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Kemper Museum receives $1M from Stanley J. Bushman Foundation for youth education

institutional · 2026-06-06

A generous donation of $1 million has been made to the Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art in Kansas City by the Stanley J. Bushman Foundation. This contribution will create the Stanley J. Bushman Fund for Youth Education, which will provide continuous support for educational initiatives aimed at young people. Stanley J. Bushman, a seasoned real estate expert who collaborated with Charles Helzberg for more than 60 years, has consistently supported the museum. In 2018, they jointly financed the establishment of the Teen Arts Council at the Kemper Museum. The newly established fund is intended to broaden access to arts programs and cultivate emerging artists and leaders. Bill Gautreaux, the board of trustees' chair, expressed gratitude for the donation.

Key facts

  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art announced a $1 million gift from the Stanley J. Bushman Foundation.
  • The gift will establish the Stanley J. Bushman Fund for Youth Education.
  • Stanley J. Bushman was in real estate in Kansas City with Charles Helzberg for over 60 years.
  • Bushman and Helzberg gave a major gift in 2018 to launch the Teen Arts Council.
  • The new fund supports the museum's education initiatives for local youth.
  • The fund aims to expand access to high-quality arts programming.
  • Bill Gautreaux is chair of the board of trustees for Kemper Museum.
  • The museum is located in Kansas City.

Entities

Institutions

  • Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Stanley J. Bushman Foundation
  • Teen Arts Council

Locations

  • Kansas City

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