Introducing Arterie Fest—a new daylong festival in the heart of Kansas City’s museum district! Join us Saturday, May 9 for a vibrant kickoff to summer in one of the city’s most creative neighborhoods. Spend the day exploring events and activities at the Kansas City Art Institute, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, all connected by The Arterie, a walkable pathway linking these cultural destinations. 

Each stop along The Arterie offers something different: Kemper Museum Block Party, KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition + Sale, and special activations at the Nelson-Atkins. Stroll from one site to the next and experience it all in a single, art-filled day! 

Event schedule and times by location:Saturday, May 9th Kansas City Art Institute 4415 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 

• End of Semester Exhibition + Sale (10 AM–5 PM)  
• 2026 BFA Exhibition at the KCAI Gallery and Emily & Todd Voth Artspace (12–5 PM)  

Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art: 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111 

• Block Party (11 AM–3 PM) 
• The Arterie Tours (11:30 AM; 1:30 PM)  
• Book Sale (10AM – 4PM) 
• Sass-A-Brass Performance (2:30 PM)  
• The World in Kansas City (On view) 

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art: 4525 Oak St. Kansas City, MO 64111 

• Art Course (10 AM–5 PM)  
• Family Art Making (1–4 PM)  
• Manet Film Screening (2 PM)  
• Timeless Mucha (On view)