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IDB Fashion Closing Party
We are sending her out with a bang--cocktail in hand!
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193 events found.
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Ponder This: Spoken Word in the Galleries
A new round of spoken word performances, exploring hard-hitting topics close to the heart
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Family ArtVenture: Ani-May
Step into the world of anime & come dressed as your favorite anime character
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WAM Nights: Ghost Stories with Meghan Miller
Let's hear ghost stories around a campfire!
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Artist Talk with Dan Friday
Hear glass artist Dan Friday talk about his work in WAM's new glass exhibition
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Tunes+Tallgrass: Raiders of the Lost Ark
Enjoy an 80s throwback film plus live music in the beautiful Art Garden
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Ask Me! Tours – June 2023
Docents share their knowledge & insights about WAM's glass exhibition
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Free Day – Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass
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Family ArtVenture: Summer Celebration
Performances, glass-blowing demonstrations & artmaking for all ages
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Jewish Summer Film Series: Plan A
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WAM Nights Film Series: Love and Fury
The first film in a series hosted by Rod Pocowatchit
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WAM Nights: Artist Talk with Rory Erler Wakemup
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Clearly Indigenous Closing Party
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Opening Day Celebration: The Illuminated Body and Fighters for Freedom
Meet Barbara Earl Thomas during a 1 pm artist talk and exhibition catalogue signing. Then enjoy a moving performance by ARISE (African-Americans Renewing Interest in Spirituals Ensemble) at 2:30 pm.
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“Secret Wichita” Book Signing with Vanessa Whiteside
WAM's Museum Store has the perfect gift for those who love Wichita. It's never too early to start shopping for the holidays!
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Family ArtVenture: WAM Stars
What happens when works of art are the stars of the show?
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Art on a Monday Featuring Denise Sherman
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Art Chatter – October 2023
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Indigenous Artists at Work: A Conversation with Native Creatives
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Celebrity Chef Dinner with Toni Tipton-Martin
Family ArtVenture: Holiday Open House
Come early to meet Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their reindeer. Enjoy holiday performances and storytelling and create your own work of art.
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Ponder.This.
Ponder.This. presents an evening of entertaining and thought-provoking spoken word performances.
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WAM Winter Break Camp
Grand Reopening of PLAY
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Drop-in Artmaking for Adults
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Pop-Up Gallery Concert
Slow Looking in (im)permanent
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Hopper: An American Love Story (Screening)
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Artist Talk: Marco Hernandez
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Ten Tiny Dances® presented by Harvester Arts & Smack Dab Dance Lab
It pays to be a member this holiday season. Join WAM today.
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“Making American Artists” Exhibition Preview Party
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“Making American Artists” Exhibition Opening Day
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First Friday Field Trip – February 2024
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Valentine’s Day Fun
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Making American Artists Exhibition: Drop-in Tours (Feb 2024)
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College Night
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Wichita Symphony String Quartet Performance
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Talk with Dr. Tera Hedrick: “Making American Artists”
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Family ArtVenture: Fun & Games
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Ponder.This. – Poetry Unchained
Ponder.This. presents an evening of entertaining and thought-provoking spoken word performances.
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Making American Artists Exhibition: Drop-in Tours (March 2024)
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WAM Camp: Spring Break Creation Vacation
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◆SOLD OUT◆Talk with Dr. Reilly Shwab: “Prairies on Paper” Exhibition
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En conversación: Marco Hernández y Armando Minjarez
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In conversation: Marco Hernández and Armando Minjarez
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Exhibition Opening: Rachel Curtis: Dissolution
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Art Chatter – April 2024 – SOLD OUT!
Inspired by the greatest hits of American art in this exhibition, we are celebrating some of the greatest hits of Art Chatter over the last ten-plus years.
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Making American Artists Exhibition: Drop-in Tours (April 2024)
Lecture with Dr. Hollis Clayson: Mary Cassatt’s Alterity and her Radical Monstrosities
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READiculous Family ArtVenture
Free Family Fun >>Let your imagination soar through the magic of art and stories! Performances, storytelling, activities in the galleries, and art making for the whole family!
