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.




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