Fall back in time with films that celebrate what it is to be a teen. In this program series, each screening features the nostalgic teenage Americana pictured in 'David Hornback: Where the Hell is Wichita?'. Movie: "Sixteen Candles" | Rated PG | 6 - 8 PM
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!
K-college teachers, as a special toast to you at the Pop Up Party for 'Past & Present', have a drink ticket on us and unwind with just-for-educators artmaking led by painter Emily Nickel| 6 - 8 PM
Explore WAM's new exhibition 'Past & Present: Celebrating New Acquisitions and Collection Highlights at the Wichita Art Museum' and join us for a pARTy celebrating belonging, joy, and powerful stories in American art | 6 - 8 PM
Learn about Winfred Rembert (1945–2021)—artist of WAM’s new acquisition 'Chain Gang Picking Cotton #3'—in a talk by Winfred Rembert, Jr. | Reception: 6 - 6:30 PM | Talk: 6:30 - 8 PM
Solve your plans for the eve of Halloween at WAM with a paper chase. Receive clues and solve the mystery! Free and open to the public | 6 - 8 PM
Teens, roll up your sleeves! Join us for a studio workshop inspired by sculptors in 'Past & Present', such as Nick Cave, Dan Friday, and Beth Lipman. | 6 - 8 PM
Fall back in time with films that celebrate what it is to be a teen. In this program series, each screening features the nostalgic teenage Americana pictured in 'David Hornback: Where the Hell is Wichita?'. Movie: "Pretty in Pink" | Rated PG-13 | 6 - 8 PM
Join us for a museum-wide party spotlighting Hispanic and Latino art, culture, and community! 6 - 8 PM | 6:30 PM: Artist Talk
Meet painter and printmaker Norman Akers, artist of L. Welk’s Dream Machine (2023), and learn about his decades-long practice. | 6:30 – 8 PM
Hear local artists’ perspectives in tours of the exhibition, enjoy live music by Bella Dolce Quartet (of Wichita Symphony Orchestra) in the galleries, and take a break from the kitchen with bites from EAT. | 6 – 8 PM: Music | 6:15 PM and 7:15 PM: Tours
Paint your own decorative tray inspired by Nick Cave’s 'Grapht' (2024)—a mixed-media assemblage | 2 - 4 PMÂ
Join us for an art history talk by Hopper scholar Dr. Kim Conaty | 6 - 8 PMÂ
Be in community, be moved, and be inspired by Ponder.This. poets. Local spoken word artists share their responses to WAM’s permanent collection. . | 6 – 8 PM
