Events
Storytime: “Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish” by Beth Ferry (read in English and Spanish)
September 5, 2025 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime, Youth & Family, Youth & Family
Cost:
Free event. No reservations required.
Location:
Wichita Art Museum
STORYTIME IN THE GALLERIES
Engaging stories and related activities make works of art come to life for young learners and their caregivers during Storytime on the First Friday of each month. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Extend your visit by exploring PLAY—WAM’s interactive space for families—afterward
Book: Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry (read in English and Spanish)
Featured Guest: Dwain Williams
Artwork: Dale Chihuly, Wichita Art Museum Confetti Chandelier, 2003. Blown glass, 12 feet 1 inch x 7 feet 11 inches. Wichita Art Museum, museum purchase, F. Price Cossman Memorial Trust, Intrust Bank, Trustee
About Dwain Williams
For nearly 50 years, El Dorado resident Dwain Williams has brought joy to audiences through the art of balloons. A self-taught creator, he has entertained at schools, festivals, nursing homes, and private events across the U.S. and abroad. Often working for tips or donations so that every child receives a balloon, Williams is known for his generosity, playful spirit, and lifelong dedication to spreading happiness through his craft.
Thank You to Our Sponsors:
◆ Youth and Family programs are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program
◆ Youth Education programs are supported by the Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
◆ 2024 StoryTime and Art Start programs are supported by Walser Foundation
◆ The Wichita Art Museum’s education programs are supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from Kansas Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.