Mucha Exhibit & Spring Art Events in Kansas City

0:00It's April 17th. You're listening to Kansas News today, AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. Kansas City's art scene is popping off with the timeless Muka exhibit opening April 18th at the Nelson-Ackins Museum of Art. This showcase dives into the world of Czech artist Alfonz Muka, whose paintings, posters, and designs shape the Art Nouveau vibe from the late 18 hundreds into the early 1900s. Over 100 pieces from the Muka Trust collection, go on display through August 30th. Muka started as a broke artist in Paris, but blew up when he scored gigs designing posters for superstar actress Sarah Bernhardt. That breakthrough turned him into a global name, blending flowing lines, elegant women, and theater flair that still feels fresh today. Tickets run about $24, free from museum members, with hours from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends, and extended Thursdays and Fridays. But lovers got plenty more brewing this spring. The Brookside Art Annual hits its 40th year May 1st through 3rd along 63rd Street, featuring

1:04nearly 200 artists from across the country. All free to check out. Clean air painters are taking over two, with events like stems throughout May City wide, and the Wilbur Neewall tribute in the West bottoms May 9th. And 14th through 17th. Keep the momentum going with the Pena Gardens' art fair. May 2nd and 3rd at Powell Gardens, tying into their botanical show for 8 to 15, Bucks Entry. Then the Plenaire Festival wraps May 27th through 30th, across spots like Missouri Town, and Lee Summit, ending with an awards bash. The Kemper Museum kicks off 2nd nature. May 22nd, a free photo exhibit from 45 artists worldwide on humanity's mark on the planet. Through September 13th, whether you're into historic posters or modern snaps, Kansas City's dropping gems all month, grab your crew and dive into the flow before summer hits.