Visitor Guidelines

Mark Arts believes art is for everyone. Mark Arts offers three distinct galleries, which are open to the public and free to visit Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Periodically, the galleries may be closed due to a new exhibit installation, holiday, or a private event. Please review our list of current exhibitions to see what’s on view and learn about ongoing gallery programming.

Mark Arts offers a private parking lot with 150 parking spaces, accessible by driveways located on East 13th Street and Rock Road. Overflow parking is available at nearby Reformation Lutheran Church (7601 E 13th St N), and guests may walk to Mark Arts via a connecting sidewalk. Parking at Mark Arts is free.

Mark Arts is conveniently located on the City of Wichita’s bus route #27. Please refer to the City of Wichita for information about the current route schedule and available connections.

Visitors traveling from nearby neighborhoods and the Redbud Trail are welcome at Mark Arts. Bicyclists may park bikes in the racks near the front entrance.

Food and drink are permitted in the Mark Arts lobby, galleries, Great Hall event space, and School of Creativity Commons. Food is not permitted inside the School of Creativity art studios.

Wheelchairs and strollers are welcome in the arts center and throughout the exterior property. Power-assist doors are available at both entrances.

Mark Arts supports nursing mothers by providing accommodations for the mother to express breast milk while visiting the arts center. Mark Arts will provide a private location that is shielded from view and free from intrusion.

A changing table is available in the Family Restroom near the lobby.

Youth art kits are available at the Reception Desk for children to use during their visit. Families are welcome to utilize seating available in the School of Creativity Commons to work on art projects.

Mark Arts encourages photography while protecting the intellectual property of our artists. Works of art owned by or on display at Mark Arts may be protected by copyright not held by Mark Arts. Please review the photography policies below before photographing artwork.

Personal Photography

Mark Arts defines personal photography as all wedding, engagement, prom, quinceañera, family, maternity, portfolio, graduation, and any other posed portraiture of individuals by professional photographers, as well as semi-pro, pro-am, or amateur photographers, whether the photographer is being paid or not. Personal photography is allowed in Mark Arts, but Mark Arts assumes no responsibility for any royalties or fees claimed by the artist or on the artist’s behalf by representatives. In some instances, photography is prohibited due to contractual arrangements and copyright protections. Galleries where personal photography is not permitted will be marked with signage. Flashes, tripods, and other equipment are prohibited in the galleries without prior approval from Mark Arts Gallery Director. Mark Arts requests that images of artwork credit the artist.

Commercial Photography

Commercial photography is not permitted in any area of Mark Arts without pre-approval. Requests must be approved by the Gallery Director; commercial photography requests should be emailed to the Gallery Director at least two weeks in advance. A Mark Arts staff member must be present during the photography session.

High School Students and Large Group Photography

The Mark Arts galleries and sculpture garden make the perfect photo backdrop for prom photos and other celebrations. During prom season, Mark Arts keeps the galleries open late for high school students to utilize for group photos. Please check our events calendar for extended gallery hours. Please note that all trash must be thrown away, and no weapons, helium balloons, confetti, glitter, or candles are allowed on our campus.

Photography sessions outside of traditional business hours must be scheduled in advance with the Marketing Manager. Photography must not disrupt visitors or private events or limit access of doorways, entrances, and exits. Please do not touch any artwork on Mark Arts property. Please do not climb or stand on pieces in the Sculpture Garden. No props may be placed within four feet of artworks and pedestals. Care must be taken at all times to protect the works of art. If at any time the Mark Arts staff determines a work is in danger, the photographer may be asked to stop the photo session.

Smoking is prohibited within 25 feet of the facility to provide a safe environment for all visitors. Smoking is permitted outside of the building and must be more than 25 feet from a door opening. Smoking receptacles are provided on the Gallery and Great Hall Terraces.

Mark Arts prohibits visitors from bringing any firearms or other weapons, including but not limited to ammunition and explosives. This policy does not apply to law enforcement officers, government or military authorities or their agents acting in their official capacities.

Mark Arts is committed to providing an environment that is free of harassment. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated. If a visitor is disruptive, they will be asked to leave Mark Arts with no refund issued for class or workshop registration fees.

Mark Arts creates and disseminates digital images of its study collection for scholars, nonprofit organizations and businesses. Mark Arts may charge a fee to cover the cost of administering these requests. Cost varies according to the scale of publication, size of illustration, and nonprofit or for-profit use. The fees are in general alignment with standard costs for similar services in the museum profession. Mark Arts makes no representation that it is the owner of copyright on images from the study collection and assumes no responsibility for claims by artists or artist representatives. Mark Arts will not request copyright permission to reproduce the work on behalf of external entities. All copyright clearance, permissions, and possible fees charged for reproduction of the artwork and use of the images are the responsibility of the external entity.