Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk—Coming of Age
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
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Murdock Mixology – In Conversation Author Christine Coulson
Available to Murdock Members
Storytime: “The Big Orange Splot” by Daniel Manus Pinkwater
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters with ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Start your weekend with friends, photography, and an Annie Leibovitz-inspired cocktail!
Exhibition ticket is required $12 | Free to: WAM Members. Youth 18 & Under. College Students (w/ID)
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WARPED | RSG Group Glass Exhibition Panel Discussion
A panel discussion in conjunction with the opening weekend of “Warped” an invitational glass exhibit of works by artists in the United States and United Kingdom that will be on display at Reuben Saunders Gallery.
Panel Discussion: FREE and open to the public
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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.
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
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ART ON A FRIDAY: Women Photographers in Wichita
Art on a Monday is now Art on a Friday! Inspired by the summer featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK, a panel of local female photographers will discuss their different approaches to this art form.
Happy Hour: $25 general public/$20 WAM members | Panel Discussion: FREE, open to the public
WAM Nights: Art & Writing
Join writer April Pameticky for an evening of art and writing and try your hand at writing inspired by art through a guided experience in the galleries.
Free admission
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – June 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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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”!
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
WAM Nights Summer Film Series: Carol
Offered in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association and inspired by the featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Free admission
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VANITY AFFAIR pARTy at WAM
Get ready to rock the night away at WAM's Vanity Affair pARTy! You're invited to the most glamorous party in town, celebrating the "ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK" exhibition at WAM.
Ticketed | RSVP Required
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Docent Hosts: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Exhibition
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
Open to the public | Special Exhibitions are $12 Free for WAM members, college students with ID and youth 18 and under.
Senior Wednesday: What’s New at WAM
Join WAM’s curator, Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick, to learn about (im)permanent—the new installation of WAM’s permanent collection.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “The Concrete Garden” by Bob Graham
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights – First Friday Field Trip – July 2024
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
$30 general public/$25 WAM members
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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.
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art
Join Mary Frances Ivey, WAM’s Sarachek Curatorial Fellow for Wiggins Studies, for a tour of the exhibition Coming of Age: Women Growing Older in American Art.
Free admission
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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.
Open to the public | Special Exhibition FREE DAY
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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!
Free admission
2024 Jewish Summer Film Series: The Jewish Cardinal
The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation's Jewish Summer Film Series presents: 'The Jewish Cardinal' a true story of Jean-Marie Lustiger, the son of Polish-Jewish immigrants, who maintained his cultural identity as a Jew even after converting to Catholicism at a young age, and later joining the priesthood. French – 1 hour 36 minutes – No Rating
Free admission. Open to the general public | RSVP Required
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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.
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
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Ponder.This. presents: Fashion Meets Poetry – with YBG Studio’s
Experience a unique fusion of fashion, poetry, and art. Tickets at the door ($20 Public / $10 Members) include exhibition admission, with galleries open until 9 pm.
Tickets at the door: cash or credit: $20 general public/$10 WAM members. Please arrive early. Includes admission to ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition.
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – July 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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Docent Hosts: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK Exhibition
Gain extra insight into the ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK exhibition by visiting when docent hosts are in the galleries to share information and answer questions.
Open to the public | Special Exhibitions are $12 Free for WAM members, college students with ID and youth 18 and under.
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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.
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
WAM Night Summer Film Series: The Fifth Element
Offered in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association and inspired by the featured exhibition ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Free admission
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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.
Weekly Session: $100/participant (Members) | $125/participant (public)
Storytime: “Ricky the Rock, Who Couldn’t Roll” by Mr. Jay
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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Pete Armstrong Photography Lecture Series—Signs: Photographs by Jim Dow
Join photographer Jim Dow and Dr. April Watson, Senior Curator of Photography at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, for a conversation about his early black-and-white prints as well as a small selection of recent color work on view in the exhibition Signs: Photographs by Jim Dow.
Free. No reservations required.
2024 Jewish Summer Film Series: An American Pickle
The Mid-Kansas Jewish Federation's Jewish Summer Film Series presents: .An American Pickle' (2020). In 1919, Herschel Greenbaum (Seth Rogen), an optimistic immigrant laborer, falls into a vat of pickles at his factory job and is preserved for 100 years. Emerging in present-day Brooklyn without aging, he meets his great-grandson Ben, an app developer. Their attempts to bridge the 100-year gap lead them to rediscover the true meaning of family and the value of a good pickle.
Free admission. Open to the general public | RSVP Required
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Senior Wednesday: ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters with ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK
Start your weekend with friends, photography, and an Annie Leibovitz-inspired cocktail!
Exhibition ticket is required $12 | Free to: WAM Members. Youth 18 & Under. College Students (w/ID)
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Annie Leibovitz 1997-2002: Standing Next to the World’s Most Famous Photographer as the World of Photography Changed
Tim Hossler, Design Department Chair and Associate Professor at the University of Kansas, for a talk about his time as in-house art director for celebrity and fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz.
Open to the public | Special Exhibitions are $12 Free for WAM members, college students with ID and youth 18 and under.
WAM Nights: Drop-in Coloring for Adults
Bring a friend, get a drink from the bar, and unwind with a custom-designed coloring sheet inspired by WAM’s collection.
Free admission
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – August 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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Senior Wednesday: Sketching in the Galleries
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “Lines That Wiggle” by Candace Whitman
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: Sketching in the Galleries
Grab your sketchbook or borrow ours and let your creativity flow at WAM’s free, drop-in sketching session with the talented artist Kat Smalley!
