Art Start
Preschool Art Program
Art Start is a free program for children ages 3 to 5 to learn, imagine, and engage with art. The theme changes each month, so come back once a month for a fresh take on the museum! Advance registration is required and space is limited.
- Wednesday sessions are for preschools, homeschools, and daycare centers (at least two adult chaperones are required, but more are welcome!)
We Offer Bus Reimbursement!
Is the cost of the bus for a field trip a problem? No longer! WAM provides 100% bus reimbursement to all schools within reasonable driving distance of the museum.
Find the form here (scroll down to “Helpful Hints Before Your Visit”)
- Thursday sessions are for individuals and families (children accompanied by an adult) at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm.
Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Monthly Class Themes
January: Jump into January!
Let’s hop into winter! Young artists will explore WAM’s galleries, hear a wintery tale, and leap into their imaginations to kick off the new year filled with creativity, joy, and self-expression.
February: Hearts and Crafts
Join us in the galleries to explore the theme of love. Create a vibrant, heart-filled work of art to give to someone special!
March: March to Your Own Beat!
Take part in an exploration of the special exhibition Alex Katz: Theater and Dance, where art and music come together. Create a lively and colorful masterpiece inspired by rhythm, movement, and your imagination.
April: Cloudy with a Chance of Creativity.
Get ready to explore the weather in artworks at WAM and participate in fun art activities to enrich your creativity! What will you see in the clouds?
May: A Splash of Color
Explore vibrant colors and draw inspiration from artist Stephen Towns’ colorful quilts. Engage in imaginative activities to celebrate summer!
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Art Start programs are generously supported by
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General admission to the museum is free to everyone.
◆ Youth Education programs are supported by the Lynne Ruffin-Smith Charitable Foundation
◆ StoryTime and Art Start programs are supported by Walser Foundation
◆ Free Saturday Featured Events and Library Passes* are sponsored by Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty
◆ Exhibitions and public programs are generously supported by the Downing Foundation
◆ The Wichita Art Museum’s education programs are supported in part by the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives funding from Kansas Department of Commerce and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
* Thanks to the generous support of Colby Sandlian, Sandlian Realty, more than 40 public libraries in the metro area and across the state offer access to check out passes to all temporary exhibitions at WAM for FREE! Visit your library and check out your pass today!