Art Start
Preschool Art Program
Art Start is a free program for children ages 3 to 5 to learn, imagine, and engage with art. The theme changes each month, so come back once a month for a fresh take on the museum! Advance registration is required and space is limited.
- Wednesday sessions are for preschools, homeschools, and daycare centers (at least two adult chaperones are required, but more are welcome!)
We Offer Bus Reimbursement!
Is the cost of the bus for a field trip a problem? No longer! WAM provides 100% bus reimbursement to all schools within reasonable driving distance of the museum.
Find the form here (scroll down to “Helpful Hints Before Your Visit”)
- Thursday sessions are for individuals and families (children accompanied by an adult) at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Monthly Class Themes
September 2024: September Sunshine
Here comes the sun! Learn about the sun’s natural cycle and create a unique work of art to celebrate its part in our world.
October 2024: A Lost Button
Join long-time friends Frog and Toad on an adventure to find the missing button. Explore social-emotional learning and make something special out of found objects.
November/December 2024: Nestling into Winter
Take some time to unwind before the year ends. Notice the soothing rhythms and patterns around you, and design a peaceful piece of art.
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Art Start programs are generously supported by
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General admission to the museum is free to everyone.
◆ Youth Education programs are supported by the Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
◆ 2024 StoryTime and Art Start programs are supported by Walser Foundation
◆ Free Saturday Featured Events and Library Passes* are sponsored by Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty
◆ 2024 exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation
◆ The Wichita Art Museum’s education programs are supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from Kansas Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
* Thanks to the generous support of Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty, more than 40 public libraries in the metro area and across the state offer access to check out passes to all temporary exhibitions at WAM for FREE! Visit your library and check out your pass today!