The completion and opening of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's Bloch Building is a huge milestone for the Kansas City Art scene. The Bloch Building, which has been under construction since 2005, casts a luminous glow on the east side of the Nelson, adding to it's wonder and mystique of what's being shown inside. Surprising to most is that much of the collection is underground.
The Bloch Building also promises to bring Kansas City some of the most talked about and most treasured collections and exhibitions that are not to be missed. The Bloch Building opening celebrations begin on June 9th, 2007.
Developing Greatness: The Origins of American Photography, 1839-1885
June 9—December 30, 2007
[pi]Manet to Matisse: Impressionist Masters from the Marion and Henry Bloch Collection
June 9—September 9, 2007
When one lives in Kansas City--we get used to thinking that we can just show up somewhere and see what we want to see, whenever we want to, and hopefully not have to wait in line for more than 10 minutes. For the opening of the Bloch Building, tickets are FREE Opening Weekend events are FREE, HOWEVER(!) you must make a reservation to see the featured exhibits. Call 816.751.1ART or book online https://www.nelson-atkins.org/MyNA/Login.cfm?Event=1992257&Audience=3&Type=Ticket
Friday, 6/8--'The Architect of Museums' Panel Discussion at the Atkins Auditorium, 6-8pm. FREE, reservations required. Saturday and Sunday, June 9th and 10th--10am-9pm. Opening events will have free showings of the Bloch Buildings inaugural exhibits, live music performances, family activities, and a lecture series. There will also be free parking and shuttle service for the opening weekend.
Check out the Opening Weekend Schedule. http://www.nelson-atkins.org/art/BlochTimeline/OpeningEvents_OpenWknd.cfm for events and times
