Belger Arts Centre, Kansas City
The Belger Arts Center (BAC) is a vibrant non-profit organization located in Kansas City, dedicated to showcasing fine art through its diverse exhibitions and extensive collection. Since its establishment in 2000, the BAC has been a cultural hub, curating three exhibitions annually that span various mediums, including ceramics, painting, sculpture, digital photographic projections, and black-and-white photography.
Central to the BAC is the John and Maxine Belger Family Foundation collection, boasting over 1,500 pieces of fine art, primarily from prominent American artists of the late 20th century. The collection is particularly notable for its extensive holdings of works by renowned artists such as Jasper Johns, William Christenberry, Renee Stout, Robert Stackhouse, Terry Winters, Terry Allen, Don Reitz, and William Wiley. This depth allows the BAC to loan complete retrospectives of these artists to museums nationwide, amplifying their impact beyond Kansas City.
In 2006, the Center鈥檚 influence extended through complete exhibits showcased at Texas Tech University, Untitled [ArtSpace] in Oklahoma City, and the Saint Petersburg Arts Center in Florida. Additionally, the BAC鈥檚 contributions reached the national stage when two works by William Christenberry were loaned to the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a year-long survey of the artist鈥檚 career. With its commitment to both preserving and promoting American fine art, the Belger Arts Center continues to play a pivotal role in the art community, locally and beyond.
Central to the BAC is the John and Maxine Belger Family Foundation collection, boasting over 1,500 pieces of fine art, primarily from prominent American artists of the late 20th century. The collection is particularly notable for its extensive holdings of works by renowned artists such as Jasper Johns, William Christenberry, Renee Stout, Robert Stackhouse, Terry Winters, Terry Allen, Don Reitz, and William Wiley. This depth allows the BAC to loan complete retrospectives of these artists to museums nationwide, amplifying their impact beyond Kansas City.
In 2006, the Center鈥檚 influence extended through complete exhibits showcased at Texas Tech University, Untitled [ArtSpace] in Oklahoma City, and the Saint Petersburg Arts Center in Florida. Additionally, the BAC鈥檚 contributions reached the national stage when two works by William Christenberry were loaned to the Smithsonian American Art Museum for a year-long survey of the artist鈥檚 career. With its commitment to both preserving and promoting American fine art, the Belger Arts Center continues to play a pivotal role in the art community, locally and beyond.
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Sight Name: Belger Arts Centre
Sight Location: Kansas City, USA (See walking tours in Kansas City)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Kansas City, Missouri, started in the 1830s as a port city at the confluence of the Missouri and Kansas Rivers. The first European explorers to map the area were the French, who named the river 鈥淐ansez,鈥� which eventually morphed into Kansas.
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn鈥檛 come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
Louis and Clark passed through in 1804, noting that the area was an excellent place to build a fort. The actual settlement didn鈥檛 come until later,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.7 Km or 2.3 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.3 Km or 0.8 Miles
Historical Buildings Tour
The historical buildings of Kansas City are truly remarkable, weaving a narrative of rich heritage and enduring elegance reflecting the city's eventful past and lasting beauty.
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles
At its heart, the imposing Kansas City City Hall rises as a prime example of Neo-Classical and Beaux-Arts architecture, a stalwart symbol of civic pride that has stood the test of time.
As you stroll through the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.0 Km or 1.2 Miles