Visual arts

Unexpected bubbles, swirls of color, and a block of frozen flowers — it's all art to Susan Pfannmuller.

Kansas City is lucky to have such a world-class art museum, but don't forget about the many smaller art galleries scattered throughout the metro. We put together a list of seven exhibitions this fall that showcase diverse perspectives and cool corners of the art scene.

Peruvian American artist Sarah Zapata, who's based in New York, combines sculptural and textile techniques to create a site-specific installation for Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art’s eighth annual Atrium Project.

Battling bipolar disorder, Jeremy Auman at times has struggled to remain hopeful. Auman is sharing his highs and lows on stage at Kansas City's 19th annual Fringe Festival, aiming to help others be more empathetic and understanding.

“The Asian American Voice: Reclaiming the Narratives” includes work from artists with Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese heritage.

Kansas City used to be a hub for garment-making, and whether you're a knitting novice or crochet curious, there's no better time to make, mend and get into the textile arts. Check out this guide to fabric stores, craft recycling resources, classes and clubs in the area.

The Kansas City Art Institute’s End-of-Semester Exhibition and Sale starts tonight. It's a chance to tour open studios and buy the work of emerging artists.

Artist Kurt Ryan began began making pom pom earrings and selling them at local craft shows across Kansas City. Ryan says the expression of queerness and gender identity is “ever-present” in their art, which uses upcycled materials and pattern clashing.

Vivian Wilson Bluett is an emerging, self-taught artist who wants her art to create community conversations around social and racial justice and history.

The gallerist and curator has kept busy during the pandemic, and has big plans for the rest of 2023 — she wants to finish two books and has her sights set on building a women-focused recording studio.

This Saturday night local artworks go under the hammer as the Kansas City Artists Coalition hosts its 40th Art Auction benefit. The nonprofit’s big annual party for people who love art comes six months into the job for new Executive Director Courtney Wasson.

To settle its wager after the Chiefs won the Super Bowl, the Philadelphia Museum of Art will loan the Nelson-Atkins the 1875 painting "Sailing" by Thomas Eakins. The Philadelphia painter is widely revered as a giant of 19th and early 20th-century American art, but less known in Kansas City.