WAM Nights: Art & Writing
Join writer April Pameticky for an evening of art and writing and try your hand at writing inspired by art through a guided experience in the galleries.
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WAM Nights Summer Film Series: Carol
Offered in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association and inspired by the featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Free admission
WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art
Join Mary Frances Ivey, WAM’s Sarachek Curatorial Fellow for Wiggins Studies, for a tour of the exhibition Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art.
Free admission
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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.
Open to the public | Special Exhibition FREE DAY
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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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2024 Jewish Summer Film Series: The Jewish Cardinal
The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation's Jewish Summer Film Series presents: 'The Jewish Cardinal' a true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. French – 1 hour 36 minutes – No Rating
Free admission. Open to the general public | RSVP Required
WAM Night Summer Film Series: The Fifth Element
Offered in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association and inspired by the featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Free admission
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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.
Free. No reservations required.
2024 Jewish Summer Film Series: An American Pickle
The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation's Jewish Summer Film Series presents: .An American Pickle' (2020). In 1919, Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen), an optimistic immigrant laborer, falls into a vat of pickles at his factory job and is preserved for 100 years. Emerging in present-day Brooklyn without aging, he meets his great-grandson Ben, an app developer. Their attempts to bridge the 100-year gap lead them to rediscover the true meaning of family and the value of a good pickle.
Free admission. Open to the general public | RSVP Required
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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.
Open to the public | Special Exhibitions are $12 Free for WAM members, college students with ID and youth 18 and under.
WAM Nights: Drop-in Coloring for Adults
Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and unwind with a custom-designed coloring sheet inspired by WAM’s collection.
Free admission
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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!
Free. No reservations required
WAM Night: Stitch Circle
Enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by artist Bethany Janssen. Cash Bar. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Free admission
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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!
Free admission
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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.
Free. No reservations required
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WAM Nights: Evening for Educators
Mix and mingle with other K-College teachers, learn about what’s new at WAM, and enjoy free admission to see "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America" exhibition.
Free with Teacher's ID. Register in advance.
WAM Nights: Bella Dolce String Quartet in (im)permanent
Spend a serene evening of art and melodies as we transform the gallery into a tranquil space for reflection and relaxation.
Free admission
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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.
Free. No reservations required
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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.
Free. No reservations required
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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.
5:30 PM – VIP Happy Hour: $30 general public/$20 members. Includes admission to exhibition. RSVP by 10/25 | 6:30 PM – Talk with TK Smith: Free and open to the public. Exhibition tickets sold separately.
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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.
FREE | Open to the Public | No RSVP Required
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Friends University students and local community groups bring the Museum to life for Spanish Night!
Free. No reservations required | Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
WAM Nights: Noche de español
¡Los estudiantes de la Universidad Friends dan vida al museo en la Noche Española!
Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
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
FREE | Open to the public
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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.
Free event. No reservations required.
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".
FREE | Open to the public
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.
FREE | Open to the public
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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"
FREE | Open to the Public
WAM Night: Stitch Circle
Enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by artist Christince Vumai. Cash Bar. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Free admission