Mark Arts, founded in 1920 as the Wichita Art Association, is the oldest and most comprehensive visual arts organization in the area, offering a wide range of classes and workshops in ceramics, drawing, photography, printmaking, enameling, jewelry metalsmithing, painting, digital art, mixed media, and sculpture for adults, teens, and children. With a 5,000-square-foot main gallery and additional exhibition spaces, Mark Arts hosts annual exhibitions featuring regional and national artists, including the Wichita National All Media Exhibition, National Small Oil Painting Exhibition, and Eastern Kansas Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition. Mark Arts also serves as an event venue and offers membership benefits that support free admission to the gallery and educational programs.
Mark Arts serves a population primarily in south-central Kansas, with a growing annual audience of over 51,000 individuals, including members residing in the Wichita metropolitan area and other regional cities such as Salina, Dodge City, and Kansas City. The organization's mission is to be a vibrant arts hub in Wichita and the region, providing opportunities for appreciation and creation of art in an atmosphere of lifelong learning.
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