2021
Fall student art showcase November 16th-21st
The Annual Festival of Trees and Decor is open and free admission from November 18th to January 8th – Thanks to our sponsors Maydew Thibault Optometry, Bolen Office Supply, PRMC, Pratt Energy, and The Peoples Bank
Sunday, November 21st, 1-4 PM Holiday Open House
The Filley Musuem will be closed for Thanksgiving on Wed. November 24th, Thurs. Nov 25, and Fri Nov. 26th
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 30th: 5-7pm (5:30 update presentation)
All business professionals, whether chamber members or not, are welcome to join us for the “State of the Chamber” event 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, November 30 at the Vernon Filley Art Museum. There has been much transition at the chamber, not to mention the impact a global pandemic had on our organization, and we want to share more information with all of you. The event is free and is a come-and-go opportunity to also meet the Interim President/CEO Tammy Wellbrock. Board Chair Ani Uphoff, along with other board members, will share a brief update around 5:30.
**Light refreshments and adult beverages will be served.
Junior Docent Program Saturday, December 4th, 1 to 1:30 PM Join us for a docent guided tour of the Filley Legacy Exhibit- free and open to the public. This program has been sponsored by Peachey Insurance A Proud Member of PCF Insurance Services, Thank you!
November 12, 2021 – March 18th, 2022 “Forever Cherished: A Celebration of Emily Mimi FIlley: Her Favorite Works and Enduring Legacy”
Music at the Museum December 3rd, 10th, 17th – Join us for live music and holiday cheer 11:30-1:30
Pratt Art and Music Walk December 3rd 5-8 PM
CALL FOR ENTRIES – REGIONAL PHOTOGRAPHERS: CHARLES BAUGHMAN PHOTOGRAPHY/PAINTING COLLABORATIVE EXHIBIT – Enter Now through 2/1/2022 – Click here for details
August 5, 2022 through October 29, 2022: Exhibition featuring Cristine Sundquist and Kim Casebeer
PAST EVENTS:
First Friday Lunch and Learn Series | Watercolor artist Laura Krusemark. Friday November 5th 12-1 pm
Fall Art Classes
- Thursday, September 16th, 6 pm “Bejeweled Fantasy” Motorcycle Mary
- Saturday, September 25th 11 am “Barn Quilt” Mary Harden (RESCHEDULED OCTOBER 30TH)
- Monday October 4th 6-8 pm and Monday October 11th 6-7 pm “Adult Coil Vases” Andrea Stitt (Cancelled)
- Sunday October 24th 1-4pm “Layering Watercolors” Laura Krusemark
First Friday Lunch and Learn Series | David Hilley. Friday August 6th 12-1 pm
April 23rd through August 7th: Cally Krallman & Bev Radefeld “Two Visions-One Prairie.
This exhibit is sponsored in part by Peachey Insurance, Fusion Bank, Beverlin, Stull, Nicolay, Haas, LLC; and New York Life C.L. Meigs & Associates.
In lieu of an opening reception we will host a mid-point reception on Saturday June, 26th from 3-5pm. Meet the Artists, $10 non-members, Free for Members.
Friday May 7th at Noon to 1pm: Darren Parker Lunch and Learn Event.
Join us for our return to the Filley First Friday Lunch and Learn Event with Darren Parker: Book Talk and Signing “Our Hometown: An Illustrated Trip Down Memory Lane,” is a collection of Darren’s iconic paintings of treasured local places and written reflections on his memories of each. “True Colors” is a compilation of poems and photos by Darren and his cousin Jean Doan Alexander. The cousins are both Pratt natives who have reconnected to publish this book consisting of her collection of poetry and his vast array of photographs from in and around south central Kansas, many from Pratt County. During the book talk, Darren will discuss these two books and give all attendees the opportunity to share their own personal treasured memories of the locals featured in “Our Hometown.”
Saturday May 8th: Western Gospel singer Barry Ward in Pratt, KS
Open House at the Bixler Art Barn ~ 3:30pm
Concert ~ 4:00pm (20011 SE 20th Ave )
Encore/Meet and Greet with Barry& Victoria at the Filley Art Museum ~ 5pm (421 S Jackson St.)
