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This year, the Arts Council is excited to grow our board of directors and take our mission statement to the
next level, becoming increasingly involved in the Wichita arts community. Learn what we are planning for 2024 and beyond!
The Arts and Economic Prosperity (AEP) study is conducted approximately every five years to gauge the economic impact (on employment, government revenue, and household income) of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and the event-related spending by their audiences.
When the first AEP study was published in 1994, the City of Wichita was one just 33 American arts communities represented. Today, AEP6 provides detailed findings on 373 regions from across all 50 states and Puerto Rico—ranging in population from 4,000 to 4 million—and representing rural, suburban, and large urban communities.
The 2022 AEP study provides evidence that the nonprofit arts and culture sector is a significant industry in the City of Wichita – one that generates $184.7 million annually in total economic activity. This spending – $78.5 million by nonprofit arts and cultural organizations and an additional $106.2 million in event-related expenditures by their audiences supports 2,929 full time equivalent jobs in Wichita, generates $108.8 million in income to residents, and delivers $32.3 million in local, state and federal government tax revenue. The chart below shows a steady growth in the economic impact of the arts in Wichita over the years:
| AEP3 – 2005 | AEP4 – 2010 | AEP5 – 2015 | AEP6 – 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Impact | $49, 144, 808 | $66,157,686 | $94,725,128 | $184,710,568 |
| Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Jobs | 1,512 | 2,006 | 2,841 | 2,929 |
| Organizational Expenditures | $27,588,190 | $37,094,163 | $43,936,656 | $78,517,922 |
| Audience Spending | $21,556,618 | $29,063,523 | $50,788,472 | $106,192,646 |
Click the image below to view and download the full AEP6 data for Wichita:
Learn more on the City of Wichita website: wichita.gov/aep6.
Opportunities for artists, arts organizations and arts advocates in the Wichita area.
Have a grant or opportunity to share? Email us at artscouncilwichita@gmail.com.
Celebrating the one-of-a-kind arts and culture that make the Wichita community so memorable.
The annual Arts Council Awards were established in 1969 by the Wichita/Sedgwick County Arts and Humanities Council in order to recognize and honor those businesses, foundations and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and humanities in our community.
This year, ten outstanding Wichita area individuals, cultural organizations and businesses will be recognized for their roles in furthering the growth and development of arts in the Wichita area during the Art Awards presentation.
Youth Recognition Award
Athalia Altit
Burton Pell Award
Dr. Tim Jones
Special Project – Group Award
Woolsey Hall, Wichita State University Barton School of Business
Art Advocate – Individual Award
Rick Bumgardner, Roxy’s Downtown
Art Advocate – Group or Business Award
Arts Educator Award
Martha Dooms
Individual Artist
Sheila Kinnard
Gordon W. Evans Award
Dr. Alan and Sharon Fearey
Hall of Fame Award
Ann Elizabeth Garvey
Chris Cherches Award
Wichita Park & Recreation, Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park
Artists Ellamonique Baccus and Matthew Mazzotta
LK Architects, Design
Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom we would not be able to honor deserving artists and art advocates and to celebrate the many ways art impacts the Wichita community, from education to entertainment, economic development, and everything in between.
For further assistance or information, email artscouncilwichita@gmail.com.
The 51st Annual Arts Council Awards were held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 4 at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W Museum Blvd. In 2020, out of an abundance of caution, the Arts Council’s Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel our 51st annual Art Awards dinner. In 2021, we were very pleased to announce that the event would go on!
In 2021, twelve outstanding Wichita area individuals, cultural organizations and businesses were recognized for their roles in furthering the growth and development of arts in the Wichita area during the Art Awards presentation.
The annual Arts Council Awards were established in 1969 by the Wichita/Sedgwick County Arts and Humanities Council in order to recognize and honor those businesses, foundations and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and humanities in our community.
Thank you to our generous sponsors, without whom we would not be able to honor deserving artists and art advocates and to celebrate the many ways art impacts the Wichita community, from education to entertainment, economic development, and everything in between.
May Day is SWA Day in Wichita! On Saturday, May 1, join us to celebrate and explore Sculpture WalkAbout in Downtown Wichita. Arts Council members will be at CityArts from 4-6pm.
