Wichita Art Museum Names Mary Frances Ivey as Director of Learning, Engagement, and Partnerships (LEAP)

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Ivey’s leadership will continue and expand the department’s commitment to connecting diverse audiences with WAM’s exhibitions and programs. LEAP is dedicated to offering engaging, accessible experiences that make art meaningful for people of all ages. Under Ivey’s direction, the department will focus on cultivating new partnerships, expanding program offerings, and prioritizing accessibility to ensure that the museum is a welcoming space for both long-time guests and new visitors alike.

“Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven” Opens at the Wichita Art Museum

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This extraordinary exhibition transforms space with light, shadow, and intricate design, inviting visitors into immersive environments that inspire reflection, belonging, and profound connection. Through her powerful artistry, Agha creates spaces that touch the heart and mind, leaving a lasting impression of beauty and resilience.

Molly McFerson Appointed Director/CEO of Wichita Art Museum

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We are excited to announce that Molly McFerson has been appointed Director/CEO of the Wichita Art Museum, effective October 28, 2024. She is passionate about the arts and committed to enhancing community engagement.

WAM’s Feature Exhibition: Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America Opens September 28

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The Wichita Art Museum is honored to present Robert Peterson: Somewhere in America, the first major museum exhibition of work by contemporary Oklahoma-based artist Robert Peterson.

Wichita Art Museum Announces Search for New Director/CEO

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Position Director/CEO Reports to Board of Trustees Location Wichita, Kansas  

WAM to open blockbuster exhibition “ANNIE LEIBOVITZ / WORK” featuring the photographs of renowned artist Annie Leibovitz

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Over the past half-century, Annie Leibovitz has firmly secured her status as one of America’s—and the world’s—foremost portrait photographers