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Wichita Park & Recreation is partnering with Arts Partners Wichita to offer Learning Through Art & Music, a creative literacy program designed to help students strengthen reading skills through hands-on art and music activities.
The program begins March 23, 2026, and will take place at three Wichita recreation centers. Best of all, the classes are completely FREE, making this a great opportunity for families looking for meaningful activities without adding extra costs.

Students will participate in engaging visual art and music workshops that combine creativity with literacy learning. Every participant receives instruction in both art and music, with activities designed to support grade-level reading standards while keeping kids excited about learning.
Learning Through Art & Music:
• Build reading fluency and comprehension through art, music, movement, and storytelling
• Explore characters, settings, themes, vocabulary, and point of view in creative ways
• Express ideas through drawing, painting, sculpture, singing, rhythm, and performance
• Strengthen confidence, collaboration, and communication skills
• Connect learning to real-world experiences through performances and field trips
Programs like this are a great reminder that learning doesn’t always have to look like traditional classroom work. By combining art, music, and literacy, students get the chance to explore stories and ideas in creative ways while building important academic skills.
Here are the Learning Through Art & Music class schedules, organized by location so it’s easy for families to see the days and times. All classes run 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM and are FREE.
Evergreen Recreation Center
• Kindergarten — Mondays | March 23 – May 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 1st Grade — Mondays | March 23 – May 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 4th Grade — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 5th Grade — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 2nd Grade — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 3rd Grade — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Evergreen Recreation Center
2700 N Woodland St
Wichita, KS
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
• Kindergarten — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 1st Grade — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 4th Grade — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 5th Grade — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 2nd Grade — Fridays | March 27 – May 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 3rd Grade — Fridays | March 27 – May 22, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center
2755 E 19th St N
Wichita, KS
Carl G. Brewer Community Center
• 4th Grade — Mondays | March 23 – May 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 5th Grade — Mondays | March 23 – May 18, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 2nd Grade — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 3rd Grade — Tuesdays | March 24 – May 19, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• Kindergarten — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
• 1st Grade — Wednesdays | March 25 – May 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location:
Carl G. Brewer Community Center
420 S Market St
Wichita, KS
Since the program is free and space is limited, spots are expected to fill quickly.
