Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosMissouri, United States51-200 Employees

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art is a nonprofit cultural institution in Kansas City, Missouri, dedicated to presenting modern and contemporary art from around the world. The museum maintains a growing permanent collection of nearly 1,500 works and offers rotating installations and exhibitions, alongside public programs that engage visitors of diverse ages and backgrounds. It focuses on highlighting emerging and mid-career artists and includes artists from historically excluded groups, situating itself as a regional hub for contemporary art in the Midwest. Founded in 1994 as the state’s first contemporary art museum, it operates with free admission, parking, and programs, supported by members and donors. In addition to its core gallery activities, the organization pursues collaborations and public programming, including recent partnerships and exhibitions with universities and new curatorial appointments to expand its scholarly and curation capabilities.

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