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(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Families: Capture the Moment
03/03/2015 to 03/03/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Music
03/02/2015 to 03/04/2015Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary, one of the first jukebox musicals, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY has been seen by millions of fans in fifteen countries around the world, including the United States. The score includes over twenty of rock and roll's greatest hits by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and more.

In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY charts his meteoric climb, legendary adventures and tragic fall on the fateful day the music died. Armed with a Fender Stratocaster guitar, his signature specs and a charismatic blend of rockabilly swagger, Buddy explodes onto the stage in this jukebox musical fully loaded with classics "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "That'll Be the Day," "Well All Right," "Not Fade Away" and many more with an encore that will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Team in Training Info Meeting
12/02/2014 to 05/05/2015Since the start of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's Team in Training program, over 600,000 participants have trained for endurance events while helping LLS raise and invest more than $1 billion for blood cancer research that's saving lives. Come learn how you can be a part of finding the cure for blood cancers
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Brown Bag Wonder Woman: Roles, Duties, and Conflicts
03/04/2015 to 03/04/2015What roles do women play today? Do age, race and class limit and restrict some women while privileging others? Share your thoughts at this month’s discussion. The Brown Bag Diversity Discussions are held the first Wednesday of every month. Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion. Brown Bags allow the WSU community an opportunity to dialogue about specific issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity. For more information contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at (316) 978-3034 or www.wichita.edu/odi.
Buddy - The Buddy Holly Music
03/02/2015 to 03/04/2015Now celebrating its 25th Anniversary, one of the first jukebox musicals, BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY has been seen by millions of fans in fifteen countries around the world, including the United States. The score includes over twenty of rock and roll's greatest hits by Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper and more.

In just three short years, Buddy Holly set the music world on fire and forever changed the face and sound of rock and roll. BUDDY - THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY charts his meteoric climb, legendary adventures and tragic fall on the fateful day the music died. Armed with a Fender Stratocaster guitar, his signature specs and a charismatic blend of rockabilly swagger, Buddy explodes onto the stage in this jukebox musical fully loaded with classics "Peggy Sue," "Oh Boy," "That'll Be the Day," "Well All Right," "Not Fade Away" and many more with an encore that will have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Community Night at the Indian Center
09/17/2014 Community Night is a chance for the American Indian community and the public to take part in a variety of activities that are part of the American Indian culture. Community Night is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call (316) 350-3340.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Senior Wednesday: Gallery Exploration
03/04/2015 to 03/04/2015Explore WAM's newest exhibitions with Courtney Spousta, curator of education. Enjoy an in-depth discussion about selected artworks. Converse with museum staff and program participants - see, contemplate, and learn in this session of focused inquiry about the artistic gems on view at WAM this spring. Gallery seating will be provided. Doors pen at 10 am; $2 admission. Senior Wednesday is designed to promote arts awareness and continuing education needs of active adults 55+. For more information about Senior Wednesday programs and partners, visit www.seniorwednesday.org
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wichita Thunder Hockey
03/04/2015 to 03/04/2015Wichita Thunder vs Rapid City
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
"Cock" by Mike Bartlett
03/05/2015 to 03/05/2015Theatre Thursdays presents: "Cock" by Mike Bartlett. John has been in a stable relationship with his boyfriend for a number of years. But when he takes a break, he accidentally falls in love with a woman. Torn between the two, filled with guilt and conflicting emotions, he doesn't know which way to turn. His boyfriend is willing to wait for him to make a decision, but so is his girlfriend. And both are prepared to fight to keep him. As the pressure mounts, a dinner with both parties is arranged, and everyone wants to know. Who is John? What is he? And what will his decision be? A comic discussion of identity and sexuality, the play is specified to be performed with no props or set, so the focus is all on the drama of the situation. "A terrific comedy...Hypnotic and utterly contemporary." ---The New York Times "Exhilarating! Robust and rollicking. Mike Bartlett's dialogue crackles and pops with the rhetoric of vituperation." ---The New Yorker "Never mind its provocative title: COCK is wonderful!" ---The New York Post
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Groups: Capture the Moment
03/05/2015 to 03/13/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Thirsty Thursday Women’s History Month
03/05/2015 to 03/05/2015Join us as we discuss and learn about Women’s History Month. Enjoy refreshments and snacks in your home away from home. For more information contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at (316) 978-3034 or www.wichita.edu/odi.
Three Buck Chuckle Thursdays
02/19/2015 to 03/05/2015You belong in the Loony Bin! Enjoy national headliner acts while sipping $3 domestic beer and well drinks.  For reservations call 316-618-4242 or visit their website.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Ailey II
03/06/2015 to 03/06/2015Ailey II is universally renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the country’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers. Founded in 1974, the company embodies Mr. Ailey’s pioneering mission to establish an extended cultural community that provides dance performances, training, and community programs for all people. Under the direction of Sylvia Waters, Ailey II flourished into one of the most popular dance companies in the county. With new Artistic Director Troy Powell at the helm, Ailey II will continue to thrive as he brings a fresh dimension to this beloved company.
Always... Patsy Cline
01/30/2015 to 03/08/2015ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE is based on the true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. The show combines humor, sadness and reality. It offers fans who remember Cline while she was alive a chance to look back, while giving new fans an idea of what seeing her was like and what she meant to her original fans. The show features all the hits of Patsy Cline on stage with a full band that will set you feet a'tapping, your hands a'clapping, and your heart a'singing.