Many of the artists will be on hand for questions and brochures will be available, showing the locations of the 15 sculptures. Visitors are encouraged to take selfies with the artwork and share them on their social media platforms with hashtags #ICTart and #MayDaySWA for the chance to win prizes! Council Member Cindy Claycomb, an Arts Council Ex-Officio Board Member, will present the Award of Excellence to one of the sculptors.
The Arts Council and the City of Wichita present an annual opportunity for regional sculptors to display their work by creating the outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout exhibit. This project is meant to advance the cultural awareness of the arts in our community, as well as enhance the aesthetics in Wichita.
Entries are currently open for the 13th Annual Sculpture WalkAbout, to be on display from July 1, 2021-July 31, 2022. For more information and to apply, visit Wichitaarts.com/2021-swa-call. . Deadline for applications is June 14, 2021.
13th Annual Outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout will be on display in Wichita, Kansas July 1, 2021 – July 31, 2022
Call for Artists The Arts Council and the City of Wichita present an opportunity for regional sculptors to display their work by creating the outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout exhibit. This project is meant to advance the cultural awareness of the arts in our community, as well as enhance the aesthetics in Wichita. Each chosen sculpture will be on display for one year, beginning July 1, 2021. All sculptures must be installed no later than August 1, 2021.
Entry Procedure & Artist Responsibilities Artist may enter up to three (3) works in jpg format on a compact disc. An entry form, along with artist statement and bio, must accompany the jpgs submitted. Maximum of three (3) alternate views of each work submitted is acceptable. Please clearly label all material with artist’s name, title of work, dimensions and media. All submitted material becomes the property of the Arts Council. Selected artists must sign a contract in which they agree to the following: To allow the artwork to remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. In the interest of public safety, the City of Wichita has the right to remove damaged sculpture in the event the repairs are not promptly and satisfactorily completed by the artist.
Criteria for Selection Open to all regional artists 18 years or older. All artwork must have been completed within the last five years. Artwork selected must be free-standing, made from suitable materials for long-term outdoor display. Attention to scale and presence of the sculpture in an open outdoor venue should be considered.
Pedestal & Site Location Pedestal heights vary from 18” – 30”. All entries must be capable of being securely installed to the pedestal mounting base plate. Arts Council, Inc., reserves the right to select the location for the sculptures but will make efforts to accommodate requests for specific locations by the artists on a first come, first served basis. Detailed information concerning the base plate is available from Bernadette Bradshaw, 316-303-8663 or bbradshaw@wichita.gov.
Honorarium Artists who are selected for the 2021 Sculpture WalkAbout will receive a $750 honorarium for the participation of new works. Artists selected to retain a work for a second year will receive a $250 honorarium. Artists selected for the exhibition will enter into a one-year contract with the Arts Council, Inc., upon notification of acceptance.
Delivery and Return of Artwork Artists are solely responsible for the delivery and installation arrangements of their artwork. Artists will be required to contact Bernadette Bradshaw prior to the installation and again at the removal of their artwork at the exhibit’s end.
Organized by:
Sponsored by: Dr. Alan and Sharon Fearey | The Arts Council | City of Wichita
Information: Bernadette Bradshaw Arts Council, Inc. 334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS 67202 316.303-8663 bbradshaw@wichita.gov
Given the growing concerns around COVID-19, the Arts Council’s Board of Directors made the difficult decision to cancel what would have been the 51st Annual Art Awards. This was a tough call to make – this event is one of our favorite ways to honor deserving artists and art advocates and to celebrate the many ways art impacts the Wichita community, from education to entertainment, economic development, and everything in between.
In lieu of the in-person Art Awards this year, we are committing the budget for our annual event to support local artists during these trying times. In addition, we are thrilled to announce that $25,500 has been pledged as matching funds for the Wichita Creatives Emergency Relief Fund. WCERF provides rapid response, need-based grants to independent artists, musicians, performers and others who work in a creative capacity and whose livelihoods have been impacted by the current public health crisis.
We hope that you will join with the Arts Council in supporting this important effort to aid our creative community. To take full advantage of these matching dollars, we must raise the same by November 5 for a total of $51,000 on what would have been Wichita’s 51st Annual Art Awards!
