Ulrich Docents Pop-Up

Members of the Ulrich Mighty Docents team will discuss their selections for the Docents Pop-Up Exhibition. Hear what drew them to these works, the stories and memories behind their choices, and how the Ulrich Collection continues to inspire their connection to art and community. Everyone is invited to this free event, which will take place in ... Read More

Two Showings: Friday, October 17, 12:15 p.m. | Tallgrass Film Center | $10 matinee Sunday, October 19, 6 p.m. | Boulevard Old Town | $12 (Evening) The Ulrich is excited to serve as Community Partner for two screenings of "Out of the Picture" at Tallgrass Film Festival, on Friday, October 17 and Sunday, October 19. ... Read More

Two Showings: Friday, October 17, 12:15 p.m. | Tallgrass Film Center | $10 matinee Sunday, October 19, 6 p.m. | Boulevard Old Town | $12 (Evening) The Ulrich is excited to serve as Community Partner for two screenings of "Out of the Picture" at Tallgrass Film Festival, on Friday, October 17 and Sunday, October 19. ... Read More

Thursday, October 30 6-7:30 p.m. | Ulrich Museum 7:30 til ? | Kirby’s: 3227 E. 17th Take a spooky art tour and mingle with fellow art enthusiasts at the Ulrich for art-making activities. Afterward, we’ll continue our art discussion at Kirby’s with social time, a convivial beverage, and a gyro or pizza if you’re so ... Read More

Dr. Lori Santos will serve as moderator for a panel of students who will discuss their process of curating Art, Identity, and Innovation, and their perception of community and belonging. Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m., with the program following at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome at this free event.

  Join artist Justin Favela, his family, and the Ulrich crew at a free, all-ages celebration! Inspired by family gatherings from his youth, Justin Favela brings this tradition to life in a joyful community event from 3-5:30 p.m., this Saturday, November 15 at the Museum. Sample traditional Mexican food by Las Delicias. Create a flower ... Read More

The WSU Department of Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies transitioned into a program housed in the Department of English. To celebrate this new partnership, the annual lecture series, Words by Women, will focus on Midwestern women writers. Christie Hodgen is the author of four books of fiction — A Jeweler’s Eye for Flaw, 2003; Hello, ... Read More

Cheers to the holidays! Sample tasty treats and enjoy art activities for all ages. Create and paint an artful paper mâché ornament for yourself or as a gift for a friend. Check out our exhibitions and be sure to visit our Ulrich Gift Shop for the art-lover on your list. Everyone is welcome at this ... Read More

Artist Talk | Anna Tsouhlarakis Thursday, November 20 6 p.m. | McKnight 210 Anna Tsouhlarakis (Muscogee Creek and Greek), citizen of the Navajo Nation, is a multimedia artist whose works of sculpture, collage, installation, video, and performance challenge and redefine the boundaries of the aesthetic and conceptual expectations within work created by Native American artists. ... Read More

In conjunction with Justin Favela’s exhibition, local artist Karen Cox will present a performance and a creative puppet-making activity. Prepare to be dazzled by Cox’s one-of-a-kind puppets! Refreshments will be served at 10 a.m. with the program following at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is welcome at this free event.

In this talk, Dr. Emmanuel Ortega from the University of Illinois-Chicago, will provide an art historical overview of Justin Favela’s career, highlighting the key moments that led to the creation of the installation currently on display. As Favela’s longtime friend and collaborator, Dr. Ortega brings a deep understanding of the artist’s work and offers unique ... Read More

Grab your friends, family—even your furry companions (leash required)—and meet us in front of the museum for a guided outdoor sculpture walk. Enjoy a casual stroll through the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, the perfect way to enjoy art and fresh air while you walk off all that Halloween candy. Everyone is welcome at ... Read More

In exchange for your $35 donation, choose a bowl to keep from hundreds of handmade ceramic vessels, then sample chili and soups donated by chili lovers and local celebrity chefs. All proceeds benefit Humankind Ministries, Pando Initiative via ICT Community Fridges, and WSU Shocker Locker Project. $35 donation/$15 student donation/Kids: 5 and under free (includes ... Read More

Ceramic artist Brenda Lichman, the Ulrich Museum's associate director of education and executive director of Empty Bowls Wichita, will share the story of this community-driven project that uses the ceramic arts in collaboration with local chefs to fight food insecurity in Wichita. Representatives from HumanKind Ministries and The Pando Initiative — the organizations who will ... Read More

Wichita Ceramic Regional Exhibition: Pots with Purpose Friday, October 3-Saturday, November 1 Opening Reception: 5-8 p.m., Friday, October 3 Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E. Douglas Reuben Saunders Gallery and Empty Bowls Wichita present Pots with Purpose, a regional juried ceramics exhibition. Ben Ahlvers, juror and exhibitions director at the Lawrence Arts Center, will give opening ... Read More

Open Streets ICT | Douglas gives you a chance to enjoy entertainment, explore businesses and organizations, and check out fun vendors and food trucks along Douglas Avenue. The street will be blocked off so get ready to walk, bike, jog, or skateboard, and bring out the stroller or wagon. Visit the Ulrich crew at our ... Read More

The WSU Department of Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies transitioned into a program housed in the Department of English. To celebrate this new partnership, the annual lecture series, Words by Women, will focus on Midwestern women writers. Traci Brimhall is a university distinguished professor of creative writing and narrative medicine at Kansas State University, and ... Read More

The WSU Department of Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies transitioned into a program housed in the Department of English. To celebrate this new partnership, the annual lecture series, Words by Women, will focus on Midwestern women writers. Karen Lee Boren writes fiction and non-fiction and earned a PhD from the University of Wisconsin and an ... Read More

6-7:30 p.m. | Ulrich Museum 7:30 til ? | Kirby’s: 3227 E. 17th Mingle with fellow art enthusiasts at the Ulrich for a tour and art-making activities. Afterward, we’ll continue our art discussion at Kirby’s with social time, a convivial beverage, and a gyro or pizza if you’re so inclined! Must be 21+ to attend.

Vivian Zavataro, Executive and Creative Director, and Jo Reinert, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, discuss curating our Fall 2025 exhibitions, from conception to execution, including their experiences working with featured artists Abhidnya Ghuge and Justin Favela. Join us at 10 a.m. for refreshments with the program following at 10:30 a.m. in the Dr. Sam ... Read More