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Howard E. Wooden Speaker Series with author Patrick Bringley
Join Patrick Bringley, author of "All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me," for a talk about finding comfort and meaning in the beauty and solitude of art, a memoir based on his decade as a guard at the Met Museum.
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“ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK” Members Only Event
Invitation-only event to celebrate the opening of ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
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“ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK” Exhibition Opening Day
Join us for the gallery opening of "ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK", featuring five decades of photographs showcasing some of the most influential names in entertainment, politics, business, and athletics.
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Docent Hosts: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Exhibition
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break Camp
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters with ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Start your weekend with friends, photography, and an Annie Leibovitz-inspired cocktail!
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ART ON A FRIDAY: Women Photographers in Wichita
Art on a Monday is now Art on a Friday! Inspired by the summer featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, a panel of local female photographers will discuss their different approaches to this art form.
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VANITY AFFAIR pARTy at WAM
Get ready to rock the night away at WAM's Vanity Affair pARTy! You're invited to the most glamorous party in town, celebrating the "ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK" exhibition at WAM.
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Docent Hosts: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Exhibition
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
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WAM Nights – First Friday Field Trip – July 2024
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
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Family Artventure: FREE DAY. ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
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Family ArtVenture: Summer Celebration
Celebrate summer with FREE admission to the exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK and enjoy a variety of activities and art making related to photography, fashion, and dance!
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Ponder.This. presents: Fashion Meets Poetry – with YBG Studio’s
Experience a unique fusion of fashion, poetry, and art. Tickets at the door ($20 Public / $10 Members) include exhibition admission, with galleries open until 9 pm.
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Docent Hosts: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Exhibition
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
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Howard E. Wooden Speaker Series with author Lindsay Pollock
Join author Lindsay Pollock for a talk on Edith Gregor Halpert, the pioneering art dealer who transformed the American art market, championed groundbreaking artists, and—through collector Elizabeth S. Navas—helped shape the Wichita Art Museum’s collection.
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Pete Armstrong Photography Lecture Series—Signs: Photographs by Jim Dow
Join photographer Jim Dow and Dr. April Watson, Senior Curator of Photography at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, for a conversation about his early black-and-white prints as well as a small selection of recent color work on view in the exhibition Signs: Photographs by Jim Dow.
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Senior Wednesday: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters with ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Start your weekend with friends, photography, and an Annie Leibovitz-inspired cocktail!
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Annie Leibovitz 1997-2002: Standing Next to the World’s Most Famous Photographer as the World of Photography Changed
Tim Hossler, Design Department Chair and Associate Professor at the University of Kansas, for a talk about his time as in-house art director for celebrity and fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz.
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Senior Wednesday: Sketching in the Galleries
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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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 Kat Smalley!
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Family ArtVenture: National Arts in Education Week
Join WAM and Wichita Public Schools for National Arts in Education Week! Enjoy student performances, an art exhibition, hands-on activities, and more!
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WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Artists on Art: Micala Gingrich Gaylord
ake a tour of the galleries with artist Micala Gingrich Gaylord to see WAM’s collection through her eyes.
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WAM Nights: CLOSED for a Private Event
Our museum will be closing at 5 PM on Friday, September 27th, for a private event.
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“ROBERT PETERSON: Somewhere in America” Exhibition Opening Day
Join us for the gallery opening of "Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America," featuring over 20 new and existing works that celebrate African American life and community through joyful, large-scale paintings.
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“ROBERT PETERSON: Somewhere in America” Members Only Exhibition Opening Celebration
WAM MEMBERS EVENT. The WAM Board of Trustees and TeOndra Phillips, Interim Director/CEO invite you to celebrate the opening of "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
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Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk: Sacred Black Womanhood: Benny Andrews’ Portrait of His Mother
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – Oct 2024
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
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WAM Nights: Artist Talk—Rachel Curtis: Dissolution
Join painter Rachel Curtis for a talk focused on her artistic process and enjoy one more look at her exhibition Rachel Curtis: Dissolution, part of the Regional Creatives Exhibition Series.
