Learn about the life of artist Joan Miró from this 2022 biopic by Oriol Ferrer. This event starts at 12:30 p.m., Sunday, October 8 at the CAC Theater and is presented in partnership with Tallgrass Film Festival. Purchase tickets at the door or in advance at Tallgrassfilm.org. Joan Miró was born with a future already defined by his ... Read More
A significant part of ceramicist Chotsani Elaine Dean’s research is rooted in quilts from slavery (chattel enslavement) thru the Antebellum period, made on and off cotton plantations by enslaved and free African Americans through the mid-20th century. These quilts and the material that gives them life, cotton, serve as a historical source and point of ... Read More
Voices from the Vault is a series of artist talks to celebrate the Ulrich’s 50th anniversary. We’ll begin our celebration of the 2010s with an artist talk by Chaz Guest, an American painter and sculptor of profound inventiveness known for capturing the raw essence of the universal human spirit. Guest’s vivid painting, The Tenth, was ... Read More
Join us for "Justice for All: Making Kansas a More Thriving, Inclusive, and Just State" by Haley Kottler, Thriving and Integrated Voter Engagement Director at Kansas Appleseed Center for Law and Justice. Kansas Appleseed works with community partners to understand the root causes of problems, supports strong grassroots coalitions, and advocates for comprehensive solutions so ... Read More
Led by members of the Kaw Nation in collaboration with the City of Lawrence, University of Kansas, Spencer Museum of Art, Kanza Heritage Society and others, the Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe / Sacred Red Rock Project is focused upon the return and relocation of Iⁿ‘zhúje‘waxóbe, the red Siouxan quartzite boulder currently located in Robinson Park in Lawrence to ... Read More
In conjunction with Where We Belong: Refugee Stories from Wichita, co-curator and CETARL Director Mythili Menon will speak about the work she has been leading to help refugee learners integrate and thrive in Wichita schools. Reception at 5:30 p.m. Program starts at 6 p.m.
Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman in the fight against hunger in our community as we glaze our one-of-a kind ceramic bowls. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser on October 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project. This event takes place at 106 Henrion Hall ... Read More
Open Streets gives you a chance to enjoy entertainment, explore businesses and organizations, and check out fun vendors and food trucks along Douglas Avenue from Bluff to Glenn streets. 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 ... Read More
LaTasha St. Arnault is the President and CEO of HumanKind Ministries—a homeless services and housing provider that serves more than 15,000 people experiencing poverty and housing insecurities in Sedgwick County each year. From homeless to home and beyond, HumanKind helps individuals and families progress into housing and live independent and healthy lives. This free event ... Read More
Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman in the fight against hunger in our community by creating a one-of-a kind ceramic bowl using wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser on October 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project. This event takes place ... Read More
One Small Step is an initiative of StoryCorps, a national oral history non-profit organization. One Small Step invites two strangers with different political views to sit down together for a respectful facilitated conversation. The audio of this conversation is recorded and archived in the Library of Congress, with permission from participants. One Small Step is not about ... Read More
One Small Step is an initiative of StoryCorps, a national oral history non-profit organization. One Small Step invites two strangers with different political views to sit down together for a respectful facilitated conversation. The audio of this conversation is recorded and archived in the Library of Congress, with permission from participants. One Small Step is not about ... Read More
Marquetta Atkins-Woods, Founder and Executive Director of Destination Innovation Inc., is a community educator who brings her passion for working with youth and her creative energy to the table as a facilitator. In 2015, she founded Camp Destination Innovation to expose young people to a variety of career options, encouraging them to create their own ... Read More
Join us for an exploration of our newest exhibitions on display this fall: Lesley Dill | Wilderness: Light Sizzles Around Me, Where We Belong: Refugee Stories from Wichita, chroma [kroh-muh], and Zahy Tentehar: The Civilized. Ulrich receptions are more than a party—an engagement of artists and art fans with entertainment, food, and fun.
Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman in the fight against hunger in our community by creating a one-of-a-kind ceramic bowl using wheel-throwing or handbuilding techniques. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off fundraiser on October 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project. Refreshments at 10 a.m. | ... Read More
Join us for a panel discussion with three influential Wichita women—Elma Broadfoot, Jill Docking, and Denise Sherman—lead by Ulrich Membership and Special Events Manager Ann Keefer. Topics will include parenting, marriage, and managing a career and how the roles of women in our community have changed in the past 50+ years. Refreshments at 10 a.m. ... Read More
This summer, the Ulrich celebrates one of its most important art assets: its talented staff members! Artists at Work: The Ulrich Staff Creates is on view in Grafly Gallery on the first floor of the Ulrich, May 25 through August 5, 2023. This unique exhibition features work by five Museum employees, showcasing a variety of ... Read More
Synthesized media, called deep fakes, containing facial information generated by digital manipulation techniques, have become a major political and societal threat. The use of deep fakes to commit fraud, falsify evidence, manipulate public debates, and destabilize political processes has raised a top security concern. To mitigate the risk posed by deep fakes, the popular deep ... Read More
The Ulrich is excited to host June's ARTS MIXR, a collaboration with the City of Wichita Division of Arts and Cultural Services and the Arts Council. These free and very informal monthly gatherings are open to artists and art lovers of all ages and abilities who are interested in learning more about the arts in ... Read More
Susan will choose a selection of her images to explore the underlying intentions behind each photograph. She will delve into the technical, metaphorical, and psychological layers that make up each image and share her inspirations for each of her series and the creative decisions she made during the process. Additionally, she will touch on the ... Read More
