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Happy Birthday, Ulrich Museum!

CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ENCOUNTERS WITH THE ART OF OUR TIME!

 On December 7, 2024, the Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art will officially turn 50 years old! In its half a century, the Museum has grown into an invaluable asset to Wichita State University and Wichita communities, bringing cutting-edge contemporary art to our region and amassing a world-class collection of modern and contemporary art.

We’re celebrating the Ulrich’s 50th birthday through 2025. Save these dates!

Spring Opening/Community Birthday Party
5:30-8 p.m. | Thursday, January 23 | Ulrich

Ulrich U50 Gala & Book Release Party
6-9 p.m. | Friday, May 9 | NICHE

U50 Donors

Our 2024 and 2025 exhibitions and associated programs, as well as our "U50" book, debuting on May 9, 2025, are made possible by the generosity of Ulrich50 donors, for which the Ulrich team is very grateful.

Director's Circle
Emprise Bank
Sondra Langel
Mike and Dee Michaelis

Presenter
Anna Anderson & Christopher Shank
Don & Lora Barry
Martin & Ann Bauer
Dr. Sam Kouri Family in memory of Jacque Kouri
Lee & Ron Starkel
Peri Widener

Leader
Saroj Arab
Charles Baker
Jim & Ruthie Gillespie
Dr. George & Eleanor Lucas
Errol & Suzanne Luginbill
Mosby Lincoln Foundation
Bruce & Linda Schreck

Stakeholder
Dr. John & Nancy Brammer
Barry & Paula Downing Foundation
Genevieve & Chris Farha
Dr. Harold & Evelyn Gregg
Sonia Greteman & Chris Brunner
John & Karen Hageman
Lou & Terry Heldman
Gayle & Doug Malone
In celebration of Ruth Ann Forsberg Martin
Jane McHugh
Derek Morgan & Dr. V. Kaye Monk-Morgan
Stev Overstreet
Donna & Martin Perline
Dwayne & Dottie Shannon Family Foundation
Don & Ellie Skokan
Craig & Laura Thompson

Associate
Justin & Mica Elkouri
Dr. Alan & Sharon Fearey
Fidelity Bank
Dr. H. Guy & Carol Glidden
Trish Higgins
Elizabeth & Don King
Deb McArthur & Mary Singleton
David & Rynthia Mitchell
Dr. Keith Pickus & Deirdre O'Farrell
Janel Razook
Shoko Sevart

Partner
Berry Foundation
Bikki Bevelhymer & Conor Donnelly
Drs. James Blakemore & Rebecca Whelan
Jim & Sara Farley
Gridley Family Foundation
Tracy Hoover & Curt D. Gridley
Dr. Shirley Lefever & Steve Berry
Patricia McDonnell & Larry Schwarm
Rick Muma & Rick Case
Dr. Anthony & Rachel Muscat
Kate Nicholson
Jan Twomey
Jeff & Janice Van Sickle

Four young people put stickers on a map that's located in the Grafly Gallery at the Ulrich.
Monday-Saturday 11am-5pm 
Closed Sundays, University & Major Holidays
ulrich@wichita.edu | Free Admission | 316.978.3664
1845 Fairmount; Wichita, KS 67260-0046
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