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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

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The Wichitan

Psychology junior Aaliyah Harrison laughs with dental hygiene junior Kennady Carlton as they work on their crafts, Oct. 4, 2025

Crafting with comfort: Crafternoon at WFMA

Carma Hulse, Reporter October 10, 2025

On Oct. 4, the Wichita Falls Museum of Arts held a Crafternoon activity. During Crafternoon students have the opportunity to bring their own projects and work on them outside their home. Even if a student...

Education curator Jennifer McLarty talks to participants of the art event, Sept. 9.

Reaching zen through art

Alex Rhea, Reporter September 26, 2025

On Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Wichita Falls Museum of Art hosted the ā€œCreative Calm: Art and Mindfulnessā€ event. When people entered the event, they were told to sit at any table. Each table had a big...

Natalia HernƔadez paints a Canadian goose, Sept. 5.

Live at the Lake supports the arts

Logan Deatherage, Reporter September 20, 2024
The WFMA hosted Live at the Lake on Sept. 5 to fundraise for their student workers On the Wall Workshops and other free programs.Ā  ā€œWe started planning around April of last year and we reached out to local bands, organizations, local painters and local vendors. We have been planning this event for a while and...
Linda Wilson, Chair of the WFMA advisory board, looks at the drawings, Jan. 19.

WFMA closes steamroller exhibit

Madisyn Butler January 26, 2024

The Wichita Falls Museum of Arts closed its community exhibit ā€œMaking the Cutā€ on Friday, Jan. 19. The closing reception featured pieces created by multiple middle and high school students from...

Theatre and english major Rachel Shipley is the Women’s Stand Council Coordinator for MOSAIC.

A woman of many organizations: Rachel Shipley

Thalia Doe, Feature Editor January 28, 2022

Rachel Shipley from Rowlett, Texas said she had a few options when deciding which college she would attend. Wanting to study theatre, Shipley was able to perform her caracal in front of over 200 college...

Author, Carl Hoffman speaks at WFMA

Jaime AlemƔn, Reporter October 17, 2021

As part of the Fall 2021 Speakers & Issues Series, the author and journalist, Carl Hoffman, spoke to faculty and students at the Wichita Falls Museum of Art about his book, "Savage Harvest: The Mysterious...

The entrance to Dwellings, May 24.

Dwellings: Experiences of Shelter

Stephanie Robledo, News editor May 24, 2021

During the beginning of the pandemic, a shelter in place was set and many stayed at home for weeks. The ā€œDwellings: Experiences of Shelterā€ exhibit, which will be displayed at the Wichita Falls Museum...

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Quilt Journeys: Pattern Exhibit

Stephanie Robledo, News Editor March 28, 2021

Quilts tell a story, and the Wichita Falls Museum of Art is sharing its own stories through the Quilt Journeys: Pattern exhibit.Ā  ā€œThis exhibit appeals to people familiar with quilting but also introduces...

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