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Museum Mourns Loss of James B. Nutter

James Nutter at ribbon cutting

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art joins the community in mourning the loss of James B. Nutter, a businessman and philanthropist who supported countless efforts and organizations in Kansas City.

Most recently, Mr. Nutter generously supported the outdoor exhibition Chillida: Rhythm-Time-Silence, seven large sculptures by Spanish sculptor Eduardo Chillida. The sculptures are installed both on the Nelson-Atkins grounds and in the public Theis Park, owned by the City of Kansas City.

In May, Mr. Nutter was photographed at the ribbon cutting for the exhibition. The museum extends its sympathy to the Nutter family.

(Left to right) At a ribbon cutting in May, Julián Zugazagoitia, Director of the Nelson-Atkins; Luis Chillida Belzunce, son of the artist; Russ Moore, grandson of James B. Nutter; Mr. Nutter; Mark McHenry, Director of Kansas City Parks and Recreation; and Allen Dillingham, Parks and Recreation Board Commissioner.

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

The Nelson-Atkins in Kansas City is recognized nationally and internationally as one of America’s finest art museums. The museum opens its doors free of charge to people of all backgrounds.

The Nelson-Atkins serves the community by providing access to its renowned collection of more than 42,000 art objects and is best known for its Asian art, European and American paintings, photography, modern sculpture, and Native American and Egyptian galleries. Housing a major art research library and the Ford Learning Center, the Museum is a key educational resource for the region. In 2017, the Nelson-Atkins celebrated the 10-year anniversary of the Bloch Building, a critically acclaimed addition to the original 1933 Nelson-Atkins Building.

The Nelson-Atkins is located at 45th and Oak Streets, Kansas City, MO. Hours are 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Friday through Monday; 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Thursday; closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission to the museum is free to everyone. For museum information, phone 816.751.1ART (1278) or visit nelson-atkins.org.


For media interested in receiving further information, please contact:

Kathleen Leighton, Manager, Media Relations and Video Production
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
816.751.1321
kleighton@nelson-atkins.org