One Weekend, Two Victories
On the eve of Super Bowl LIV, many Kansas City natives plundered grocery stores and stretched their Tomahawk-toned arms while visions of honey badgers danced in their heads. But about 900 locals prepped for the soon-to-be-historic game a little differently.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art held a Super Bowl pre-party on February 1, 2020 (more precisely known as the annual Young Friends of Art fundraiser, Party Arty).
Party Arty 2020: Night of the Shining Sun was a tantalizing feast for the senses. Inspired by the museum’s featured exhibition, Queen Nefertari: Eternal Egypt, the evening carried a powerful, mysterious, and beautiful aura.
The Nelson’s Bloch Lobby boasted dramatic mood lighting and dancing hieroglyphics that kissed each stark white wall.
Guests were enchanted by the ardent Quixotic crowd performers and dazzled by the Kansas City Ballet’s Egyptian inspired performance.
As the evening transitioned into the Nelson’s grand Kirkwood Hall and Rozelle Court, guests were given a taste of Queen Nefertari’s “afterlife” with royal libations and opulent optical illusions.
I was honored to be Party Arty 2020’s Vice Chair, and I am so proud of each dazzling detail the planning committee executed with ease.
Our Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl in an incredible game, but an equally incredible outcome that weekend included the victorious fundraising efforts that will go on to power the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s educational efforts, community outreach, and free access to more than 500,000 visitors each year.
Did you attend Party Arty 2020? Please connect! I would love to hear about your experience as we begin planning Party Arty 2021.
To become a YFA member please visit the museum’s website.
For more pictures from #PartyArtyKC please visit the Flickr gallery.
Mental Health Practitioner
5 年A prime example of the vibrancy of Kansas City and the people that live there. There is a great deal for the people of KC to be proud of.
Manager, Technology Strategy at Accenture | Michigan Ross MBA
5 年KCMO proves its ability to be well-rounded with its prowess both on the field and with the arts! Amazing effort, Kristen, to you and to everyone who made this happen... for the success of the event itself and for a great cause!
Seeking Management Role for Non-Profit Organization
5 年Looked to be an extraordinary evening of artistic camaraderie!?
Staff Design Quality Engineer
5 年I wish I was able to make it out for this! It sounds like it was a dream. Great work!
Senior Manufacturing Engineer at Baxter International Inc.
5 年The theme was incredibly well executed by both performers and guests' dress!