Upcoming Programs
Ken Burns' The American Revolution Screening
Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a special screening of The American Revolution, a new six-part PBS documentary.
The first of three screenings of documentary selections this spring, presented in conjunction with our Printing the American Revolution exhibition!
Connecting with Animals Panel
Wednesday, March 18, 5:30 p.m.
Presented in conjunction with Framing Nature: Animals through Art, this panel will feature experts in fields related to the theme of the exhibition. They will discuss the relationship between art and the animal world and how the exhibition transforms these perspectives.
Featuring MSU Texas Provost Dr. Marcy Brown Marsden, Professor of Humanities and English, Coordinator of the Humanities Program, and co-curator of the exhibition Dr. Kirsten Lodge, Professor of Biology Dr. Joel Brant, and Taylor Majewski, Director of STEM Excellence.
Ken Burns' The American Revolution Screening Part 2
Tuesday, March 26, 5:30 p.m.
Join us for a special screening of The American Revolution, a new six-part PBS documentary.
The second of three screenings of documentary selections this spring, presented in conjunction with our Printing the American Revolution exhibition!
Printing the American Revolution Student Docent Day
Saturday, March 28, 2-3 p.m.
Hear from students in Dr. Mary Draper’s Fall 2025 Revolutionary America class as they discuss the objects they researched and wrote about for the exhibition!
Upcoming Workshops
Essential Art Studio: Mini Zines
Tuesday, March 3 5:30- 7 p.m.
Participants will create their own mini-zines inspired by character development. After exploring children’s book illustrations in the galleries, we’ll look closely at how artists use expression, clothing, setting, and small details to bring characters to life. Back in the studio, you’ll create your own character and tell their story across the pages of a miniature zine.
Storytime in the Galleries
Saturday, March 7 1:30 - 2 p.m.
Join us in the galleries for a special storytime featuring The Happy Day by Ruth Krauss. In the gallery we'll see original illustrations by Marc Simont and talk about how pictures help tell a story.
After storytime, we’ll head to Crafternoon. There we may create bright, cheerful flowers using torn paper—inspired by the simple shapes and textures of the book.
This program is designed for children ten and under with a caregiver, but children of all ages are welcome to attend.
Crafternoon
Saturday, March 7, 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 continue doing some embroidery this week.
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.
Spring Break Family Fun at the Museum
March 9-12
Daily 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Monday, March 9 Chalk Art
Join us Monday for Chalk Art: Paper or Pavement, a creative, come-and-go art day for families at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art at MSU!
Older kids (and grown-ups!) can explore chalk pastel techniques on paper, while younger artists can spread out and draw big with sidewalk chalk on the open pavement around the museum. There’s room for everyone to create, experiment, and get a little colorful.
Our Education Curator will be on hand to guide chalk activities and lead short gallery walks afterward for families who’d like to explore inside, too.
Come draw, wander, and make some spring break memories with us!
Tuesday, March 10 Cyanotypes
Join us Tuesday for Cyanotypes: Animal Silhouettes.
We’ll use animal pictures, figurines and tiny found objects to build imaginative landscapes and creature scenes on light-sensitive paper inside the museum. Then we’ll head outside for a quick “sun bake” to reveal bold blue-and-white prints. Watching the silhouettes appear feels like a little bit of art-science magic every time!
Wednesday, March 11 Mini Zines
Join us Wednesday for Mini Zines & Gallery Scavenger Hunt.
Inside the museum, kids and grown-ups will work together with a specially designed mini zine that lead you through fun prompts and playful activities in our three gallery exhibits. It’s part scavenger hunt, part sketchbook, and part art adventure.
Then we’ll head outside to create your very own mini zine from scratch, drawing, folding, and filling the pages with scenes inspired by what you spotted in the galleries (or the views around the museum!).
Thursday, March 12 Printmaking on the Patio
Join us Thursday for Printmaking on the Patio.
Create your own print by carving a simple design into styrofoam, then inking it up and printing it again and again. Use artwork from the galleries as inspiration to build a fun composition or invent something totally your own. The best part? You can experiment with colors and make multiple prints to take home or share.
Our Education Curator will guide you through the process and help first-time printmakers feel confident.
- Come and Go, Free and Family-friendly
- All supplies provided, just bring your imagination
- Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult
- Outdoor activity, weather permitting
- MSU Texas and Vernon College Students are Always Welcome!
On the Wall Workshop: Drypoint Printmaking
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 21, 2 - 4 p.m.
Drypoint is a simplified printmaking technique that allows artists to create rich, expressive prints without the use of acids or complicated equipment. Instead, lines are scratched directly into a plate using a sharp tool. Ink is then rubbed into those lines and transferred onto paper using a press.
In this workshop, participants will explore drypoint through hands-on experimentation, creating images inspired by the printmaking works on view in the galleries. We’ll focus on line, texture, and mark-making, embracing the unique, slightly imperfect qualities that make each drypoint print one of a kind.
Creative Calm: Art of Mindfulness
Thursday, March 19, 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Creative Calm is a slow, reflective art workshop centered on process art, 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.
Essential Art Studio: Linocuts
Tuesday, March 24 & 31, 5:30 - 7 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.
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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