APRIL 2022 NEWS & EVENTS
Three new exhibitions debut this month at the AKMA
On view April 23 – June 12, 2022
Exhibitions highlighting Stephen Johnson and Karen Matheis’ body of work will be on view 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.
6th Annual Undergraduate Art History Symposium
Saturday, April 9, 2022
FREE
The annual refereed AKMA / MWSU Undergraduate Art History Symposium offers the opportunity for students from across the United States to present original research papers on various topics advancing the field of art history. Presentations will be made by students selected by a panel of art historians based on original research and academic rigor.
The keynote presentation will be given by Dr. Larisa Grollemond from the J. Paul Getty Museum in Los Angeles, CA titled, “The Fantasy of the Middle Ages: Medievalisms and the Museum.”
FINAL CHANCE
Returning | Belonging
&
Regional High School Exhibition
On view until April 16, 2022
SAVE THE DATE
Every Tuesday
4:30 – 6:00 pm
April 2
1:00 – 4:00 pm
April 5
Deadline for Estate Sale donations
April 9
AKMA Estate & Collectibles Sale
8:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 9
6th Annual Undergraduate Art History Symposium
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 11
Opening Reception: Mosaic Life Care Art Experience Gallery
4:00 – 6:00 pm – at Mosaic Life Care
April 13 – June 1, 2022 (8 weeks)
Drawing for Beginners with Eric Fuson – Spring Session
Afternoon session: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Evening session: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
April 15
Deadline for AKMA Art Fair – Fine Art Vendor Applications
April 15 & 16
Spring Colors: Painting with the Limited Palette with Cody Wheelock
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
April 20
Walnut Ink Painting with Linda Kinder
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
April 22
4:00 – 7:00 pm
April 26
5:00 – 7:00 pm
April 30
Watercolor Painting Workshop with Lana Cease
Theme: “Tin Toys”
May 14
Pot of Gold Arts Gala & Auction
Theme: “Rolling out the Red Carpet”
NEWSWORTHY AT THE AKMA
NEWSWORTHY AT THE AKMA
THS senior ties for second place in Annual Regional High School Art Exhibition – KTTN-KGOZ Trenton
Shay Westerhof earns art honor – Trenton R-IX School District
Breckenridge, Trenton students featured in AKMA Regional High School Exhibition – Chillicothe Constitution-Tribune
Top 5: What’s happening in the area – Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art showcasing Regional High School Exhibition – St. Joseph News-Press
Hiawatha art students’ works recognized in regional exhibition – Hiawatha World
Opening Reception set for exhibition of high school art – Savannah Reporter
Samantha Arnold wins ‘Best Of Show’ with her pencil drawing – Sabetha Herald
Nodaway County students selected for AKMA exhibition – Nodaway News Leader
2 area students place in exhibition – Maryville Daily Forum
Savannah High art students capture honors at art exhibition – Savannah Reporter
Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art Undergraduate Art History Symposium – Griffon Weekly
Young artists get their chance to display work at Albrecht-Kemper – St. Joseph Post
Slow Art Day back at Albrecht-Kemper – Savannah Reporter
The AKMA is Rolling out the Red Carpet!
Tickets on sale now for the annual Pot of Gold Arts Gala & Auction
Since its inception in 1978, the Pot of Gold auction supports the museum’s operating budget, education initiatives, and special programs. Participants are encouraged to dress as their favorite movie star or movie character.
$100 General Admission
$150 VIP Admission + After Party
$800 Table of Eight
FREE AND FUN
Upcoming events for all of your friends and family!
April 9
Calling all treasure hunters! Join Randy Klein with “Pen & Pencil Antiques” for a bargain.
(Have something to donate? Give us a call (816) 233-7003.)
Calling all Artists!
Opportunities to exhibit your artwork
AKMA Art Fair
Application Deadline: April 15 or until full
Event date: Saturday, June 4, 2022
Calling all Fine Artists! We are now accepting vendor applications for our first AKMA Art Fair. Outdoor vendor booths are 10′ x 10′ per artist. There is a $25 application fee + $25 booth fee if accepted. See here for full details.
Found Objects Exhibition
Deadline: June 10, 2022
Exhibition Dates: June – September 2022
Choose an object from a collection of found objects! Use this object as a creative inspiration for a new artwork that will be exhibited at the museum. How the object is incorporated into your work is up to you. $20 per object for members, $30 per object for non-members. See here for more details.
April is for Art at the AKMA
Try out something new with an art class
Tuesdays, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
$12 per class / $60 for 6-class punch card (includes art supplies/materials)
Drawing for Beginners with Eric Fuson – Spring Session
Wednesdays, April 13 – June 1, 2022 (8 weeks)
Afternoon session: 3:00 – 5:00 pm
Evening session: 5:30 – 7:30 pm
$225 members / $250 non-members
“This was my first experience taking a class at the museum. The relaxing, no-pressure atmosphere was appreciated.”
Participant, February 2022
Spring Colors: Painting with the Limited Palette with Cody Wheelock
April 15 – 16, 2022
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
$200 Full workshop / $120 first day only
Watercolor Painting Workshop with Lana Cease – Theme: “Tin Toys”
Saturday, April 30, 2022
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
$115
“The workshop was a good use of time and financial resources.”
Participant, March 2022
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