastels Set. Rembrandt Half sticks (Set of 15)
• 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

June 2-3, 2022

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$200 for the two-day class, $110 per day

In case of inclement weather, the museum follows Missouri Western’s closing policy.

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

Learn how Jill Tichenor works with pastels. She will discuss materials, show examples of her own work as well as famous artists, 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. 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 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. Bring a few photo references to paint.

Pastel Painting Supplies:

• Soft Pastels Set. Rembrandt Half sticks (Set of 15)
• 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

June 2-3, 2022

10:00 am – 4:00 pm

$200 for the two-day class, $110 per day

In case of inclement weather, the museum follows Missouri Western’s closing policy.

The AKMA is fulfilling its mission to promote emerging artists in the region with the first 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 musical performances, brunch and dinner café, a cash bar, 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 placard. Overflow parking is available across Frederick Avenue on Crestview Drive. Please use caution when crossing Frederick Avenue as traffic does not stop.

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. For additional information about access, please call the museum at (816) 233-7003.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

General Admission

Saturday, June 4, 2022

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.

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.  A new project focusing on woven cloth will be available. 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 for all four weeks or just when you can. This class will take place on June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, 2022.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursdays in June & July: June 23 – July 14, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per day or $130 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

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, June 28, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

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.  A new project focusing on woven cloth will be available. 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 for all four weeks or just when you can. This class will take place on June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, 2022.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursdays in June & July: June 23 – July 14, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per day or $130 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 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.  A new project focusing on woven cloth will be available. 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 for all four weeks or just when you can. This class will take place on June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, 2022.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursdays in June & July: June 23 – July 14, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per day or $130 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

In this two-day workshop will be all about the fundamentals of portraiture. This class will include live demos, discussions, and one-on-one instruction about the basics of mixing realistic colors and creating engaging compositions. This class is designed for artists who have a basic understanding of painting and are ready to go deeper into portraits. Intermediate students will find this class engaging for continuing their craft. Larry teaches in oil, but all mediums are welcome.

Larry DeGraff made the leap to fine art after many years as a greeting card artist for Hallmark Cards. He studied illustration and figurative painting at the Kansas City Art Institute and has received training from some of the best oil painters in the country. Larry paints mostly the landscape but is also inspired to paint still life and figurative pieces. He paints both in the studio and outdoors and finds that painting from life is essential. Larry’s work has earned national awards and been featured in Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine. Find out more about Larry DeGraff here: https://www.larrydegraff.com/

Lunch will be provided for all participants. Participants will bring their own supplies. The museum will be monitoring CDC guidelines and local health and safety directives to keep participants safe as the event approaches.

How to Participate

July 7 & 8, 2022

9:30 am – 4:00 pm (lunch is included both days)

$220 for the full two-day workshop / $130 for first day only (Thursday, July 7)

Recommended Supply List for Oil and Acrylic Painters:

• The Albrecht Kemper provides tables and table easels for those who work sitting. If you prefer to work standing, please bring your own easel setup. 
• Brushes: Flat and/or filbert hog bristles or synthetic hog bristles in a various sizes( 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) plus round rigger or script for certain situations.
• Palette Knife
•  Canvases: I recommend 8×10 to 12×16. Canvas panels or gessoed masonite work great.
•  Artist Grade Paint: This is my palette. You don’t need all of these but should have enough range to mix most any color: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow light or Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red light, Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Green and Ivory Black
• Skin tone paint colors you must have:
  • Titanium White
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Cadmium Red (light or medium)
  • Black (or Payne’s Gray)

• Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol. No turpentine please.

• Paper Towel

For those using watercolor or pastel, use pigments that approximate the above list. 

If you have any questions about if this class is a good fit for you, or any other questions, please contact Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 or aasher@albrecht-kemper.org.

In this two-day workshop will be all about the fundamentals of portraiture. This class will include live demos, discussions, and one-on-one instruction about the basics of mixing realistic colors and creating engaging compositions. This class is designed for artists who have a basic understanding of painting and are ready to go deeper into portraits. Intermediate students will find this class engaging for continuing their craft. Larry teaches in oil, but all mediums are welcome.

