Established in 1974, the Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art is celebrating 50 years of bridging the intellect of campus with the beauty of artistry, serving as a community resource and showcasing art in Wichita. Throughout 2024-25, the museum will recognize this accomplishment with The Ulrich50, a series of events and exhibitions to celebrate the important work of the last half-century and pave the way for new opportunities.
Support the continual growth of the Ulrich’s permanent collection with artworks that push boundaries and provoke meaningful dialogue.
Expand the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, maintaining its ranking as one of the top collections of its kind and bringing art to the daily experience at Wichita State.
Ensure new and exciting special exhibitions from artists and curators across the country are accessible to the Wichita community.
Increase opportunities for access through community engagement at the Ulrich Museum with guided tours, curriculum literature, artist talks and interdisciplinary education.
Joan Mitchell Untitled 1956 oil painting, Ulrich Museum of Art.
Shockers by Tom Otterness, part of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection.
Free Space by Lee Krasner 1979, Ulrich Museum of Art.
University art museums are uniquely positioned to encourage the diverse student bodies they serve to develop open and creative ways of thinking about all aspects of contemporary life, be it art, science, technology, history, or the pressing cultural and social issues of our time.
Who: Wichita State University’s Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art
What: New Collection Study Center – A teaching and learning space for students, faculty and community members to access works of art from the Museum’s permanent collection.
When: Demolition and renovation to begin summer 2021.
If you would like to learn more about this project, please contact Ann Marie Siegwarth, Director of Development at 316.978.3945 or by email at annmarie.siegwarth@wichita.edu.
