Wichita Art Museum announces major new acquisitions
In the past year the museum has acquired works by historical and contemporary artists including Grandma Moses, Elizabeth Catlett, Rashid Johnson and Nick Cave
August 09, 2026
How Wichita's relationship with 'Tripodal' has evolved over a half century
James Rosati's 1972 modernist sculpture was part of a larger movement across the country. With time (and a time capsule), the work has gained some respect from the city it was built for.
August 08, 2026
Something different: Music festival returns with new partners, new approach
Chase Koch's Somewhere Fest ended its relationship with Midtopia earlier this year, moved its festival from June to September, and added country acts to the lineup.
August 05, 2026
In zany martial arts romp 'King Kung Fu,' 1970s Wichita is in the picture
'The unforgettable story of a Chinese gorilla who knows karate' is now available on Blu-ray in 4K.
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‘The Explorers Club’ opens ICTRep’s 2026-27 season
The off-Broadway satire skewers Victorian British pomp.
August 01, 2026
Music Theatre Wichita's ‘Fiddler’ is just that good
MTW's revival of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ showcases the uniformly strong talents of the cast, the crew — and the musical itself.
July 30, 2026
25 years later: ‘Come From Away’ in Winfield
The Theatre Winfield production models how the arts can be ‘a critical lever in changing culture.’
July 28, 2026In the Galleries
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In the Galleries: 'Timeless Mucha' at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
The exhibition includes a remarkable number of works by the influential Czech illustrator alongside the 1960s psychedelic rock posters and Japanese manga he inspired.
August 09, 2026
In the Galleries: Bernardo Trevizo, Karissa Ruth, & Connor Seybert at Harvester Arts
Harvester Arts’ expansive footprint and its eclectic approach to exhibition can make for a dizzying visual array, and perhaps never more so than right now: The Wichita arts organization has six wildly divergent shows on view through July 30. Bernardo Trevizo presents six new paintings in “The Other Mexican Artist
July 25, 2026Announcements
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Mark Arts presents 'Subcreators: Elisabeth Owens & John Pirtle'
The Wichita artists earned the exhibition by winning the 2025 Versus live art competition in the 2D and 3D categories.
July 29, 2026
Classical Revolution ICT returns to White Crow Cider for 'Cider & Strings'
At the informal pop-up concert, the audience is encouraged 'to come and go, enjoy a cider, visit with friends, and interact with the musicians.'
July 28, 2026Books
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In 'Shouting Fire,' photographer Jennifer Ray illuminates gun violence
A new book documents the Wichita State professor's decade-long project focused on improvised shooting targets in rural Wyoming.
July 26, 2026
Poet April Pameticky on embracing art and music fandom
Pameticky created a soundtrack for her new collection, which includes poems based on works at the Wichita Art Museum.
July 23, 2026Film
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In zany martial arts romp 'King Kung Fu,' 1970s Wichita is in the picture
'The unforgettable story of a Chinese gorilla who knows karate' is now available on Blu-ray in 4K.
August 02, 2026
Read reviews of 6 Doc Sunback Film Fest selections, all by Kansas filmmakers
The annual festival in Mulvane, Kansas, returns to the Pix Community Center this weekend.
June 17, 2026Music
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Something different: Music festival returns with new partners, new approach
Chase Koch's Somewhere Fest ended its relationship with Midtopia earlier this year, moved its festival from June to September, and added country acts to the lineup.
August 05, 2026
Wichita's Orpheum Theatre reopening will be 'Legend'-ary
Midwest native and EGOT club member John Legend will perform at the Orpheum on August 30.
July 19, 2026Theater
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‘The Explorers Club’ opens ICTRep’s 2026-27 season
The off-Broadway satire skewers Victorian British pomp.
August 01, 2026
Music Theatre Wichita's ‘Fiddler’ is just that good
MTW's revival of ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ showcases the uniformly strong talents of the cast, the crew — and the musical itself.
July 30, 2026Visual Art
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Wichita Art Museum announces major new acquisitions
In the past year the museum has acquired works by historical and contemporary artists including Grandma Moses, Elizabeth Catlett, Rashid Johnson and Nick Cave
August 09, 2026
In 'Shouting Fire,' photographer Jennifer Ray illuminates gun violence
A new book documents the Wichita State professor's decade-long project focused on improvised shooting targets in rural Wyoming.
July 26, 2026