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.
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: January 25th through April 12th, 2025: Tyler Dallis: Conversations Held Under Neon Lights – 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.”
Thank you to sponsors CL Meigs, Licensed Agent with New York Life Insurance Company; Pratt Glass Enterprises,LLC and Superior Fire Equipment, LLC; Kansas Arts Commission; National Endowment for the Arts
South Reimer Gallery Room: January 25th through July 5th, 2025: Four Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall the Filley Collection has Them All!
This carefully selected showcase of pieces from our permanent collection, features works that beautifully depict each season of the year in vibrant detail. The renowned artists of these paintings captured the emotional essence of different times of the year with sensitivity and attention to changing light and shadow as the seasons turn. Come join us on a journey through the ever-changing beauty of nature.
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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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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ADMISSION
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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)