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WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Artist Stephen Towns on “The Chain Gang”
Join artist Stephen Towns to learn more about his artwork The Chain Gang, a new acquisition on view in (im)permanent.
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WAM Nights: ART ON A FRIDAY: Talk with TK Smith
Join cultural historian TK Smith for a public talk on the use of “self taught” to describe contemporary artists—including Robert Peterson, whose exhibition "Somewhere in America" is currently on view at WAM—without formal training. Smith is Curator, Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. Smith is the editor of the forthcoming Somewhere in America exhibition catalogue.
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Ponder. This.—Poetry Unchained
Join us for an afternoon of poetry, art, and music presented by Ponder. This. Poetry Unchained is a series of events featuring poetry written by individuals who are incarcerated and performed by Ponder. This. poets.
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Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk | David Plowden: By the Wayside
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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Gallery Opening and Artist Talk: ARTISTS A PLUS B: TWINVERSE
Gallery Opening. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Friends University students and local community groups bring the Museum to life for Spanish Night!
WAM Nights: Noche de español
¡Los estudiantes de la Universidad Friends dan vida al museo en la Noche Española!
WAM Nights: College Night
College Students! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making led by college students: ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ LIVE MUSIC ◆ CASH BAR (21+) ◆ ART MAKING & DRAWING
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Closed Thanksgiving Day
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We wish you all a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Friday from 10 AM to 9 PM!
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters – “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America”
Gather with friends to enjoy music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
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Senior Wednesday: Holiday Party
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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Drop-in Artmaking for Adults: Festive Wrapping Paper and Gift Tags
Unwind and explore your creative side by making your own festive wrapping paper and gift tags in this free, informal program. No artistic skill necessary and no reservations required! Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and drop by anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Family Artventure: Holiday Open House
Celebrate the season with fun and festive activities throughout the museum. Meet and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s elves and one of his reindeer will be here too! Be entertained by holiday performances including choirs, dancers, and storytelling. Make your own work of art to take home, and enjoy FREE admission to our featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America".
Family Artventure: “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America” Exhibition FREE Admission Day and Holiday Open House
Enjoy FREE admission to our featured exhibition Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America and celebrate the season with fun and festive activities throughout the museum. Be entertained by holiday performances, including choirs, dancers, and storytelling. Meet and snap a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Santa’s elves and one of his reindeer will be here too! Make your own work of art to take home.
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WAM Nights: Artist Talk—Go for a Walk and Listen
Gather with friends to enjoy live music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
ELF: An Interactive Screening (21+ Event)
Grab your best friend and their best friend who likes candy corn! Buddy is back! Tickets available now. Limited seats.
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Closed Christmas Eve
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Christmas Eve. We wish you a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, December 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM!
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Closed Christmas Day
The Wichita Art Museum will be closed on Christmas. We wish you a joyful holiday and look forward to welcoming you back on Thursday, December 26, from 10 AM to 5 PM!
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Closed on New Year’s Day
We are closed on New Year’s Day.
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Senior Wednesday: Closed on New Year’s
We are closed on New Year’s. We look forward to seeing you at the next Senior Wednesday on February 5, 2025.
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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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Closed Today
We are closed today
Museum Store closed for inventory
Museum Store closed for inventory
Notice: Class Rescheduled- YogaTime | January: Lunar New Year
Notice: Class Rescheduled- -- Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Adjusted Hours and Event Cancellations
IMPORTANT UPDATE: Adjusted Hours and Event Cancellations
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“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition Opening Day
"Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" Exhibition Opening Day
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“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Members Only Exhibition Opening Celebration
Exclusive Members-Only Event: Celebrate the Opening of "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" with an Artist and Curator Conversation
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Senior Wednesday: Artist Talk | ARTISTSAPLUSB: TWINVERSE
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – Feb 2025
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
YogaTime | February: Colors
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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WAM Nights: Valentine Edition
Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination and immerse yourselves in an unforgettable evening of art, music, and light. With a special two-for-one ticket to "Interwoven", you and your guest can step into a world where light and shadow entwine, creating a mesmerizing experience of reflection and connection.