Local artist Wade Hampton has created a custom illustration (you can see a sneak peek in the “51” above) that may be downloaded with your donation of $50 or more. Wade asked that his fee be donated to WCERF, to get us started off right!
The 50th Annual Arts Council Awards will be held from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 7 at Wichita Art Museum, 1400 W Museum Blvd. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 per table and include cash bar reception, dinner and awards presentation. Tickets are available now at the WichitaTix Box Office inside Century II and online at WichitaTix.com.
The annual Arts Council Awards were established in 1969 by the Wichita/Sedgwick County Arts and Humanities Council in order to recognize and honor those businesses, foundations and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and humanities in our community.
This year, in celebration of our 50th annual event, twelve outstanding Wichita area individuals, cultural organizations and businesses will be recognized for their roles in furthering the growth and development of arts in the Wichita area during the Art Awards presentation— three more awards than in typical years! Also new for 2019, the Arts Council is pleased to award of a $500 scholarship to the Outstanding Achievement in Art – Youth Award recipient.
Outstanding Achievement in Art – Individual Award
Patrick Duegaw
Outstanding Achievement in Art – Youth Award
Lauren Zoller
Outstanding Arts Organization Award
A.R.I.S.E
Gordon W Evans Art Leadership Award
Connie Bonfy
Burton Pell Achievement in Music Award
Craig Owens
Arts Advocate Appreciation Award – Individual
Lela Meadow-Conner
Arts Advocate Appreciation Award – Group or Business
Greteman Group
Special Project Recognition Award – Group
Horizontes Project
Special Project Recognition Award – Individual
Sara Harmon
Arts Educator Recognition Award
Jim Hellman
Outstanding Achievement in Arts Programming ( New Award )
Wichita Art Museum – Monet to Matisse Exhibit
Chris Cherches Award
Wichita Public Library – Advanced Learning Library
11th Annual Outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout
Wichita, KS
August 2019 – July 2020
Call for Artists
The Arts Council and the City of Wichita present an opportunity for regional sculptors to display their work by creating the outdoor Sculpture WalkAbout exhibit. This project is meant to advance the cultural awareness of the arts in our community, as well as enhance the aesthetics in Wichita. Each chosen sculpture will be on display for one year, beginning August 1, 2019.
Entry Procedure & Artist Responsibilities
Artist may enter up to three (3) works in jpg format on a compact disc. An entry form, along with artist statement and bio must accompany the jpgs submitted. Maximum of three (3) alternate views of each work submitted is acceptable. Please clearly label all material with artist’s name, title of work, dimensions and media. All submitted material becomes the property of the Arts Council. Selected artists must sign a contract in which they agree to the following: To allow the artwork to remain on display for the duration of the exhibit. In the interest of public safety, the City of Wichita has the right to remove damaged sculpture in the event the repairs are not promptly and satisfactorily completed by the artist.
Criteria for Selection
Open to all regional artists 18 years or older. All artwork must have been completed within the last five years. Artwork selected must be free-standing, made from suitable materials for long-term outdoor display. Attention to scale and presence of the sculpture in an open outdoor venue should be considered.
Pedestal & Site Location
Pedestal heights vary from 18” – 30”. All entries must be capable of being securely installed to the pedestal mounting base plate. Arts Council Inc, reserves the right to select the location for the sculptures but will make efforts to accommodate requests for specific locations by the artists on a first come, first serve basis. Detailed information concerning the base plate is available from Bernadette Bradshaw, 316-303-8663 or bbradshaw@wichita.gov
Honorarium
Artists who are selected for the 2019 Sculpture WalkAbout will receive a $750 honorarium for the participation of new works. Artists selected to retain a work for a second year will receive a $250 honorarium. Artists selected for the exhibition will enter into a one-year contract with the Arts Council, Inc., upon notification of acceptance.
Delivery and Return of Artwork
Artists are solely responsible for the delivery and installation arrangements of their artwork. Artists will be required to contact Bernadette Bradshaw prior to the installation and again at the removal of their artwork at the exhibit’s end.
Organized by:
Sponsored by:
Wichita Downtown Development
TCK Trust
Dr. Alan and Sharon Fearey
The Arts Council
City of Wichita
Information:
Bernadette Bradshaw
Arts Council, Inc.
