Steven and William Ladd’s Scrollathon®, is a hands-on, collaborative art experience that invites participants to connect through storytelling and creativity. Each person creates two fabric scrolls—one to keep as a personalized memento stored in a souvenir tin, and the other to contribute to a large-scale collaborative artwork. Choose from one of four sessions, beginning at ... Read More
Learn how to bead with artist, scholar, community maker, and advocate, Molly Murphy Adams (Oglala, Lakota), who specializes in contemporary sculptural beadwork practices. Molly will share her knowledge of beading in conjunction with artisan traditions represented in the Ulrich’s Art, Identity, and Innovation pop-up exhibition, where her work Cedar Root Basket (2020) is on display. ... Read More
*** THIS EVENT IS FULL | REGISTRATION IS CLOSED *** Select a session and try your hand at wheel-throwing, hand-building, or painting a ceramic bowl, in rooms 106 and 107 in Henrion Hall. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser to fight hunger in Wichita, scheduled for October ... Read More
We are thrilled to invite you to be part of multidisciplinary contemporary artist Abhidnya Ghuge’s monumental site-responsive art work which will be on view in the Polk/Wilson Gallery July 22 through December 6. Please plan to join us at the Ulrich, Friday, July 11, any time between 1-4 p.m. working alongside Ghuge to help bring ... Read More
Come for an afternoon of non-professional, non-pressured acapella singing with your fellow Wichitans! This is about fun, joy, and expression. No experience necessary. In celebration of Music Theatre Wichita’s new season and their opening show, Waitress, we’ll be singing Sara Bareilles’ hit, “Brave,” led by choir director Mike Mays. Participants will receive a discount for ... Read More
On Thursday, May 1, the Ulrich invites you to mingle with fellow art enthusiasts at Kirby’s, 3227 E. 17th Street, before embarking on a journey across the street to the Museum for a guided exhibition tour. After the tour we will return to Kirby’s to debrief and hang out. Participants are encouraged to arrive at ... Read More
Get ready for an unforgettable night at Wichita State's 15th Annual Drag Show, 8-10 p.m., Friday, April 4 at Hughes Metroplex. This 1950s themed show will be hosted by headliner Loosey Laduca of RuPaul's Drag Race, Season 15. With an incredible lineup of student and regional drag talent, expect to see jaw-dropping performances, stunning 50s ... Read More
Agnes Corrigan, Kyle Hall, Alexander Hurla, and Jaryd Porter, 2025 WSU Creative Writing graduates, will give readings of their work. Join us for a reception at 2 p.m., followed by the program at 2:30 p.m. This free event takes place in the Polk/Wilson Gallery and everyone is welcome. Writing Now | Reading Now is presented ... Read More
Pack up the kids and join us downtown for the 53rd annual Riverfest Kids Corner! The Ulrich will be hosting creative, kid-oriented make-it take-it activities from 6-8 p.m., June 2 through June 6. Visit wichitariverfest.com for admission info and festival details.
Grab some friends and head downtown for the Riverfest Sundown Parade! This year, the Ulrich staff will be participating in the festivities and joining in the procession. Location: Downtown Wichita: Main Street and Market Street North of English Street
Dive into the artistic process as we explore the exciting world of printmaking at this free event. This fun-filled afternoon is perfect for all ages—whether you are a seasoned artist or want to try something new. Learn a variety of printmaking techniques, including monoprint and using vegetables from the summer garden to create your own ... Read More
Artist Doug Billings will give a presentation on the wide variety of available printmaking processes. This event is in conjunction with the Fall 2025 Exhibition, Abhidnya Ghuge, a site specific installation made of rolled woodblock prints, on display July 22 through December 6, 2025. Billings graduated with the BFA in printmaking from Mankato State University ... Read More
Celebrate the conclusion of The Hidden Side of EMS pop-up exhibition with an afternoon of art, appreciation, and community. View the compelling photographs of EMS workers in action one last time and meet the collaborators who brought this project to life. Don’t miss the chance to tour an EMS truck parked in front of the ... Read More
Gain deeper insight into The Hidden Side of EMS pop-up exhibition through an engaging panel discussion featuring members of the Sedgwick County EMS, WSU Engineering, and ADCI teams. Learn about the collaborative process behind the exhibition, from securing National Science Foundation funding to merging art and research to highlight the vital work of EMS professionals. ... Read More
Jennifer Ray, associate director/associate professor of photo media for WSU's School of Art Design and Creative Industries, will give a photography critique discussing concept and the photo process for the images in the exhibition, Listening Devices: The Photographer and New Perspectives, on display in the Beren Gallery through July 12. Ray’s photographic work is included ... Read More
Brenda Lichman, executive director of Empty Bowls Wichita and the Ulrich’s associate director of education, will assist participants in creating or painting a handmade ceramic bowl to contribute to Empty Bowls Wichita Chili-Cook on Saturday, October 18. This free event takes place in Rooms 105 and 106 in Henrion Hall.
Come visit the Ulrich team at this community-building event for Wichitans, located in the Nomar district. The street will be closed to traffic but open to the people of Wichita for activities such as art making, entertainment, biking, and more.
As part of the Ulrich50 celebration, the Ulrich commissioned a new sculpture by Maine-based artist Bianca Beck, created specifically for the WSU campus as the 89th piece in the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection. In connection with the April installation, Beck will give a talk discussing their work, the cornerstone of which is the ... Read More
Multidisciplinary artist Abhidnya Ghuge is known for her immersive site-responsive installations made of thousands of rolled woodblock prints. Her practice engages with themes of belonging and community and is inspired by the ephemeral nature of the human experience. These ideas are quite literally reflected in her means of creating through hands-on community collaboration, wherein different ... Read More
Born in Las Vegas, Justin Favela is renowned for his large-scale installations in cartonería, the traditional Mexican art of piñata making. Favela celebrates his heritage and identity while reflecting on themes of Latinidad, cultural appropriation, and art history. By reflecting on the intersections of tradition and contemporary culture, Favela challenges the ways Latine identity is represented, ... Read More