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE, starring Cindy Summers and Christine Tasheff, opens on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8:00 p.m. The house opens at 6:30 for catered dinner, drinks and appetizers from our house menu. Drinks are served from 6:30 until the close of the show. Tickets are available for ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Friday and Saturday. January 29-March 28, with Sunday matinee's at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 per person for Show Only, or $40.00 per person for Dinner and Show. Advance reservations are strongly suggested and are required for Dinner and Show. Dinner is catered by Stroud's. Catered menu is Fried Chicken, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy, Green-beans, and Dinner Roll. All dinners are plated and brought to your seat by our superb wait staff.

Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Groups: Capture the Moment
03/05/2015 to 03/13/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
FASHION RUNWAY
08/01/2014 Meet each Friday for 5 drawing lessons designed for the aspiring fashionista. Step into the shoes of a magazine editor as you design and draw the eye-catching fashion magazine cover. And let us not forget the purses! Design the perfect purse to go along with the outfit of your dreams. And, finally, draw your model stepping out onto the runway in your fashion originals. If you love to design clothes and are hip to the latest fashions, this is the drawing workshop that is the perfect fit.
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Lake Afton Public Observatory Presents: Wonders of the Winter Sky
03/06/2015 to 03/07/2015On a dark clear night the winter skies offer a host of heavenly delights. View of faint clouds of glowing gas, star clusters, and distant galaxies all await an Observatory visitor during this program.
Live Bull Riding
01/23/2015 to 12/19/2015Live bull riding on Friday and Saturday nights!

Club Rodeo is the largest nightclub in Kansas with the largest dance floor. We also have the only LIVE snot-slinging bull riding action in Kansas. Every Friday and Saturday night-Watch 20 cowboys compete for up to $1500 cash in Club Rodeo's indoor bull-riding arena.

Outdoor Living and Landscape Show
03/06/2015 to 03/08/2015The Outdoor Living and Landscape Show gives homeowners ideas for landscaping, gardening, yard, and other outdoor projects. Learn how to save water, what trees are drought resistant, how to grow vegetables and more with our seminars, sponsored by K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County!

Shuttle service from Lawrence Dumont Stadium parking lot to Century II available! It's free and there is very little delay between shuttles.

The First three hundred paid adults thru the door all three days receive a FREE Gift!
• Free Gift on Friday, March 6th will be an Umbrella
• Free Gift on Saturday, March 7th will be a Rain Gauge
• Free Gift on Sunday, March 8th will be a Visor
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
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03/06/2015 to 03/06/2015

From old to new and back again, DJ Carbon is always playing a unique blend that always seems to defy any category that you previously thought about putting him in. No genre is offlimits as he works his way through the tunes via two turntables with a focus on your head nodding, toe tapping, and booty shaking. Always mixing and remixing something new and fresh, odds are good you will hear something new and be coming back for more.

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Roberto Bernardinello - Italian Music - Solo Guitar
10/31/2014 to 10/23/2015Roberto Bernardinello Italian Repertoire - Solo Guitar
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wichita Art Chatter
03/06/2015 to 03/06/20156 pm cash bar reception | 6:45 pm program | 8 pm more chatter and mingling back at the bar Part open mike, part thought cocktail, part happy hour on a Friday night, join the crowd as caffeinated ideas unfold. 20 slides for 20 seconds each - say what you mean, get to the point, and then sit down. WAM presents a lineup of local artists, musicians, and designers - creative stripes of every type, in streamlined offerings about what's up an don their minds. Featured presenters include author Amanda Evans, musician David Hunsicker, artist Mary Kay, landscape architect Dustin Marsh, architect Carl Palmer, and photographer Dimitris Skliris. General admission $10 at the door (includes one drink ticket); free admission for WAM members. Presented with the WAM Contemporaries and supported, in part, by the Courtney and Marcellette Davis Charitable Trust. Dinner available before and after the program at the Muse Cafe. Reservations are recommended at 316-268-4973.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
Winter Jam Tour Spectacular
03/06/2015 to 03/06/2015GRAMMY-nominated platinum-selling rockers Skillet will return to the famed Winter Jam stage to headline the blockbuster tour's 20th year.

