ArtWorks

It’s a question that has influenced the art of Yulla Faun Vega. Especially the periods of her life when her housing was constantly in flux. Torin Andersen talked with Vega for this month’s ArtWorks.

New art exhibit highlights the sculptures and wind vanes of prolific Lindsborg artist John Whitfield.

An artist's drive to create almost never stops, even when they’re building a career in another field. Kelly Rundell is a testament to that creative spirit. For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Rundell during an open studio at Mark Arts.

When you think of printmaking, you might imagine your favorite logo on a shirt or on all of those beautifully designed boxes your favorite goods come in. It’s sturdy work and is meant to last. Artist Anthony Corraro prints using dust. His temporary works are intended to make a lasting impact despite their ephemeral nature.

Frank Waugh, a meteorologist at KAKE-TV, and filmmaker Lester Rowe recently produced a short film called “Echoes of the Storm,” recounting the 1955 Udall tornado in which 80 people died.

Harvester Arts is opening a group show today on Friday called “In a New Light.” Seven artists will display works, including Sam Gales, whose paintings are personal as well as political. Torin Andersen talked with Gales at her studio.

Korean-born artist Shin-hee Chin has raised a family and has had her artwork featured on the world stage. KMUW's Torin Andersen met Chin at her basement studio for "ArtWorks."

For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with record producer Chris Schlarb about what capturing a moment is … or isn’t.

At some point in the artistic process, an artist might need to seek out help with their work. Artworks' Torin Andersen talks to two artists who are helping others get established.

For this month's ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with the director of a new historical film set in Kansas.

Artists, by nature, are creative people. But creativity alone doesn’t pay the bills. Chloe Webbe realized at a young age that she enjoyed the business of art as much as creating the art itself. She talked with Torin Andersen in her Delano studio for this month’s ArtWorks.

Artist residencies offer a place for artists to create new work in new spaces. The Red Barn in Lindsborg houses artists in the home and studio of celebrated artist Lester Raymer. Torin Andersen talked with museum director Emily Howe and resident artist Elena Samarsky to find out what draws artists to create at Red Barn.

Harvester Arts recently moved into a new gallery space located in the Lux near 1st and Market. Meghan Miller, Mike Miller and Delilah Reed are showing new work there. They hope to fill the gallery and immerse the audience in “The Daisy Room Tie-In.”

Wichita Fine Art Atelier (WFAA) began as a drawing club, but then it became clear that artists needed direction and know-how to advance their careers. After a trial run in the mall, WFAA moved into a multipurpose space leaning toward the arts.

Every Saturday, Wichita Community Theater welcomes people who want to help construct sets for its next production. Torin Andersen talked with volunteers working on the upcoming production of “Fiddler on the Roof.”

A local artist finds ways to combine parenting with personal creativity.

Molly McFerson, the new director of the Wichita Art Museum, grew up in Derby and first joined the staff of the museum two years ago.

Friends University's The Singing Quakers celebrates its 100th anniversary.

Microcinemas have been around in Wichita since the 1970s. Characterized by their smaller screen and smaller audience capacity, these theaters feature significantly more independent films that otherwise might not be screened in Wichita.

Artists often toil in obscurity, even when their work is right in front of us. David Munroe created public commercial art in Wichita for more than 40 years. Patience Biggs explained to Torin Andersen why she’s curating and hosting an exhibit of Munroe’s art … a year after his death.

When you go for a walk, do you take time to listen to what’s going on around you? Veronica Salinas thinks you should. For this month’s Art Works, she took Torin Andersen on a sound walk in Chase County.

The Flint Hills often bring up images of prairie grass flowing over stony, rolling hills. Not often do you associate the area with a melody or painting. "Flint Hills Counterpoint" aims to change that mindset by infusing as much of the natural beauty of the landscape with music and art to go along with its history and geology.

Art is frequently thought of as paintings hanging in a gallery. But really, art can be found in just about anything. Artist Randy Regier is proving this in his latest venture.

The City of Wichita has nearly 300 pieces of public art...and it's Jana Erwin’s job to catalog all of them. For this month’s ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talked with Erwin about the project.

For this month ArtWorks, Torin Andersen talks with artist Jamie Tabor Schmidt as she paints in her home studio.