Category: Art Exhibits

Celebrate the conclusion of “The Hidden Side of EMS” pop-up exhibition with an afternoon of art, appreciation and community from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the lobby of the Ulrich Museum of Art.

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 Ulrich for this special occasion. This finale to a powerful exploration of the unsung heroes in the community is free and open to all.

The WSU community and public are invited to explore the unseen world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals through powerful photography and innovative research, featured through “The Hidden Side of EMS” photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum. There will be a free panel session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Dr. Sam and Jacque Kouri Collection Study Center of the museum and a free closing reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, April 25 in the museum lobby.

The photo exhibition is a collaboration between the Sedgwick County EMS and WSU, including the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries within the College of Fine Arts and Dr. Laila Cure, an associate professor in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering within the College of Engineering. Dr. Cure’s related research, “ERI: Workload-Informed Operations for Emergency Medical Services and other First-Responder Systems,” and the photo exhibition are funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation.

Start your First Friday in April at WSU ShiftSpace (now at the new location inside Harvester Arts at The Lux, 120 E. 1st St N). Featuring the thesis exhibitions of three MFA students: Abby Ausherman, Megan Messer and Brookelle Peterson Robertson, it’s a good way to kick off your weekend.

Whether you’re an art lover or a supporter of local talent, you can see how the artists are pushing boundaries and redefining their art forms.

Opening reception is from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 4. Exhibition runs through April 25. Mark your calendar, bring a friend and support School of Art, Design and Creative Industries MFA students.

The Clayton Staples Gallery’s first exhibition of the spring semester, “This Is Captured Paper,” will be on view from Thursday, Jan. 30 to March 14 in McKnight Art Center.

Located in 205 McKnight Art Center, “This Is Captured Paper” is a collection of artworks by Jason Reblando, assistant professor of photography in the Wonsook Kim School of Art at Illinois State University.

Don’t miss the celebration of the Ulrich Museum of Art’s 50th anniversary and experience its U50 spring exhibitions: “Devan Shimoyama Rituals,” “Listening Devices: The Photographer and New Perspectives,” “Jim Riswold’s American Death Part 1” and “Ulrich Co-Lab: Homegrown.” The free event takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Ulrich Museum.

Enjoy treats while engaging with artists, art fans and special guests — gallerists, writers and collectors of Devon Shimoyama. Create your own art, visit the photo stations and enjoy performances, food and fun for all ages.

The week of Oct. 28 is the last week to visit the Torito de Pucara Exhibit and the Mochica Sacred Universe Pop Art Exhibit in the Cadman Gallery at the Rhatigan Student Center.

These Peruvian art exhibits will be leaving the Cadman Gallery at the end of the week, so this is your last opportunity to see them. If you have questions about the exhibit, email rocio.delaguila@wichita.edu.

The Clayton Staples Gallery’s second exhibition of the fall semester, “Illustrated Nature,” will be on view from Wednesday, Oct. 16 to Nov. 22. Located in 205 McKnight Art Center, “Illustrated Nature” is a collection of artworks by Joanne Price, printmaker and owner of Starpointe Studio.

The Clayton Staples Gallery is open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for an exploration of its newest Ulrich50 exhibitions on display this fall from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Ulrich Museum. The latest exhibitions on display: Dream Machine: Fantasy, Surreality, and Play; [RE]POSE: Leisure Bodies and Empowered Postures; and Ulrich Co-Lab Phase 2.

Engage with artists and art fans and enjoy food, music by Kylie Brown and Josué Estrada and art-themed fun. Everyone is welcome.

The Clayton Staples Gallery’s first exhibition of the fall semester, “A World Away,” will be on view from Aug. 26 to Oct. 10. Located in 205 McKnight Art Center, “A World Away” is a collaboration between artists Jessica “JB” Burke and Kariann Fuqua. Together, Burke and Fuqua create a dialogue that navigates the complexities and implications of “place,” using their art to explore and seek meaning within the shifting landscapes of our shared experiences.

The Clayton Staples Gallery is open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.

This project has been supported by a grant from the Wichita Arts Council.

Currently on view through Feb. 25 in the CityArts Balcony Gallery is “Shouting Fire” and in the CityArts Boardroom Gallery is “Prism Shift.” Jennifer Ray’s, School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) associate director and associate professor of photo media, solo and group exhibitions.

“Shouting Fire” consists of photographs of objects used as targets for recreational shooting. The work uses studio techniques on location to draw references to memento mori still lifes, gendered advertising, Manifest Destiny and alt-right symbolism to explore the role of guns in American history and contemporary culture.

“Prsim Shift” highlights just some of the many photo-related practices used by artists. These artists take an expansive approach to photography and include everything from traditional large format film to scannography to 19th century cyanotypes. This work reflects the experimentation and openness inherent in the discipline as it continues to undergo disruption from digital and AI technologies.

“Prism Shift” features work from current ADCI students Kenna Green, Abby Ausherman, Anthony Corraro and Tim Fey; College of Fine Arts alums Dale Small, Lindsay Lion Lord, Hugo Zelada Romero and Amie Nioce; ADCI instructors Irma Puškarević and Kendra Cremin; and artists Cary Conover, Jeroen Nelemans and Amanda Pfister.

CityArts will host a reception for “Shouting Fire” and “Prism Shift” from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at CityArts.