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Weather Alert
We are closed today
WAM Nights: Mason Talbott “Who’s Doing the Looking?” One-Night-Only Installation
Experience the interplay of light and shadow in a one-night installation by local artist Mason Talbott, followed by an artist talk.
Ponder. This.—Journey Through Black History
Experience an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and art as WAM curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick introduces "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". Tickets including exhibition admission.
WAM Nights: College Night
College Students and Faculty! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ MUSIC ◆ CASH BAR (21+)
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Senior Wednesday: Sketching in the Galleries
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
YogaTime | March: Circus
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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WAM Nights. Gallery Closing: TWINVERSE
Gallery Closing. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition FREE Admission
Invite your friends and family to the Wichita Art Museum for free admission day, when everyone can explore the featured exhibition at no cost.
Family Artventure: “Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Exhibition FREE Admission
Celebrate WAM’s latest exhibition with a day of free family fun including dance performances, art making, and more!
WAM Night: Tera Talk—”Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven”
Join WAM’s curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick for art historical insight into references in the featured exhibition.
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Senior Wednesday: Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
YogaTime | April: Critters
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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Gallery Opening and Artists’ Talk: Let Me Take You Down
Join us for the opening and artists' talk of This, a photography exhibition by Kendra Cremin, Kelsy Gossett Dennis, and Jennifer Ray. Through their work, the artists explore the tension between inner worlds and reality, inviting viewers to question the illusions they create.
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Senior Wednesday: “Pop! Talk” with Mary Frances Ivey
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
YogaTime | May: Weather -10:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | May: Weather -11:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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Temporary Closure Notice
Temporary Closure Notice
Riverfest 2025 Button Perks at WAM
Riverfest 2025 guests—stop by WAM to participate in Fest Quest and show your 2025 button for 50% off our special exhibition, free general admission, and 10% off at the Museum Store.
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Pete Armstrong Photography Lecture Series—David Plowden: A Photographer’s Lifelong Devotion to the American Scene
Join curator Keith F. Davis for a look at "David Plowden: By the Wayside", exploring the photographer’s powerful images of mid-century American workers, industries, and landscapes.
Senior Wednesday: “Moments Without Proper Names” Screening
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – June 2025
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
YogaTime | June: Sun Salutations -10:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | June: Sun Salutations -11:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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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!
Pop-Up Pop Art Party
Experience the museum after hours with pop art, DJ sets, cocktails, and hands-on artmaking—featuring local artists, DJ Carbon, and a bar with tasty bites. Explore your creative side with printmaking, collage, fashion portraits, and more, all inspired by the bold energy of pop art. Don’t miss this one-night-only party that blends art, music, and creative energy.
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Closed on Juneteenth
We are closed on Juneteenth
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WAM Nights: “More Like Jackie” Screening and Panel Discussion
Join us for a screening followed by a panel discussion hosted by filmmakers Jaime Green and Travis Heying as well as Wichita public artists Ellamonique Baccus and Armando Minjarez.
PONDER. THIS. Uniting Cultures Through the Arts | Six Sides of the Story: Celebration of Gordon Parks
In conjunction with “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”, join us for an evening of poetry, art, and music featuring Kimberly Paige and six poets reflecting on Gordon Parks’s legacy.
Senior Wednesday: Creative Writing Workshop
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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Closed on Independence Day
We are closed on Independence Day
YogaTime | July: Family -10:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | July: Family -11:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
WAM Nights: Screening of Gordon Parks’ The Learning Tree (1969) | Rated PG
In conjunction with “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”, join us for an evening of poetry, art, and music featuring Kimberly Paige and six poets reflecting on Gordon Parks’s legacy.
