Upcoming Programs
Dr. Jackson Pearson: "The Legacy of Revolution in Texas" Lecture
Wednesday, April 8, 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Jackson Pearson, Assistant Professor of History at MSU Texas, will discuss the relationship between the American Revolution and Texas. Presented in conjunction with Printing the American Revolution.
Connecting to the American Revolution
Monday, April 13, 5:30 p.m.
Presented in conjunction with Printing the American Revolution, this panel will feature MSU faculty from diverse fields offering their perspectives on issues and objects in the exhibition. Featuring Dr. Mary Draper of the History Department, Dr. Jeremy Duff from the Political Science Department, and Dr. Jim Sernoe of the Mass Communication Department.
From Gods to Predators: Animals in Cultural Imagination
Thursday, April 16, 6 - 8 p.m.
MSU student presentations, in conjunction with MSU’s Celebration of Scholarship and the WFMA’s Framing Nature: Animals through Art.
Ken Burns The American Revolution Screening
Wednesday, April 29, 6 - 7 p.m.
Join us for a special screening of selections from The American Revolution, a new six-part documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.
Presented in conjunction with our Printing the American Revolution exhibition. The final of three screenings of excerpts from the documentary planned this spring.
Upcoming Workshops
Essentials Art Studio: Linocut
Tuesday, March 24, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 31, 2 - 4 p.m.
Linocut is a relief printmaking technique in which an image is carved into a sheet of linoleum. The carved-away areas remain unprinted, while the raised surface is inked and pressed onto paper to create bold, graphic images.
In the first session, participants will design and carve their linoleum plates, drawing inspiration from the printmaking works on view in the galleries. The second session will focus on printing—experimenting with ink, pressure, and paper to produce a small series of at least three prints from each plate.
This two-part workshop emphasizes thoughtful planning, hands-on making, and the unique variations that occur from print to print. Open to all ages and experience levels though younger ages may need aid from an adult with the carving.
Storytime in the Galleries
Saturday, April 4, 1:30 p.m.
Join us in the galleries for a special storytime featuring A Story, A Story by Gail E. Haley. As we read together, we’ll explore the tale of Ananse then search the galleries to find the framed illustration print from the story on view.
After storytime, we’ll head to the art studio to create small, three-dimensional hornets inspired by the book. This hands-on activity encourages close looking, storytelling, and imaginative making.
This program is designed for young children with a caregiver, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. No art experience needed—just curiosity and a love of stories.
Crafternoon
Saturday, April 4, 2 - 4 p.m.
Crafternoon is a relaxed, drop-in art time for makers of all ages.
Bring a craft you’re already working on, start something new, or join in a simple process-art activity inspired by the artwork on the gallery
walls.
We’ll spend time looking closely at art in the galleries
and then head to the studio to experiment with materials, ideas, and techniques focusing on the joy of making rather than a finished product.
All ages and experience levels are welcome, and our MSU Texas students are especially encouraged to stop by, unwind, and create in a low-pressure, social setting.
Hat Making Workshop: Preparation for Alice's Tea Party in May
Thursday, April 7, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Step into a little whimsy as we design and create imaginative hats inspired by Alice in Wonderland in celebration of Alice’s birthday. Participants will update an old hat or build a brand-new one using crafting materials, embracing playful shapes, unexpected details, and curious combinations.
You'll have two weeks to plan, experiment, and refine our designs in preparation for a May 2nd tea party, where finished hats will be worn, admired, and celebrated. Awards will be given in a variety of creative categories, honoring originality, humor, and inventive reuse of materials.
Participants are encouraged to bring an old hat to transform, though materials will be available for those starting from scratch. Open to all ages and experience levels.
Creative Calm: The Art of Mindfulness
Thursday, April 9, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Creative Calm is a slow, reflective art workshop centered on process
art. This is an approach to making where exploration, experimentation, and
curiosity matter more than a finished result. Instead of following step-by-step instructions, participants are encouraged to play with materials, respond to their instincts, and see where the process leads.
Through open-ended experimentation, artists often begin to notice patterns in
the way they make marks, choose colors, or build forms. These small discoveries that can quietly support the development of a personal style over time. Still, the heart of this workshop is not about improvement or mastery,
but the simple joy of making art in a relaxed, supportive space.
Open to all ages and experience levels. Take a creative pause and reconnect with the pleasure of working by hand.
National Pet Day at the WFMA: Sketch a Pet
Saturday, April 11, 2 - 4 p.m.
Join us at the museum for a special drawing event celebrating local shelter pets. Area animal shelters will bring dogs and cats to the museum to be sketched, admired, and—most importantly—loved on, with the hope of helping them find a forever home.
Participants are invited to draw the animals as they move, rest, and interact, capturing their unique personalities through quick sketches and expressive marks. No drawing experience is required—just patience, kindness, and a willingness to observe.
Some participants may even leave with a sketch of a new companion, while others will leave with drawings that help tell these animals’ stories. Open to all ages and experience levels.
Essentials Art Studio: Realistic to Abstract
Tuesday, April 14, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 21, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
In this workshop, participants will create a small series of drawings inspired by the famous bull studies by Pablo Picasso and works by Roy Lichtenstein. Beginning with a photograph of an animal, we’ll start by drawing it realistically, paying attention to form, proportion, and detail.
From there, each new drawing will gradually simplify, exaggerate, or transform the image—moving step by step toward abstraction. Along the way, we’ll look closely at Lichtenstein’s works on view in the galleries to see how artists reduce, stylize, and reinterpret familiar subjects while still capturing their essence.
This workshop invites experimentation, close looking, and creative risk-taking. Through studies like this artists are encouraged to explore how observation can evolve into a personal visual language. Open to all ages and experience levels.
