Kansas City artist-athletes push themselves to new heights

The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art presents Personal Best, a free exhibition celebrating six local artist-athletes whose dual pursuits put them at the top of their game. Through a variety of styles and media, their work reveals that true achievement is built on relentless commitment, turning everyday effort into continual growth. 

The home team 

The exhibition features glass installation artist and distance runner Kate Clements, football player and painter Kwanza Humphrey, painter and climber Samantha Haan, post-digital printmaker and Shotokan karate practitioner Mike Lyon, multidisciplinary artist and mixed martial arts fighter Thea Wolfe, and interdisciplinary artist and distance cyclist Tj Templeton.