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Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art acknowledges it resides on the ancestral territory of the Osage, Kaw, and Otoe-Missouria, among other tribal nations forcibly moved to the region such as the Shawnee, Wyandot, Delaware, Potawatomi, Sac and Fox and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) nations. We recognize and support the continued vibrancy of Native communities and cultures today who continue to thrive, as well as the inherent sovereignty of tribal nations. We are compelled to serve and advocate for these communities in accordance with our public mission.

Kemper Museum acknowledges and respects the diversity of Native people connected to this land today. Many recognize the land and all beings who live within it as relatives. We acknowledge the earth we inhabit, the waters of the Blue River, the Kansas River, the Missouri River, and the plants, animals, and people supported by them. 

We acknowledge our responsibility to be good caretakers of the land we occupy. 

Click here to learn more about our land acknowledgment process.

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Kemper Museum members play a crucial role in keeping access to international contemporary art free for everyone in Kansas City. Join or renew your membership today!

2023 Kemper Museum Highlights

Supporting free admission, parking, and public programs for everyone

20% savings in the Kemper Museum Shop and Café Sebastienne 
(excludes special events and photo booth)

Two free drinks at public programs with cash bars

Invitations to exhibition openings and special access to member happy hours

Monthly e-newsletters & special communications

Membership card and benefits for one member joining for the first time or renewing a membership that has lapsed for more than one year.

30th Anniversary New Member

Solo

Two membership cards and benefits for all people living at the same address

Reciprocal membership privileges at 800+ museums through the North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) program.

Household

Reciprocal membership privileges at contemporary art museums nationwide through the Modern and Contemporary Reciprocal Membership (ModCo) program  

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Membership in Collectors Forum, including exclusive invitations to Private Collection Salons

Access to travel opportunities through the Museum Travel Alliance.

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Join this group of philanthropists, organizations, local businesses, cultural leaders, and corporate sponsors! Members of the Kemper Museum Visionaries are essential to offering free access to exhibitions and public programs, and they enjoy special benefits in acknowledgement of their generosity. Perks include access to annual Visionary Celebration, Collectors Forum Salons, travel opportunities, eligibility to host private events at the museums, and sponsorship recognition, among other benefits. 

Learn more about how to join and support free access to contemporary art in Kansas City below, or contact Don Schreiner, (816) 564-3097, dschreiner@kemperart.org.

Kemper Museum Visionaries programming is made possible in part by an endowment that honors William D. Sullivan.

Eligibility to use of one space while the museum is open for a private event with up to 70 guests with planning support provided by the museum’s special event staff. Events could include meetings, corporate events, private brunches and luncheons, birthday parties, and wedding and baby showers among other occasions.

Invitations for two to the annual Visionary Celebration.

Prominent placement on the donor recognition wall at the museum for one full year beginning in March following the year of your gift before December 31

Patron

Eligibility to use the museum for one four-hour private event with planning support provided by the museum’s special event coordinator while the museum is closed. Events could include corporate events, private dinners, and cocktail parties, among other occasions.

Fellow

Recognition as a Sustaining Sponsor for one upcoming exhibition of your choice on the exhibition entrance wall and webpage

A private walk through of the sponsored exhibition with the director for up to ten people

Other benefits as determined to meet your recognition and marketing interests

Sustainer

Prominent recognition as an Innovating Sponsor for one upcoming exhibition of your choice on the exhibition entrance wall and webpage

Two spots at one of three upcoming 30th Anniversary artist dinners

Innovator

Prominent recognition as a Lead Exhibition Sponsor for one upcoming exhibition of your choice on the exhibition entrance wall and webpage.

Lunch with the director and a private walk through of the sponsored exhibition for up to ten people

Two spots at one of three upcoming 30th Anniversary artist dinners.

Lead Sponsor

Prominent recognition as a Lead Exhibition Sponsor for all 2024 exhibition entrance walls and webpages

Two spots at each of three upcoming 30th Anniversary Artist Dinners

Other benefits as determined to meet your recognition and marketing interests.

30th Anniversary Luminary

For more information about membership, contact Gayle Hathorne.

(816) 457-6102 | ghathorne@kemperart.org