Leaving and Waving by Deanna Dikeman

Deanna Dikeman’s series of photographs Leaving and Waving documents her experience saying goodbye to her parents over a 27-year time period.

About Deanna: Deanna Dikeman was born in Sioux City, Iowa, USA, and currently resides in Kansas City. She has photographed her midwestern family and surroundings since 1985, when she left a corporate job to try a photography class. She has M.S. and B.S. degrees from Purdue University. Since 1988, Deanna has had seventeen solo shows and has been included in over 150 group and two-person shows. 

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An opening reception will be held for Deanna’s exhibition on Friday, June 17, 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.

Deanna Dikeman will be giving an artist talk on Tuesday, August 23rd at 6:00pm. This event is free and open to the public. It will take place in the gallery of her work.

This exhibition is in tandem with two others on view at the same time: The Golden Age featuring artwork by Ariel Bowman and the AKMA Found Object Exhibition. Entry into the museum gives visitors access to all of the exhibition spaces. Plan your visit here.