Senior Wednesday | Faculty Talks | Artist Talk
Tyler Stonestreet and Tim Stone
Wednesday, February 15
10 a.m. Program | 10:45 a.m. Refreshments

Tyler Stonestreet creates ceramics that are an extension of the stories that shape him as a person. Tim Stone conceives a painterly language that emphasizes the hybridization between physical and digital experiences. Both are faculty at WSU's School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in Transmissions: The XXIV Faculty Biennial, on exhibit Jan. 26-April 22 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery. Join us to learn about their inspiration and processes.

Visiting Curator Talk
Chau Thuy: A Boat People Survivor's
Story of Hope
Thursday, February 16
5:30 p.m. Reception | 6 p.m. Program

In conjunction with the exhibition Tuan Andrew Nguyen: The Boat People, Chau Thuy, President and Founder of the Vietnamese Heritage Museum, will share his passion for preserving the history, art and culture of Vietnamese Boat People. His own extraordinary journey as a refugee is reflected in his art and the books he has authored. Join us for a Visiting Curator Talk, Thursday, February, 16 in the Beren Gallery at the Ulrich Museum of Art. A reception will take place at 5:30 p.m., with the program following at 6 p.m.

Applications Being Accepted for
Museum Education Curator

The Ulrich Museum of Art is seeking an Education Curator to join its dynamic team during this exciting time in the museum’s history. This role will have a major part in developing programs, help plan the Museum's 50th anniversary celebration, and work on many other vital initiatives. This position will work closely with our internationally renowned 86-piece Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, on view across the Wichita State University campus, and the vibrant Wichita arts community. The ideal candidate will be able to blend seamlessly with our highly productive, creative, and fun staff members. Does this position inspire you? We'd like to meet you! Check out the job application and apply.

Available Opportunities for Students
Include Internships and Scholarships

The Ulrich Museum offers opportunities for Wichita State University students, including internships and scholarships. Now is the time to prepare and apply, so seize the moment and submit, or share this message with your favorite students.

Three paid internships are available thanks to the Stev Overstreet Ulrich Museum of Art Internship Fund. These offer valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. Interns can earn up to $2,500 per semester. Additional internship funding is provided by The Kouri Museum Assistantship and the WSU Student Government Association. 

The application period is March 1-31 for internships during the 2023-24 academic year. Now is the time to prepare submission materials, which include a current resume accompanied by a cover letter. We strongly recommend visiting the Museum's exhibitions and events, and exploring this website before writing the cover letter. Find more details about internships here.

A group of dedicated volunteers who raise awareness and promote the arts throughout our growing community, the Ulrich Alliance also funds scholarships for students in the WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The Alliance awards two $1,000 scholarships annually, one to a graduate student and one to an undergrad. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m., March 10, 2023. If you are an ADCI student, or know one, you are invited to apply and share this opportunity with others. Download the application.

Literary
Poetry Out Loud
10 a.m. | Saturday, February 18
Beren Gallery

Three area high school students will compete by presenting memorized works at Poetry Out Loud, a partnership of National Endowment for the Arts and Poetry Foundation. This national arts education program encourages the study of great poetry by offering free education materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country. Since 2005, Poetry Out Loud has grown to reach more than 3 million students. Learn more at poetryoutloud.org.

Exhibition schedules will now be staggered

Staff is hard at work preparing our Spring exhibits and programs. Starting this spring, the dates of our exhibits will be staggered, so there will be more open gallery days available for you to explore.

All three exhibits open Jan. 26. Transmissions: the XXIV Faculty Biennial will run through April 22. Tuan Andrew Nguyen: The Boat People, a post-apocalyptic moving image work, is on view through May 6. Nature in the Floating World: Images of Nature in Japanese and Chinese Art is on exhibit until May 10. You'll want to see them all!

Have you shared your Ulrich memories with us yet?

Our 50th anniversary is right around the corner (in 2024) and we're planning lots of great exhibitions and events to celebrate the Museum's excellence. One thing we are working on is collecting memories from folks who have been connected to the Ulrich over the years. Whether you are a present or past employee, a donor, volunteer, student, or general visitor, we'd love to hear your favorite memories of the Ulrich. We've created this webpage, which has a form on it, to help you share your stories. The memories we collect will be shared throughout our 50th anniversary celebrations and might even end up in a book we're putting together. We'd love to hear your stories.