Making American Artists: Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776–1976
January 28 - April 21, 2024
Louise and S. O. Beren Gallery
John W. and Mildred L. Graves Gallery
About This Exhibition
Winslow Homer, Fox Hunt, 1893. Oil on canvas, 38 x 68 1/2 inches. Courtesy of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Philadelphia, Joseph E. Temple Fund, 1894.4
Programs and Events:
Docent-guided Drop-in ToursDeepen your enjoyment and understanding of the spring featured exhibition by joining a tour with docents who will share their knowledge and insights. No reservations are necessary, but exhibition tickets, available at the Welcome Desk, are required.
⇲ Saturday, February 10 | 11 am
⇲ Saturday, March 9 | 2 pm
⇲ Saturday, April 13 | 11 am
Evening for Educators
⇲ Friday, February 2 | 5:30 pm Exhibition admission is free for K-12 teachers on this evening.
College Night⇲ Friday, February 16 | 6 pmExhibition admission is free for college faculty on this evening.
WAM Nights: Tera Talk
⇲ Friday, March 1 | 6:30 pm
Join WAM’s curator Dr. Tera Hedrick for a light and lively talk about this exhibition and connections to WAM’s stellar collection of American art.
Family ArtVenture: Fun & Games ⇲ Saturday, March 2 | 11 am – 3 pm ◆ ◆ ◆ Enjoy free admission to the exhibition on this day.
Senior Wednesday
⇲ Wednesday, March 6 | 10:30 amDocent hosts share their knowledge and insights about the exhibition for visitors aged 55 and older.
WAM Nights: Art Chatter⇲ Friday, April 12 | 7 pm
Inspired by the greatest hits of American art in this exhibition, we are celebrating some of the greatest hits of Art Chatter over the last ten-plus years.
WAM Nights: Mary Cassatt⇲ Friday, April 19 | 6:30 pm
Lecture with art historian Dr. Hollis Clayson
This exhibition is a testament to the richness and diversity of American art over the centuries. It challenges us to reconsider the narratives we have inherited and to appreciate the contributions of artists from all walks of life.
Our Generous Sponsors:
Making American Artists Stories from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, 1776-1976 is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. Lead support was provided to PAFA by the William Penn Foundation, with additional support from the Richard C. von Hess Foundation and donors to PAFA’s Special Exhibitions Fund. In-Kind support is provided by Christie’s and Gill & Lagodich Fine Period Frames, New York.
The Wichita presentation is supported by the following:
PRESENTING SPONSOR:
Lattner Family Foundation
PRINCIPAL SPONSORS:
DeVore Foundation
Joey and Rich Giblin
Jan and Steve Randle
Judy Slawson Exhibition Fund
DISTINGUISHED SPONSORS:
J. Eric Engstrom and Robert Bell
The Joe and Donna Bunk Fund
Dr. John Fishpaw and Dr. Kimberly Krohn
Carol and H. Guy Glidden
Dr. Harold and Mrs. Evelyn Gregg
Mary Sue Smith
Sarah T. Smith
Lee and Ron Starkel
The Trust Company of Kansas
2024 exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation. All museum exhibitions receive generous sponsorship from the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum and the City of Wichita.
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