334 N. Mead, Wichita, KS 67202
316.303-8663
bbradshaw@wichita.gov
By Thomas Dalton
When people are asked about the Douglas Ave. underpass, just west of Union Station, most of them give the same description Matt Riedl of the Wichita Eagle gave, “It’s musty, dark, and populated primarily by pigeons (and their poop)”. It’s a space that could be generously described as sketchy, and one that should be actively avoided, lest you wish to be used as target practice for a territorial pigeon. And yet, this was the very space that a group of artists and cultural producers from the North End Urban Arts Festival, Yellowbrick Street Team, and the League of Creative Interventionist Wichita Chapter wanted to pack with people, light and art.
The basic premise of the project was to take a location that was avoided, and through the temporary installation of art and light, transform a negatively valued place to an area that people actively sought to be; creating a positive association with the Douglas Ave. underpass, and setting the stage for discussions when permanent renovation work begins. The project sought to bring into focus the strong urban arts scene that exists in Wichita, showcasing street art, created by artists of color, not often featured in established downtown art galleries. The project saw the side-eyed view that the underpass and street art share, and sought to transform the community’s perceptions.
The goals were rather daunting, given the space chosen and its firmly established reputation; but through the installation of lighting, graffiti panels, and engaging the public with participatory painting, the task was not impossible. The first challenge was to brighten up the underpass as it’s a dark space, even on the brightest of days. More than two dozen color-changing LED flood lights were brought in, not just to provide light, but to provide a powerful burst of color; inverting what was dark and dingy into bright and colorful. DJ’s filled the space with music, which aided in scaring away the pigeons, and provided the beats for more than one impromptu dance contest.
The most important aspect to bring, however, was the art. Each month, a new street artist was commissioned to create a new work on plywood panels constructed into a massive canvas measuring 8’x12’. The artists finished each of their pieces during the event, showcasing their skills as artists, and interacting with onlookers. In addition, other artists brought collections of smaller pieces to display and sell to gallery attendees.
While high attendance was desired, it was important to have people who came through to be more than just spectators. And with a gallery primarily focused on displaying street art, what better way to get people involved than to set up blank panels for attendees to try out their own graffiti skills. Armed with spray paint and their imagination, attendees were given the freedom to paint whatever they liked.
So, what was the result? Was the Douglas Ave underpass able to be transformed?
The underpass was packed with people, and more importantly, those people were coming in and staying for a bit. They spray painted on the participatory panels, browsed through the art collections brought in for sale, and watched as the artists worked on their panels. There was no doubt that through the influx of light, music, and art, the Douglas Ave underpass was transformed. It went from a place that was avoided or passed through as quickly as possible, to a spot that was actively sought out, lingered in, and appreciated. The pigeon poop underpass became one of the coolest galleries in Downtown.
Looking for grant applications and other future grant information? Please check back in December 2017.
For immediate inquiries, please contact Bernadette Bradshaw.
It’s time to start applying for the Arts Council Awards. The Wichita/Sedgwick County Arts and Humanities Council established the Annual Arts Council Awards in 1969 to recognize and honor those businesses, foundations and individuals who have displayed consistent and exemplary support of the arts and humanities in Wichita/Sedgwick County. These awards focus attention on the importance of the arts as they relate to the quality of life in Wichita/Sedgwick County and honor those who have made major creative achievements or significant contributions to cultural growth or development.
CATEGORIES
ELIGIBILITY
Any individual, business, organization or institution currently residing in Wichita or the surrounding area involved in arts and cultural activities located in the area at the time of nomination is eligible to be nominated.
INELIGIBILITY
Ineligibility includes any self-nominations, posthumous nominations and previous Arts Award winners. If needed, the Arts Council will make decisions on any unusual circumstances that might occur after the nomination committee has met.
NOMINATIONS
Nominations are accepted from Kansas citizens and organizations seeking to recognize individual artists, art educators, advocates, organizations, individual patrons, and patron organizations. Nominations may be submitted with or without the knowledge of the nominee.
SELECTION
Award recipients will be chosen from among the nominees by the nomination committee, which will include members of the Arts Council. At the discretion of the panel, selections may include more than one award in a category. Conversely, the panel may decide not to give an award in every category if the total ranking does not merit an award.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The criteria the panel will use to rank and select awards will be:
FURTHER ASSISTANCE
For further assistance or information in preparing this form, contact Bernadette Bradshaw, (316) 303-8663 or bbradshaw@wichita.gov
The nomination deadline is July 15, 2016.
