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Art Together is a free recurring event that happens every second Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Mary R. Koch Arts Center (MarkArts). Art Together provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art through storytime, art projects, and performances. It’s all completely FREE to attend.

Join Mark Arts and community partners for a creative experience that combines art, which are sure to bring out your inner artist. Art Together, Mark Arts’ community outreach program, provides opportunities for families to create and appreciate art. Monthly programs are developed to highlight unique perspectives, themes and stories within our community. Each Art Together program includes children’s story time, individual hands-on art projects, community art projects, and performances or demonstrations.

Mark Arts Art Together

Upcoming Art Together at Mark Arts

  • Art Together: Leap of Courage on July 12
  • Art Together: Incredible India on August 9th
  • 10 a.m. | Storytime in the Galleries
  • 10:30 a.m. | Art Making
  • 11 a.m. | Presentation/Performances

Stop by for story time in the gallery at 10 a.m. followed by art activities for all ages. Then experience a close encounter with our guest of honor, Peanut the Opossum. Learn about these extraordinary creatures and the ecosystems in which they live with a hands-on presentation by the Great Plains Nature Center.

Art Together is a free monthly Saturday morning program for families to enjoy and appreciate art through stories, art education, and presentations or performances.

What to Expect at Art Together (Typically): 

9 a.m. | Storytime in the Galleries
Families are invited to join Storytime in the Galleries. Stories connect to monthly themes and are supported by Storytime Village curriculum that enhances reading comprehension and engagement. This opportunity is ideal for families with young children.

9:30 a.m. to noon | Drop-in Hands-On Art Project
Mark Arts staff will provide instruction for families to create a paper lantern and sculptural mooncake.

9:30 a.m. to noon | Community Art Project
Visitors will have the opportunity to contribute to a community art project.

9:30 to 11 a.m. | Artwork Demonstrations
Sculpture and ceramic demonstrations led by Mark Arts instructors.

11 a.m. |  Performances or Program
Whatever the topic is, they will usually do a performance or program that is related.

Art Together is free and open to the public; advance registration is requested.

You can register for FREE HERE

For more information about Art Together, visit the Mark Arts website here.

Mark Arts is a vibrant cultural hub that fosters creativity and appreciation for the arts. The Mary R. Koch Arts Center, commonly known as Mark Arts, offers a variety of classes, exhibitions, and events for both adults and children. It’s not just a museum; it’s a place where you can roll up your sleeves and dive into the artistic process yourself. Mark Arts has something for everyone, from painting and sculpture to ceramics and photography. Plus, it’s a beautiful space, so the visual feast doesn’t stop at the artwork!

See what else is happening in and Around Wichita HERE. 

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