An Artist's Perspective

My wish list for 2024 03.01.2024 2:09 ↓

Commentator Curt Clonts has a few items on his New Year's wish list.

The WAM board and top donors need to take their time in choosing a new director 22.12.2023 1:44 ↓

Curt Clonts says we need to stop the revolving door at our museums.

The gift of Irma Wassall's friendship 15.12.2023 1:40 ↓

Curt Clonts remembers the friendship of a lifetime.

Reflections In Metal is a stunner 08.12.2023 1:28 ↓

Curt Clonts says the current exhibition at Reuben Saunders Gallery is a real diversity of expression, beauty, and body adornment.

The best way for young artists to get ahead is to band together 01.12.2023 1:42 ↓

Curt Clonts leans on past experience for potential growth.

A wonderful way to discover art 24.11.2023 1:59 ↓

Curt Clonts explores an interactive art show appropriate for the whole family.

Remembering my favorite artist 17.11.2023 1:42 ↓

Curt Clonts fondly remembers his favorite artist.

On moving WAM to the old library 10.11.2023 1:39 ↓

Curt Clonts weighs in on an interesting new idea.

The (first) First Friday of the holiday season 03.11.2023 1:39 ↓

Curt Clonts offers a sneak peek on some First Friday shows.

Have a blast art-shopping this holiday season 27.10.2023 1:39 ↓

Curt Clonts has some advice for early holiday shopping.

A year of Zavataro 20.10.2023 1:42 ↓

Curt Clonts visits with the director of the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University.

Celebrate art this fall 13.10.2023 1:39 ↓

Curt Clonts says fall is the perfect time for an art escape.

I have my dads drive and his photo in my studio 06.10.2023 1:37 ↓

Curt Clonts explores the origins of his artistic drive.

Exhibits featuring personal collections are somewhat voyeuristic... and great fun 29.09.2023 1:33 ↓

Commentator Curt Clonts fondly recalls exhibits about art that is *chosen*.

An art exhibit for misfits 22.09.2023 1:30 ↓

Curt Clonts says a new art exhibit takes him back a few decades.

I like Sheldon Draper's work—I like his mind even better 08.09.2023 1:42 ↓

Curt Clonts says when he looks at Sheldon Draper's work, nothing seems a mistake, in the best possible way.

Finding inspiration from the front porch 01.09.2023 1:37 ↓

On Curt Clonts' porch there is a 60 year old set of rattan furniture, with cushions upholstered with blue and red Mexican blankets. There are potted plants and a few limestone sculptures out there as well.

Using local art to establish a deep connection to community 25.08.2023 1:36 ↓

Curt Clonts spoke with Ben Hutton at his Hutton Construction Corporation to learn more about the locally made art at his office.

Remembering world-renowned painter Brice Marden 18.08.2023 1:34 ↓

Art commentator Curt Clonts remembers the life of Brice Marden.

Seth Smith scores on all counts 11.08.2023 1:41 ↓

KMUW commentator Curt Clonts says that the art of Seth Smith delivers in both content and skill.

Artists owe a debt of gratitude to the team behind 'Playhouse' 04.08.2023 1:31 ↓

Art commentator Curt Clonts says he's thankful for what the collaborative team behind 'Pee Wee's Playhouse' did for and to art.

Remembering the gift of a lifetime 28.07.2023 1:39 ↓

KMUW commentator Curt Clonts fondly recalls a piece from his early art days.

If you can experience the work of Wichita artist Wil Fathi, do it. 21.07.2023 1:41 ↓

Arts commentator Curt Clonts says the work of a Wichita artist should be experienced, if you have the chance.

'Mishmash' is a dramatic explosion of color 14.07.2023 1:42 ↓

KMUW commentator Curt Clonts says that despite not discussing color palette or dynamics, works in 'MISHMASH' seem to be made for each other.

'Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass' needs to be seen... multiple times 07.07.2023 1:42 ↓

"Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass" cannot be adequately taken in with one visit.