47th Annual Art Awards Nomination Form
The City of Wichita will strive to encourage and provide financial support to arts and cultural organizations that demonstrate and document excellence in quality artistic and cultural programs, professional artistic and administrative staffing, financial stability and their contribution to the community at large. The objective is to provide fiduciary support to exemplary organizations which contribute to the quality of life and add to the economic growth and vitality of our community.
The 2017 Cultural Funding application process is open to all arts and cultural organizations that are 501(c)(3) non-profits that serve the citizens of the City of Wichita and that are not categorized as “Cultural Institutions” that are organizations defined by the Cultural Arts Plan as arts and cultural organizations with operations and activities that are owned and/or operated by the City of Wichita.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
December 18, 2015– Application is posted on website and available to organizations. Visit www.wichitaarts.com (click on “Grants and Services) or www.wichita.gov or pick it up from the Division of Arts and Cultural Services, Century II Administrative Offices, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202
Friday, March 4, 2016– Last date to have staff review draft applications. For information call Division of Arts & Cultural Services staff to schedule date and time.
Friday, March 25, 2016, 5 p.m. – Deadline for FY2017 Cultural Funding Application submission.
March 1 through March 31, 2016 – Applicants will call to reserve a time to answer questions from the CFC.
Friday, April 1, 2016 – Friday, April 8, 2016– Committee members will pick up applications for review.
Tuesday, April 19 and Thursday, April 21, 2016, 1 p.m. – 6 p.m. – Organizations will meet with the Cultural Funding Committee to answer questions regarding their applications.
Tuesday, April 26 and Thursday, April 28, 2016, 1 – 6 p.m. – Committee members meet to deliberate funding recommendations.
Wednesday, May 4, 2016 – Committee finalizes recommendations.
Review of Cultural Funding Grant Application Requirements and Changes
Applicants are encouraged to meet with Division of Arts and Cultural Services staff to review the application requirements and changes from the prior year before the submission of the final grant application. To set a time to meet with Division staff, please call 316-303-8663 or email bbradshaw@wichita.gov
Submitting the Application
The application deadline is 5:00 p.m., March 25, 2016. All applications must be received by this date and time. Mail or hand-deliver applications to: The Division of Arts and Cultural Services, Century II Administrative Offices, 225 W. Douglas, Wichita, KS 67202
1. Each organization must submit 12 copies of the entire application including all IRS 990 forms (complete; as submitted to the IRS) and other financial materials.
2. Provide 12 complete audit (if applicable*). *Organizations with operating budgets of $500,000 or more are required to submit their most current audit.
3. Do not STAPLE or BIND applications. PLEASE USE BINDER CLIPS ONLY!!
4. Applicants are solely responsible for the completeness of their applications. Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed. Some information requested in the application may not be available or may not pertain to your organization. If this is the case, please make note where appropriate.
5. Mechanical reproductions of the form are acceptable, provided that the applicant does not reduce or enlarge the original application.
6. Use an Arial, 12-point font or larger and one (1) inch margins. Failure to comply will result in disqualification.
Review Process
The applications will be reviewed by the CFC, a subcommittee of the Arts Council. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated based solely upon information provided in the application and Q & A Session.
The recommendations of the CFC will be presented to the Mayor, City Council and City Manager for review and consideration upon completion of the review and deliberation process. If the recommendation for funding is approved, individual contracts with organizations will be negotiated by Division of Arts and Cultural Services staff and approved by the City Council for the Fiscal Year 2017 budget year.
Question & Answer Sessions with the Funding Committee
Applicants are required to schedule a time to answer questions from the CFC pertaining to their application. Organizations may call the Division of Arts and Cultural Services between March 1st and March 31, 2016, to schedule a 15 minute block of time to meet with the CFC members to answer any questions the members may have pertaining to the application or organization. Q & A sessions will be held April 19th and April 21st, 2016.
It is the organization’s responsibility to schedule its presentation by calling Division of Arts & Cultural Services staff at (316) 303-8663.
