Contemporary Collecting: The Latest Additions
June 21 - September 20, 2025
Presenting the newest acquisitions, and highlighting the Museum's ongoing commitment to the significance of its Permanent Collection with a focus on contemporary American artworks.
The Wichita Falls Museum of Art's distinguished permanent collection stands as a cornerstone for inspiring exhibitions and transformative educational initiatives. With over 1,600 fine art pieces, the collection primarily celebrates contemporary American artworks.
This exhibition honors the significant contributions of the Collectors Circle, whose dedicated efforts have greatly enriched the cultural landscape of Midwestern State University and the surrounding community. Their commitment has expanded the Museum's resources and fostered academic study, research, and public engagement, underscoring a shared vision of promoting creativity and critical thinking
Become a member of the Collectors Circle!
Since its beginning in 1967, the museum has amassed an important collection of American art. The Collectors Circle is a member group formed in 2010 to continue the collecting mission and address a primary museum goal to deepen breadth, depth, and variety in the WFMA Permanent Collection. Members know their impact by seeing these works become exhibitions that reflect the human experience and invite visitors of many identities to see themselves at the Museum.
Image Top: Kiki Smith, Untitled (Hair Print), 1990, Lithograph. Purchased by the 2023 Collectors Circle.
Image Bottom: Jacob Hashimoto, The Necessary Invention of the Mind, IX, 2020, Woodblock, screenprint; Purchased by the 2023 Collectors Circle.