WAM Nights: Mindfulness through Looking
Join Christince Vumai for a special evening of mindfulness activities and art immersion. Slow down, breathe, and rediscover the magic in the world around you.
Events
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Senior Wednesday: Collage Workshop with Kathleen Shanahan
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Gallery Closing: Now and Then: From the Studio of Kathleen Shanahan
Join us for the closing Program for Now and Then: From the Studio of Kathleen Shanahan”, presented as part of WAM’s Naftzger Family Regional Creatives series.
WAM Nights: Stephen Towns in Conversation with Lu Vickers on Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury
Join us for a conversation with artist Stephen Towns and historian Lu Vickers, co-author of "Paradise Park: Tourism and Segregation at Silver Springs". This program celebrates "Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury", featuring Towns' paintings and quilts that illuminate the history of Paradise Park, a Florida lake resort for Black Americans during the Jim Crow era.
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Family ArtVenture: A Sewful Celebration with Stephen Towns
WAM invites families to a Family ArtVenture with Stephen Towns, artist of “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury.” Inspired by his quilts and paintings of a midcentury Florida lakeside resort for Black families, the program blends art, history, and hands-on discovery. Highlights include storytime with the artist, sensory activities, simple sewing, and music and dance from the era.
WAM Night: Stitch Circle and See “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”
Enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by artist Christine Vumai. Settle into a relaxed atmosphere in the galleries with two drop-in experiences: a guided tour of Safer Waters: Black Recreation at Midcentury and a hand-quilting activity inspired by the exhibition.
Alex Katz: Theater and Dance | Members-Only Opening
WAM’s Member Preview Day offers members an exclusive opportunity to experience “Alex Katz: Theatre and Dance” ahead of its public opening.
Alex Katz: Theater and Dance | Opening Day
Be among the first in Wichita to see this outstanding exhibition of Alex Katz's paintings, set and costume studies, set pieces, and more revolving around theater and dance. Plus FREE Curator Talk at 2pm featuring Dr. Katharine Wright, Curator at the American Federation of Arts and Constance Dinapoli, dancer and choreographer formerly with Paul Taylor Dance Company.
Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective | Opening Day Program
Celebrate the opening of “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” with an afternoon of performances and artist talks. At 1 PM, Wichita-based Matachines dance group La Sagrada Familia will perform, followed by a Spanish-language artist talk from 1:30–2:15 PM and an English-language artist talk from 2:30–3:15 PM with Einar and Jamex de la Torre.
Alex Katz: Theater and Dance | Opening Day Public Program
Join us for a FREE curator talk with Dr. Katharine Wright, Curator at the American Federation of Arts and Constance Dinapoli, dancer and choreographer formerly with Paul Taylor Dance Company, to discuss the exhibition.
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Senior Wednesday: Growing Up in America: How Images of Children across American History Reflect Societal Anxieties and Ideals
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Storytime: “Abuela” by Arthur Dorros, translated to Spanish by Sandra Murlana Dorros
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
WAM Nights: Gallery Opening and Artist Talk for Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads
Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination. Join us for an evening of art, live jazz, and drinks, featuring the opening of “Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads” and two-for-one admission to the featured exhibition, “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.”
WAM Nights: ♥ Valentine Edition
Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination. Join us for an evening of art, live jazz, and drinks, featuring the opening of “Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads” and two-for-one admission to the featured exhibition, “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.”
WAM Night: Valentine Edition
Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination. Join us for an evening of art, live jazz, and drinks, featuring the opening of “Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads” and two-for-one admission to the featured exhibition, “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.”
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WAM Nights: Sketching in the Galleries
Grab your sketchbook or borrow ours and let your creativity flow at WAM’s free, drop-in sketching session with the talented artist Karis Hawley!
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WAM Nights: Ponder. This. – Building Wichita Together: A Community Conversation
Presented by the Ponder. This. and the Wichita Art Museum, this community-centered gathering brings together dynamic leaders, creatives, and changemakers for an evening of dialogue, reflection, and collective visioning.
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Senior Wednesday: Mindfulness through Looking and Seated Yoga
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Storytime: “The Jester Has Lost His Jingle” By David Saltzman
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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WAM Nights: Ten Tiny Dances® presented by Harvester Arts & Smack Dab Dance Lab
Ten Tiny Dances® brings ten choreographers to a 4x4’ stage for bold, inventive performances inspired by WAM’s featured exhibition "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.” Presented with Harvester Arts.
