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
January: Make Yourself at Home
Discover various habitats for different animals and craft a piece of art that examines the concept of home!
February: Color me Patchworked
Join Elmer the Elephant on an adventure full of bright colors and patterns! Explore the importance of loving our differences and create artwork to celebrate our colorful world!
March: March into Pattern
Immerse yourself in patterns and shapes while exploring the beauty of light to create a mindful piece of art.
April: Friendship in Full Bloom
As spring brings new blooms and vibrant colors to nature, it also symbolizes the growth of friendship and cultural connections. Create art together and foster the connections that blossom into lasting memories.
May: Prairieland Praise
Join us on the prairie this month to explore our golden grasslands and the wildlife that inhabits them. Leave with an artwork that celebrates the land we cherish!
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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!