Founded and hosted by GRAMMY-nominated NewSong, the tour will also feature Jeremy Camp, Francesca Battistelli, Building 429, for King & Country, Family Force 5 and evangelist Tony Nolan, while the LifeWay Christian Stores Pre-Jam Party is slated to showcase Blanca, About A Mile and VERIDIA.

(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
9th Annual Death by Chocolate
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015Science Never Tasted So Sweet! This year, we’re infusing our largest fundraiser with exciting changes that will exceed your chocolate expectations. Admission to this event includes unlimited chocolate and savory samples from vendors, wine/chocolate sample upon entry to the event, signature drinks, wine, beer, Exploration Place’s exhibits, live pop/rock music, a silent auction, new chocolate demos and a fun chocolate game show.
Alefs Harley-Davidson Tips with the Techs Seminar
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015Tips w/ the Techs Seminar - Maintain & Inspect Here's you chance to meet the guys behind the scenes. Our techs will come out front for a meet and greet and to answer your questions. Enjoy snacks and cold beverages!
Always... Patsy Cline
01/30/2015 to 03/08/2015ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE is based on the true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. The show combines humor, sadness and reality. It offers fans who remember Cline while she was alive a chance to look back, while giving new fans an idea of what seeing her was like and what she meant to her original fans. The show features all the hits of Patsy Cline on stage with a full band that will set you feet a'tapping, your hands a'clapping, and your heart a'singing.

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE, starring Cindy Summers and Christine Tasheff, opens on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8:00 p.m. The house opens at 6:30 for catered dinner, drinks and appetizers from our house menu. Drinks are served from 6:30 until the close of the show. Tickets are available for ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Friday and Saturday. January 29-March 28, with Sunday matinee's at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 per person for Show Only, or $40.00 per person for Dinner and Show. Advance reservations are strongly suggested and are required for Dinner and Show. Dinner is catered by Stroud's. Catered menu is Fried Chicken, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy, Green-beans, and Dinner Roll. All dinners are plated and brought to your seat by our superb wait staff.

Bucky Fowler Family Chuckwagon Supper
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015The Bucky Fowler Family & their band will perform their classic Country Music, with a touch of Gospel, Bluegrass, and Pop Music. The evening includes the all-you-can-eat chuckwagon supper, horse-drawn wagon rides, classic cowboy movies and the Silver Screen Cowboy Museum.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
Hollywood Canteen
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015Join the McConnell Officers' Spouse Club for a 1940's silent auction & dance at the Marcus Welcome Center as we raise funds for our scholarship and scholastic awards! Each year the MOSC is able to give away almost $20,000 in awards to military dependents and local teachers in the area. Cash bar and hors d'oeuvres will be available
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Lake Afton Public Observatory Presents: Wonders of the Winter Sky
03/06/2015 to 03/07/2015On a dark clear night the winter skies offer a host of heavenly delights. View of faint clouds of glowing gas, star clusters, and distant galaxies all await an Observatory visitor during this program.
Live Bull Riding
01/23/2015 to 12/19/2015Live bull riding on Friday and Saturday nights!

Club Rodeo is the largest nightclub in Kansas with the largest dance floor. We also have the only LIVE snot-slinging bull riding action in Kansas. Every Friday and Saturday night-Watch 20 cowboys compete for up to $1500 cash in Club Rodeo's indoor bull-riding arena.

Military Order of the Stars and Bars Kansas Chapter
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015If you have an interest in starting a Kansas chapter of the Military Order of the Stars and Bars, a Civil War Confederate heritage group, come to this planning meeting. Membership is based on a Confederate ancestor who was an officer or public official.
Miranda Lambert
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015Fresh off the success of her highly successful, summer Platinum Tour, CMA Entertainer of the Year nominee Miranda Lambert is excited to announce her upcoming Certified Platinum Tour. Miranda thrilled audiences across the country, and the critics raved about her performances with The Boston Globe saying, "Lambert busted out of the gate like a woman possessed and didn't take her foot off the pedal for 85 minutes, much to the delight of a packed amphitheatre happy to hold on for the ride."

Kicking off in January 2015, The Certified Platinum Tour will include ACM New Artist of the Year winner Justin Moore who has 5 #1 singles to his credit including "Point At You," "Lettin' The Night Roll," "Small Town USA," "If Heaven Weren't So Far Away," and "Til My Last Day," and several Top 10's from his Gold certified albums.

Outdoor Living and Landscape Show
03/06/2015 to 03/08/2015The Outdoor Living and Landscape Show gives homeowners ideas for landscaping, gardening, yard, and other outdoor projects. Learn how to save water, what trees are drought resistant, how to grow vegetables and more with our seminars, sponsored by K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County!

Shuttle service from Lawrence Dumont Stadium parking lot to Century II available! It's free and there is very little delay between shuttles.

