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Senior Wednesday: See Alex Katz: Theater and Dance
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Night: An Evening with Music Theater Wichita’s Brian Marcum
Learn about Music Theatre Wichita's Artistic Director Brian J. Marcum through stories, songs, and dances.
6:30pm | Free to the public
Mother’s Day Weekend at WAM
Give Mom the Weekend She Deserves. Art, dining, shopping, and more—we’ve got everything planned for her special day. However you celebrate, there’s something here for every mom and every family. Alex Katz: Theater and Dance — 2 for 1 Tickets | Mimosas & Brunch — Sunday, May 10 | 11 AM–2 PM | Museum Store Weekend Offer: 30% off any one item | Mini Used Book Sale — Saturday, May 9 | 10 AM – 3 PM
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WAM Nights: Robert Peterson in Conversation with Terrell Jones on The Prophet
Hear a conversation from artist Robert Peterson and Terrell Jones, renowned stylist, fashion designer, and the subject of the painting "The Prophet" | Free to the public
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WAM Night: American Woman: Fashioning Identity in WAM Exhibitions
Annette Becker, art education and historian, lectures on fashion history
6:30 - 8:00pm | Free to the public
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective | Opening Day
WAM is thrilled to host this national touring exhibition of artworks by brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” features intricate blown-glass and mixed-media pieces inspired by Mexican folk art, pop culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and what they call “carefully chosen” objects, the brothers create works rich in imagery and layered with wordplay and poetic riddles.
Opening Day Celebrations: Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retroperspective
Celebrate the opening day of “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” with a vibrant performance by Wichita-based Matachines dance group La Sagrada Familia. Following the performance, artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre will share insights into their layered, visually dynamic work in both Spanish- and English-language talks.
Celebración del Día de Apertura de “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective”
Celebre el día de apertura de “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” con una vibrante presentación del grupo de danza Matachines La Sagrada Familia, con sede en Wichita. Después de la presentación, los artistas Einar y Jamex de la Torre compartirán reflexiones sobre su obra compleja y visualmente dinámica en charlas en español y en inglés.
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective | Free with Riverfest Button | Entrada Gratis con Botón de Riverfest
Enjoy free access with Riverfest Button to “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” on Sunday, May 31st. This exhibition features intricate blown-glass and mixed-media pieces inspired by Mexican folk art, pop culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and what they call “carefully chosen” objects, the brothers create works rich in imagery and layered with wordplay and poetic riddles.
Senior Wednesday: Revolutions Talk with Mary Frances Ivey
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
StoryTime: “The Honeybee” By Kirsten Hall and Isabelle Arsenault
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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WAM Nights: Drop-in Artmaking for Adults
Unwind and get creative at PLAY in this free, drop-in artmaking session. Come solo for some relaxing “you time,” make it a date night, or bring the whole family along—everyone’s welcome. No artistic experience needed.
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WAM Nights: Safer Waters: Swing Dance Closing Celebration
Celebrate the final weekend of "Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury" with an evening of swing in the Cessna Gallery. Friday, June 12th | 6 - 8 PM | Free
Family ArtVenture: Play-Write
Explore, look, and take part in art together with a FREE Family ArtVenture, featuring special gallery activities and hands-on artmaking projects that bring the art at WAM to life. Play-Write | June 13th, 2026 | 11 AM - 3 PM
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Father’s Day Weekend
Bring the whole family and make it a Father's Day weekend to remember. This Saturday and Sunday, admission to "Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective" is 2-for-1—because great art is better together.
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WAM Nights: Art Garden Tour with Mason Talbott
Mark the summer solstice in WAM's Art Garden with an evening stroll guided by artist and museum teacher, Mason Talbott. | Two Walks: 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM
Senior Wednesday: Artist Talk and Workshop – Meet the Artist Behind Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: Intro to Art-looking in the Galleries with Erick
Join museum teacher Erick Nkana for a conversation in (im)permanent, where he will walk you through the exhibition, share his insights and favorite tools from touring the museum with students, and encourage you to find what works of art resonate with you. | 6:15 and 7:15 PM |
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FREE DAY – ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’
Enjoy free admission to 'Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective'. Invite your friends and family for free admission day, where everyone can explore the featured exhibition at no cost!
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ENTRADA GRATIS– ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’
Disfrute de la entrada gratuita a ‘Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective’. Invite a sus amigos y familiares al día de entrada gratuita, ¡donde todos pueden explorar la exposición destacada sin costo!
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Family ArtVenture: Looking Through Collidoscope
Explore, look, and take part in art together with a FREE Family ArtVenture, featuring special gallery activities and hands-on artmaking projects that bring the art at WAM to life.
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ArtVenture Familiar: Explorando a través de Collidoscope
¡Celebra la creatividad, la cultura y la comunidad en una tarde llena de arte, color y diversión para toda la familia!
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Noche WAM: Recorrido Destacado de Arte Chicano, Hispano y Latino
Explore el arte chicano, hispano y latino en WAM en un recorrido conversacional por el museo, disponible en inglés o español. Dos Recorridos: 6:15 PM y 7:15 PM
