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May 5, 2010

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VISITORS MEET THE ARTISTS BEHIND THE MINIATURES THIS SUMMER
THE MUSEUM HOSTS THREE WORLD-RENOWNED MINIATURE ARTISTS WHO WILL LEAD
INTERACTIVE TOURS, DEMONSTRATIONS AND WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS AND FAMILIES

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (May 5, 2010) The Toy & Miniature Museum announces a three-part summer
series featuring miniature artists Allison Ashby and Steve Jedd, Johannes Landman and Lloyd
McCaffrey. These artists have created some of the Museum’s most celebrated pieces from
paintings to architectural structures.

Visitors will have the unique opportunity to interact with the artists and get answers to the
Museum’s most frequently asked question: “How’d they do that?” The series will feature private
receptions for members, public lectures, tours and demonstrations. Intermingled within the adult-
focused events are family-friendly activities, allowing visitors to create their own fun masterpieces.

As part of a full schedule of summer programming found at http://wendang.chazidian.com,
the featured miniature artists will each tell of the inspiration behind their art and share their unique
approach with the community.

MEMBERSHIP BONUS:
Museum members can experience the entire program series, as well as several member-
exclusive events, free of charge. A summer full of engaging events, activities and programs
awaits your family and friends- all for free with official membership!

THE ART OF ASHBY AND JEDD
One of the most prolific creative partnerships in the modern miniature movement is that of Allison
Ashby and Steve Jedd, who created the museum’s Frank Lloyd Wright Breakfast Room. During a
private reception at the museum, they will give a talk about the pleasures and challenges of
creating fine scale miniatures, both as an artistic team and a married couple.
Date: Thursday, June 17
Time: 6 PM Reception
6:30 PM Lecture
7 PM Gallery Questions
7:30 PM Close
Duration: 1.5 hours
Age: Adults
Cost: Free to members

GALLERY DEMONSTRATION WITH ASHBY AND JEDD
Miniature Artists Allison Ashby and Steve Jedd wil l demonstrate the techniques and tools they
use to create fine-scale miniatures.
Date: Friday, June 18
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Duration: 2 hours, come and go
Age: School-aged to adults
Cost: Free with admission for general public, members free