The First three hundred paid adults thru the door all three days receive a FREE Gift!
• Free Gift on Friday, March 6th will be an Umbrella
• Free Gift on Saturday, March 7th will be a Rain Gauge
• Free Gift on Sunday, March 8th will be a Visor
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Sorting Out Race Opening Reception
03/07/2015 to 03/07/2015Every day thrift stores across America receive donations with racial imagery – antique advertising cards, collectible salt-and-pepper shakers, vintage children’s books, and mugs with sports team mascots. Are these harmless reminders of past attitudes or do they perpetuate stereotypes about race? Should thrift stores sell these objects? Or should they be “sorted out” of the resale environment? Sorting Out Race arose out of a desire to divert artifacts with racial content to an exhibit that would generate a healthy community conversation about racial stereotypes past and present in order to heighten awareness of our continuing struggles with race. Exhibition runs February 27 through May 24, 2015. The event is free and open to the public.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Always... Patsy Cline
01/30/2015 to 03/08/2015ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE is based on the true story of Patsy Cline's friendship with Houston housewife Louise Seger. The show combines humor, sadness and reality. It offers fans who remember Cline while she was alive a chance to look back, while giving new fans an idea of what seeing her was like and what she meant to her original fans. The show features all the hits of Patsy Cline on stage with a full band that will set you feet a'tapping, your hands a'clapping, and your heart a'singing.

ALWAYS... PATSY CLINE, starring Cindy Summers and Christine Tasheff, opens on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 8:00 p.m. The house opens at 6:30 for catered dinner, drinks and appetizers from our house menu. Drinks are served from 6:30 until the close of the show. Tickets are available for ALWAYS, PATSY CLINE Friday and Saturday. January 29-March 28, with Sunday matinee's at 2:00 p.m.

Tickets are $25.00 per person for Show Only, or $40.00 per person for Dinner and Show. Advance reservations are strongly suggested and are required for Dinner and Show. Dinner is catered by Stroud's. Catered menu is Fried Chicken, Homestyle Mashed Potatoes with Country Gravy, Green-beans, and Dinner Roll. All dinners are plated and brought to your seat by our superb wait staff.

Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Indie at the Orpheum
01/11/2015 to 11/08/2015Tallgrass Film Association and Orpheum Theatre are proud to present a new bi-monthly screening series, Indie at the Orpheum. Films will screen as matinees on the second Sunday of every other month and will feature first-run, art house movies. A short film precedes each feature, and the screening will be followed by a Cinema Salon discussion group lead by the Tallgrass Programming Department.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Outdoor Living and Landscape Show
03/06/2015 to 03/08/2015The Outdoor Living and Landscape Show gives homeowners ideas for landscaping, gardening, yard, and other outdoor projects. Learn how to save water, what trees are drought resistant, how to grow vegetables and more with our seminars, sponsored by K-State Research & Extension - Sedgwick County!

Shuttle service from Lawrence Dumont Stadium parking lot to Century II available! It's free and there is very little delay between shuttles.

