Events
Senior Wednesday: ‘Past & Present’ Deep Dive with Mary Frances Ivey
November 4, 2026 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Past & Present: Celebrating New Acquisitions and Collection Highlights at the Wichita Art Museum, Exhibitions, Senior Wednesday, Adult Events & Programs
Cost:
$2 general public | FREE for WAM Members
Location:
Wichita Art Museum
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From the west: Take North Porter Avenue south from West Murdock Avenue to Pine Street.
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From the east: Follow Stackman Drive to Pine Street.
10 AM | Complimentary coffee and bagels
10:30 AM | Talk
Ages 55+
Location: Farha Great Hall and Wooden Lecture Hall
Did you know that Past & Present: Celebrating New Acquisitions and Collection Highlights features 20 spoken and movement responses by community members, artists, and staff? Hear stories about the partnerships that made these interpretations and this fall’s programming possible as you find new favorites in WAM’s recent permanent collection acquisitions and see longtime favorites in a new light with Mary Frances Ivey (WAM’s Director of Learning, Engagement, and Partnerships).
To learn more about the audio and video resources WAM creates to connect visitors with works of art, browse the Collection Explorer or download the Bloomberg Connects app.
Senior Wednesday, a collaboration between several Wichita museums and cultural attractions, offers lifelong learning opportunities for active adults 55+. WAM offers Senior Wednesday in the morning on the first Wednesday of the month. For a complete list of participating organizations and programs, visit seniorwednesday.org.
About Mary Frances Ivey
