Kemper Museum Block Party 2026

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art

Join us for the Museum's annual Block Party to highlight one of the most creative blocks in Kansas City - part of Arterie Fest!

Inspired by <a href="https://www.kemperart.org/exhibition/the-world-in-kansas-city" title="https://www.kemperart.org/exhibition/the-world-in-kansas-city" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The World in Kansas City</a>, the Block Party celebrates the city’s global spirit with an afternoon of music, artmaking activities, food trucks, and community spotlights.Community Partners KC Estilo Car Club DJ Surabhi Sass-A-Brass: parade along The Arterie with the band at 2:30! Face Painting by the Kansas City Art Institute Animation Club Caricatures by Gardner Littleton Caricatures by Jamae Breeze Kemper Museum Teen Arts Council Midtown KC Now / The Arterie: join a walking tour of The Arterie at 11:30am or 1:30pm Global FC Rolling Records Pop-Up with Manor Records Kemper Museum Shop Smoke N Seoul BBQ Sugar Skull Grill Kona Ice Oil on LinenOne day. Three locations. Endless ways to explore The Arterie! This year, the Block Party is part of Arterie Fest, a new festival bringing together events across the Kansas City Art Institute, the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, all connected by <a href="https://www.thearteriekc.org/" title="https://www.thearteriekc.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Arterie</a>, a pathway connecting the three cultural locations. Arterie Fest includes the <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kemper-museum-block-party-2026-tickets-1986219432791?aff=oddtdtcreator" title="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kemper-museum-block-party-2026-tickets-1986219432791?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kemper Museum Block Party</a>, <a href="https://kcai.edu/calendar/End-of-semester-show-begins-at-500pm/" title="https://kcai.edu/calendar/End-of-semester-show-begins-at-500pm/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition + Sale</a>, and special activations at the <a href="https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/events?view=calendar+view=list&amp;kid=11,165,216" title="https://cart.nelson-atkins.org/events?view=calendar+view=list&amp;kid=11,165,216" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nelson-Atkins</a>, making it easy and extra fun to explore all three in one day!__This community program is free and open to all! Registration for the Block Party is encouraged. Check-in is not required at the event.__<a href="https://www.kemperart.org/location-and-directions" title="https://www.kemperart.org/location-and-directions" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here for information on how to get to the Museum and where to find our paid parking lots.</a> Parking is Free for Supporting Members, and ample free street parking is also available around the Museum.Kemper Museum admission is always free, thanks to the generous support of our Members and donors. <a href="https://www.kemperart.org/memberships" title="https://www.kemperart.org/memberships" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a Museum Member today to help sustain free access to contemporary art and community programming.</a>By registering for this event, you agree to receive email communications from Kemper Museum. You may unsubscribe anytime.

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