Free. No reservations required
WAM Night: Stitch Circle
Enjoy an informal evening of creativity and conversation hosted by artist Bethany Janssen. Cash Bar. Drop in anytime between 6 and 8 pm.
Free admission
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – Sept 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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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!
Free admission
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WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Artists on Art: Micala Gingrich Gaylord
ake a tour of the galleries with artist Micala Gingrich Gaylord to see WAM’s collection through her eyes.
Free. No reservations required
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WAM Nights: CLOSED for a Private Event
Our museum will be closing at 5 PM on Friday, September 27th, for a private event.
Closed for a private event
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“ROBERT PETERSON: Somewhere in America” Exhibition Opening Day
Join us for the gallery opening of "Robert Peterson: Somewhere In America," featuring over 20 new and existing works that celebrate African American life and community through joyful, large-scale paintings.
Open to the public | Special Exhibitions are $12 Free for WAM members, college students with ID and youth 18 and under.
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“ROBERT PETERSON: Somewhere in America” Members Only Exhibition Opening Celebration
WAM MEMBERS EVENT. The WAM Board of Trustees and TeOndra Phillips, Interim Director/CEO invite you to celebrate the opening of "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
FREE | WAM Members only.
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Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk: Sacred Black Womanhood: Benny Andrews’ Portrait of His Mother
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
Storytime: “They All Saw a Cat” by Brendan Wenzel
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: Pop-up Bar & Conversation Starters – “Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America”
Gather with friends to enjoy live music and drinks, then visit the featured exhibition "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America"
Exhibition ticket is required $12 | Free to: WAM Members. Youth 18 & Under. College Students (w/ID)
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WAM Nights: Evening for Educators
Mix and mingle with other K-College teachers, learn about what’s new at WAM, and enjoy free admission to see "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America" exhibition.
Free with Teacher's ID. Register in advance.
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WAM Nights: First Friday Field Trip – Oct 2024
Enjoy Wichita’s First Friday art scene without the hassle of planning and parking!
$30 general public/$25 WAM members
WAM Nights: Bella Dolce String Quartet in (im)permanent
Spend a serene evening of art and melodies as we transform the gallery into a tranquil space for reflection and relaxation.
Free admission
Travel with Us: Autumn in New England
Available to Murdock Visionaries and Futurists
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WAM Nights: Artist Talk—Rachel Curtis: Dissolution
Join painter Rachel Curtis for a talk focused on her artistic process and enjoy one more look at her exhibition Rachel Curtis: Dissolution, part of the Regional Creatives Exhibition Series.
Free. No reservations required
Murdock Mixology – Artist Talk with Stephen Towns
Four times a year, nationally renowned art-world figures deliver captivating talks on current topics, exclusively for Renegade members and above.
Available to Murdock Members
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WAM Nights: Gallery Talk—Artist Stephen Towns on “The Chain Gang”
Join artist Stephen Towns to learn more about his artwork The Chain Gang, a new acquisition on view in (im)permanent.
Free. No reservations required
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – October 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!
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Teen Studio Workshop: Exploring Portraiture Through Paint (3 session workshop)
Teen Workshop: explore the world of portraiture as you embark on your own thoughtful painting process during this three-session workshop.
This workshop includes 3 Sunday Sessions: 10/27, 11/03, and 11/10 - 1 - 3:30 PM.
$75 for 3 sessions | Open to High School Teens
Storytime: “The Quilt” by Ann Jonas
Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.
Free event. No reservations required.
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WAM Nights: ART ON A FRIDAY: Talk with TK Smith
Join cultural historian TK Smith for a public talk on the use of “self taught” to describe contemporary artists—including Robert Peterson, whose exhibition "Somewhere in America" is currently on view at WAM—without formal training. Smith is Curator, Arts of Africa and the African Diaspora at the Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University. Smith is the editor of the forthcoming Somewhere in America exhibition catalogue.
5:30 PM – VIP Happy Hour: $30 general public/$20 members. Includes admission to exhibition. RSVP by 10/25 | 6:30 PM – Talk with TK Smith: Free and open to the public. Exhibition tickets sold separately.
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Ponder. This.—Poetry Unchained
Join us for an afternoon of poetry, art, and music presented by Ponder. This. Poetry Unchained is a series of events featuring poetry written by individuals who are incarcerated and performed by Ponder. This. poets.
$15 public/$5 for WAM members | Includes admission to "Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America."
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Senior Wednesday: Curator Talk | David Plowden: By the Wayside
Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.
$2 general public; FREE for WAM Members
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Gallery Opening and Artist Talk: ARTISTS A PLUS B: TWINVERSE
Gallery Opening. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
FREE | Open to the Public | No RSVP Required
Murdock Mixology with Artist-Activists Guerrilla Girls
Available to Murdock Members
WAM Nights: Spanish Night | Noche de español
Friends University students and local community groups bring the Museum to life for Spanish Night!
Free. No reservations required | Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
WAM Nights: Noche de español
¡Los estudiantes de la Universidad Friends dan vida al museo en la Noche Española!
Gratuita. No es necesario reservar.
WAM Nights: College Night
College Students! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making led by college students: ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ LIVE MUSIC ◆ CASH BAR (21+) ◆ ART MAKING & DRAWING
FREE | Open to the public
Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale – November 2024
Find your next great read at the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale
Free admission, bring $ for some books!