Applicants MAY NOT lobby CFC members prior to, during, or following the application process. No extra materials will be allowed from the organization to hand out to committee members or City staff. Q & A Sessions are open to the public for observation only. No media presentations will be allowed.
Reports and Audits
Download the Cultural Funding Application
The Arts Council exists to advance and promote arts and culture in the Wichita community, and one of the ways we do that is through our Artist Grants. This year, the Arts Council gave a grant to Opera Kansas for their Final Friday Performances.
Opera Kansas is a 501c3 oganization that presents engaging, accessible and educational productions that give young performers a venue to learn their craft. Through the Arts Council Artist Grant, Opera Kansas was able to put on five different Final Friday shows this year.
In May, Opera Kansas opened their dress rehearsal of Offenbach’s The Island of Tulipantan to the public. In this performance, the Duke of the Island of Tulipatan has an heir, or does he? His daughter who has been raised as a boy falls for Alexis, the daughter of The Duke’s Field Marshall. To prevent their only child from being drafted into the army, the Field Marshall’s wife has raised their son as a girl. The comedy begins when boy meets girl then girl meets boy and the confusion starts. In the end, all is revealed.
In June, they presented La Serva Padrona at the Garvey Kiva Center. Uberto, an elderly bachelor, is angry and impatient with his maidservant, Serpina, because she has not brought him his chocolate today. Serpina has become so arrogant that she thinks she is the mistress of the household. After some trickery, Uberto realizes he truly loves Serpina. They marry and she becomes the actual mistress of the house.
In July, Opera Kansas presented a free concert of American Song.
In August, Opera Kansas put on portions of Kirk Mechem’s opera John Brown at the Sedgwick County Historical Museum.
And finally, in September, they put on Opera Kansas Constitution Day School Educational Initiative. The program included three historical characters- Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and George Washington- who presented different aspects of history, civics, literature and music from 1776 to 1787.
The Arts Council gives out several Artist Grants a year. It’s time to start thinking about grants for 2016. To apply for an Artist Grant, fill out this application. View all the rules here.
The Arts Council is now accepting nominations for its 46th Annual Art Awards, which will be held Sunday, Oct. 4 in Century II Convention Hall, 225 W. Douglas. The event celebrates the arts and honors businesses and individuals who have made major creative achievements or significant contributions to the development of the arts in Wichita. Art Awards nomination forms may be picked at CityArts, 334 N. Mead, or downloaded online at WichitaArts.com. All nominations must be received by Wednesday, July 15.
The Art Awards will be an entirely new experience this year, centered around films and live entertainment like never before. Be on the lookout for details that will be coming soon.
Nominations are being taken in the following nine categories:
· Gordon W. Evans Award – Given to a patron demonstrating outstanding leadership and special support for the arts.
· Arts Organization – Given to a public, not-for-profit organization that presents or provides arts opportunities to the Wichita community and region.
· Special Project – Given to a neighborhood, business, corporation or group that has provided support for a single event or project.
· Arts Educator – Given to an individual who has devoted a career to teaching the arts in an educational environment.
· Arts Advocate/Individual – Given to an individual or couple dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
· Arts Advocate Group or Business – Given to an organization or business dedicated to furthering the cause of an art form or the arts in general through promotional, volunteer, administrative, legislative or professional efforts.
· Individual Artist – Given to an artist actively working in such categories as choreography, music composition, film/video, theatre, interdisciplinary/performance art, two-dimensional visual art and/or three-dimensional visual art, who has shown outstanding achievement.
· Youth Recognition Award – Given to a high school or middle school student who has shown outstanding achievement and development in the arts.
· Burton Pell Award – Given to an outstanding individual in music in memory of Mr. Pell, a longtime member and past president of the Arts Council.
Find the nomination form here.
Since 1999, The Arts Council, which is housed at CityArts, has worked in partnership with the City of Wichita to achieve its mission of advancing and promoting arts and culture in the Wichita community through advocacy, leadership, education and collaboration. The Arts Council slogan “We Make Art Happen” reinforces the group’s commitment to the business side of the arts and spreading the word that arts and culture is a $66.2 million industry in Wichita that creates 2,006 jobs and generates $6.5 million in local/state government revenue.
Steampunk Day
10 a.m-5 p.m., this Saturday, May 30
Admission Rates l Location
Steampunk Day returns to Cowtown for the fifth year in a row to give visitors a one-of-a-kind Victorian science fiction experience straight out of a Jules Verne or H.G. Wells novel. Activities for the entire family are scheduled all day. Download the schedule of events here.
This year’s featured act is Carnival Epsilon, a madcap group of sword swallowers, fire eaters and other sundry performers from Tulsa, Okla .
Steampunk is a technically advanced, alternate history where steam power is widely used and anything can exist – airplanes to flying ships, computers to time machines – as long as they’re mechanically made with gears and cogs. Throughout the day, Steampunk fans will bring the genre to life through costuming and displays/activities that are reminiscent of turn-of-the century Barnum & Bailey carnivals.
Visitors may join in the fun and wear their own Steampunk attire, but it’s not a requirement. The day is all about families having fun and immersing themselves in an alternate history that couldn’t come alive at a better location than Cowtown.
We look forward to seeing you on Saturday!
Summer Fun for Kids
Cowtown is offering many activities this summer that turn “city kids” into “farm kids.” Your children will have such a great time with friends playing 1870s games, tending to a farm and pretending to be cowboys/Victorian girls that they will forget they are learning about history.
Tuesday Time Travelers (1st and 3rd Tuesdays, June through August) are open to any child! You have your choice of a morning program, 9:30-11:30 a.m., or an afternoon program, 1:00-3:00 p.m. Registration is $4. Sign up by calling 316-350-3317 or complete the online form.
Victorian Games and Amusements
Dates: June 2 and/or July 21
Victorian kids found ways to have fun without computers and electricity, and your child can, too. We’ll introduce them to different toys and games that will be more fun than they ever imagined.
Chores and Games on the Farm
Dates: June 16 and/or August 4
It’s true that farm kids worked hard to help the family. When the work was done, though, they didn’t forget about having fun. Our Tuesday Time Travelers will balance hard work and play to see if they have what it takes to be farm kids.
Hunting and Herding
Dates: July 7 and/or August 18
Hunters and cowboys had special skills that helped them live on the prairie. We’ll share their secrets with our Tuesday Time Travelers to see if they are ready for prairie life.
If you are looking for summer programs for groups of 14-25 children, Cowtown offers two-hour programs from 10:00 a.m.-noon or 1:00-3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. For questions and date availability, call 316-350-3317.
ON BEHALF OF THE ARTS COUNCIL
Wichita’s mayoral candidates already shared their opinions about the arts. Now it’s time to hear from all of the finalists for Mayor and City Council Districts (Districts 2, 4 and 5) at a Thursday, March 19 Candidate Forum sponsored by the Arts Council. Doors will open at 5:15 p.m. for a reception; the forum will start at 6 p.m. in Century II’s Mary Jane Teall Theater (225 W. Douglas). We encourage you to forward this information to your friends, co-workers and fellow arts supporters. A strong turnout from the arts community will send a loud message to the candidates that the arts matter in Wichita, We all have a stake in Wichita’s quality of life!
The Candidate Forum is intended to be a resource for voters who are interested in finding out where candidates stand on arts and culture issues that impact Wichita. That is why we need your input. What arts and culture-related questions do you have for the City Council candidates? This is a critical and challenging time for arts and culture programs in Wichita, and candidates need to be able to answer the tough questions. We want to have a productive dialogue, so please be sure to write your questions in a courteous manner.
You can send them to us on Facebook and Twitter using #ArtsMatterICT or e-mail them to jessica.stclair@gmail.com.
The Arts Council has a received a $5,000 grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. This generous grant will support the purchase of a video screen for CityArts to display information about exhibits, events, CityArts classes and other community arts and cultural events. This screen will help create a more interactive and visually-appealing environment in CityArts and will provide opportunities to share relevant information with CityArts visitors to promote our community’s many artistic and cultural offerings.
The ARTS COUNCIL, Inc. of Wichita has issued a sponsorship grant to establish a new event to acknowledge and reward unrecognized and outstanding talent in the visual arts community of Wichita, Kansas.
The goal is to publicly recognize outstanding effort and to further encourage a career path mindset of area visual artists.
The FRIENDS of the WICHITA ART MUSEUM will host this inaugural event. A juried exhibition of works from the finalists and award recipients will be held during the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum 55th Annual Art and Book Fair.
