Our amazing Ulrich Friends with Benefits members provide indispensable support for programs, community outreach, and student engagement through philanthropic contributions. It's our goal to bring more celebration, adventure, joy, friendships, and fun to the lives of our UFWB members while they enjoy all the Ulrich Museum has to offer. We hope you'll be inspired by the gatherings we've curated for our UFWBs inspired by our 2025 theme:
Thursday, January 23, 2025: Spring Exhibition Opening Celebration and Ulrich Birthday Party | Early Access UFWB will enjoy a 30 minute exclusive preview of our spring exhibitions from 5-5:30 p.m. before this public event which takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. Early access means more parking options, too!
April 18, 2025: Ulrich Co-Lab Wrap Up | Harvester Arts at the Lux | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Harvester Arts will welcome us into their new space for a presentation and outcomes from the Ulrich Co-Lab exhibition as this phase wraps up.
May 9, 2025: U50 Gala and Book Release Party | Henry's at NICHE | 6-9 p.m. | Additional charge: $100 per ticket
Celebrate our 50th anniversary! Compete for original art works at our art auction. Enjoy high-energy entertainment. Explore our appetizer stations with treats from our favorite local restaurants. We will debut our U50 book filled with artworks and memories, available at the event. Purchase tickets on the event page at Ulrich.Wichita.edu starting March 4.
Thursday, August 28, 2025: Fall Exhibition Opening Celebration | Early Access UFWB will enjoy a 30 minute exclusive preview of our fall exhibitions from 5-5:30 p.m. before this public event which takes place from 5:30-8 p.m. Early access means more parking options, too!
Studio Visit | Date to be Announced UFWB will be visiting a local artist's studio for a talk. Details to be announced.
Friday, November 5, 2025: Scrollathon with Steven and William Ladd | Ulrich Museum | 5:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about Steven and William Ladd’s Scrollathon, a central element of their community engagement and artistic practice. Ulrich Friends will learn about their project and participate in it, too! Steven and William will be joining us for a fun night of friendship, connectivity, and artistry.
UFWB 2025
Renewal time is here! Membership in Ulrich Friends with Benefits is social, supportive, and sustaining. Belonging is an investment in experiences that are shared and transformational. We look forward to hearing from our current members and are excited to meet new members too. The new UFWB season begins in January, so renew today!
UFWB Duo | $1,000
UFWB Single | $750
Additional costs and/or add-ons may apply to some art experiences. Inquire for details.
For more information about Ulrich Friends with Benefits, contact Ann Keefer, Membership/Special Events Manager at Ann.Keefer@wichita.edu. You can also join online at WSU Foundation (select Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art from the Programs menu and then select Ulrich Friends with Benefits fund). Thank you for your support!
