April 29,2016: Thank you Larry Kahmeyer and Kerry Thieme for bring your PHS classes to experience the exhibit. We were happy to give an educational tour and see the student’s amazement!
April 28, 2016: We also wish to thank PEO for renting the museum this week for their meeting. We enjoyed hosting you and we appreciate your business.
April 28th: Thank you Rhonda Westerhaus for bringing her class from PCC to tour this week! We also had tours from Parkwood Village today!
April 27, 2016: MKO Patrons Event: We were honored to host this event at the Vernon Filley Art Museum! Thank you Lisa Perez Miller, Doug Brehm, MKO, MAO, and Miss America and Miss Kansas and all your patrons for enjoying the art museum! Notice the great photos with The famous Miss America & Miss Kansas with the famous statues “Shannon Lilly” and “Tiny Dancer.” Thank you Rose Ann Lunt and Marie Hanson for the fabulous catering. Miss America’s singing performance was touching!
Friday April 22, 2016: John DeAndrea and Ariel DeAndrea exhibit opening:
A gracious thank you to our featured guest artists for traveling to Pratt to share their art: Thank you John DeAndrea and Ariel DeAndrea for the once in a lifetime opportunity!-Thank You To Our Sponsors of the DeAndrea Event:
-Thank you to our gracious board members who donated the wine and beer for this unique event: Julie Cannata, Marie Hanson, Lu Sherer, Rose Ann Lunt, Debbie Estes, Dr. Amy Clarkson, Rick Gerber, Irene Shumway, Larry Kahmeyer, Bill Skaggs, Darrell Stroda, Dr. Michael Westerhaus
– Appetizers for the evening were prepared and donated by: Rose Ann Lunt, Rhonda Westerhaus, and Tammy Poland
-The menu and decoration themes were coordinated by Rose Ann Lunt
A big thank you to all the helped us load in the exhibit! Thank you Tim & Betsy Joseph, Steve Novotny, Bill Skaggs, Ryan Eubank, Sarah Eubank, Stan Reimer, and thank you for the generosity from Mr. Dale Withers who welcomed the artists to town with a dinner gift.
Saturday, April 16th and Sunday, April 17th: Oil Painting Workshop taught by David Vollbracht
April 10th, 2016: Private Rental Bridal Shower
April 4, 2016: 6:30 to 7:30pm Friends and Family Open House – Art Class Showcase Night at The Filley: One display featuring all the student artwork created during the Winter Session of classes. Thank you to our fabulous education committee for helping put another great session and event. Thanks for the refreshments Debbie Estes, Donna Gerber, and Lu Sherer & the delicious punch Tami Gordon! A big thanks to all our student artists, you did a fantastic job creating – and most of all thanks to our wonderful art teachers!
SOUTH GALLERY: March 26, 2016 through December 2016: “Prairie Painters and Potters” -Filley South Gallery Room will feature works by Birger Sandzén, Charles Rogers, Ray Kahmeyer – Featuring selections from the following collections: Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery, Kahmeyer Family, USD 382, Pratt Public Library, Several Private Regional Family Collections, & The Dr. Vernon and Emily “Mimi” Filley Permanent Collection. Click here for more information! Reception to honor the families and collections featured will take place at the midpoint of the exhibit in JULY!
