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WAM Nights: Evening for Educators

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, Educators, FREE Event, WAM Nights, Adult Events & Programs
Wichita Art Museum

Mix and mingle with other K-College educators, learn about what’s new at WAM, and enjoy free admission to see the "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven" exhibition.
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Senior Wednesday: Artist Talk | ARTISTSAPLUSB: TWINVERSE

Featured Event, Regional Creatives Exhibition Series, Exhibitions, Senior Wednesday
Wichita Art Museum

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

YogaTime | February: Colors

Featured Event, FREE Event, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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WAM Nights: Valentine Edition

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, Featured Event, WAM Nights
Wichita Art Museum

Make the Wichita Art Museum your date night destination and immerse yourselves in an unforgettable evening of art, music, and light. With a special two-for-one ticket to "Interwoven", you and your guest can step into a world where light and shadow entwine, creating a mesmerizing experience of reflection and connection.
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Ponder. This.—Journey Through Black History

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, Featured Event

Experience an unforgettable afternoon of poetry, music, and art as WAM curator Dr. Tera Lee Hedrick introduces "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". Tickets including exhibition admission.

WAM Nights: College Night

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, Educators, Featured Event, FREE Event, WAM Nights

College Students and Faculty! Enjoy a free evening with programming, music and art making ◆ FREE EXHIBITION PASS ◆ MUSIC  ◆ CASH BAR (21+)

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Senior Wednesday: Sketching in the Galleries

(im)permanent collection, Featured Event, Senior Wednesday
Wichita Art Museum

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

USD259 K-12 Student Art Show – Opening Night

Exhibition Opening, FREE Event, Youth & Family

Join us for a special evening to view USD259 K-12 student’s artwork on display at the Wichita Art Museum! Exhibition on Display: March 5– April 27, 2025

WAM Nights: Stitch Circle

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, FREE Event, WAM Nights

Join Christine Vumai and guest artist Nina Winter of TISSU Sewing Studio for needlework and embroidery inspired by "Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven". ◆ Drop in 6–8 PM; cash bar available. 

YogaTime | March: Circus

Featured Event, FREE Event, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

WAM Night: Drop-in Art Making for Adults

FREE Event, WAM Nights, Friends of the Wichita Art Museum
Wichita Art Museum

Drop in for art-making and browse the Friends of WAM Mini Used Book Sale.
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WAM Camp: Spring Break | Wednesday, March 19: Light and Dark

WAM Camp, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
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WAM Camp: Spring Break | Thursday, March 20: Town and Country

WAM Camp, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Take a break from the ordinary and embrace your creativity at WAM! Go on a guided adventure through the galleries to discover works of art, create artwork inspired by WAM’s current exhibitions, and make memories with your friends. Sign up for one day or both!
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WAM Nights. Gallery Closing: TWINVERSE

Exhibition Opening, Featured Event, FREE Event, Local Creatives Exhibition Series, WAM Nights, Adult Events & Programs

Gallery Closing. This exhibition features the collaborative work of twin artists (A+B), who explore the multifaceted dimensions of twinship through TWIN-SIZED diptychs.
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Senior Wednesday: Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven

Anila Quayyum Agha: Interwoven, Featured Event, Senior Wednesday
Wichita Art Museum

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

Storytime: “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds

Storytime, Youth & Family, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Children and caregivers enjoy Storytime in the Galleries with new books each month.

YogaTime | April: Critters

Featured Event, FREE Event, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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Gallery Opening and Artists’ Talk: Let Me Take You Down

Exhibition Opening, Featured Event, FREE Event, Local Creatives Exhibition Series, WAM Nights, Adult Events & Programs
Howard E. Wooden Auditorium Wichita Art Museum, 1400 West Museum Blvd

Join us for the opening and artists' talk of This, a photography exhibition by Kendra Cremin, Kelsy Gossett Dennis, and Jennifer Ray. Through their work, the artists explore the tension between inner worlds and reality, inviting viewers to question the illusions they create.

Tight Knit Recovery

FREE Event, Adult Events & Programs

Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.

WAM Nights: Drop-In Adult Art-Making: Pop Art Zines

FREE Event, Pop! Highlights from the Whitney Museum of American Art, Exhibitions, WAM Nights

Join Wichita artist Paris Jane for a drop-in zine-making session inspired by pop art and personal storytelling, inspired by "Pop! Highlights from the Whitney Museum of American Art"—an exhibition featuring bold, culture-shifting works by Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg, Robert Indiana, and more.

