Graphic featuring images of some of the ShiftSpace artwork with the text, "Elemental Bodies opening reception. March 3, 5-8 p.m. Groover Labs, 334 Francis St. Wichita, KS" and the ShiftSpace logo.

ShiftSpace’s Elemental Bodies Part Two opening March 3

February 24, 2023 — Elemental Bodies Part Two is curated by the ShiftSpace Student Gallery assistants. The show is about the connections between the physical and figurative elements of the earth such as water, wood and plastic with the human body.

WSU ShiftSpace gallery presents ‘Elemental Bodies’

February 10, 2023 — WSU ShiftSpace is proud to present its next show, "Elemental Bodies," and is looking for artists to participate and show off their work in the gallery space starting Friday, March 3. Any kind of artwork can be submitted, including sculptures, paintings, drawings, photographs and more.

Ulrich spring exhibition invites community to opening celebration

January 25, 2023 — Explore the newest exhibitions on display this semester at WSU's own Ulrich Museum of Art at the Spring Exhibition Opening Celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26. Come for a sip, a snack and a first look at these works on display:
People, Pride & Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-in, America's First Successful Student-led Lunch Counter Sit-in Gallery Exhibition, January 9-31, Cadman Art Gallery featuring Dr. Galyn Vesey

Cadman exhibiting story of the Dockum sit-in

January 20, 2023 — People, Pride & Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-in is an exhibit that commemorates America's first successful student-led lunch counter sit-in. The exhibit is held from Jan. 9 to 31 at the Cadman Art Gallery in the Rhatigan Student Center.

Barton School installs work by visually impaired artist

November 29, 2022 — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has partnered with Envision’s Arts Program to showcase five paintings from Savannah, a visually impaired artist, in the new Woolsey Hall. Her work, which resides on the third floor of Woolsey, can be viewed at any time during operating hours and is part of a rotating art installation with Envision in the space. Savannah’s art joins a variety of other original pieces from local artists located throughout the facility.

Chris Pappan works explore visual resistance

November 1, 2022 — Join artist Chris Pappan for a reception and artist talk at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 29 at Wichita State's Ulrich Museum of Art. 
Artist Cheryl Pope and her work, Room with Two Nightstands, 2022, needle-punched wool roving on cashmere. Courtesy of the artist and Monique Meloche Gallery, Chicago.

Cheryl Pope to speak about ‘Variations on a Love Theme’

October 18, 2022 — Join artist Cheryl Pope as she discusses her recent body of work on view in our current exhibition, "Cheryl Pope: Variations on a Love Theme," featuring her unique punched-wool-on-cashmere technique.

Ceramic bowl display raises hunger awareness

October 4, 2022 — Ceramic bowls from 10 high schools across Wichita will be displayed at the WSU Shiftspace Gallery Oct. 7-19. High school students created these bowls to raise hunger awareness in partnership with Wichita Empty Bowls.
The photo in the top left is of Carrie Nation in her traditional black dress. The photo to the right is a poster that says "Appeal to Kansas Teachers" The bottom photo on the right is of Wichita in the early 1900s.

New Prohibition Era exhibit featured at Ablah Library

August 22, 2022 — A new exhibit by Kerry Majher, Wichita State NASA program coordinator, is currently being featured at the Ablah Library. The exhibit, "Spirited Away: Prohibition in Kansas" details Prohibition in Kansas, which took place from 1881-1948.