Sunflower Summer | Verano Girasol 2025
Kansas families—enjoy free admission to “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art” July 12–August 3 through the Sunflower Summer program. Open to Kansas residents with students in Pre-K through 12th grade. One-time use per attraction. Download the Sunflower Summer app to claim your tickets
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FREE ADMISSION DAY! “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art”
FREE admission to the exhibition “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art"
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Family Artventure: Picture This: A Day of Art + Play
Celebrate summer with FREE admission to the exhibition “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art with a day of family fun at WAM!
WAM Nights: Screening of Gordon Parks’ Shaft (1971) | Rated R
Join us for a special screening of Shaft (1971), presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art. Following the film, Dr. Kevin Sylvester Harrison will lead a conversation on the cultural legacy of this groundbreaking work by Gordon Parks and its lasting impact on film and society.
Howard E. Wooden Speaker Series with author Lindsay Pollock
Join author Lindsay Pollock for a talk on Edith Gregor Halpert, the pioneering art dealer who transformed the American art market, championed groundbreaking artists, and—through collector Elizabeth S. Navas—helped shape the Wichita Art Museum’s collection.
Breaking Frames: The Black Cinematic Movement in Kansas
◆ Don’t miss your chance to see “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art”—on view free of charge during this special Saturday evening event. ◆
Join us July 26 from 4 to 6 pm for an inspiring night of film, conversation, and community. Explore Gordon Parks’s powerful photography, then stay for a panel and screenings by Wichita-based filmmakers Maliq Little, Angelo Garibaldi, and Troy Andrews. Free exhibition admission begins at 4 pm.
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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.
YogaTime | August: Farm -10:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | August: Farm -11:30 AM
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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WAM Nights: Gallery Closing for “Let Me Take You Down”
Before "Let Me Take You Down" closes on August 24, don’t miss live analog photography demos with featured artists Kendra Cremin, Kelsy Gossett Dennis, and Jennifer Ray. Explore large format cameras, hybrid photograms, and more in this hands-on look at creative process and technique.
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WAM Nights: CLOSED for a private event
Our museum will close at 5 PM on this Friday for a private event.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women | Members-Only Opening
Be among the first to see “Abstract Expressionists: The Women” at WAM’s exclusive Member Preview Day. This special event is open to members only—join online today or at the museum to take part.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women | Opening Day
Be the first to see “Abstract Expressionists: The Women” as it opens to the public on Sunday, August 24. Celebrate opening day at WAM and experience this groundbreaking exhibition of bold, visionary women artists.
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Senior Wednesday: 90 Years of American Art
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
YogaTime | 11:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | 10:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | 11:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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Family ArtVenture: Celebrating 90 Years of Education at WAM!
Join us for Family ArtVenture: Celebrating 90 Years of Education at WAM! with student docents, musical performances, and hands-on artmaking led by area teachers—all part of National Arts in Education Week. Free fun for the whole family!
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Senior Wednesday: Sit, Sway, See: Seated or Standing Dancing Docent
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – October 2025
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
YogaTime | 10:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | 11:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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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 “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.” Presented with Harvester Arts.
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WAM Nights: Shaping Vision: Five Wichita Painters on Process and Practice
Join us for WAM Nights: Shaping Vision—five Wichita Painters on Process and Practice. Artists Sarah Chavez, Rachel Curtis, Sloane Dyer, Mary McCoy, and Kate Van Steenhuyse, moderated by Chloe Lang, will share insights into their work and discuss how their practices connect to larger art historical conversations. Presented in partnership with Harvester Arts, this free program complements the exhibitions “Abstract Expressionists: The Women” and “Framed in Friendship: American Women Artists and Their Networks.”
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WAM Nights: From Dresses to Dapper: A Fashion Show in Black
Watch models showcase original designs by Nina Winter (TISSU Studio) in a fashion show set inside “Little Black Dress at 100.” Sketch the looks as they unfold, enjoy live music, and make an evening of it at WAM Nights: From Dresses to Dapper—A Fashion Show in Black.
