Tight Knit Recovery – July 2025
Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.
Events
20 events found.
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.
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.
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.
WAM Nights: Drop-In Artmaking Inspired by “The Chain Gang”
Drop in for informal artmaking inspired by Stephen Towns' The Chain Gang (2021). WAM educator Emily Wittler will guide you in creating a collage in response to Towns’ powerful stitched storytelling. Free and open to all—supplies provided.
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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.
WAM Nights – Friday Fun at WAM
Looking for Friday night fun? Join us at WAM for either a quiet evening of introspection or a lively social gathering filled with art and conversation!
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WAM Nights: Evening for Educators
Mix and mingle with other K-College educators, learn about what’s new at WAM, and enjoy free admission to see the "Abstract Expressionists: The Women" exhibition.
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.
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.
Gallery Opening: Now and Then: From the Studio of Kathleen Shanahan
Join us for the opening and artist talk of “Now and Then: From the Studio of Kathleen Shanahan”, presented as part of WAM’s Naftzger Family Regional Creatives series.
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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!
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: 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.”
Storytime: “Duncan the Story Dragon” by Amanda Driscoll
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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FREE ADMISSION DAY “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Enjoy free admission all day to the featured exhibition “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.”
