City of Wichita Arts & Cultural Services

About Us​​​

Learn more about the Division of Arts & Cultural Services and find staff contact information.

The Division of Arts & Cultural Services manages the day-to-day operations for:

CityArtsMid-America All-Indian MuseumOld Cowtown Museum​​​​​​

Public Art​​​

The Division of Arts & Cultural Services manages the City's public art collection, integrating artwork in Wichita's community spaces. The Division stewards the ​​2% of Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project funds in order to ensure appropriate funding, selection, creation, conservation and maintenance of public art. ​

How to Plan a Block Party

Learn best practices for block party planning and filing an application.

Cultural Arts Funding

The City of Wichita offers three different annual grant opportunities that are awarded through a competitive process: Cultural Funding Operating Grants, Developing Arts Grants, and Artist Access Grants.

How to Plan a Community Event

Learn how to plan community events, such as outdoor concerts, parades, runs/marathons, or street closures and submit an application.

Arts Council

In March of 1999, the Arts Council entered into a formal agreement with the City of Wichita to serve as the designated focal point for the implementation of the City's cultural arts plan. The Arts Council works to strengthen art venues and promote cultural arts within the community.

Keeper of the Plains

Learn more about Wichita's iconic Keeper of the Plains sculpture, the Keeper Plaza and Ring of Fire operation hours.

Arts & Economic Prosperity 6

The City partners with Americans for the Arts for this important economic impact study.

Fountains at WaterWalk

Learn more about the water fountains located at 605 S Wichita Street.

Cowtown Internal Audit

The City Manager’s office formally requested an audit on June 11, 2023. It began on June 20, 2023. This was done to ensure that safety policies enacted at Cowtown were being implemented and followed.