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Friends Board Announced |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DATE: March 17, 2010
CONTACT: Crystal Walter Phone Number: 316-268-4985 Email: pr@wichitaartmuseum.org
Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, Inc.
Welcomes New Board Members Wichita: The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, Inc. is proud to welcome the 2010/2011 new board members:
Stephanie Brock, Nancy Conover, Carol Glidden and Sharon Heiman
Also, the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, Inc. is pleased to announce its new officers.
Chairperson – Abe Rodriguez
Vice Chair – Joy Archer
Secretary – Kim Green
Treasurer - Marie Gillespie
The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum, Inc., a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization supports the Wichita Art Museum by raising funds for art acquisitions, exhibitions, and education for the Wichita metropolitan community. The Friends work with the community to support the FWAM Art, Book & Craft Fair each Mother’s Day weekend.
The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935. It is home to The Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American Art in the country. The Museum is proud to be supported through public and private funds, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by a private entity, Wichita Art Museum, Inc. Located at 1400 West Museum Boulevard, the Museum and Museum store are open Sunday noon – 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $7 for adults; $5 for seniors (55+) and students with I.D.; $3 for children 5 - 17. Admission is free every Saturday and scheduled school groups are always free. The Muse Café is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. –2 p.m. and from 2 – 3 p.m. for desserts and drinks. Brunch is available on Sundays from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. with drinks and desserts available until 3 p.m. There is no admission charge for visiting the Museum Store or Café.
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| The Wichita Art Museum opened in 1935. It is home to The Roland P. Murdock Collection, one of the premier collections of American Art in the country. The Museum is proud to be supported through public and private funds, owned by the City of Wichita and managed by a private entity, Wichita Art Museum, Inc. Located at 1400 West Museum Boulevard, the Museum and Museum store are open Sunday noon – 5 p.m., and Tuesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free through September 30 and scheduled school groups are always free. |