Museum Leadership

Message from the Executive Director

Thanks to you, 2024 was a milestone year for Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art. Together, we celebrated 30 years of bold ideas, community connection, and artistic discovery. Your belief in the Museum helped welcome more than 43,000 visitors, bring nationally recognized exhibitions to Kansas City, and grow our collection with powerful new works by today’s leading artists.

Because of you, young people engaged in meaningful art experiences, families found joy in creative learning, and audiences of all ages were inspired by free access to contemporary art. Thank you for shaping the future of art in Kansas City. We can’t wait to see what we’ll create together next.

Jessica May
Executive Director
Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art