WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries

10/27/2026

Your wallet called. It wants something more creative. 💸🎨

Find your next favorite piece at the WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries student sale on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Shop student-made art and support the next generation of creative talent.

📆Wednesday, Oct. 28
⏰9 a.m.–5 p.m.
📌WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries | McKnight Art Center atrium

10/27/2026

is just ten days away. Change up your usual plans and join us at Wichita State University's School of Art, Design and Creative Industries--in McKnight Art Center's west building.

Student work will be on view on all three floors and they would be excited to see you there.

Experience the energy of experimentation and creative discovery at “Wired,” a student art exhibition from WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries! ⚡

“Wired” explores the ideas, perspectives and creative processes that connect artists across different media and contexts.

🗓 Nov. 6 | 6-8 p.m.
📍 McKnight Art Center West, Wichita State University, 1845 N. Fairmount
🔗 Find all events at firstfridayict.org.

10/19/2026

First Friday opening reception for "Wired" featuring original art by 12 WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries Studio Tools students. Exhibition and opening reception are free and open to all.

First Friday Opening Reception:
Friday, November 6, 2026 | 6–8 p.m.
McKnight Art Center West, first floor atrium

Facility hours:
Monday–Friday | 7:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

Wired | a Studio Tools exhibition
On view November 4–17, 2026

From the artists:
As art students, we work late nights in the studio to finish assignments, sharpening the skills we need while trying to imbue our work with parts of ourselves and reaching for what we want it to convey. Tired and frustrated, but nervous and excited for how each piece will manifest.

This exhibition captures those moments when we all feel a bit wired, preparing for the next critique, the next piece, to get it right one more time. 'Wired' brings together ideas spanning multiple perspectives, media and contexts connected by experimentation; we draw attention to the threads that string our works together.

10/06/2026

Missed "Extra Credit" on First Friday? You've got another chance to see it Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6–8 p.m. at a special reception for the Kansas Art Education Association's annual conference.

📍WSU ShiftSpace Gallery
120 E 1st St N, Wichita
Inside Harvester Arts at The Lux

"Extra Credit" is an inaugural exhibition pairing educators with their students to celebrate artistic lineage, mentorship and the artists who shape us.

A select group of educators from across Kansas were invited to nominate one or two students, past or present, to exhibit alongside them. The resulting pairings offer a look at the creative relationships that shape how artists learn, grow and find their own voices--through instruction, mentorship, curiosity, encouragement and shared experience.

Participating artists include:

LJ Bansemer | Derby High School senior
Bella Blackford | Wichita East High School student
Natalie Brown | Derby High School teacher
Morgan Bryant | Heights High School teacher
Emily Chamberlain | Wichita South High School teacher
Casey W. Christofferson | Wichita East High School
Sydney Cole | Butler Community College alum
Derek Goon | Wichita West High School teacher
Nevaeh Hahn | Garden City Community College sophomore
Amber Hughes | Wichita State University student
Lindsey Kelley | Wichita West High School senior
Kevin Kelly | Butler Community College professor
Michael Knutson | Garden City Community College
Branden Lawless | Wichita State University adjunct professor
Melian Miller | Wichita State University freshman
Vinh Nguyen | Wichita East High School teacher
Elijah Rincones
Elleanna Rincones
Joseph Rincones | Wichita East High School teacher
Shelly Salley | Wichita East High School teacher
Mailee Schindler | Wichita East High School senior
Jamie Schwiethale | Wichita South High School junior
Dylan Seeney | Heights High School teacher
Ryder Telford | Wichita East High School student
Fernando Valdespino | Garden City Community College sophomore
Diana “Cruz” Velazquez-Cruz | Wichita West High School senior
Quinn Wallace | Wichita East High School senior

Come see the exhibition, celebrate these educator-student relationships and find out what happens when mentorship becomes part of the artwork itself.

WSU ShiftSpace Gallery Hours:
Monday–Friday: 3–6 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

Exhibition and reception are free and open to all.

09/29/2026

What can a clay pot say about the world we live in?

For ceramicist Julia Galloway, quite a lot.

The WSU Ceramics Guild welcomes Galloway--internationally exhibited artist, educator and Regents Professor of Ceramics at the University of Montana--to Wichita for a two-day workshop exploring wheel throwing, surface treatments and the larger possibilities of pottery and craft.

Galloway's studio practice includes her ongoing Endangered Species Project, which began with a question about how she could use pottery to respond to the condition of the natural environment. The project has grown into more than 1,100 hand-carved porcelain urns, each representing a species that is endangered, threatened, extinct or recovered under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The urns are intentionally displayed empty: a sign of hope for species that are still here.

Galloway has presented her work in more than 30 solo exhibitions and 275 group exhibitions and has work in major collections including the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery. She was named a United States Artist Fellow in 2018 and Ceramics Monthly/Ceramics Arts Network Artist of the Year in 2023.

