Free day for “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance”—celebrating dance, theater, and technical artistry through the first comprehensive exploration of Katz’s inventive collaborations with choreographers, dancers, and avant-garde theater ensembles over six decades.
Family ArtVenture celebrates dance, theater, and stagecraft with activities throughout the museum, including in the exhibition “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance.” Presented with Harvester Arts, the program features dancers, storytelling, puppetry, clowning, and hands-on artmaking for visitors of all ages. Admission is free and open to the public.
Wichita artists rooted in global dance traditions come together for a panel on how "Alex Katz: Theater and Dance" resonates with their practices in Chinese martial arts and Indian classical dance.
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Did you know WAM produced an original documentary for the exhibition “Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury”? Edited by Wichita filmmaker Maliq Little of Leak Productions, the film explores a central Florida lake resort for Black visitors (1949–1969) through the perspectives of artist Stephen Towns and those who experienced it. Join curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick and editor Maliq Little as they share the story behind the documentary and Towns’ work.
Experience the museum after hours with artmaking, music, theater, and dance inspired by 'Alex Katz: Theater and Dance'. Bring a friend and enjoy a lively evening of creativity, with beverages and bites available for purchase. Free and open to the public.
Join guest artist Constance Dinapoli for an accessible movement workshop inspired by “Alex Katz: Theater and Dance,” designed for adults 55+ of all mobility levels, with options to participate seated or standing and no prior experience required.
FREE EVENT | Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free interactive Kathak dance workshops led by Sonalli Kurlekar, inspired by Alex Katz: Theater and Dance at WAM. For all levels, no experience needed (ages 7+). | Registration required.
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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.
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.
Teen's will explore how artists grow and sustain networks, develop creative career portfolios, and articulate their work.
Two day event: 5/8 at WAM | 5:30 PM - 8PM | 5/9 at Harvester Arts | 1pm-4pm | Teacher nomination required
Learn about Music Theatre Wichita's Artistic Director Brian J. Marcum through stories, songs, and dances.
6:30pm | Free to the public
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Give Mom the Weekend She Deserves. Art, dining, shopping, and more—we’ve got everything planned for her special day. However you celebrate, there’s something here for every mom and every family. Alex Katz: Theater and Dance — 2 for 1 Tickets | Mimosas & Brunch — Sunday, May 10 | 11 AM–2 PM | Museum Store Weekend Offer: 30% off any one item | Mini Used Book Sale — Saturday, May 9 | 10 AM – 3 PM
Hear a conversation from artist Robert Peterson and Terrell Jones, renowned stylist, fashion designer, and the subject of the painting "The Prophet" | Free to the public
2 day workshop | Calling all creatives teens who have a favorite thrift store, mix and match their pieces, and have a style all their own. Free | Registration Required | For high school students (rising freshmen to graduated seniors) of all genders
Annette Becker, art education and historian, lectures on fashion history
6:30 - 8:00pm | Free to the public
2 day workshop | Calling all creatives teens who have a favorite thrift store, mix and match their pieces, and have a style all their own. Free | Registration Required | For high school students (rising freshmen to graduated seniors) of all genders
Join us for WAM Night featuring live music with the Bella Dolce String Quartet from the Wichita Symphony Orchestra in the Farha Great Hall | 6:00pm | Free to the public
WAM Night: Teen Workshop event led by Stella Hankins of Bella Bonita Design. Teens can learn how to sketch live fashion models in their Y2K best.
Free event | 6 PM - 8 PM
WAM is thrilled to host this national touring exhibition of artworks by brothers Einar and Jamex de la Torre. “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” features intricate blown-glass and mixed-media pieces inspired by Mexican folk art, pop culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and what they call “carefully chosen” objects, the brothers create works rich in imagery and layered with wordplay and poetic riddles.
Celebrate the opening day of “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” with a vibrant performance by Wichita-based Matachines dance group La Sagrada Familia. Following the performance, artists Einar and Jamex de la Torre will share insights into their layered, visually dynamic work in both Spanish- and English-language talks.
Celebre el día de apertura de “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” con una vibrante presentación del grupo de danza Matachines La Sagrada Familia, con sede en Wichita. Después de la presentación, los artistas Einar y Jamex de la Torre compartirán reflexiones sobre su obra compleja y visualmente dinámica en charlas en español y en inglés.
Enjoy free access with Riverfest Button to “Collidoscope: de la Torre Brothers Retro-Perspective” on Sunday, May 31st. This exhibition features intricate blown-glass and mixed-media pieces inspired by Mexican folk art, pop culture, religious imagery, consumer culture, and mythology. Working with glass, resin, lenticular prints, and what they call “carefully chosen” objects, the brothers create works rich in imagery and layered with wordplay and poetic riddles.
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
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.