Contact: Chris Steincamp

The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum

(316) 262-4000

Wichita, KS, May 19, 2008 – Both Barnes & Noble locations in Wichita will host a Bookfair fundraiser which will benefit the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. On Sunday, May 25, from 10am to 9pm, The Barnes & Noble in Bradley Fair, located at 1920 N. Rock Road, and Barnes & Noble Eastgate, located at 8021 E. Kellogg Avenue, will have a double-store Bookfair fundraiser. When making purchases during this time period on Sunday, May 25^th, simply tell the cashier that you want a portion of the sale to benefit the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum. Any purchase you make at Barnes & Noble during this time period including books, music, dvds, gifts, and café purchases may count towards the bookfair (excluding gift cards). Both Barnes & Noble locations will have special events & fun activities for the whole family.

 

Throughout the day both children & adults can go on a Work-of-Art Scavenger Hunt in the store to enter to win fun prizes. Both locations will also have a special children’s Art & Artist Storytime at 2 pm, featuring stories about famous artists, a fun art activity, and a special treat. As a part of the festivities, the Barnes & Noble at Bradley Fair will also feature a concert of the local band Blazmo, from 6 to 9pm. Blazmo plays a combination of blues, jazz, & more.

 

The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum (FWAM) is a 501 ( c )(3) corporation and is a volunteer group for the Wichita Art Museum. FWAM’s mission is to establish a permanent endowment for art acquisitions, exhibitions, and educational opportunities for the Wichita metropolitan community.