On the Wall Workshop: Poetry from Pages Mixed Media
Tuesday, April 28, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Poetry & Illustration from Found Text
In this workshop, participants will write and illustrate poetry using pages from old books. By searching through the text, we’ll look for words and phrases that seem to step forward from the rest—unexpected combinations that spark ideas, emotions, or images.
These erasure and cut-up poems don’t need to rhyme or follow traditional poetic rules. Instead, they are built from interesting word choices and thoughtful selection. Once the poem emerges, participants will create an illustration around the words, using image, color, and composition to help define what the artist is thinking or feeling.
This workshop celebrates curiosity, intuition, and the joy of working with both words and images. It’s an exciting, experimental, and very word-filled way to explore storytelling through art. Open to all ages and experience levels.
Finally in April we will write and illustrate poetry using pages from old books. Search for the words that step out form the others. Then Create an illustration around those words. These erasure or cut up type poems are fun and totally do not have to rhyme. They just have to be an interesting selection of words with an illustration that helps define what the artist is thinking. It should be an exciting, wordful workshop.
Alice's Tea Party: Wear Your Favorite Hat
Saturday, April 25, 2 - 4 p.m.
In Celebration of Alice’s Birthday
You’re invited to a delightfully silly Alice in Wonderland Tea Party! If the weather cooperates, we’ll gather outdoors by Sikes Lake for an afternoon of tea, creativity, and curious company.
Bring your silliest hat (especially those created in our April workshop!) and a favorite cup—a teacup, mug, or anything suitably Wonderland-worthy. The Hatter will be serving plenty of tea for all, and hats will be admired and celebrated in a variety of playful categories.
Open to all ages and experience levels. Come curious, come creative, and be prepared for things to get a little bit mad—in the very best way.
On the Wall Workshop: Silhouettes and Paper Flowers
Tuesday, May 5, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 9, 2 - 4 p.m.
Crafts of the American Revolution
Step into history with hands-on art inspired by the American Revolution! In this workshop, participants will create silhouettes and paper flowers, exploring the kinds of craft popular during the 18th century.
While you’re making, take a moment to explore the Printing the American Revolution Exhibition in the galleries, discovering prints, illustrations, and artifacts that bring the period to life.
Open to all ages and experience levels. Join us for a creative blend of history, art, and hands-on fun.
A workshop that celebrates some of the crafty art of the American Revolution. While you are here making silhouettes and paper flowers, check out the American Revolution in Print Exhibition.
Storytime in the Galleries
Saturday, May 9, 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Join us in the galleries for a lively storytime featuring The Funny Little Woman, a Japanese folk tale retold by Arlene Mosel. As we read together, we’ll visit the Young at Art exhibition to find an illustration by Blair Lent from the book and talk about how artists use images to bring folktales to life.
After storytime, we’ll head to the art studio to draw our own Oni—traditional Japanese folklore creatures often shown with three eyes. Participants are welcome to follow tradition…or give their Oni even more eyes. After all, imagination rules here.
This program is designed for young children with a caregiver, but children of all ages are welcome to attend. No art experience needed—just a love of stories, drawing, and a little playful mischief.
Essentials Art Studio: Nature Journaling with Artist & Master Naturalist Laura Gillis
Tuesday, May 12, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Led by Artist and Master Naturalist Laura Gillis
Planning a trip to a nearby national park—or just a local playground—this summer? Nature journaling is a wonderful way to give your observation and drawing skills an exciting little vacation.
During this workshop, participants will explore techniques for noticing details, capturing what they see, and reflecting on how nature makes them feel. Writing, drawing, and thinking about the world around us are all part of the process, offering a fun and relaxing creative activity for students, families, and anyone looking to enjoy a mindful summer.
Join us at the museum to get started with engaging journaling exercises and prepare for a summer full of observation, creativity, and discovery. Open to all ages and experience levels. Take a pause and connect with the natural world.
Essentials Art Studio: Landscape Painting
Tuesday, May 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
(Two Consecutive Tuesday Evenings)
If nature journaling isn’t enough of an artistic expression for your summer adventures, join us for landscape painting! Over two consecutive Tuesday evenings, participants will explore the fundamentals of color theory and atmospheric perspective, building the skills needed to capture the beauty of landscapes in paint.
We’ll use acrylics, as we did in January, and focus on approachable techniques that will help you translate the scenes from your summer jaunts into expressive, personal artwork. Whether you’re painting from observation or imagination, this workshop is designed to give you the confidence and inspiration to continue your landscape journey beyond the studio.
Open to all ages and experience levels.
Essentials Art Studio: Plein Air Landscape Painting
Tuesday, May 26, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
(Two Consecutive Tuesday Evenings)
Over two consecutive Tuesday evenings, participants will explore the fundamentals of color theory and atmospheric perspective, building the skills needed to capture the beauty of landscapes in paint.
We’ll use acrylics, as we did in January, and focus on approachable techniques that will help you translate the scenes from your summer jaunts into expressive, personal artwork. On the second Tuesday, we’ll take our painting outside for the final hour around Sikes Lake, where participants can observe and paint the landscape directly.
Open to all ages and experience levels.
Crafternoon
Saturday, May 31, 2 - 4 p.m.
Crafternoon is a relaxed, drop-in art time for makers of all ages.
Bring a craft you’re already working on, start something new, or join in a simple process-art activity inspired by the artwork on the gallery
walls.
We’ll spend time looking closely at art in the galleries
and then head to the studio to experiment with materials, ideas, and techniques; focusing on the joy of making rather than a finished product.
All ages and experience levels are welcome, and our MSU Texas students are especially encouraged to stop by, unwind, and create in a low-pressure, social setting.
Open to all ages and experience levels.
The Museum Community
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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