The First three hundred paid adults thru the door all three days receive a FREE Gift!
• Free Gift on Friday, March 6th will be an Umbrella
• Free Gift on Saturday, March 7th will be a Rain Gauge
• Free Gift on Sunday, March 8th will be a Visor
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
ABBA Mania
03/09/2015 to 03/09/2015ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. The show features a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, and reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. Bringing ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed! If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music ever, then the ABBA MANIA tribute is for you! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more. So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank ABBA for the music.
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Families: Capture the Moment
03/10/2015 to 03/10/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Brown Bag: Cultural Tradition or Mutilation?
03/11/2015 to 03/11/2015Is Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) a cultural tradition or mutilation? Learn more about FGM during this month’s discussion. The Brown Bag Diversity Discussions are held the first Wednesday of every month. Bring your lunch and an appetite for discussion. Brown Bags allow the WSU community an opportunity to dialogue about specific issues regarding multiculturalism and diversity. For more information contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at (316) 978-3034 or www.wichita.edu/odi.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Community Night at the Indian Center
09/17/2014 Community Night is a chance for the American Indian community and the public to take part in a variety of activities that are part of the American Indian culture. Community Night is free and everyone is welcome. For more information, call (316) 350-3340.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
Hansa Center for Optimum Health - Health Lectures
09/10/2014 to 09/30/2015Hansa Center for Optimum Health offers FREE health lectures every other week by our doctors on a variety of informative topics. A Green Acres box lunch is available for purchase if you sign up the Tuesday before by 10 a.m. Please visit our website at www.hansacenter.com for more information on our clinic and our Youtube channel at www.youtube.com/hansacenter to view previous lectures.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Indian Center's Share Our Culture Series
09/24/2014 The Share Our Culture series takes place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at the Indian Center, and provides the opportunity to learn in depth about an aspect of American Indian culture.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Aaron Lewis at The Cotillion
03/12/2015 to 03/12/2015Get tickets! AARON LEWIS THU, MARCH 12, 2015. DOORS: 7 p.m. ADVANCE $25- DAY OF SHOW $28 ON SALE FRI 11/28 10 a.m. THIS EVENT IS ALL AGES. All seating is general admission. Table reservations are available at The Cotillion or by calling 316-722-4201. Nancy's Amazing Sandwiches will be here serving her Famous #8 and more! Text CONCERT to 49798 for concert updates and chances at FREE tickets! "Life is circular. Country just came back to me. It's like the acoustic thing. I did that before the band [Staind]. This is full circle because this was the first music I was ever exposed to as a child." --AARON LEWIS If you want to get to know AARON LEWIS, just listen to The Road. On his first full-length album, the Grammy Award-nominated, multi-platinum singer, songwriter, and guitarist tells one story after another. Echoing traditional country, some of those tales are hilarious and heartwarming, while others are pensive and personal. Nevertheless, they're all equally powerful, vibrant, and unforgettable. For Lewis, The Road continues to wind and surprise like it always has. In 2011, the Staind frontman formally arrived in the country world with the release of his debut EP, Town Line. Highlighted by the success of gold-selling single "Country Boy" featuring the legendary George Jones and Charlie Daniels, the seven-song EP reached #1 on the Billboard Country Albums Chart and #7 on the Billboard Top 200 upon release. Critical praise followed: PEOPLE’s Chuck Arnold said, "He proves to be a natural on nostalgic ballads like 'The Story Never Ends,’ (3/14/11)," while the ASSOCIATED PRESS’ Michael McCall wrote, “He injects a flavor of his own into a polished, commercial country sound in a way that could win over country fans who've never heard of Staind (2/28/11).”
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Groups: Capture the Moment
03/05/2015 to 03/13/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Curator's Talk: Joby Patterson
