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21. Kendrick Resigns from Negro Leagues Museum Kendrick Resigns from Negro Leagues Museum February 12-18, 2010 Article about the resignation of Negro Leagues Museum marketing director Bob Kendrick features an interview with Kendrick. Article also discusses Museum's recent challenges because of death of John "Buck"...
22. Art Art January 1901 Article about the Western Gallery of Art, on the second floor of the library building at the time, with paintings donated by William R. Nelson.
23. Art--Western Gallery of Art--Dutch and German Paintings Art--Western Gallery of Art--Dutch and German Paintings October 1901 Article about the Western Gallery of Art, on the second floor of the library building at the time, with paintings donated by William R. Nelson.
24. Art Art July 1902 Article about two additions to the Western Gallery of Art--"Santa Barbara" by Jacopo Palma of Venice and "The Horrors of War" by Peter Paul Rubens of Antwerp.
25. Developing the Dotte Developing the Dotte December 2008 Article about Wyandotte County's growing art community and "its own evening art walk, with a focus on cultural awareness." Includes list of ten participating studios and galleries including the four branches...
26. Last Day at the Kansas City Museum Last Day at the Kansas City Museum January 9, 2008 Article and photos of the last day of events held at the Kansas City Museum before it closes its doors to visitors and undergoes a $2 million renovation. The facility is not expected to reopen until late-2009...
27. Nelson-Atkins Renames Sculpture Park after Donald J. Hall Nelson-Atkins Renames Sculpture Park after Donald J. Hall April 13, 2013 Article announces that the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art has officially renamed its sculpture park in honor of Donald J. Hall. Various contributions made by Hall and his wife, Adele over many years are listed....
28. Top Designer Remakes Liberty Memorial Museum Top Designer Remakes Liberty Memorial Museum November 24, 2006 Article centers around Ralph Appelbaum of Ralph Appelbaum Associates who created the new World War I museum at the Liberty Memorial. Concerning the museum, "there are new displays of many of the museum's...
29. Live-Work Options Live-Work Options October 2008 Article describes blossoming of Kansas City as a "culture hub" focusing particularly on visual arts. The Nelson-Atkins, Nerman, and Kemper Museums are profiled as well as public art, galleries and foundations...
30. Getting Art from Here to There Getting Art from Here to There July 2008 Article describes exhibition swaps between White Flag Projects in St. Louis and the Urban Culture Project's la Esquina in Kansas City. The TRUCK exhibition was held simultaneously in the two cities in...
31. They Cared Enough to Send the Very Best . . . They Cared Enough to Send the Very Best . . . April 9, 2006 Article describes some highlights of the Hallmark Photographic Collection, scheduled to be housed in the Bloch Building of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, to open in 2007. The collection features over...
32. The 1950's All-Electric House Celebrates Its Golden Jubilee The 1950's All-Electric House Celebrates Its Golden Jubilee March 2004 Article describes the 50th anniversary of the Kansas City Power and Light Co.'s "All-Electric House," now located on the grounds of the Johnson County Museum of History. The house was a suburban prototype...
33. Struggling Union Station Makes Switch to New Track Struggling Union Station Makes Switch to New Track February 28, 2010 Article describes the continuing financial struggles of Union Station, as well as plans by Station leaders to generate revenue and cut expenses. The new direction calls for leasing additional space inside...
34. Historian's Hard Work, Innovation Will Survive Historian's Hard Work, Innovation Will Survive January 13, 2009 Article describes the life and work of Greg Hawley who was killed in a highway accident on January 10, 2009. Hawley, his brother David, his father Bob, and other partners unearthed and restored the Steamship...
35. A Shared Passion: The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art A Shared Passion: The Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art March 2005 Article describes the nationally recognized modern art collection of Jerry and Margaret Nerman, and plans for the creation of the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art at Johnson County Community College....
36. The Kemper Comes to the Crossroads The Kemper Comes to the Crossroads November 2008 Article describes the newest location of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in the Crossroads District. Kemper at the Crossroads opens November 7, 2008, and admission is free to the public.
37. Trailside Center Celebrates Local Tourism, History Trailside Center Celebrates Local Tourism, History July 18, 2007 Article describes the Trailside Center at 9901 Holmes Road. The Center seeks to "preserve and promote Kansas City's history" and serves as a Missouri tourism information center.
38. Chapter Three Chapter Three September 2008 Article describes the William T. Kemper Collecting Initiative, "a 10-year, $10 million gift," begun in 1999 to purchase contemporary art for the Nelson-Atkins Museum.
39. Museum, Neighbors at Odds Over Club Museum, Neighbors at Odds Over Club April 2, 2008 Article examining the dispute between the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and the Rockhill Tennis Club. The museum owns the tennis club property and wants to relocate offices to the club and use the surrounding...
40. More than Meets the Eye More than Meets the Eye June 10, 2007 Article following opening of Bloch Building discusses importance of Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art to Kansas City. Total cost of the project was $196.4 million but the rave reviews the building has attracted...