The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

Reasons to Party

Party Arty on January 26, 2013, is more than just a great opportunity to see and be seen. By purchasing a membership to the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art with your ticket, not only will you receive huge savings, but you will also help to sustain an extraordinary community-supported institution. The museum depends on all levels of membership to provide learning and enrichment programs for every visitor. Your membership also enables the museum to present international exhibitions and expose the community to world-renowned art.

Ready to Party Arty? Watch how members celebrate art for one night...and all year long!

Eternal Spring Theme

The theme for Party Arty 2013, Eternal Spring, builds excitement for the exhibition, Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Masterpieces of Modern Mexico from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection. From May 25 through August 18, 2013, Kansas City will have the opportunity to experience the great passion shared by Jacques and Natasha Gelman for their adopted homeland and its extraordinary art. The Gelmans became Mexican citizens in 1942 and resided in Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring."