About Us
Since 1966
Our Mission
Arts Council Mission Statement: To cultivate arts and culture in Greater Wichita by igniting creativity, fostering connection, and driving economic vitality through advocacy and education. The Arts Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1966.
ABOUT US
Shaping Wichita's Creative Future
We make Wichita a place where artists can thrive, where creativity is valued, and where the arts have a seat at every table. Our work helps artists build careers, helps voters understand candidates’ views on the arts, and helps organizations collaborate instead of compete. A stronger arts community means a stronger Wichita.
- Encourage access to diverse fine arts
- Advocate for the arts and shape public policy
- Educate the community about the arts
Our Impact
Wichita’s Voice for the Arts
Big Ideas Plan for 2025—2028
The Arts Council of Wichita’s BIG IDEAS Plan 2025–2028 charts a dynamic, community-focused roadmap to build a stronger, more vibrant arts ecosystem for Greater Wichita. Anchored by five key focus areas — Advocacy, Education, Engagement, Marketing, and Fundraising — this plan sets forth clear goals and action steps designed to position the arts as a driver of economic vitality, community identity, and inclusive cultural growth.
Our Team
Meet Our Board
Matthew Broderick
Arts Council President
Intrust Bank
Wealth & Trust Advisor
Kelly Rundell
Arts Council Vice President
Hite, Fanning, and Honeyman
Attorney
Ying Krause, CPA
Arts Council Treasurer
Malissa Long
Arts Council Secretary
Mulvane Community Foundation
Executive Director
Torin Andersen
Wichita State University – KMUW
Audio Engineer
Shawn Bauman
Driven Tax Strategies
Director
Marie Bukowski
Wichita State University
Dean of Fine Arts
Sarah Kephart
Envision
Director, Envision Arts
Kendra Nguyen
Wichita State University Community Engagement Institute
Public Health Program Specialist
Nathanael May
Friends University
Division Chair of Fine Arts
Rayvon Moore
Friends University
Assistant Professor Music,
Director: Choral Studies
Ariel Rodriguez
Empower North End
Executive Director
Becky Tuttle
City of Wichita
Council Member
Sarah Walden
Friends University
Dance Educator
Ryan Baty
Ex Officio
Sedgwick County
County Commissioner
Lindsay Benacka
Ex Officio
City of Wichita
Director of Arts & Cultural Services
Shawn Chastain
Ex Officio
USD 259
Director of Fine Arts
Brent Thomas
Ex Officio
Garver
Director of Landscape Architecture
Our Team
Administration & Staff
Connie Bonfy
Administrative Volunteer
Aimee Geist
Education Coordinator
The Arts Council thanks our local photography partners, Fernando Salazar, Stephen Pierce, Brett Schauf, and Wyatt Glosson, for contributing images featured on this website and for helping document the vibrant arts community of Wichita.