Museum Information
Museum Hours
Tuesday 9am to 3pm
Wednesday 9am to 3pm
Thursday 9am to 3pm
Friday 9am to 3pm
Saturday 1-4pm
Closed for Federal Holidays
Rental hours by special arrangement. Please call for more information.
Holiday Hours:
The Annual Filley Festival of Trees, Wreaths, & Decorations is here with free admission!
Our annual Festival of Trees, Wreaths, and Decorations has officially started! During the festival, admission is free thank you to our generous sponsors. Bring the family in to see the cheerful and bright decorations and vote for your favorite exhibit!
Current Exhibits
Corridor Show Running Nov.12th, 2024-July 5th, 2025
Midpoint Reception: Jan. 25th, 2025
David Vollbracht is a representational landscape painter of the West and Midwest who works primarily in oils. He is a studio and Plein Air painter and is a Signature Member of the Oil Painters of America. Vollbracht has exhibited across the country, most recently in the AIS Impressions Small Work Showcase, the Plein Air Salon Competition, and the Mark Arts Oil Painting National Exhibition.
This Corridor exhibition will showcase several of Vollbracht’s recent stunning paintings including a piece acquired by the Filley and added to our permanent collection last year. This show will be a beautiful look at Vollbracht’s mastery of capturing the emotional essence of particular landscapes.
North Gallery Room: April 27, 2024 through January 6, 2025: Permanent Collection “Retrospective” Showcase Exhibition – This year, The Filley celebrates a decade of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art. In this retrospective display, we will look back at Dr Vernon and Emily “Mimi” Filley’s permanent collection pieces that have appeared in past exhibits. Let’s take time to reflect on the past ten years of incredible exhibits and all the ways art has enriched our lives, as we look towards a bright future. Thank you to our generous sponsors of these exhibits: Ninnescah Valley Bank; Mead Lumber; State Farm (Dan Gillig); Legacy Bank; Pratt Family Practice
Second Saturday Family Free Day!
Join us at The Filley every second Saturday for free admission and an art activity for the entire family! Free and open to the public.
UPCOMING EVENTS
The Free Filley Friday Lunch and Learn Events Occur on the First Friday of Each Month
Tyler Dallis: Conversations Under Neon Lights
Opening Reception and Artist Talk 1/25/25 from 5pm to 7pm. Free to members and $10 to non-members.
In Conversations Held Under Neon Lights, ceramics artist Tyler Dallis explores the emotional damage of dealing with the end of a serious relationship. Speaking upon feelings of anger, fear, loss, wonder, sadness, and anxiousness, this body of work relays a message of heartbreak, growth, and resilience. Dallis says, “With passing time and self-care, I can confidently speak my narrative and release the negative energy and channel it into beautiful works of art.”
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Some of What We Offer
Connecting with the community in many different ways we strive to make your experience lasting. Working with local artists, bringing you education and art for sale, our support for the arts is something we value.
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What artists say about us
Dear Editor,
What a treasure you have in Pratt! The Vernon Filley Art Museum is truly a star among museums that display and market artists’ work. The staff is so professional and efficient! We don’t remember ever dealing with staff that is so good at organizing, hanging the paintings and using social media constantly throughout the show to let people know what is available in Pratt. The reception for the show was a real treat. The food presentation was metropolitan and an art in itself.
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Our Mission
The Vernon Filley Art Museum is a cultural center for the purpose of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting art. Our goal is to enhance cultural life in Kansas by providing access to the arts through exhibits and education.
About Us
The art museum is a 4,600 square foot facility located adjacent to the City Library at 421 South Jackson St., Pratt, KS 67124.
The brand new facility was constructed in June 2014.
Builder J.A. Knight & Sons
Schaefer Johnson Cox Frey Architecture
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Tuesday-Friday 9am-3pm Rental Hours by Special Arrangement |
ADMISSION
All Members FREE (Join Here)
Children under 5 and student groups with reservations FREE
$4 Adults
$3 Seniors (age 65+)
$3 College Students with ID/Teachers
$2 Youths (age 5-17)