Tight Knit Recovery – July 2025
Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.
Events
62 events found.
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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.
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.
Breaking Frames: The Black Cinematic Movement in Kansas
◆ Don’t miss your chance to see “Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art”—on view free of charge during this special Saturday evening event. ◆
Join us July 26 from 4 to 6 pm for an inspiring night of film, conversation, and community. Explore Gordon Parks’s powerful photography, then stay for a panel and screenings by Wichita-based filmmakers Maliq Little, Angelo Garibaldi, and Troy Andrews. Free exhibition admission begins at 4 pm.
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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.
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.
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Senior Wednesday: Mindfulness through Looking and Seated Yoga
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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.
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – August 16
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
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WAM Nights: CLOSED for a private event
Our museum will close at 5 PM on this Friday for a private event.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women | Members-Only Opening
Be among the first to see “Abstract Expressionists: The Women” at WAM’s exclusive Member Preview Day. This special event is open to members only—join online today or at the museum to take part.
Abstract Expressionists: The Women | Opening Day
Be the first to see “Abstract Expressionists: The Women” as it opens to the public on Sunday, August 24. Celebrate opening day at WAM and experience this groundbreaking exhibition of bold, visionary women artists.
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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Senior Wednesday: 90 Years of American Art
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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.
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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.
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – September 13
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
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.
WAM Nights: WAM’s 90th Birthday Party!
Join us for a special WAM Night as September marks WAM’s 90th birthday—celebrate with DJ Carbon, a community art project by Sontia Levy-Mason, and dancers organized by Smack Dab Dance Lab of Harvester Arts as the museum comes alive with art, music, and dance.
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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!
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Senior Wednesday: Sit, Sway, See: Seated or Standing Dancing Docent
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – October 2025
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
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: Ten Tiny Dances® presented by Harvester Arts & Smack Dab Dance Lab
Ten Tiny Dances® brings ten choreographers to a 4x4’ stage for bold, inventive performances inspired by “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.” Presented with Harvester Arts.
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – October 11
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
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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.”
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WAM Nights: From Dresses to Dapper: A Fashion Show in Black
Watch models showcase original designs by Nina Winter (TISSU Studio) in a fashion show set inside “Little Black Dress at 100.” Sketch the looks as they unfold, enjoy live music, and make an evening of it at WAM Nights: From Dresses to Dapper—A Fashion Show in Black.
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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!
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Senior Wednesday: See “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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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WAM Nights: Ponder. This. – Poetry Unchained
Join Ponder.This. for Poetry Unchained, an evening of poetry, art, and music featuring works by incarcerated women performed by local poets. Tickets include admission to “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.”
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FREE ADMISSION DAY “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”
Enjoy free admission all day to the featured exhibition “Abstract Expressionists: The Women.”
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – November 8
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
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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.
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Community leaders, creatives, and students come together to bring the museum to life during Spanish Night—a vibrant evening of art, music, and dance for all ages at the Wichita Art Museum.
WAM Nights: Noche de español
Community leaders, creatives, and students come together to bring the museum to life during Spanish Night—a vibrant evening of art, music, and dance for all ages at the Wichita Art Museum.
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Drop-in Artmaking for Adults
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.
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Closed on Thanksgiving
We are closed on Thanksgiving ◆ Spend part of your holiday weekend at WAM — a welcoming place to gather with family, unwind from the season’s pace, explore the final days of “Abstract Expressionists: The Women”, enjoy special savings at the Museum Store, and settle in at EAT for thoughtful food and drinks with a beautiful river view.
◆ Black Friday at the Museum Store ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. 15% off from 10 AM–5 PM ◆ 20% off from 5–9 PM during WAM Night
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!
THANKSGIVING FREE WEEKEND Final Weekend of the Feature Exhibition
Celebrate the holiday weekend with free admission for all and experience the final days of the feature exhibition before it closes on November 30.
◆ Small Business Saturday at the Museum Store ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. ◆ Members get an extra 10% off (20%) ◆ 25% off one item with purchase of each $20+ gift card
THANKSGIVING FREE WEEKEND Final Weekend of the Feature Exhibition
Celebrate the holiday weekend with free admission for all and experience the final days of the feature exhibition before it closes on November 30.
◆ Museum Store Sunday at WAM ◆
Give artfully! With every purchase, you support the Museum’s educational programs and events. ◆ Members get an extra 5% off (15% total) ◆ All WAM swag 20% off
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Senior Wednesday: Holiday Party
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
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.
Music in the Great Hall by Davy Trechak
Enjoy dinner or drinks at EAT with a live piano set by Davy Trechak of Evening Gown—blending Classical flair, jazz energy, and 1960s pop into an unforgettable soundtrack for your night at WAM.
