Events
WAM Nights: Pop-Up Party: ‘Collidoscope’ Edition
July 31, 2026 | 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brother Retro-Perspective, Featured Event, FREE Event, WAM Nights
Cost:
Free | Open to the public
Organizer:
Wichita Art Museum
About this Event
Free and open to the public
Celebrate the bold creativity of the de la Torre Brothers during an evening of art, music, and community. See cars under the stars local lowrider car clubs, join the dance floor, and roll up your sleeves with local artists.
Meet us at the museum for an experience and special guests including:
- DJ Haroldo Rueda, emcee Tavo Nuñez, and special guests Eleazar & Rita Ortega (Wichita’s charrería–Mexican rodeo promoters)
- Low Rider Car Clubs of Wichita (with José Ceballos)
- Artmaking with artist Geli Chavez
- Spanish- and English-language tours of the galleries
- Smack Dab Dance Lab (in partnership with Harvester Arts)
- Free entry to the featured exhibition, Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective
About WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm. Start your weekend with after-hours access to the galleries, shopping in the Museum Store, and a stop at EAT for dinner and specialty drinks. WAM Nights feature programs with artists, musicians, and performers, offering a dynamic way to experience the museum. The building comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights—an energizing, creative start to your weekend. WAM Nights are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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About the teaching artist:
Geli Chavez is a multidisciplinary artist and creative conceptualist based in Wichita, Kansas. Her vibrant illustrations and designs celebrate identity, joy, and the magic in life. Geli’s art invites viewers to embrace individuality through playful and empowering visuals. As Program Coordinator at Arts Partners Wichita, she integrates the arts into education, fostering creativity in K–12 students. Her work spans various mediums, including the co-illustrated children’s book A Lot of Miles. Geli’s community involvement reflects her commitment to transforming lives through art. She continues to inspire others to find confidence and expression through creativity.
