"Education is at the heart of Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Throughout the year, Kemper Museum offers more than 60 educational programs free to the public.
The Museum hosts artist talks, performances, lectures, concerts, workshops for aspiring artists of all ages, and other creative programs designed to both entertain and challenge."
—Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is currently closed to the public, but that doesn't mean their educational programs are cancelled. Check out these summer virtual events that are free and open to all ages.
1. Scavenger Saturday: Google Arts & Culture Edition
Saturday, June 20, 2020
Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at Kemper Museum! Receive all the clues for a self-guided scavenger hunt to take an “ART-astic” adventure on Google Arts and Culture.
New this month! Register by June 20 to receive a FREE art-making activity by mail, inspired by the theme of the hunt (we'll follow up by email to confirm your address).
Register for free
2. Mystery Art Challenge
Friday, July 10, 2020
Take part in a special art challenge inspired by Elias Sime’s use of e-waste! Register by July 5 to receive a free mystery box by mail filled with unknown art materials (we'll follow up by email to confirm your address). Then, either by yourself or with friends and family you live with, use only the materials in the mystery box to create a piece of art!
Tune in on Friday, July 10, at 1:00 p.m. on Instagram Live to see what ideas we and others in the community come up with—and then help us create an Instagram art gallery at #kemperartchallenge featuring all your creations!
Register for free
3. Scavenger Saturday: Kemper Museum App Edition
Saturday, July 18, 2020
Hone your art detective skills and discover something new about contemporary art at Kemper Museum! Receive all the clues for a self-guided scavenger hunt to take an “ART-astic” adventure on the Kemper Museum App.
Register by July 14 to receive a FREE art-making activity by mail, inspired by the theme of the hunt (we'll follow up by email to confirm your address)
Register for free
4. TOTs on Tuesday
Tuesday, July 21, 2020
TOTs on Tuesday is going virtual! Sing songs, read books, explore art, and make your own art with a Kemper Museum educator and a Kansas City librarian. Register by July 14 to receive by mail all the art materials necessary for this FREE event, along with the Zoom link to participate! (We'll follow up by email to confirm your address.)