Current Perspectives
Current Perspectives is a free, public lecture series hosted by the 91导航 (91导航) that brings national and international artists, designers, and scholars to engage with the broader community.
Thursday Lectures
The Current Perspectives Lecture Series fosters connection and broadens viewpoints within Kansas City. This program gives the community invaluable access to national and international creative leaders, whose unique perspectives spark progressive conversations and contribute to the growth of our cultural dialogue.
Speakers share insights into their career paths, influences, and both artistic and scholarly projects, offering fresh ideas and inspiration to attendees. By introducing these outside perspectives, the series enriches Kansas City鈥檚 arts scene and fosters a more diverse cultural landscape. At the same time, it heightens awareness of the vibrancy and relevance of our city鈥檚 cultural offerings, while exposing visiting lecturers to our local artistic community.
Spring 2026
February 5
March 5
March 12
April 16
Upcoming Events In This Series
Recent Events In This Series
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Current Perspectives: Robin Frohardt
April 16, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Ariana Benson
March 12, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Th茅r猫se Lahaie
March 5, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Hong Hong
Feb. 5, 2026 @ 7 p.m.
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Jedel Visiting Artist: Raven Halfmoon
Nov. 13, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Katherine Hair Eagle (鈥07 Printmaking)
Oct. 2, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Alteronce Gumby
Sept. 18, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Ben Gould (鈥15 Painting)
Sept. 4, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Rick Lowe
May 1, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Baikei Uehira
April 17, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Donna Seaman
April 3, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Kira Dominguez Hultgren
March 13, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Adam Maida
March 6, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Sean Starowitz
Feb. 13, 2025 @ 7 p.m.
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Jedel Visiting Artist: Petah Coyne
Oct. 31, 2024 @ 6 p.m.
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Jedel Visiting Artist: Marcus Brown
Oct. 12, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
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Current Perspectives: Ann "Sole Sister" Johnson
Sept. 21, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
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Rowland Ricketts: Invisible Blue
March 30, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
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Bruce Metcalf: The Competence of Craft
March 2, 2023 @ 7 p.m.
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Jedel Visiting Artist: Beili Liu
Oct. 20, 2022 @ 7 p.m.
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Lisa Reihana: Ng膩puhi, Ng膩ti T奴teauru and Ngati Hine
April 7, 2022
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Clare Qualmann & Claire Hind: Ways to Wander
Feb. 10, 2022
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Reena Saini Kallat: Deep Rivers Run Quiet
Sept. 23, 2021
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Current Perspectives: Carlos Amorales
Sept. 16, 2021
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Emory Douglas: Some American History
Oct. 29, 2020
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Amir Zaki: Building and Becoming
Oct. 22, 2020
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Aram Han Sifuentes: Art in Action
Sept. 24, 2020