03/12/2015 to 03/12/2015Joby Patterson - Remembering Kansas of the 1930s: Norma Bassett Hall's Color Block Prints American artist Norma Bassett hall (1888-1957) found inspiration in the diverse landscapes that she and her husband, artist Arthur William Hall (American, 1889-1981), encountered in their travels and in the places they lived. Bassett Hall resided for nearly two decades in Kansas, and she was the only female artist among the founders of the Prairie Print Makers, a Wichita-based artists' association founded in 1930. Between 1923 and 1944, she created more than a dozen captivating Kansas images. In the 1940s, Bassett Hall was part of a wave of artists experimenting in serigraph, or silkscreen, for fine art rather than advertisement. Dr. Joby Patterson is the guest curator of Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall on view February 21 through July 12. She will share her adventures in uncovering the life and work of Bassett Hall and discuss the artist's techniques and creative vision. A book-signing of Patterson's 2013 publication, Norma Bassett Hall: Catalogue Raisonne of the Block Prints and Serigraphs will follow. Patterson is an art historian specializing in early 20th-century American printmaking and the author of Bertha E. Jaques and the Chicago Society of Etchers, which she began on a Smithsonian Fellowship at the Smithsonian American Art Museum in 1990. She taught the history of printmaking at the University of Oregon and lives in Eugene. Galleries open until 6 pm. Free admission. Held in conjunction with "Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall," on view from February 21 through July 12, 2015.
Disney On Ice Princesses and Heroes
03/12/2015 to 03/15/2015Enter a world where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel as she explores life above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula's spell to reclaim his true love. See Prince Phillip, in a race against time to rescue Aurora, defeat evil Maleficent. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin. Enter a fantastical winter wonderland with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Disney's blockbuster hit Frozen. And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana all come true. High-flying jumps, breathtaking skating, and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away in Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes! Presented by YoKids.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
NERDSday Thursday
01/08/2015 to 12/10/2015NERDSday Thursday is Wichita's premier nerd-herd gathering. We meet monthly on 2nd Thursday to chat about new topics, presented by people that are passionate about.
Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Senior Thursday--The B29 and Doc's Restoration
03/12/2015 to 03/12/2015One of the most famous aircraft to come out of Wichita was the might B-29. This month, we will discuss the history of the B-29. We have a speaker from Doc’s Friends to come and discuss the historical roots. They will discuss the ongoing project of restoring “Doc,” a B-29, which is located near the old Boeing factory.
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.
(A)Ward... Or Two.
02/27/2015 to 03/21/2015Art Exhibition at HUE Gallery featuring the works of Stephanie and Jeanne Ward. Also showing works by: Mary Bechtol, Carol Carter, Brett Freund, Matthew Hilyard, Anita Lewis, Dale Martin, Sean Christopher Ward, Lindy Wiese, Ernest Vincent Wood III, Mark Yearwood
Art Show at the Dog Show
02/27/2015 to 03/20/2015Enjoy the 29th Annual Art Show at the Dog Show exhibit, which will be on display at CityArts and Century II through March 21. Art Show at the Dog Show is the only juried exhibit anywhere that is committed solely to canine-related art. It includes 175 pieces of original canine art by national and international artist.
Art Start Groups: Capture the Moment
03/05/2015 to 03/13/2015Let's play with light and discover shadows! Using light, we will create sun prints of our very own design. We will look at some of the very first photographs and think about how light made the images we see. Join us for a fun discovery of light and photography! A multi-faceted curriculum, Art Start engages preschoolers ages 3 to 5 in explorations of works of art in the galleries and artmaking activities that emphasize the State of Kansas early learning standards. Art Start family sessions are offered Tuesdays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Group sessions are Thursdays and Fridays at 10 am and 1:30 pm. Sessions are free for WAM members and children ages 3-5 with their parent/guardian; $3 admission is charged for children ages 6 and older. Children under 3 should be in a stroller or front pack. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED, and cancellations must be made a day in advance. Email education@wichitaartmuseum.org to reserve your spot.
Chihuly and Ramey Illuminate Bluebeard's Castle
03/13/2015 to 03/13/2015Illuminating the dark secrets of Bluebeard’s Castle, the Wichita Symphony presents six artworks by artist Dale Chihuly on stage with Samuel Ramey, one of the most celebrated operatic basses of our time, and Nancy Maultsby. These magnificent sculptures are only shown in concert with Bela Bartok’s one-hour opera, BLUEBEARD’S CASTLE. The Wichita Symphony is only the fifth American orchestra to present the production with these masterpieces, and the ONLY orchestra to present it with the world-renowned Samuel Ramey next to Chihuly’s artwork. BARTOK Bluebeard’s Castle featuring Nancy Maultsby as Judith, Samuel Ramey as Bluebeard, and stage sets by artist Dale Chihuly
