Party Arty: Vitality and Vice

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Party Arty made a roaring return with Vitality & Vice—a night when inhibitions were thrown aside and life was breathed back into the party. Inspired by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s upcoming exhibition American Art Deco: Designing for the People, 1918-1939, the museum was transformed into the most glamorous of speakeasies and vibrant of jazz dens.

Guests dolled up and donned their glad rags for a spectacular night of food, drinks, and entertainment at this signature fundraiser on July 9, 2022. More than just a ritzy night on the town, the event helps fund the museum’s education efforts, community outreach initiatives, and free access to more than 500,000 visitors each year.