Larry DeGraff made the leap to fine art after many years as a greeting card artist for Hallmark Cards. He studied illustration and figurative painting at the Kansas City Art Institute and has received training from some of the best oil painters in the country. Larry paints mostly the landscape but is also inspired to paint still life and figurative pieces. He paints both in the studio and outdoors and finds that painting from life is essential. Larry’s work has earned national awards and been featured in Southwest Art and Plein Air Magazine. Find out more about Larry DeGraff here: https://www.larrydegraff.com/

Lunch will be provided for all participants. Participants will bring their own supplies. The museum will be monitoring CDC guidelines and local health and safety directives to keep participants safe as the event approaches.

How to Participate

July 7 & 8, 2022

9:30 am – 4:00 pm (lunch is included both days)

$220 for the full two-day workshop / $130 for first day only (Thursday, July 7)

Recommended Supply List for Oil and Acrylic Painters:

• The Albrecht Kemper provides tables and table easels for those who work sitting. If you prefer to work standing, please bring your own easel setup. 
• Brushes: Flat and/or filbert hog bristles or synthetic hog bristles in a various sizes( 2, 4, 6, 8, 10) plus round rigger or script for certain situations.
• Palette Knife
•  Canvases: I recommend 8×10 to 12×16. Canvas panels or gessoed masonite work great.
•  Artist Grade Paint: This is my palette. You don’t need all of these but should have enough range to mix most any color: Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow light or Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red light, Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Red, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Green and Ivory Black
• Skin tone paint colors you must have:
  • Titanium White
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Cadmium Red (light or medium)
  • Black (or Payne’s Gray)

• Odorless Mineral Spirits or Gamsol. No turpentine please.

• Paper Towel

For those using watercolor or pastel, use pigments that approximate the above list. 

If you have any questions about if this class is a good fit for you, or any other questions, please contact Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 or aasher@albrecht-kemper.org.

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 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.  A new project focusing on woven cloth will be available. 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 for all four weeks or just when you can. This class will take place on June 23 & 30, July 7 & 14, 2022.

You will receive an email with a supply list and reference / process pictures to print at your convenience. A cash bar will be available to purchase refreshments during the class.

In-person class sizes are limited due to social distancing rules. We will continuously update our policies based on CDC guidelines. If you would like to join the class from the comfort of your home, a Zoom option is now available.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Thursdays in June & July: June 23 – July 14, 2022

5:30 – 7:30 pm

$35 per day or $130 for all four classes

(Virtual option available, please contact the museum at (816) 233-7003)

In case of inclement weather: The AKMA follows the MWSU closing schedule. If this class needs to be cancelled due to weather conditions, you will receive an email with further instructions.

Colored Pencil Class Supply List

• Colored pencil sketchbooks are great for beginners, but you will be happier with a heavy drawing paper like Stathmore 400 or watercolor paper. The smoothest one you can find or hot press.
  • 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 be hold many layers of colored pencil.
• Colored Pencils (a set of artist grade pencil). Wanda’s favorites include Lyra Rembrandt, or Faber-Castell. Prismacolor pencils made before 2012 are great, too!
• A white pencil eraser or a kneaded eraser.
• A pencil sharpener.
• Drafting Brush for keeping your paper clean from crumbs. Large, clean makeup brushes work well.

Optional Supplies:

• A good reference picture printed to the same size you will be working in.
• Transfer paper for tracing.
•  Odor-less oil painting solvent and paint brush for blending.
• Watercolor pencils.
• Scissors.

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 non-members

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 non-members

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 26, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

“Cody is the best instructor that I’ve experienced at AKMA. Every class that I’ve attended has had a positive impact on my painting practice!” – Spring class participant

The sun is shining, the sky is bright blue – a great excuse for a class on color! Join Cody Wheelock for a two-day workshop to explore the benefits of using a limited palette.

Participants will spend the first day in the studio discussing color theory and how to mix every color from just six tubes of paint. Next, the class will do exercises around the topics of hue, value, and chroma as well as discuss the benefits of creating small color studies. Day two will be outside (weather permitting) and practice using limited palette to create plein air color studies from life.

By the end of the class you will have a better understanding of color theory and how you can use a limited palette to your advantage. 

“I really learned a lot, not only about painting, but on how to organize your supplies.” – Past participant in Cody’s class

View Supply List Here

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.

If you would like to participate from the comfort of your home, a virtual option is available. Please call the museum to sign up at (816) 233-7003.

How to Participate

Friday, July 29 – Saturday July 30, 2022

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$200 for the two-day class, $120 per day

Lunch is included in the price of the workshop

If you are interested in a virtual option, please call the museum at (816) 233-7003 to sign up.