Chipping the Block, Painting the Silk: The Color Prints of Norma Bassett Hall
02/21/2015 to 07/12/2015Guest-curated by Dr. Joby Patterson, Chipping the Block is the first one-woman exhibition of Norma Bassett Hall's work since her death in 1957. Born in Oregon, artist Norma Bassett Hall studied at the Portland Art Association and the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1922 she married Arthur Hall, who had been a fellow student at the Art Institute, and the couple settled in El Dorado Kansas. It was during these early years in Kansas that Bassett Hall explored the artistic possibilities of woodblock printing. 1930 marked the launch of the Prairie Print Makers, with Bassett Hall as the only female founding member. In her work, Hall employed line, color, and pattern with delicate skill, using up to seven blocks for each print.
Disney On Ice Princesses and Heroes
03/12/2015 to 03/15/2015Enter a world where heroes and hearts prevail. Join Ariel as she explores life above the waves and Prince Eric as he breaks Ursula's spell to reclaim his true love. See Prince Phillip, in a race against time to rescue Aurora, defeat evil Maleficent. Discover a whole new world with Jasmine and Aladdin. Enter a fantastical winter wonderland with Elsa, Anna and Olaf from Disney's blockbuster hit Frozen. And, watch in awe as the dreams of Cinderella, Belle, Snow White, Rapunzel and Tiana all come true. High-flying jumps, breathtaking skating, and lovable Disney friends are just a wish away in Disney On Ice presents Princesses & Heroes! Presented by YoKids.
Evan Roth//Intellectual Property Donor Exhibition
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015This nationally touring exhibition highlights Evan Roth’s recent works from 2009 to 2014, including a series of sculptures made from motion tracked graffiti data, an interactive installation that invites visitors to create their own pirate TED talks, and 1,700 smartphone screen-sized ink prints of the gestures required to beat the 300 levels of the popular video game “Angry Birds.”
FASHION RUNWAY
08/01/2014 Meet each Friday for 5 drawing lessons designed for the aspiring fashionista. Step into the shoes of a magazine editor as you design and draw the eye-catching fashion magazine cover. And let us not forget the purses! Design the perfect purse to go along with the outfit of your dreams. And, finally, draw your model stepping out onto the runway in your fashion originals. If you love to design clothes and are hip to the latest fashions, this is the drawing workshop that is the perfect fit.
Five Alchemists: Contemporary Photographers Explore 19th-Century Techniques
02/07/2015 to 05/31/2015As the technical revolution of digital photography explodes, some artists have turned away from the speed and ease of digital imagining. The five artists chosen for this exhibition--David Emitt Adams, Jody Ake, Ethan Turpin, Heidi Kirkpatrick, and Eric Mertens--explore previously abandoned forms of chemical photography. Going back to 19th-century manuals, these artists rediscover and reinterpret the techniques and magic of photography's pioneers for today's world. On view in the Paul Ross Gallery and Scott and Carol Ritchie Gallery.
IN LIVING COLOR: ART ON PAPER FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
01/24/2015 to 04/12/2015Delve into the colorful world of abstraction! Curated by Dr. Brittany Lockard, Assistant Professor of Art History and Creative Industries, this exhibition features abstract works on paper and highlights hidden gems from modern and contemporary artists. These delicate works, which can be damaged by exposure to light, are infrequently on view.
Japanese Woodblock Print Exhibition from the Permanent Collection of WCFTA
02/07/2015 to 06/07/2015This exhibit features Japanese Prints which were donated to WCFTA by Elsie Allen and several others. It will run concurrently with the Wichita Art Museum’s Prairie Print Makers Exhibition featuring the work of Norma Bassett Hall. A catalog of the WCFTA exhibition will be available for purchase at the Center. This catalog was written and generously donated by Barbara Thompson, in memory of her grandfather, Prairie Print Maker C.A. Seward. The Allen House Museum and Study Center provided the Allen House photograph and research materials based on Frank Lloyd Wright’s visit to Wichita in 1935 where he sold Japanese prints through the auspices of the Wichita Art Association for the catalog. Howard W. Ellington, Director of Architectural Programs and the Frank Lloyd Wright Study Center, which is now located at WCFTA, coordinated with Barbara Thompson on the exhibition and catalog
Lake Afton Public Observatory Presents: Wonders of the Winter Sky
03/13/2015 to 03/14/2015On a dark clear night the winter skies offer a host of heavenly delights. View of faint clouds of glowing gas, star clusters, and distant galaxies all await an Observatory visitor during this program.
Live Bull Riding
01/23/2015 to 12/19/2015Live bull riding on Friday and Saturday nights!

