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Summer WAM Camp: Collage Creations | Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
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WAM Camp: Summer Break Camp
Storytime: “The Big Orange Splot” by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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Summer WAM Camp: Brushes and Branches: An Outdoor Painting Experience | Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old. Explore the Art Garden at WAM to be inspired to create your masterpieces. Explore shadows, make paint, and be prepared to get messy as we explore the wonders of nature and art.
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Summer WAM Camp: Brush and Beyond: Mixed Media Extravaganza! Ages 9 to 12 years old
Ages 9 to 12 years old. Walk on the wild side to explore how out-of-ordinary materials combine in the process of art. Be inspired by WAM’s Art Garden and get “outside” of the box to create artworks that will surely “pop”!
Storytime: “The Concrete Garden” by Bob Graham
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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Summer WAM Camp – Wild Wonders: Printmaking with Nature | Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old. Little artists will explore different printmaking techniques to discover how art can capture the beauty of nature with plants and flowers, garden veggies, and sunshine to celebrate the summer season.
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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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Summer WAM Camp: Add a Little Ink and Imagination | Ages 9 to 12 years old
Ages 9 to 12 years old. Explore the fun of printmaking—be bold with color, peel away a surprise, make a lasting print, and ink on the creativity.
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Summer WAM Camp: Sculpting Smiles: Playful Creations | Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old
Ages 6 (finished kindergarten) to 8 years old. Explore the world of 3D art using a variety of materials ranging from plaster to toilet paper.
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Summer WAM Camp: SCULPTacular Skills in Three Dimensions | Ages 9 to 12 years old
Ages 9 to 12 years old. Discover new techniques and hone your sculpting skills to create 3D masterpieces.
Storytime: “Ricky the Rock, Who Couldn’t Roll” by Mr. Jay
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Storytime: “Lines That Wiggle” by Candace Whitman
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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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!
Storytime: “They All Saw a Cat” by Brendan Wenzel
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Storytime: “The Quilt” by Ann Jonas
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Storytime: “Perfect Square” by Michael Hall
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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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Kids Night Out: Pajama-WAM!
Parents, let your kids play at the Museum and enjoy all the fun of a sleepover without any of the sleeping! Wear your PJs and bring your favorite stuffed companion to enjoy a kids-only evening of pizza, games, and hands-on exploration.
Storytime: “Mirror Mirror”: A Book of Reverso Poems by Marilyn Singer
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.
Storytime: “Counting Winter” by Nancy White Carlstrom
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.
Storytime: “A Color of His Own” by Leo Lionni
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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 Camp: Spring Break | Wednesday, March 19: Light and Dark
Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
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WAM Camp: Spring Break | Thursday, March 20: Town and Country
Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
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!
Storytime: “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.
Storytime: “Please Please the Bees” by Gerald Kelley
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.
Opening Day: Gordon Parks Academy STEM Leaders in Applied and Media Arts: Student Art Show
Join us in the Wichita Art Museum’s Cessna Gallery for a special celebration: Gordon Parks Academy STEM Leaders in Applied and Media Arts: Student Art Show.
Senior Wednesday: “Moments Without Proper Names” Screening
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Storytime: “Barnyard Dance!” By Sandra Boyton (read in English and Spanish)
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.
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.
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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!
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: PaintVenture
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Inkspired
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Multi-Media Magic
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Bold Brushstrokes
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: More Inkspiration
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Weird and Wonderful
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Playful Paint
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Ink Outside the Lines
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
Storytime: “Rhonda, la anaconda” by Andrea Olatunji (read in English and Spanish)
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Art Bonanza
Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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.
Storytime: “Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish” by Beth Ferry (read in English and Spanish)
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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!
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: 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!
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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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.
Storytime: “The Gingerbread Man” by Catherine McCafferty (read in English and Spanish)
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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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.