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WAM Nights: Halloween Scavenger Hunt!
This Halloween, stop by the Wichita Art Museum for a spooky-fun art scavenger hunt! In celebration of WAM’s 90th birthday, follow a special treasure map filled with silhouettes of objects from the museum’s collection. Complete the hunt and trick-or-treat for sweet prizes along the way!
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Senior Wednesday: See “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: Ponder. This. – Poetry Unchained
Join Ponder.This. for Poetry Unchained, an evening of poetry, art, and music featuring works by incarcerated women performed by local poets. Tickets include admission to “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.”
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FREE ADMISSION DAY “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Enjoy free admission all day to the featured exhibition “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.”
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Family ArtVenture – FREE DAY – “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Express yourself at WAM’s free family event inspired by “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.” Create together on a large mural, color a 3-D “W,” and enjoy lively Storytimes that bring art to life.
YogaTime | 10:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | 11:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Community leaders, creatives, and students come together to bring the museum to life during Spanish Night—a vibrant evening of art, music, and dance for all ages at the Wichita Art Museum.
WAM Nights: Noche de español
Community leaders, creatives, and students come together to bring the museum to life during Spanish Night—a vibrant evening of art, music, and dance for all ages at the Wichita Art Museum.
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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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Closed on Thanksgiving
We are closed on Thanksgiving ◆ Spend part of your holiday weekend at WAM — a welcoming place to gather with family, unwind from the season’s pace, explore the final days of “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”, enjoy special savings at the Museum Store, and settle in at EAT for thoughtful food and drinks with a beautiful river view.
◆ Black Friday at the Museum Store ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. 15% off from 10 AM–5 PM ◆ 20% off from 5–9 PM during WAM Night
◆ Small Business Saturday at the Museum Store ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. ◆ Members get an extra 10% off (20%) ◆ 25% off one item with purchase of each $20+ gift card
◆ Museum Store Sunday at WAM ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. ◆ Members get an extra 5% off (15% total) ◆ All WAM swag 20% off
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Senior Wednesday: Holiday Party
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Music in the Great Hall by Davy Trechak
Enjoy dinner or drinks at EAT with a live piano set by Davy Trechak of Evening Gown—blending Classical flair, jazz energy, and 1960s pop into an unforgettable soundtrack for your night at WAM.
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Family ArtVenture: Holiday Open House
On December 6, WAM will be a winter wonderland of creativity! Meet Santa, enjoy performances, festive storytimes, and make art to take home.
Holiday Membership Sale at WAM
Join us December 10–14 for the Wichita Art Museum’s Holiday Membership Sale, offering 20% off Individual Plus, Household, and Household Plus memberships. Whether you’re joining for yourself or gifting a membership, this limited-time offer makes it easy to support the museum and enjoy a full year of benefits.
Holiday Savings Friday at the Museum Store
Discover gifts you won’t find anywhere else—thoughtfully selected, artful, and perfect for everyone on your list. Skip the crowds and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience filled with one-of-a-kind possibilities.
YogaTime | 10:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
YogaTime | 11:30 AM Session
Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
SOLD OUT: Printmaking Workshop with Jacoub Reyes
In partnership with Botanica, WAM invites you in for an inspiring printmaking workshop led by Jacoub Reyes, a woodblock artist who merges biodiversity with cultural heritage and histories.
Member Holiday Shopping Saturday at the Museum Store
Discover gifts you won’t find anywhere else—thoughtfully selected, artful, and perfect for everyone on your list. Skip the crowds and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience filled with one-of-a-kind possibilities.
Sunday Holiday Gift Shopping Event
Discover gifts you won’t find anywhere else—thoughtfully selected, artful, and perfect for everyone on your list. Skip the crowds and enjoy a relaxed shopping experience filled with one-of-a-kind possibilities.
