ADCI News

Students in the Intro to Social Practice class joined forces with the nonprofit organization Downtown Wichita and fringe-forward startup Best Fringe Forever to design and execute a temporary installation in Gallery Alley. The successful project landed one student a part-time job.

Interested in transforming a small part of campus? Submit a "Creative Crosswalk" design by Sept. 30.

A graphic design class gave Wichita State's off-campus gallery a brand new identity. The students who run ShiftSpace chose a design by senior Nicklaus Lawrence.

A representative from AMACO Brent will visit Wichita State to teach artists and educators the basics of repair and maintenance for Brent wheels and Skutt kilns. Both workshops are free and open to the public, though advance registration is required.

Adelia Wise began fertility treatments around the same time she entered graduate school. Three years later, she has twin boys and a body of work that explores the path she took to motherhood. A public closing reception for Wise's thesis exhibition, "“According to Plan,” will be held from 2–5 p.m. May 31 at Vertigo 232 Gallery, 232 N. Market.

Lauren Martinez is the recipient of the second annual Launch Award from Harvester Arts and the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The award will give Martinez the opportunity to work with George Ferrandi, the 2019 Harvester Arts/Riverfest artist-in-residence.

Art history student Dale Small served as the art director for Horizontes, a project that worked to create connections in north Wichita through community canvassing, a portrait project and murals—including the largest mural in the world.

Graphic Design student Tasha Wentling created "Hotel Tempus" to play with color, flex her design skills and fill a void in her creative life. The exhibition is on view in the Wilson K. Cadman Gallery through April 12.

Top student artists will compete for a total of $1750 in cash prizes at the second annual Emerging Artists showcase. The exhibition is a project of the Art & Design Advocates, the patron group that supports ADCI. A public reception will be held from 7–9 p.m. on March 2 in McKnight Art Center. Prizes will be announced at 7:30.