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GratitudeREPORT2020–2021
GratitudeREPORTFY2021 May 1, 2020–April 30, 2021In gratitude to a dedicated communityDespite a global pandemic, the Kansas City community continued to engage with The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art throughout the previous fiscal year (May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021) bothonline and onsite, with ongoing access to the Donald J. Hall Sculpture Park and our galleries,even with limited capacities. As you will see in the report, even though the museum operatedwith a reduced budget, we expanded our impact through increased digital programming.Following the museum’s closure in March, staff pivoted to online sources of engagement,introducing Nelson-Atkins@Home and welcoming several Humboldt penguins from theKansas City Zoo for a private tour, seen by 1.3 billion people online! We also debuted virtualschool field trips and art-making workshops; launched the scholarly digital collection catalogueFrench Paintings and Pastels 1600–1945: The Collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art(https://www.nelson-atkins.org/fpc), a project 12 years in the making; created digital familygallery guides for your phone; and experienced the cultural festivals online.In total, more than three million people visited our website and 226,857 individuals touredthe museum and sculpture park in person, nearly half of the previous year’s attendance. Theseincredible numbers demonstrate the community’s dedication to the Nelson-Atkins and interestin our online offerings. We are more grateful than ever for your ongoing commitment and support. Thank you for making the Nelson-Atkins the art & soul of Kansas City.Sincerely,Richard C. GreenChair, Board of TrusteesJulián ZugazagoitiaDirector & CEO
HighlightsFY2021 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021Robert Blackburn & Modern AmericanPrintmaking ExhibitionFrench Paintings and Pastels, 1600 –1945Collection CatalogueABOVE LEFT: Edgar Degas, French (1834–1917). Rehearsal of the Ballet, ca. 1876. Gouacheand pastel over monotype on laid paper, sheet (irregular): 23 13/16 x 29 3/16 in. Purchase:the Kenneth A. and Helen F. Spencer Foundation Acquisition Fund, F73-30.Frame Up: A Museum Mystery EventABOVE RIGHT: Robert Blackburn, American (1920–2003). Girl in Red, 1950. Colorlithograph, 18 1/4 x 12 1/2 inches. The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of AfricanAmerican Art.Symphony in the ParkThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 2
HighlightsFY2021 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021 ContinuedPassport to India Virtual FestivalPenguins Visit the MuseumMonet’s Water Lilies:From Dawn to Dusk ExhibitionDigital Family GuideVirtual School Tours3 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
By the NumbersOPERATING REVENUEMay 1, 2020– April 30, 2021ContributionsEndowment1.3 Billionpenguin video viewers51%FY2145% 25,971226,857on–site visitors4%Earned Revenue46,495online cultural festival goers7,800individuals attended a virtualpresentation or performance5,545OPERATING %GuestServices/InformationServices24%21%FY21 25,971virtual schoolfield trip attendees12%10%CuratorialEducation291hero campaign members27%Design/Experience/OperationsThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 4
A VERY SMALL SAMPLING FROM THE TOTAL 320 FABULOUSGifts of ArtFY2021 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021Image captions, left to right:George Segal, American (1924–2000). Ataturk in Beans, 1984. Gelatin silver print, 13 13/16 19 9/16inches. Gift of Donald Lokuta and Melissa Tomich, 2020.16.1.Niki de Saint Phalle, French (1930–2002); Marina Karella, Greek (born 1940). The Bench, 1989. Paintedpolyester resin and mosaic, 63 62 45 inches. Purchase: acquired by G. Kenneth Baum to honor thebirthday of his loving wife Ann and their shared love and passion for The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art,2021.6.1,2. Niki de Saint Phalle.Harold David Smith, American (born 1962). Untitled, from Man of Color series, 2019. Acrylic on stretchedcanvas, 48 1/4 29 1 1/2 inches. Purchase: The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation acquired inrecognition of Bill Gautreaux, Chairman of the Civic Council of Greater Kansas City 2018–2020, 2021.11. Harold David Smith.Julian Hoeber, American (born 1974). Blue Wound, 2013. Acrylic on linen, 47 1/4 31 1/4 3 1/2 inches(120.02 79.38 8.89 cm). Gift of Craig and Lynn Jacobson, 2020.25.1. Julian Hoeber.Walter Dahn, German (born 1954). Immer Trinken II, 1982. Acrylic on canvas, 87 ¼ x 63 ¼ inches.Purchase: acquired through the generosity of Neil Karbank, 2020.1.Evelyn Hofer, German (1922–2009). Greenwich Villagers, New York, 1964. Dye transfer print,16 13/16 x 13 3/16 inches. Gift of the Hall Family Foundation, 2020.7.50.English. Mantel Ornament in the form of “Potash Farm”, ca. 1849–1860. Glazed earthenware withpolychrome enamel decorations and gilding, 8 1/4 8 1/4 2 3/4 inches. Purchase: acquired through thegenerosity of Susan and Kevin McGreevy, 2021.3.5 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Transformational GiftsFY2021 May 1, 2020 – April 30, 2021The MJPS Field of Interest FundHallmark Cards, Inc.The MJPS Field of Interest Fund provided a three-year grant tosupport the digital catalogue The Starr Collection of PortraitMiniatures, 1500–1850: The Collections of the Nelson-Atkins Museumof Art featuring works from the Philbrook Museum of Art. John andMartha Starr donated 265 miniatures to the Nelson-Atkins, and 33miniatures to the Philbrook in 1958 and 1965. Since that time, thefamily has provided ongoing support for the renowned collectionthrough the Starr Fund.In addition to its generous annual support, Hallmark Cards, Inc.also sponsored the museum’s virtual Juneteenth Festival last year,in which participants commemorated the abolition of slavery in theUnited States and celebrated Kansas City’s Black history throughmusic, art, and food.“The family continues to be proud of the Starrcollection and the museum’s work to conserve,present, and research the beloved miniatures.”– Jim StarrJohn Smart, English (1741–1811). Portrait of Mohammed Ali, Nawab of Arcot, 1788.Watercolor on ivory, 2 x 1 9/16 inches. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Starr, F71-32.“At Hallmark, we are proud to embrace the values ofcaring for all people in our community. By supportingthe Nelson-Atkins, an institution that welcomesand provides free access to everyone, we are workingalongside the museum to fulfill our mission to make agenuine difference in every life, every day.”– Don Hall, Jr., Hallmark Cards, Inc.Executive Chairman of the BoardRoger A. and Janet L. Fisher FundThrough her estate, Janet Fisher will establish the Roger A. and JanetL. Fisher Fund to support the museum’s operations and educationinitiatives. Janet has volunteered with the museum for more than 25years, and her late husband Roger was one of the first drivers of themuseum’s ShuttleCarts. This generous endowment will support themuseum in perpetuity and honor the legacy of two outstanding museumsupporters.“The Nelson-Atkins has been an important part of mylife since elementary school! Roger and I have bothloved volunteering and sharing our love of art withmuseum visitors.”– Janet FisherThe Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art 6
Thank you againFOR YOUR GENEROUS AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT!816.751.1278 nelson-atkins.org45th & Oak, Kansas City, Missouri7 The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
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