Ulrich celebrates 50 years of art 

The Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University kicked off its 50th anniversary with an exhibition featuring its world-class outdoor sculpture collection. Fully Dimensional: Artists of the Outdoor Sculpture Collection, Jan. 25-June 15, celebrates artists of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection and their larger bodies of work.

Featuring over 90 pieces, the exhibition combines selections from the Ulrich permanent collection and special works on loan. The WSU outdoor collection includes works by such notable artists as Henry Moore, Louise Nevelson, Robert Indiana, Joan Miró, Fernando Botero and Andy Goldsworthy. 

For more info on the exhibition or the outdoor collection, visit ulrich.wichita.edu.

WAM illuminates Georgia O’Keeffe

“Georgia O’Keeffe: Art, Image, Style,” the first exhibition to explore the art, image and personal style of one of America’s most iconic artists, will be on display at the Wichita Art Museum until June 23.

Organized by the Brooklyn Museum, the exhibition offers an intimate glimpse at the artist as well as her paintings, photo portraits and original clothing. O’Keeffe was at the forefront of the American avant-garde movement in the early decades of the 20th century.

For more information, visit wichitaartmuseum.org.

Gallery XII hosts opening receptions for new exhibitions during Final Friday each month. Upcoming exhibits include: paintings by Tom Montgomery with ceramics by Dan Gegen on display until Oct. 23, and  photography by John Ellert with fiber and enamel by Susan DeWit from Oct. 26 to Nov. 27.

Double the art at Gallery XII

Founded 40 years ago, Wichita’s oldest artist coop has doubled its exhibit space at 412 E. Douglas. The expanded galleries will allow for 10 to 12 rental spaces in addition to rotating exhibits by the 24 member artists, according to John Ellert, gallery president.

Gallery XII hosts opening receptions for new exhibitions during Final Friday each month. Upcoming exhibits include: paintings by Tom Montgomery with ceramics by Dan Gegen on display until Oct. 23, and  photography by John Ellert with fiber and enamel by Susan DeWit from Oct. 26 to Nov. 27.

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