(CD’s available here for purchase while visitors enjoy a complimentary tour of the museum)
Monday, May 17th, 2021 at 6pm: Lyn Fenwick: Author Book Talk and Signing Prairie Bachelor: The Story of a Kansas Homesteader and the Populist Movement Location: Pratt Public Library Auditorium Join us afterwards in the Filley Courtyard for wine and light appetizers, Lyn will sign books in the museum amongst the “Two Visions One Prairie” new art exhibit
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PAST Events-Private Event Rentals & Private Tours At The Filley:
Ninnescah Art Exhibit – CLICK HERE for a YouTube Catalog Slideshow of the exhibit or HERE for a digital Catalog
Saturday, January 30th through, Saturday, April 10th 2021.
Closing reception to meet the artists is scheduled for April 10th from 2-4pm. Details to follow. Thank you to our sponsors for making this exhibit happen: Ninnescah Valley Bank; National Endowment for the Arts; Pratt Family Practice. This exhibition is sponsored in part by a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives support for the Arts, a federal agency.
Virtual Q & A with the Ninnescah Exhibit Artists on ZOOM
March 26th, 2021 (Starting at Noon)
LINK TO ATTEND: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/535361233
Artists include:
Margaret Moss – Hilligoss, Laura Krusemark, Gulnura Taylor, Don Schroeder, Jim Simpson, David Vollbracht, Sharon Kay Gilbert, Patrice Egging, David Hilley, Mike Fallier, Carol Long, Diane Engle, William Brian Johnson, Marciana Vequist, Kristine A. Luber, Ron Adame, Brooke OMoore, Lori Jones, John Olson, John Morrison, Sue Godwin, Teri Miller, Jennifer Gleason, David Young, Curtis Haynes, Staci Hartman, Ron Michael, Gracie J Bronson, Lucie Eusey, Linda Ganstrom. Sheldon Ganstrom, Von Pounds, Bambi Freeman, Justin Zielke, Darren Parker, Dick Bixler, Shirley Taylor, Steve Taylor.
DICK BIXLER
Filley First Friday
VIRTUAL ZOOM “Lunch and Learn Series”
BOOK GIVEAWAY:
Those attending the ZOOM event will have the chance to
Win one of the Bixlers’ Books – 3 books will be gifted!
View below link or Visit our Facebook, Website, or Instagram for the link to the event
March 5th, 2021 (12-1pm)
LINK TO ATTEND: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/535361233
Community Art Show, Saturday, August 8th-15th. Open to the public! Masks are required and there will be a footpath marked out on the floor to promote social distancing.
2020
Jon Swindler Exhibition
“Traced & Terraced”
July 25th through October 30th, 2020
With the recent spike in COVID cases we have decided to CANCEL the public meet the artist closing reception tomorrow. However – we will still host a small event with the artist and his family and we hope to soon share some video of Mr. Swindler back home at The Filley with you all! Stay tuned and stay safe all! We will share photos tomorrow as well and we hope to deliver these wonderful gift bags to some of you!Our most sincere note of thanks to our fantastic artist Jon Swindler for sharing his exhibit with us and traveling back to Pratt for this event!We hope you enjoy these fun festive gift bags! We felt this was the safest way to serve you with safely pre-packaged sealed goodies from local stores! We appreciate all of you, and your support of our artists and the museum – thank you!Thanks to our generous sponsors and local stores that helped compile these fun bags: Quint Liquor, Simply Southwest, N’Cahoots, Memories, & The Flower Shoppe each assisted in providing their wonderful products! We want to thank each store for their generous donations.A big thanks to our committee for putting these beautiful gift bags together and also donating the purchase of many of the items themselves in partnership with the stores listed above: Betty Chinn, Suzan Patton, Susan Meigs and Diane Ladenburger.Additionally we would like to thank those generous businesses that sponsored the Swindler exhibit: Peachey Insurance, Bolen Office Supply, and New York Life (C.L. Meigs and Associates).
This exhibition is sponsored in part by: Bolen Office Supply Inc.; Peachy Insurance; & New York Life C.L. Meigs & Associates.
This exhibit will feature a new body of prints, drawings
and a site specific installation. The artist will create a
number of new works specifically for this exhibition.
“Having been raised only miles from the museum, I feel a
strong affinity and connection to the surrounding places and people. The flat work will
address the landscape and agricultural history of the region. Having been raised on a
nearby wheat farm, this experience has continued to shape my practice. I intend to use
photographs from a recent trip back to KS as a source for multi-media imagery that will
be printed via multiple processes, both hand-pulled and digital. My installation will include
materials deriving from my family’s farm. The piles of materials surrounding the
buildings of our farm acted as a resource for my father, grandfather and great
grandfather for the purpose of repairing, building and inventing various tools and
objects as needed.I adopt a similar strategy in my own work. I am interested in
highlighting this connection to agrarian and artistic practices through this
exhibition.” – Jon Swindler
2019
The Annual Filley Festival of Trees, Wreaths, and Decorations Exhibit: Wed. November 12th, 2019 through Saturday January 4th 2019*The holiday reception will be at the Filley during the chamber sponsored Jingle and Mingle at Candy Cane Lane on Tuesday, November 24th from 2-4pm. FREE ADMISSION MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Bolen Office Supply, Pratt Energy, Maydew Thibault Optometry, and The Peoples Bank
Music at the Museum During the Month of December: FREE ADMISSION – take the rush out of the holidays : please bring your own lunch and stop by the art museum from 11:30 to 1:00 to enjoy holiday music by community members -the First Three Fridays in December (6th, 13th, 20th)! MUSICIANS WE NEED YOU -CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO PERFORM
***Save the Date: Sunday, October 24th at 4pm: Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only: Join us in welcoming Marci Penner and WenDee Rowe for a special presentation from the Kansas Sampler Foundation. Friday, October 4th from 12 to 1 pm“Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Dennis HodgesFree and Open to the PublicBring your sack lunch and enjoy the presentation by a select artist featured in the Filley Gift Shop! Friday, September 6th from 12 to 1 pm“Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Amy ClarksonFree and Open to the PublicBring your sack lunch and enjoy the presentation by a select artist featured in the Filley Gift Shop!
Monday, August 12th from 6:30 to 7:30: End of Art Class Session Showcase: This is an Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the recent session of art classes! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
Saturday, July 11th: Summerfest Community-wide event – sales at The Filley Gift Shop Friday, August 2nd from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Stan Reimer. Filley National Invitational Biennale Art Show & Sale:April 27th through July 20, 2019
This exhibition will feature the following renowned artists from all around the Country. Sales from this exhibit will serve as a fundraiser for the Filley Museum:Jo Andersen, Brandon Bailey, *Kim Casebeer, Lorenzo Chavez,
Wayne Conyers, Elizabeth Corbett, Bambi Freeman,
Mark Freeman, Brian Hinkle, Dennis Hodges, Gayla Hollis,
Michael Florian Jilg, *Lori Jones, Tim Joseph, Earl Kuhn,
*Robin Laws, *Carol Long, George Lundeen, Cammie Lundeen,
Erin Mercer, *Ron Michael, Carson Norton, Charlie Norton,
Pat Norton, *Darren R Parker, Michael J Rutan, Jason Sacran,
Brent Seevers, *Brian Slawson, Elisa Stone, Joshua Tobey,
David Vollbracht, *Roger Williams, *Gene Wineland, Justin Zielke
*(Artists whose artwork is featured on the post card image below)This exhibition is sponsored in part by a grant from the
Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts,
a federal agency. Grant funds were matched by Pratt County.
