Forty Years / Forty Stories
April 26–August 3, 2014 Amsden/ Beren/ Polk/ Wilson Galleries
The Edwin A. Ulrich Museum of Art first opened its doors to the public on December
7, 1974. That event launched a new era for the students, faculty and staff of Wichita
State University, and the greater Wichita community to access meaningful encounters
with the art of our time. Forty years later the Ulrich collection houses more than
6,300 works of art ranging from late 19th century paintings to multi-media art produced
within the past few years.
The vast majority of this collection celebrates American and international art produced
during the years of the museum’s own history, carefully assembled through generous
gifts and judicious purchase. Forty Years/Forty Stories is a presentation of works acquired across the forty years of the Ulrich’s history
or benchmark events, selected for what they tell us today about the Ulrich Museum
of Art as an embodiment of this university and this community.
Forty Years/Forty Stories is generously supported by Mickey Armstrong; Joan S. Beren; Dr. Sam and Jacque Kouri;
Richard D. Smith and Sondra M. Langel; and the Fidelity Foundation. Additional supporters
include Louise Beren; Norma Greever; Sonia Greteman and Chris Brunner; Eleanor and
George Lucas; Jane C. McHugh; Dee and Mike Michaelis; Lee and Ron Starkel; Wichita
State University; and the City of Wichita.
Press Release
SUPPORTING PROGRAMS & EVENTS:
Learn more at ulrich.wichita.edu/events
SATURDAY, APRIL 26, 6:30-10 P.M.
SPRING CELEBRATION: 40 Years! Free for Ulrich Museum members and WSU students, $10 for nonmembers. RSVP at (316)
978-3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24-SATURDAY, APRIL 26
THE BRIDGE CLUB: Memories Are Made Here Performance Art Collaborative
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 2 P.M. ARTIST TALK, 210 McKnight West, WSU School of Art and Design 6 P.M. PERFORMANCES, McKnight Art Center Plaza
FINAL FRIDAY, APRIL 25 7–9 P.M. PERFORMANCES WSU Shift Space (416 Commerce St.)
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 5 P.M. PANEL DISCUSSION, 210 McKnight West, WSU School of Art and Design 7–9 P.M. PERFORMANCES, McKnight Art Center Plaza
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