ART TOGETHER: THINKING OUTSIDE THE BOX
Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Free Admission
Storytime | 10 a.m. Get inspired to think inventively whilst we read the book Think Outside the Box by Justine Avery & Liuba Syrotiuk.
Art Projects | 10:30 a.m. Draw a prompt from your table. This prompt will instruct you to build a scene or an object. Using the non-art found objects on your table build the prompt! Get creative and think outside the box.
Performance | 11 a.m. Join choreographers Regina Klenjoski (Wichita) and Tristian Griffin (Kansas City) with their respective dance companies, for an exciting interactive dance workshop inspired by their CONVERGE II: New Spaces project. Enjoy a 20-minute dance performance followed by a 30-minute all-ages movement class. Discover your unique style, harmonize with the surroundings, and embrace creative movement. Welcoming to all – families, adults, art lovers, curious people, dance enthusiasts and all abilities.
The event is free; advance registration is requested.
Presented by Koch Family Foundation
ART TOGETHER: QUILL, CONNECTONS, & COLOR
Saturday, November 2 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Free Admission
Storytime | 10 a.m.
Art Activity | 10:30 a.m.
Keeper Talk | 11 a.m.
Join Eva from the Wichita Public Library for a story time reading of How do you Hug a Porcupine by Laurie Isop. After seeing his friends hug their favorite animals, a boy tries to hug a porcupine, but the porcupine isn’t sure he wants to be hugged. Engage with story time to see how he discovers the best way to hug the porcupine. After the reading, sign up for a library card and create a hands-on porcupine color wheel. To conclude the program, Mark Arts welcomes a special guest from Tanganyika Wildlife Park—Quilliam the porcupine. Enjoy a special keeper talk about Quilliam and take a photo with him!
This reading of How do you Hug a Porcupine by Laurie Isop is part of the 2024 Kansas Reads to Preschoolers events, supported by WPL.
ART TOGETHER: WINTER WONDERLAND
Saturday, December 14 | 10 a.m. – Noon | Free Admission
Storytime | 10 a.m.
Art Activity | 10:30 a.m.
Performances | 11 a.m.
Join Mark Arts, the Wichita Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum for a festive celebration of winter with art, music, and storytelling! Enjoy a special story time reading by Samantha from the Wichita Sedgwick County Historical Museum, featuring the beloved classic A Time to Keep by Tasha Tudor. This heartwarming story brings the holiday traditions of yesteryear to life. Then, get creative with hands-on art projects, paper snowflakes and paper mosaic candles, while listening to live music from quartets of the Wichita Youth Symphony Orchestra. We’ll also welcome a very special guest – Santa Claus—Who will be available for free visits and photo opportunities. The festivities will conclude with a performance excerpt from the Wichita Youth Symphony Orchestra’s annual Spirit of the Season program.
Stay after the performance for a guided tour of our current art exhibits with Laura Taylor, Mark Arts’ Exhibitions and Engagement Director.
Presented by Bank of America & Koch Family Foundation