This exhibition has also been sponsored in part by Peachey Insurance. * Visit this link to see info on our molding/casting workshops to be offered in conjunction with two artists in this exhibit: https://vernonfilleyartmuseum.org/molding-casting-workshops-2019-biennale-exhibit/ 
Friday, October 2nd: Artist Sue Godwin, Virtual Option will be available First Friday Lunch and Learn 12pm-1pmFree and Open to the PublicBring your sack lunch and enjoy the presentation by a local artist!This event will be spaced with chairs 6 feet apart and RSVP and masks will be required. Monthly Artist Series:
New Monthly Artist Feature Video Series: September features Local Oil Painting Artist Gracie Bronson. Check in with our social platforms and website to see her video breadcrumbs each week – every Friday of the Month! There will be 4 videos total
*Friday, September 4th at 2:30pm – VIDEO #1
*Friday, September 11th at 2:30pm – VIDEO #2
*Live, Friday September 18th at 2:30pm, in the Filley Gift Shoppe! Come in and hear Gracie present her paintings in the shop and ask her questions live (or tune in on our facebook page to see the video unlimited attendance online) if you visit in person (limited space available please call 620-933-2787)
*Friday, September 25th at 2:30pm – VIDEO #4
Click the link to view our Video Library:
Ladies Night Out – Fall At It’s FinestOctober 15th, Refreshments will be provided
We will be closed:
Monday December 23rd,
Tuesday, Dec. 24th
Wednesday Dec. 25th
We will be closed:
Monday, December 30th,
Tuesday, December 31st
Wednesday, January 1st
Friday, June 7th from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Justin Zielke. Thursday, June 13th at Noon: KLC is going on the road again this summer, looking for folks inspired by a new approach to leadership they can practice anywhere – at work, at home and in the community. Is that you? Join us for a free, one-hour event in Pratt at the Vernon Filley Art Museum, 421 S. Jackson St.. Lunch will be provided. RSVP at https://kansasleadershipcenter.wufoo.com/forms/2019-klc-state-tour/ Thursday, June 20th from 6-8pm: Pratt Art & Music Walk – Call for Artists: Enter here: https://forms.gle/mpKht77dsMf4bTKJ8 Saturday, May 11, from 1-3pm: Emily Filley’s 100th Birthday Celebration
Please join us to greet Mimi on this special day and wish her a happy birthday! Join us at the Filley for Cake ~ Ice Cream ~ Live Music and a chance to wish Mimi a Happy Birthday!
In honor of Mimi’s 100th birthday, we are pleased to announce a
“100 for 100” Endowment Campaign: $100 for her 100th birthday. An anonymous donor has pledged to MATCH all donations given during this campaign, and while we have themed it “100 for 100” any size donation is welcome, or just come to wish her happy birthday.
We thank you in advance for helping secure the sustainability of our exhibits and education programs, as well as preserving our permanent art collection for posterity.
*The Vernon Filley Art Museum Foundation Reserve Fund has been established at the South Central Community Foundation in Pratt, Kansas for all funds raised in honor of Mimi for the museum’s future.
*You may donate directly to the museum by mail at PO Box 443, Pratt, KS 67124 or on-line: https://vernonfilleyartmuseum.org/mimi-filleys-100th-birthday-celebration-and-fundraiser/
Friday, May 3rd from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring artist David Vollbracht. Join us at The Filley as we learn about David Vollbracht and his use of the Plein Air technique in his oil paintings. David will conduct a demonstration and discuss his Plein Air experiences from working outside (on location) to bringing that piece back to the studio. Filley National Invitational Biennale Art Show & Sale:April 27th through July 20, 2019
Opening Reception: MEET THE ARTISTS
Saturday, April 27th at 6 pm
Members Free, Non-members $10
Friday, April 5th from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Dick Bixler!
Join us for Dick Bixler’s artist talk for our “First Friday Lunch & Learn Series.” Dick and Nancy Bixler live in Pratt and have just completed their new “Art Barn & Studio.” Dick will present on his metal artwork and philosophy, and also unveil details about the new Art Barn space that he and Nancy recently completed! View his website www.dickbixler.com or facebook page: Bix Art Gallery!