Club Rodeo is the largest nightclub in Kansas with the largest dance floor. We also have the only LIVE snot-slinging bull riding action in Kansas. Every Friday and Saturday night-Watch 20 cowboys compete for up to $1500 cash in Club Rodeo's indoor bull-riding arena.

Parade of Quilts
03/02/2015 to 03/31/2015Take the short drive to Yoder for their 15th annual Parade of Quilts! Pick up your Parade Route for a complete listing of this self guided tour. Browse among dozens of hand-stitched creations of every pattern, color & size. Each an original work of art & ready to take home to become part of your family heirlooms.
Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
01/17/2015 to 05/10/2015Wonderful wonder of wonders!!...Here is a revolution in art! This was the American reaction to the invention and introduction of the photographic daguerreotype in 1839. This winter exhibition presents 82 of the best daguerreotypes from the prized collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, now more than 6,500 strong. Wichita museum-goers will explore the advent of photography in these charming, imaginative historical photographs. Daguerreotypes reflect magical bits of reality from a bygone era. Well over a century later, they still hold wonder and appeal. The daguerreotype was at once a science and an art, a documentary tool and a charged emblem of emotion and memory. Very early daguerreotypes are enchanting but technically crude: exposures took many minutes and the images are relatively faint. Rapid progress was achieved as practitioners explored the invention’s commercial potential, especially its use in portraiture. In 1840–1842, exposure times were reduced from minutes to seconds, and the tones of the images were greatly improved. The potentials of photography as we know it today were explored in the daguerreotypes of the 1840s and 1850s. The Wichita presentation will be a reduced selection from the landmark show that opened the new wing at the Nelson-Atkins Museum in 2007. Hallmark Cards developed a world-class early photography collection of 6,500 works that the company donated to the museum as the Bloch Building opened. The scholarly reception of the exhibition and accompanying catalogue has been resoundingly positive and noted as "an unparalleled historical collection of American photography." Wichita audiences will be so impressed by these gems, the accessible learning, and the creative gallery presentation. This exhibition has been organized by The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, Missouri.
Roberto Bernardinello - Italian Music - Solo Guitar
10/31/2014 to 10/23/2015Roberto Bernardinello Italian Repertoire - Solo Guitar
Rusty Rierson Country Gospel Concert
03/13/2015 to 03/13/2015Nashville recording artist, Rusty Rierson will perform an evening of Country Gospel Music as part of the Prairie Rose Chuckwagon's "Front Porch" Gospel Series. The concert will take place in the comfortable Bar-20 Theatre at the Prairie Rose.
Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
03/13/2015 to 03/14/2015Set in Oregon in 1850, Seven Brides For Seven Brothers tells the story of Millie, a young bride living in the 1850's Oregon wilderness. Her plan to civilize and marry off her six rowdy brothers-in-law to ensure the success of her own marriage backfires when the brothers, in their enthusiasm, kidnap six women from a neighboring town to be their brides. Presented by Sunrise Christian Academy
Temporary "Transcribing History" Exhibit in Rotating Gallery
02/28/2015 to 01/15/2016Sending an email miles away is a piece of cake in this day and age, but the written word experienced many radical changes and developments to get to this point. Over the course of five thousand years, changes in written language and how individuals wrote messages changed how human beings recorded their existence and communicated with each other. The Museum of World Treasures invites you to explore these changes in a new Rotating Gallery exhibit, "Transcribing History: Pictographs, Parchment, and the Printing Press." Visit for a glimpse into the history of an important aspect of any civilization and discover how cuneiform on clay tablets paved the way for text messages on smartphones. Experience how the simple act of writing affects many aspects of everyday life and ultimately provides the power to change the world. The Museum’s Rotating Gallery hosts new temporary exhibits on an annual basis. Each year, our Exhibits Committee selects a Student Curator to research, design, and direct the creation of this exhibit under the guidance of the Museum’s Curator of Exhibits and Research, Tim Howard. This year’s Student Curator, Emily Simon, is a Newman University student studying English and history, with a minor in international studies.
Ulrich Underground: Shock Print
01/24/2015 to 04/19/2015The Ulrich Museum of Art, in collaboration with the Wichita State University Printmaking Department, builds on the vibrant printmaking community in Wichita, Kansas, with the national printmaking juried exhibition Shock Print. Presenting prints made by established and emerging artists in the United States, this exhibition surveys contemporary printmaking in both traditional and contemporary print techniques.
Wichita Ghost Tour
03/13/2015 to 03/13/2015Wichita Ghost Tour http://mkt.com/ghosttoursofkansas/wichita-ghost-tour Ghost Tours of Kansas 785-851-0856 info@ghosttoursofkansas.com www.ghosttoursofkansas.com A ghost tour of Wichita would not be complete without hearing the tale of Rowdy Jo and Redbeard and their notorious shootout in the Delano District! Brothels, Beer Halls, theaters and gambling halls were consistent for the area. No wonder numerous Delano businesses harbor paranormal activity which include the sound of a hanging man, a madam at former BullWinkle's Tattoo Parlor and an ornery gentleman at the beauty parlor. As you travel down Douglas Street, be in awe of some of the most historic locations in Wichita. Numerous haunted theaters are covered on the tour along with The Forum, previously the Hillside Baptist Church, and has been on the Ghost Tours of Kansas list several years in a row. Wilner auditorium, Clarence at the Broadview and several other locations are covered. Maple Grove cemetery has an interesting past and guests will be able to tour the cemetery along with entry into the Broadview. Depending on events, the Forum Theater is another get-out stop on the outside of the building. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and departs from Alley of 300 N Mead St., Wichita, kansas Please be looking for the bus in the alley of 300 N Mead St. and not at a local restaurant. Tickets are 19.50-22.00pp tax included All tours depart at 8PM Friday the13th February Ghost Tour Friday the 13th March Ghost Tour Saturday, September 12th Saturday, October 17th Friday, October 23 Friday, October 30th Saturday, October 31
Wichita Ghost Tour
03/13/2015 to 03/13/2015Wichita Ghost Tour http://mkt.com/ghosttoursofkansas/wichita-ghost-tour Ghost Tours of Kansas 785-851-0856 info@ghosttoursofkansas.com www.ghosttoursofkansas.com A ghost tour of Wichita would not be complete without hearing the tale of Rowdy Jo and Redbeard and their notorious shootout in the Delano District! Brothels, Beer Halls, theaters and gambling halls were consistent for the area. No wonder numerous Delano businesses harbor paranormal activity which include the sound of a hanging man, a madam at former BullWinkle's Tattoo Parlor and an ornery gentleman at the beauty parlor. As you travel down Douglas Street, be in awe of some of the most historic locations in Wichita. Numerous haunted theaters are covered on the tour along with The Forum, previously the Hillside Baptist Church, and has been on the Ghost Tours of Kansas list several years in a row. Wilner auditorium, Clarence at the Broadview and several other locations are covered. Maple Grove cemetery has an interesting past and guests will be able to tour the cemetery along with entry into the Broadview. Depending on events, the Forum Theater is another get-out stop on the outside of the building. Tour lasts approximately 1 hour 45 minutes and departs from Alley of 300 N Mead St., Wichita, kansas Please be looking for the bus in the alley of 300 N Mead St. and not at a local restaurant. Tickets are 19.50-22.00pp tax included All tours depart at 8PM Friday the13th February Ghost Tour Friday the 13th March Ghost Tour Saturday, September 12th Saturday, October 17th Friday, October 23 Friday, October 30th Saturday, October 31
Wildlife Rescue Traveling Exhibit
01/24/2015 to 04/26/2015Witness compelling stories of animal rescue and the dedicated people to preserving some of the world's most interesting and exotic species.