How Wichita's 'Passiflora Sorma' was reborn
The 2003 sculpture by Tim Berg, Chris Frank, and Ed Langston was an inexpensive project that initially lasted 15 years.
July 05, 2026Public Art
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Envision Arts Center unveils quilt-themed new mural
The mural, a collaboration between those involved with Envision, is now on display at the new 535 W. Douglas Ave. location.
June 25, 2026
In Evergreen Park, murals celebrate the culture of Wichita's North End
The design and painting of each mural doubled as opportunities for artistic activism and community engagement.
June 07, 2026
The language of steel: 'Train Stop' speaks to Wichita's history of rail service
A part of the 'Rails and Wheels' series, 'Train Stop' is a monument to the railroad's impact on our daily lives.
May 03, 2026
Albert Paley’s 'Paragon' is a symbol of Wichita’s commitment to innovation and growth
Though the 2011 sculpture barely came to be, its impact goes beyond stated references to aviation and Native American history.
March 04, 2026
The five faces carved into the walls of Wichita’s former city hall
Some of the most unusual works in the City of Wichita's public art collection are a series of limestone gargoyles carved in the late 1800s.
February 08, 2026
25 years on, 'Feather Towers' still carries Wichita forward
Designed in part as a nod to the city’s aviation history, the Arkansas River bridges have become quiet landmarks.
January 04, 2026
A tail of a whale/a wail of a tale: On Harry Bertoia’s 'Interrupted Flight'
Much like the structure itself, the history of Bertoia's sculpture is winding and complicated.
December 07, 2025
After a busy 2025, lots of new public-art projects are on the horizon
What we learned by taking a close look at public art in Wichita over the course of this year.
December 04, 2025