This will be a “Special Exhibit” presentation at Century II, Exhibition Hall, May 9-11, 2014 during the Art and Book Fair and the “La Noche de Fiesta” Preview Invitation event the evening of May, 9, 2014.
Display will be in a display location designed exclusively for this fine arts exhibition.
The award will include the following:
1. Exhibit of selected works from all finalists from May 9-11, 2014 in Century II, Exhibition Hall, during the Art and Book Fair.
2. Up to three (3) cash awards from a field of shortlisted finalists.
3. One recipient will receive a certificate for a SOLO exhibition at City Arts
(exhibit room to be determined by artist and City Arts staff).
ALL NOMINATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED OR TIME STAMPED BY MARCH 31, 2014 12:00 A.M. CST.
DOWNLOAD Nomination form here.
P.O. Box 781258
Wichita Kansas 67278
Phone: (316) 682-1688
Email: office@cytwichita.org
Public Art Chattanooga, in collaboration with Glass House Collective and CARTA, is seeking proposals for original, two-dimensional designs that will be wrapped on bus shelters in the Glass Street community of East Chattanooga, Tennessee. Three designs will be selected to be featured on three shelters for the duration of two years beginning in the summer of 2013. The selected artists/designers will receive a $2,000 honorarium for their design.
Eligibility:
This RFP is open to all visual and graphic artists and artist teams over the age of 18, who currently reside, work, or attend a university within 50 miles of Chattanooga, TN.
Application Deadline:
Applications must be received by May, 17 2013, 4:00 pm. No exceptions. Refer to page 4 for application procedures and note specifications. The Application can be found on page 8 of this ATTACHED document or downloaded at: http://www.publicartchattanooga.com/about/guidelines.htm.
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Eligibility: Oregon & Washington Artists
The Clackamas County Arts Alliance is accepting applications for a new City of Happy Valley sculpture garden program at City Hall which is designed to enhance the public environment and promote understanding and enjoyment of public art by inviting artists to exhibit their art on a temporary basis.
Six artists will be chosen by the Art Selection Committee to display artwork at exterior locations around City Hall (view locations and pad specifications).
The exhibit period is June 2013 through May 2015.
All submissions must be previously completed artworks – no artwork proposals will be accepted.
For more information contact Elizabeth Klein @ 503-655-0525
1330 E. Douglas Ave.
Wichita, KS 67214
(316) 425-7337
Karen Cundiff
E-mail: karen@abodehome.com
www.abodehome.com
Hours: Monday-Wednesday and Friday-Saturday 10am-6pm; Thursday 10am-8pm; Sunday noon-5pm
4729 E. Douglas
Lincoln Heights Village
Douglas & Oliver
Wichita, KS 67218
316/683-8900
email: amyherd.artifacts@gmail.com
hours: tues – fri 10 – 6, sat 10 – 4
Final Fridays: 6-9pm
307 N Mead (Old Town Square)
Wichita, KS 67202
(316) 265-0667
Julie Freige
www.beadazzledinkansas.com
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10am-7pm; Friday-Saturday 10am-9pm
128 East Sixth Street
Newton, Kansas 67114
(316) 284-2749
Carrie L. Lewis
www.carriagefactoryartgallery.com
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-4 pm
Free admission
The Foundation provides financial assistance to artists who work in a representational style of painting, drawing, sculpting or printmaking, are in the early or developmental stage of their career, and demonstrate a commitment to making art a lifetime career.
http://www.elizabethgreenshieldsfoundation.org/main.html
412 E. Douglas
Wichita, Ks 67202
(316) 267-5915
E-mail: gllryxii@aol.com
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www.wichitagallery12.com
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10am-5pm
414 S. Commerce
(316)263-2214
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143 N. Rock Island, 3rd Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
E-mail: brad@tangentlab.com
www.tangentlab.com
Hours: Weekdays by appointment only
100 North Broadway Ste 210
Wichita, Kansas 67202
(316) 267-0243
E-mail: wgfa@sbcglobal.net
www.wichitagallery.net
209 E. William, Suite 102
Wichita, Ks 67202
(316) 262-6365
Yolanda Orozco
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www.yocogalleries.com
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