“Cody is the best instructor that I’ve experienced at AKMA. Every class that I’ve attended has had a positive impact on my painting practice!” – Spring class participant

The sun is shining, the sky is bright blue – a great excuse for a class on color! Join Cody Wheelock for a two-day workshop to explore the benefits of using a limited palette.

Participants will spend the first day in the studio discussing color theory and how to mix every color from just six tubes of paint. Next, the class will do exercises around the topics of hue, value, and chroma as well as discuss the benefits of creating small color studies. Day two will be outside (weather permitting) and practice using limited palette to create plein air color studies from life.

By the end of the class you will have a better understanding of color theory and how you can use a limited palette to your advantage. 

“I really learned a lot, not only about painting, but on how to organize your supplies.” – Past participant in Cody’s class

View Supply List Here

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.

If you would like to participate from the comfort of your home, a virtual option is available. Please call the museum to sign up at (816) 233-7003.

How to Participate

Friday, July 29 – Saturday July 30, 2022

11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

$200 for the two-day class, $120 per day

Lunch is included in the price of the workshop

If you are interested in a virtual option, please call the museum at (816) 233-7003 to sign up.

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 non-members

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 non-members

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different types of art supplies, but never really had the chance?  Test new materials with a different project every week with award-winning artist and experienced instructor Alex Asher. No experience necessary, all supplies are included! Must be 13+ to participate. This class runs for seven consecutive weeks and each week will feature a new medium, including a variety of pencils, colored pencils, acrylic and oil painting, watercolors, printmaking, and collage. Dates: July 5, 12, 19, 26, August 2, 9, 16.

Would you like to test out this class? For those who may be new to taking classes at the AKMA, we have a special rate of $30 per session. Call Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003 for more details.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Tuesdays in July/August, July 5 – August 16, 2022

3:00 – 5:00 pm

$180 members / $200 non-members

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 23, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

Sharpen your painting skills – and use some of those personal days you’ve been accumulating and treat yourself to a staycation! This three-day workshop is perfect for upper beginners and intermediate painters who are interested in learning new techniques to progress their painting practice.

Join artist and instructor, Donna Bland, for an unforgettable and informative art adventure in value study, color mixing, and design while creating a beautiful painting. Donna’s follow-along technique in teaching takes each student from a sketch to a finished oil painting each day.

Lunch is included every day. A cash bar is available. Students will bring their own supplies. For questions, please contact Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003.

How to Participate

August 24, 25, & 26, 2022

$300 for three days / $120 one day only

Sharpen your painting skills – and use some of those personal days you’ve been accumulating and treat yourself to a staycation! This three-day workshop is perfect for upper beginners and intermediate painters who are interested in learning new techniques to progress their painting practice.

Join artist and instructor, Donna Bland, for an unforgettable and informative art adventure in value study, color mixing, and design while creating a beautiful painting. Donna’s follow-along technique in teaching takes each student from a sketch to a finished oil painting each day.

Lunch is included every day. A cash bar is available. Students will bring their own supplies. For questions, please contact Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003.

How to Participate

August 24, 25, & 26, 2022

$300 for three days / $120 one day only

Sharpen your painting skills – and use some of those personal days you’ve been accumulating and treat yourself to a staycation! This three-day workshop is perfect for upper beginners and intermediate painters who are interested in learning new techniques to progress their painting practice.

Join artist and instructor, Donna Bland, for an unforgettable and informative art adventure in value study, color mixing, and design while creating a beautiful painting. Donna’s follow-along technique in teaching takes each student from a sketch to a finished oil painting each day.

Lunch is included every day. A cash bar is available. Students will bring their own supplies. For questions, please contact Alex Asher at (816) 233-7003.

How to Participate

August 24, 25, & 26, 2022

$300 for three days / $120 one day only

Has it been a while since you’ve been to the AKMA? Join us for a national day out at the museum! We’ll have FREE admission all day long and two new exhibitions. Plus, you’ll have to check out our permanent collection–totally reconfigured and ready to discover all over again.

Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry.

Where will your curiosity lead you this Museum Day?

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Saturday, September 24, 2022

1:00 to 4:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

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 27, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!

Join us for the 6th 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 and other costume awards.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Monday, October 24, 2022

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

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 25, 2022

5:00 – 7:00 pm

FREE and open to the public

No reservation necessary, just come as you are!