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ew Wichita Arts Map Unveiled
A new map portraying non-profit arts organizations in Wichita has been introduced by Wichita: Supporting The Arts. The map is designed to portray and promote 17 participating non-profit arts organizations in Wichita.
EW FACEBOOK PAGE FOR WICHITA ART LOVERS
The Wichita: Supporting the Arts (STA) campaign has launched a new Facebook page to provide a single location where consumers can discover exciting arts-related activities in the Wichita arts scene.
atthew Rumsey One Man Dynamic Duo
Matthew Rumsey is finding success as both the executive director and artistic director of Music Theatre for Young People.
culpture WalkAbout Premiered May 29
The Arts Council announced the unveiling of the City of Wichita's newest artistic venue, Sculpture WalkAbout Wichita. Martha Linsner, President of TCK Trust & Financial Advisors is pictured with statue, ”In the Face of Opposition” by Artist Ted Krone.
5.7 MILLION jobs
100,000 Nonprofit Arts Organizations
612,000 Arts-Centric Businesses
4.3% of all American Businesses
$29.6 BILLION in Tax Revenues
$166.2 BILLION in Total Economic Impact
Keep support for arts jobs in the economic recovery bill.
At the 8th Annual Jester Awards, held by MTWichita on Friday evening May 22 to celebrate outstanding achievement in musical theatre production by area high schools, 60 awards were given in 23 categories.