WAM Nights: "Safer Waters": Swing Dance Closing Celebration

Fri Jun 12 2026 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-05:00

1400 Museum Blvd, Wichita, KS, United States, Kansas 67203 | Wichita

Wichita Art Museum
Publisher/HostWichita Art Museum
WAM Nights: "Safer Waters": Swing Dance Closing Celebration
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WAM Nights: "Safer Waters": Swing Dance Closing Celebration
◆Friday, June 12th | 6 - 8 PM |
◆Free and open to the public
◆Location: Cessna Gallery
◆ Celebrate the final weekend of "Safer Waters: Picturing Black Recreation at Midcentury" with an evening of swing and jazz. Inspired by the jukebox tunes and swaying couples in Stephen Towns’ powerful quilts, Wichita Swing Dance Society will set the stage. All are welcome on the dance floor!
◆ While you’re here, stop by the Friends of the Wichita Art Museum Readiculous Book Sale upstairs in the Farha Great Hall: https://wam.org/event/friends-of-the-wichita-art-museum-readiculous-book-sale-june-12-206/2026-06-12/
◆ Learn more about this event: https://wam.org/event/wam-nights-swing-and-jazz-closing-celebration-for-safer-waters/
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About WAM Nights: We’re open late on Fridays until 9 pm. Start your weekend with after-hours access to the galleries, shopping in the Museum Store, and a stop at EAT for dinner and specialty drinks. WAM Nights feature programs with artists, musicians, and performers, offering a dynamic way to experience the museum. The building comes to life with local creatives during WAM Nights—an energizing, creative start to your weekend. WAM Nights are generously supported by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
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