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!
Events
20 events found.
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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.
