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Society of Fellows – Annual Dinner

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art’s Society of Fellows gathered at the Museum to welcome the world-renowned Chinese painter, Xu Longsen. Xu Longsen’s magnificent scroll is the focal point in the exhibition, Journey through Mountains and Rivers: Chinese Landscapes Ancient and Modern. Guests enjoyed toasting the artist, followed by a beautiful dinner in Rozzelle Court.

Also featured in the March 23rd issue of The Independent
Photo Credit:  Mark McDonald

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Clarence Simmons, Laurie Simmons and Courtney Simmons
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Liza Townsend and Sarah Rowland, board of trustees chairman; flanked Xu Longsen, featured guest.

 

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