Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, in cooperation with the Kansas City Chapter of the National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA), is proud to host “Women to Watch | Metals” June 16, 2017–January 28, 2018.

The Women to Watch exhibition series features emerging or underrepresented artists from the states and countries in which NMWA has outreach committees. From the ornamental to the functional, this year’s exhibition explores metal as a medium.

Juried and curated by Barbara O’Brien.

“Women to Watch | METALS” features the following artists:
Cheryl Eve Acosta
Debbie Barrett-Jones
Angelica Sandoval
Jessica Thompson-Lee
Desiree Warren

Exhibition Opening with Artists
Friday, June 16

5:00–7:00 p.m. exhibition opening and cash bar, 6:00 p.m. live music by Brazilian Jazz Singer Angelique Staggs & Friends, Jordan Shipley, guitar; Fernando Achurcarro, percussion; Steve Lambert, saxophone, and flute

Panel Discussion with Artist
Thursday, September 28
5:00 p.m. cash bar, 6:00 p.m. panel discussion