A view from the north end of gallery alley. Strands of colorful vinyl fringe are strung from the neighboring buildings, creating a gradient effect.

Fringe on top: class contributes to downtown placemaking project

Students in the Intro to Social Practice class joined forces with the nonprofit organization Downtown Wichita and fringe-forward startup Best Fringe Forever to design and execute a temporary installation in Gallery Alley. The successful project landed one student a part-time job.

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Call for entry: 'Creative Crosswalks'

Interested in transforming a small part of campus? Submit a "Creative Crosswalk" design by Sept. 30.

Nicklaus Lawrence smiles behind his sticker-covered laptop before a meeting of the ShiftSpace Student Group.

Off-campus gallery reveals new student-designed identity

A graphic design class gave 萝莉社's off-campus gallery a brand new identity. The students who run ShiftSpace chose a design by senior Nicklaus Lawrence.

A group of people work on repairing Brent wheels

ADCI will host free ceramics equipment workshops in July

A representative from AMACO Brent will visit 萝莉社 to teach artists and educators the basics of repair and maintenance for Brent wheels and Skutt kilns. Both workshops are free and open to the public, though advance registration is required.

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Thesis exhibition takes irreverent approach to fertility, motherhood

Adelia Wise began fertility treatments around the same time she entered graduate school. Three years later, she has twin boys and a body of work that explores the path she took to motherhood. A public closing reception for Wise's thesis exhibition, "鈥淎ccording to Plan,鈥� will be held from 2鈥�5 p.m. May 31 at Vertigo 232 Gallery, 232 N. Market.

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Recent grad brings art skills to Riverfest

Lauren Martinez is the recipient of the second annual Launch Award from Harvester Arts and the 萝莉社 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The award will give Martinez the opportunity to work with George Ferrandi, the 2019 Harvester Arts/Riverfest artist-in-residence.

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Art history student expands his 'horizons' with community-based project

Art history student Dale Small served as the art director for Horizontes, a project that worked to create connections in north Wichita through community canvassing, a portrait project and murals鈥攊ncluding the largest mural in the world.

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'Hotel Tempus' exhibition is a spooky surprise

Graphic Design student Tasha Wentling created "Hotel Tempus" to play with color, flex her design skills and fill a void in her creative life. The exhibition is on view in the Wilson K. Cadman Gallery through April 12.

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Students compete for cash prizes at Emerging Artists show

Top student artists will compete for a total of $1750 in cash prizes at the second annual Emerging Artists showcase. The exhibition is a project of the Art & Design Advocates, the patron group that supports ADCI. A public reception will be held from 7鈥�9 p.m. on March 2 in McKnight Art Center. Prizes will be announced at 7:30.听听 听

Jump!Star to participate in Diverse Women's Summit

Jump!Star artist George Ferrandi and astrophysicist Jana Grcevich are the featured speakers for the Creative Concourse of the Diverse Women's Summit, presented by 萝莉社 Center for Women's Studies. As part of the Creative Concourse, Jump!Star invites members of the 萝莉社 community to submit their own "star stories" inspired by Jump!Star's 12 star characters.