Come see her work in action:
🏺Thursday, Oct. 1
9 a.m.–noon + 1–4 p.m.
Studio demonstrations | Henrion Hall 154

🏺Friday, Oct. 2
9 a.m.–noon
Studio demonstrations | Henrion Hall 154

🎤Friday, Oct. 2 | 1–2 p.m.
Artist talk | Ulrich Museum of Art

🎉Friday, Oct. 2 | 5–8 p.m.
Wichita National Ceramics Invitational opening reception | Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E Douglas Ave, Wichita

Come for the clay. Stay for the conversation about what art can do.



Empty Bowls Wichita
WSU Ceramics Guild

09/27/2026

See an internationally acclaimed ceramic artist at work. 🏺

The WSU Ceramics Guild welcomes internationally recognized ceramic artist and University of Montana Regents Professor of Ceramics 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗮 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗮𝘆 to Wichita for a two-day workshop on Thursday, Oct. 1, and Friday Oct. 2.

Galloway will demonstrate her approaches to 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹-𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, while also sharing ideas about the ways pottery and craft can engage with larger social and environmental issues.

Her work bridges traditional craft, contemporary culture and ecological concerns. She is perhaps best known for her ongoing 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, a monumental body of work featuring more than 1,100 hand-carved porcelain urns—each representing an endangered, threatened, extinct or recovered species in the continental United States. The empty urns serve as a symbol of hope.

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
📅 Thursday, Oct. 1
⏰ 9 a.m.–noon | studio demonstrations, Henrion Hall 154
⏰ 1–4 p.m. | studio demonstrations, Henrion Hall 154

📅 Friday, Oct. 2
⏰ 9 a.m.–noon | studio demonstrations | Henrion Hall 154
⏰ 1–2 p.m. | artist talk | Ulrich Museum of Art
⏰ 5–8 p.m. | Wichita National Ceramics Invitational opening reception | Reuben Saunders Gallery, 3215 E Douglas Ave, Wichita

Whether you’re interested in the technical possibilities of clay, the role of craft in contemporary life or the intersection of art and environmental advocacy, Galloway’s visit offers plenty to think about—and plenty to learn from.

Join us for this special opportunity to learn from one of contemporary ceramics’ leading artists and educators.


WSU Ceramics Guild Empty Bowls Wichita

09/22/2026

Shocker Pride Nationwide: Celebration of the Arts is coming to WSU Shocktoberfest!

📅 Thursday, Oct. 1
⏰ 4–6:30 p.m.
✨ Free + open to the public
📍 Ulrich Museum of Art - outside patio

Four schools. One creative force.

Join the Wichita State University College of Fine Arts as the WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, School of Digital Arts, Wichita State University School of Music and Wichita State University School of Performing Arts come together with the Ulrich Museum of Art for an afternoon of celebrating the arts--and Shocker pride.

✨ Free and open to the public
🥂 Cash bar
🍴 Light bites
🎶 Lots of creative energy

Tornado Alley Press, aka WSU printmaking guild, is producing a steamroller printmaking event--your chance to see large-scale prints being made live--with a steamroller!

There will be prints, tee-shirts, and fun! Arrive early to catch all the activities!



WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, School of Digital Arts, Wichita State University School of Music, Wichita State University School of Performing Arts, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement, Ulrich Museum of Art

09/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to ADCI alum Emily Chamberlain (MFA '17) on being named EBW Potter of the Year and taking home 1st Place for Best 3-D Art at Autumn & Art ICT! 🏆🥣

We love seeing our alums putting their creativity to work in the Wichita community--and emily is doing it for a great cause, too. Her original ceramics will be featured at the Empty Bowls Wichita Chili Cook-Off on Oct. 17. ❤️


WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement

09/22/2026

What happens when printmakers spend the night together carving 12 giant woodblocks?

A lot of carving. A little sleep. Plenty of creativity. 🪵🖨️

The Sunflower went behind the scenes with Tornado Alley Press, WSU's student printmaking guild, during their recent Steamroller Block Lock-in. the group is preparing twelve, 3 x 4 ft woodblocks for an upcoming steamroller printing project on October 1--and bringing together students from across campus along the way.

Here's a glimpse into the late-night collaboration, community and creativity happening in the WSU printmaking lab. 👇

👀 Want to see where all that late-night carving leads? 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸--𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻--𝗮𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁. 𝟭, 𝗮𝘀 Wichita State University College of Fine Arts 𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗹.

Read the story and get a behind-the-scenes look at the collaboration, creativity and very large woodblocks making it all happen. 👇

Like any space frequented by artists, the Wichita State printmaking lab is characterized by the decor of its patrons: art lines most walls, Lego figurines pose on light switches and industrial equipment is labelled with fond titles such as “Paquita” or “Bambi.” On Friday night, the studio sp...