An Artist's Perspective

Curt Clonts has five grandchildren, all girls. When each turned four, he brought them into his studio, turned on the music, and they would sit down and collaborate.

In the ‘80s and ‘90s, as an active artist without gallery representation, Curt Clonts had to take an aggressive do-it-yourself approach to promote himself.

Curt Clonts says the latest show at Mark Arts featuring ceramicist Brenda Lichman and painter Tim Stone is a lesson in dichotomies.

The Ulrich Museum's new exhibition is comprised of art created by the museum’s own staff members: Lydia Humphreys, James Porter, Joanna Ramondetta, Jo Reinert, and Austin Storie.

Curt Clonts offers a preview of some First Friday shows.

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.

The Wichita Art Museum has sold the sculpture by British artist Henry Moore titled “Working Model for Three Piece No. 3: Vertebrae” to a private investor for 10.5 million dollars. Curt Clonts is not a fan of the decision.

Curt Clonts recent art show featured paintings of birds. He tells us what birds mean to him and why he is okay with being called "the birdman."

It’s First Friday again in Wichita! There are many excellent shows opening tonight!

“Fishateria” is as if Matisse smoked a boatload of cannabis, changed his name to Steve Fairchild, and then rendered 57 paintings for a children’s book. Well, you get the picture.

The label "un-German" by the Nazis eerily echoes some of the un-American war cries we hear today.

Curt Clonts visited Envision Arts Gallery this week and learned a great lesson while viewing the exhibitions.

We are lucky! Tonight is the First Friday Art Crawl for April in Wichita, and there are some fabulous shows to see!

This week on An Artist's Perspective, commentator Curt Clonts justifies his need to collect.

The fabulous thing about a Mike Miller sculpture is it baffles the mind while making the viewer smile at the fantastical whimsy of the work.

“Fashioning Art from Paper” by Belgian artist Isabelle de Borchgrave is easily one of the finest shows Curt Clonts has seen at the Wichita Art Museum.

As you gaze at the many works in the Scholastic Art Awards exhibit, you realize that these students have poured all they have into each piece.

Commentator Curt Clonts looks at the woman behind much of the permanent collection at the Kansas African American Museum.

On An Artist's Perspective, commentator Curt Clonts give us a glimpse at his creative process.

Today on An Artist’s Perspective, KMUW commentator Curt Clonts This is 89-1, KMUW. Up next on An Artist's Perspective, commentator Curt Clonts has suggestion for artistic resolutions.

Today on An Artist’s Perspective, KMUW commentator Curt Clonts says a printmakers show at City Arts features the work of seasoned and talented makers.

KMUW arts commentator Curt Clonts has a few ideas for holiday gift giving.

KMUW arts commentator Curt Clonts says a new exhibit satisfies his love of paper as a medium.

On An Artist's Perspective, KMUW commentator Curt Clonts offers a look a the life of native Wichitan, actor and artist, Shirley Smith. Works from her estate will be available at a show and sale November 4.

KMUW commentator Curt Clonts explores a gallery space that focuses on artists of color.