During the 1930s, John Steuart Curry gained national fame for his images of rural Kansas: isolated farms, religious gatherings, and approaching storms. However, another region preoccupied Curry during his career--the American West. From the 1920s to the early 1940s, Curry imaged the Wild West in his illustrations for books and magazines and in his murals […]

The Friends of the Wichita Art Museum invite all to celebrate the season with live musical performances and holiday refreshments. Bring the youngsters for a chance to whisper wishes in Santa's ear. Don't miss this heartwarming event for all ages and create memories to cherish throughout the holiday season.

Join Gloria Groom, Curator of European Painting and Sculpture at the Art Institute of Chicago, for an illustrated talk exploring the relationship between fashion and modern art at the end of the 19th century. Groom organized the 2012 blockbuster exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity that toured Paris, Chicago, and New York. The New York Times […]