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Event Period : 03/19/2026 - 04/30/2026

Time Range : All Day

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Formed in Fire by Kim Ownbey Event Details :

In Formed in Fire, Andover lampwork glass artist Kim Ownbey transforms simple rods of glass into luminous, one-of-a-kind beads shaped by hand in the flame. Through precise control of heat, timing, and movement, she layers transparent and opaque colors to create depth and quiet complexity, capturing light within each form.
Ownbey pairs her handmade glass with thrifted, vintage, and antique elements, blending newly formed beads with materials that carry their own history. Presented in this library, her wearable art invites viewers to discover beauty, meaning, and connection preserved in glass.
View more of Kim Ownbey’s work at kimberlyoriginals.com.
This show will be on display March 19th-April 30th.

 
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Event Period : 05/07/2026 - 06/18/2026

Time Range : All Day

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‘Biota’ by Emily Ritter Event Details :

Discover the many living things that share our Wichita environment through the artwork of Emily Ritter. In Biota, careful observation and detailed images invite viewers to look more closely at creatures they might usually overlook and notice their unique beauty. The exhibition also encourages us to think about how all living things, including us, are connected as part of the same natural world.
Website: www.emilyeritter.com
The art will be on display May 7th-June 18th.

 
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Event Period : 05/07/2026

Time Range : 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Opening Reception: ‘Biota’ by Emily Ritter Event Details :

Discover the many living things that share our Wichita environment through the artwork of Emily Ritter. In Biota, careful observation and detailed images invite viewers to look more closely at creatures they might usually overlook and notice their unique beauty. The exhibition also encourages us to think about how all living things, including us, are connected as part of the same natural world.
Website: www.emilyeritter.com
Join us for the opening reception on May 7th 5:30-7:30PM in the Library Lobby.
The art will be on display May 7th-June 18th.

 
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