Mulvane Art Museum Hosts Opening Reception for Three New Exhibitions May 29

Topeka, Kan. - Washburn University's Mulvane Art Museum will open three new exhibitions this month and host a reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, at the museum on the Washburn campus. The event is free and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. Alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase for guests 21 and older.

• "ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr." features portraits of celebrated athletes throughout sports history. The exhibition opens May 22 and runs through Nov. 21.
• "71%: Picturing Waterways" explores the beauty, variety and ecological importance of waterways around the world. The exhibition opens May 22 and runs through Oct. 24.
• "Journey to the West: A Survey of Hong Chun Zhang's Art, 1996-2026" highlights the 30-year practice of Lawrence-based artist Hong Chun Zhang. The exhibition opens May 29 and runs through Oct. 10.
  
  

In support of "ICONIC: Sports Photography by Walter Iooss Jr.," Jayhawk Coins, Games & More donated a sports memorabilia basket that will remain on display throughout the exhibition's run. Opening reception attendees can enter to win the basket, and museum staff will notify the winner after the exhibition closes in November. The local retailer also provided several additional sports-themed baskets that will be raffled during the reception. All donations will benefit the Mulvane Art Museum.

"We are excited to welcome the community to these three exhibitions, each offering a unique perspective on art, culture and storytelling," said Dr. Sara Stepp, director of the Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University. "From Hong Chun Zhang's cross-cultural work, to Walter Iooss Jr.'s transcendent sports photography, to the environmental focus of '71%: Picturing Waterways,' these exhibitions reflect the Mulvane Art Museum's commitment to presenting thought-provoking art experiences for all audiences."

The Mulvane Art Museum is open noon to 7 p.m. Tuesdays; noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays; noon to 7 p.m. on the first Friday of each month for First Friday Artwalk; and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. The Art Lab is open 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesdays and noon to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Admission is free. For more information, visit mulvaneartmuseum.org or call 785-670-1124.

Note: The Mulvane Art Museum will be closed Friday, June 19, for Juneteenth and Wednesday, July 1, through Tuesday, July 21, for building maintenance. The Art Lab will be closed Friday, July 3, through Monday, July 20. The Rita Blitt Gallery is currently closed for renovations.

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About the Mulvane Art Museum

Opened to the public on January 13, 1924, the Mulvane Art Museum was one of the first art museums established west of the Mississippi. It has been a beacon of artistic inspiration for the Topeka community, Washburn University and the broader region. For more than a century, the museum has showcased visual expression from at home and abroad while fostering a deep appreciation for the arts and engaging the community in conversations about the world around us.

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Lacey Kinder
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Telephone: (785) 670-2154
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