Visual arts

The Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph welcomes the new exhibition, A Scattering of Jades on Feb. 27 with a reception from 4-7 p.m.

Heidi Pitre's series merges literature, nostalgia, and history, featuring pen-and-ink drawings on about 160 vintage library checkout cards. Interest in the pieces has expanded, but her supply of old-school, ephemeral cards is dwindling.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has proposed deep cuts to art funding across the state as part of an austerity initiative emphasizing smaller government and fiscal discipline. Artists and arts advocates say their cultural contributions help drive economic investment.