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The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art – Committee of 100 Luncheon

The 11th annual Committee of 100 Luncheon was held on September 20th at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, with Bronson van Wyck as the featured speaker. Dr. Phyliss Bernstein and Susan Bernstein were the honorary co-chairs for the event, and Melanie Fenske and Heather Pluard served as the co-chairs. The festivities included coffee (and more!) on the East Sculpture Terrace, the talk given by the renowned author and event planner in Atkins Auditorium, and a beautiful luncheon in Kirkwood Hall.

Melanie Fenske, co-chair; Bronson van Wyck, featured speaker; and Ellen Merriman

 

Kristen Patterson and Holly Milledge

 

Courtney Bash, Andrea Feinberg, Julián Zugazagoitia, The Nelson-Atkins; and Christy Gautreaux

 

 

Grace Abou Jawde, Tennille Adkins, Jamie Berg, Jen Becker, Gail Wordekemper, and Veronica Legaz

 

Featured in the December 10, 2022 issue of The Independent.
Photo Credit: David Riffel

 

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