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"Please DO Touch the Art!"

From early childhood we are admonished in stores, in other people's homes, and especially in museums, "DO NOT TOUCH" anything!

On April Fool's Day (April 1, 2001) from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, the public is invited to really touch selected works of art from the permanent collection of the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art at 4420 Warwick Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri (one block east of 45th & Main). This free event is called In Touch with Art and you are invited to join us to explore a variety of art objects from a "hands-on" perspective. You can set movable art in motion, get down on your hands and knees to tactually explore every inch, and feel the differences in materials and textures.

In Touch with Art visitors can also explore behind-the-scenes Museum activities such as framing, canvas stretching, crating, and conservation. They will also have an opportunity to make clay sculptures under the guidance of a skilled facilitator. Braille and printed text will describe the selected works, and volunteer docents who are trained to work with blind visitors will enhance the understanding and appreciation of the art. Metropolitan area Lions Clubs will provide transportation to the blind and visually impaired.

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This second annual In Touch with Art is a collaborative effort by the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, Accessible Arts,Inc., Alphapointe Association for the Blind, and VSA arts of Missouri. Financial support includes grants from Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation, VSA arts, Missouri Arts Council and DST Systems.

Volunteers are needed for the event and interested persons should contact Beverly Johnson at Accessible Arts. Last year's volunteers enthusiastically described their experience as enjoyable and educational. For more information, please call (913) 281-1133.

The Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art touchable exhibit will be available yearlong for persons who are blind or deaf by advance request.  Call (816) 753-5784 or e-mail: kristy@kemperart.org.

We will hope to see you April 1st! (no foolin')

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