Happening Nearby: Deaf Cultural Festival

Happening Nearby

19 Sep 10:00 AM

Until 19 Sep, 04:00 PM 6h

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Oak Street, Kansas City, MO, USA

Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art arose from the aspirations of two individuals who likely never met, who had vastly different lives, but who each imagined a public art museum for Kansas City and the surrounding region. Both died more than 100 years ago and neither saw the museum become a reality. Now nearly nine decades have passed since the museum opened to the public. Because of the care and support of many people through the years, the Nelson-Atkins is home to more than 45,000 works of art, with a campus that includes the original Nelson-Atkins Building, the Bloch Building expansion that opened in 2007, and the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park.

Presented by the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art:

Honor the rich history of art, identity, and empowerment in the d/Deaf and hard of hearing communities.

Explore American Sign Language (ASL) through hands-on art activities and enjoy entertainment from distinctly Deaf perspectives.

ASL and Live English interpretation will be provided for all performances and workshops. Additionally, various interpreters will be stationed around the Info Desk, Kirkwood Hall, and the Sculpture Hall. Once it’s available, refer to the festival schedule for specific info about the types of interpretation offered at each event.

Registration details and a festival schedule will be available about one month before the event.

For inquiries about festivals please contact festivals@nelson-atkins.org

Free admission. Museum admission includes entry to Deaf Cultural Festival.

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