Arterie Fest — The Arterie
Schedule
Sat May 09 2026 at 10:00 am to 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-1821, United States | Kansas City, KS
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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)
Plan Your Visit
Getting Around Arterie Fest is designed to be explored on foot along The Arterie, connecting the Kansas City Art Institute, Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, and Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.
Stroll from one location to the next and experience everything along the way
The Arterie and all three locations are wheelchair accessible
Ride the KC Streetcar to the Art Museums’ stop for easy access
Parking
General parking lots at Kemper Museum and Nelson-Atkins: free for museum Members, paid for nonmembers
Free street parking available throughout the neighborhood
ADA-accessible parking is available for free at all three locations
Registration
Free registration is encouraged for Kemper Museum Block Party
Purchase tickets for Timeless Mucha,Manet screening, and Art Course at Nelson Atkins
No registration required for KCAI’s End of Semester Exhibition + Sale
Food & Drink
Food trucks at the Kemper Museum Block Party
Oil on Linen at Kemper Museum
Rozzelle Court at the Nelson-Atkins
Thou Mayest coffee shop at the Nelson-Atkins
The Nerman coffee shop at KCAI
Restrooms
Public restrooms are available indoors at all three locations
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Where is it happening?
4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111-1821, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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