Upcoming Programs
13th Annual Valentine Luncheon benefiting the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU Texas
Friday, February 13, 10:30 am - 1:00 pm
10:30 am - 11:45 am : Social & Shopping
12:00 pm: Lunch served
Event Tickets - $60.00 per person
Seating is limited, reserve yours soon!
"HeartArt" - silent auction by local artists
Featuring trunk shows in the Museum Art Lounge
Creative Calm: Art and Mindfulness
Tuesday, December 16, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Using a blend of watercolor, ink, pen, and markers, you’ll layer marks, shapes, and color in unexpected ways—watching as your unique piece unfolds naturally. No pressure, no perfection… just mindful making, experimentation, and delight in the process. Come enjoy a calm, creative space.
All materials provided. All skill levels welcome.
Take a deep breath and unwind with us. Our Creative Calm workshops are designed to help you slow down, relax, and connect with your creativity in a gentle, mindful way. Through simple, soothing art activities — like zentangle-inspired drawing, notan cut-paper designs, and other calming projects — you’ll learn to focus on the process rather than the final product. By repeating patterns, working with shapes, and exploring quiet, meditative techniques, you'll find yourself sinking into a peaceful, focused state of flow.
These workshops are perfect for anyone looking to relieve stress, practice mindfulness, or simply enjoy art in a calm and supportive environment. No experience needed — just come as you are, and let art help you find your calm. All materials provided.
Crafternoon
Saturdays 2-4 p.m.
Bring your favorite craft project and join us in the Art Lounge for a fun, relaxing time crafting with others. Want to try something new? No worries! You can join someone else’s project, play art games, experiment with different art supplies, or even help finish a big puzzle. There’s something for everyone! Paint, draw, knit, glue — or just hang out and get inspired. Saturdays 2-4 p.m.
Upcoming Crafternoon Saturdays:
- December 13, 2025
- January 13, 2026
- January 24, 2026
Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or sign an MSU Minor Participation Waiver.
Art Essentials Studio
Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Ready to grow your art skills and explore new techniques each week? Join us on Tuesday evenings as we work through the essential elements of art, one creative adventure at a time. Each session focuses on a new element or principle, with hands-on projects designed to spark your imagination and build your confidence. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, these sessions will help you explore, experiment, and express yourself in new ways.
Come to one or join us for all — each week is a fresh start! Bring your own sketchbook or use the materials provided. Just don't forget your curiosity!
Here’s a sneak peek at what’s coming up:
- January 10: Acrylics Color Theory
- January 20: Acrylics Put it to Practice
All ages are welcome. Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian or sign an MSU Minor Participation Waiver.
Art Essentials Studio: Acrylics Color Theory
Tuesday, January 13, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Discover the versatility of acrylic paint in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. We’ll explore how artists use color, layering, and texture to bring their ideas to life. The first week we begin with the foundations—mixing colors, creating harmonious palettes, and learning how transparent and opaque layers can transform a painting. Through simple guided exercises, you’ll practice building color step by step to create depth, mood, and richness.
All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of creative exploration in the Art Lounge. Join us and paint your way into something beautiful!
Discover the versatility of acrylic paint in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. We’ll explore how artists use color, layering, and texture to bring their ideas to life. The first week we begin with the foundations—mixing colors, creating harmonious palettes, and learning how transparent and opaque layers can transform a painting. Through simple guided exercises, you’ll practice building color step by step to create depth, mood, and richness. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of creative exploration in the Art Lounge. Join us and paint your way into something beautiful!
Art Essentials Studio: Acrylics Put it to Practice
Tuesday, January 20, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
We’ll build on our color and layering skills by looking closely at popular artworks and attempting small studies inspired by the masters. Re-creating sections of well-known paintings is a wonderful way to observe technique, explore color choices, and challenge yourself to see color in new ways.
All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of creative exploration.
Join us and paint your way into something beautiful!
We’ll build on our color and layering skills by looking closely at popular artworks and attempting small studies inspired by the masters. Re-creating sections of well-known paintings is a wonderful way to observe technique, explore color choices, and challenge yourself to see color in new ways. All materials are provided, and no experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity and enjoy an afternoon of creative exploration. Join us and paint your way into something beautiful!
On the Wall Art Workshop
Exquisite Corpse: Hybrid Animals
Tuesday, January 27, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, January 31, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
For January’s On the Wall Art Workshop, we’ll have fun drawing animals using a playful art practice invented by the Surrealists called Exquisite Corpse.
What is Exquisite Corpse?
It’s a collaborative drawing game where each person draws a different section of a creature—without seeing what the others have drawn. One artist might create the head, another the body, another the legs, and someone else the tail. When we unfold the paper, we reveal a wonderfully strange, unexpected animal that no single person could have imagined alone.
This workshop is all about creativity, surprise, and joyful experimentation—and it’s perfect for drawing animals in wild and imaginative ways.
Come join us in the Art Lounge for an afternoon of laughter, discovery, and collaborative creature-making!
Closing reception and viewing of “The Mustangs List” photographs
January 21-- 5-6:30 PM
The WFMA will close its “The Boomer List” with a closing reception and a one-time viewing of the accompanying exhibition “The Mustangs List,” a student-photographed and curated exhibition of MSU-affiliated individuals. Members of “The Mustangs List” were nominated and voted on by the MSU campus, photographed by students in the Fain College of Fine Arts. Together the members of “The Mustangs List” represent different generations and their contributions to campus.
Internships at the Museum
Are you passionate about art, culture, and community? The Wichita Falls Museum of Art is seeking talented, motivated individuals to join our team as interns! This is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment, learn from professionals in the field, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact in our community. We are currently offering a Research, Education, and Marketing Internship.
The Museum Club
The Museum Club is dedicated to fostering a deeper appreciation for the visual arts through Midwestern State University student engagement, educational experiences, and creative exploration. We aim to connect MSU Mustangs with the art, artists, and exhibitions of the Wichita Falls Museum of Art.
Lifelong Learning Center at Midwestern State University
The Lifelong Learning Center at Midwestern State University is a member-driven community of learners dedicated to inspiring and enriching the minds and spirits of Texomans over the age of 50.
Learners from all backgrounds and education levels are welcome to be members of the Lifelong Learning Center. Our classes are instructed by qualified individuals in our community as well as current and retired MSU faculty. These noncredit classes are divided into two academic terms (fall/spring) and explore topics in the fields of health, history, culture, science, religion, law, and the arts.
A Lifelong Learning Center is not only about taking classes. It’s also about developing a community of older adults who want to socialize and discuss intellectual topics with peers outside of the classroom. We are incredibly fortunate to have a wonderful home that MSU has provided for us at 2 Eureka Circle where our members can gather. Here, we strive to build a thriving community of lifelong learners.
Lifelong Learning Center Catalog
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