WAM Nights: Mindfulness through Looking

(im)permanent collection, FREE Event, WAM Nights

Join Christince Vumai for a special evening of mindfulness activities and art immersion. Slow down, breathe, and rediscover the magic in the world around you.
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Senior Wednesday: “Pop! Talk” with Mary Frances Ivey

Featured Event, Pop! Highlights from the Whitney Museum of American Art, Senior Wednesday
Wichita Art Museum

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

YogaTime | May: Weather -10:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

YogaTime | May: Weather -11:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

WAM Nights: Dancing Docent

(im)permanent collection, FREE Event, WAM Nights

Experience art through movement with dance artist Mina Estrada in the gallery. Explore texture, line, space, and story as you learn a short dance inspired by select works of art.

Opening Day: ‘“Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art’

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Exhibitions

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art” opens today at the Wichita Art Museum. Featuring powerful photographs donated by Parks to Kansas State University, the exhibition offers an intimate look at his iconic work and enduring connection to his Kansas roots.

WAM Nights: Art & Writing

FREE Event, WAM Nights
Wichita Art Museum

Join writer April Pameticky for an evening of art and writing and try your hand at writing inspired by art through a guided experience in the galleries.

Tight Knit Recovery – May 2025

FREE Event, Adult Events & Programs

Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.

WAM Nights – Friday Fun at WAM

FREE Event, WAM Nights
Wichita Art Museum

Looking for Friday night fun? Join us at WAM for either a quiet evening of introspection or a lively social gathering filled with art and conversation!

Riverfest 2025 Button Perks at WAM

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Featured Event, FREE Event, Exhibitions

Riverfest 2025 guests—stop by WAM to participate in Fest Quest and show your 2025 button for 50% off our special exhibition, free general admission, and 10% off at the Museum Store.

Senior Wednesday: “Moments Without Proper Names” Screening

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Featured Event, Exhibitions, Senior Wednesday, Youth & Family

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

Tight Knit Recovery – June 2025

FREE Event, Adult Events & Programs

Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.

YogaTime | June: Sun Salutations -10:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

YogaTime | June: Sun Salutations -11:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.
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WAM Nights: Sketching in the Galleries

(im)permanent collection, Featured Event, FREE Event, WAM Nights
Wichita Art Museum

Grab your sketchbook or borrow ours and let your creativity flow at WAM’s free, drop-in sketching session with the talented artist Karis Hawley!

Pop-Up Pop Art Party

Featured Event, FREE Event, Pop! Highlights from the Whitney Museum of American Art, Adult Events & Programs

Experience the museum after hours with pop art, DJ sets, cocktails, and hands-on artmaking—featuring local artists, DJ Carbon, and a bar with tasty bites. Explore your creative side with printmaking, collage, fashion portraits, and more, all inspired by the bold energy of pop art. Don’t miss this one-night-only party that blends art, music, and creative energy.

Senior Wednesday: Creative Writing Workshop

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Featured Event, Exhibitions, Senior Wednesday

Senior Wednesdays are informational and entertaining sessions designed for active seniors ages 55 & older.

YogaTime | July: Family -10:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

YogaTime | July: Family -11:30 AM

Featured Event, FREE Event, RSVPs & Ticketed Events, YogaTime, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Bring your little one to WAM for a free, playful yoga experience! Held every second Friday, the class is led by Christince Vumai (200-ERYT), combining yoga, art, and fun.

WAM Nights: Screening of Gordon Parks’ The Learning Tree (1969) | Rated PG

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Featured Event, FREE Event, Exhibitions, WAM Nights

In conjunction with “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”, join us for an evening of poetry, art, and music featuring Kimberly Paige and six poets reflecting on Gordon Parks’s legacy.
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Family Artventure: Picture This: A Day of Art + Play

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Famiy ArtVenture, Featured Event, FREE Event, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Celebrate summer with FREE admission to the exhibition “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art with a day of family fun at WAM!
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: PaintVenture

WAM Camp, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Inkspired

WAM Camp, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.
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WAM Camp: Summer Break: Multi-Media Magic

WAM Camp, Youth & Family
Wichita Art Museum

Drop off your 6 –12-year-old for an exciting afternoon at summer WAM Camp! Each day is filled with new projects and endless inspiration. Camps are taught by professional educators.

WAM Nights: Screening of Gordon Parks’ Shaft (1971) | Rated R

“Homeward to the Prairie I Come: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art", Featured Event, FREE Event, Exhibitions, WAM Nights

Join us for a special screening of Shaft (1971), presented in conjunction with the exhibition “Homeward to the Prairie I Come”: Gordon Parks Photographs from the Beach Museum of Art. Following the film, Dr. Kevin Sylvester Harrison will lead a conversation on the cultural legacy of this groundbreaking work by Gordon Parks and its lasting impact on film and society.

Tight Knit Recovery – July 2025

FREE Event, Adult Events & Programs

Join us at the Wichita Art Museum for an afternoon of crafting, fellowship and recovery.

Pagination