January 25th through April 13th, 2019Bob Benson Photography“Here and There: Color in Kansas and the World”
*We wish to thank our exhibit sponsors for making this possible: Pratt Family Dental, Kincheloe’s, UptownCafe ClubDest, and Stull, Beverlin, Nicolay, & Haas Law Firm.40% OF SALES FROM THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE DONATED AS PART OF A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FILLEY MUSEUM.
** “Ninnescah Art Exhibit” featuring Kansas Artists
2018
Exhibition Dates: October 5, 2018 through April 13, 2019
THIS EXHIBITION HAS BEEN SPONSORED IN PART BY:
Ninnescah Valley Bank (101 E 1st Street, Cunningham, KS 67035 nvalleybank.com 620-298-2511), Taylor Printing & Pratt Family Practice in Pratt
40% OF SALES FROM THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE DONATED AS PART OF A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FILLEY MUSEUM.
Friday, March 1st from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring artist Darren Parker!
Bring your lunch and enjoy a his artist talk. Darren’s work is represented in our gift shop and the current Ninnescah exhibit. He will be talking about his work while doing a demonstration and taking questions from the audience.
Monday, March 4th from 6:30 to 7:30: End of Art Class Session Showcase: This is an Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the recent session of art classes! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
***Save the Date: Friday, February 22, at 6pm: Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only: Join us in welcoming cellist, Ji Yon Shim Anderson, for a solo performance. Her concert will be tied to images represented in the “Ninnescah Art Exhibit.” Ji Yon Shim completed her Doctoral of Musical Arts in 2004 at the University of Illinois, where she was a member of the University of Illinois Graduate String Quartet and also a Teaching Assistant of cellists Brandon Vamos, Ko Iwasaki, Chris Costanza, Emilio Colon and Suren Bagratuni. Dr. Shim also holds the highest prize “Virtuosite” by the ‘Haute Conservatoire de Musique de Geneve‘ in Switzerland. She was a faculty member at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL; Co-Principal in several orchestras including Illinois Symphony Orchestra (Springfield, IL) and the Toho Academy Festival Orchestra in Japan.
Bob Benson Photography“Here and There: Color in Kansas and the World”
Opening Reception (Friday, Jan 25th from 6-8pm): MEET THE ARTIST Bob Benson
$10 for non-members;
FREE for MEMBERS*Please come enjoy wine/beer and appetizers at The Filley and Meet: Bob Benson
Friday, February 1st from 12 to 1 pm “Lunch and Learn” featuring Jane Uphoff
Bring your lunch and enjoy a program by Jane Uphoff from Cunningham! Jane is a talented artist whose Colored Pencil drawings are represented in our gift shop. She will be talking about her work and taking questions from the audience.
2017
Dec. 6th: Private Rental: PRMC Holiday party – explore museum rental this holiday season for your celebrations! Call us for rates (620-933-2787) and see details at: https://vernonfilleyartmuseum.org/facility-rental/
Thursday, December 13 from 5 -8 PM: ART WALK NEW format Locations: Filley, Parrish, & Library. Each location will feature 4-5 artists and restaurants will be featuring musicians and specials. See our website for updates soon! www.vernonfilleyartmuseum.org
The Annual Filley Festival of Trees, Wreaths, and Decorations: Wed. November 14th, 2018 through Friday, January 4th 2019
*Reception and “Best of Show Award” (Free and Open to the Public) Friday, December 14th.] FREE ADMISSION MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Bolen Office Supply, Pratt Energy, Maydew Thibault Optometry, and The Peoples Bank
Music at the Museum During the Month of December: FREE ADMISSION – take the rush out of the holidays : please bring your own lunch and stop by the art museum from 11:30 to 1:30 to enjoy holiday music by community members -the First Three Fridays in December: Friday Dec. 7th, 14th, and 21st. Thank you to Main Street Dental & Dr. Mathes for sponsoring these events! Click here to view a flyer!
Holiday Closures: We will be closed Monday Dec. 24th & Tuesday Dec. 25th
We will be closed New Year’s Eve (Monday, December 31st)
We will be closed New Years Day (Tuesday January 1st)
*open normal business hours all other days (Tues-Fri 10am to 4pm & Saturdays 1 to 4pm)
“Earth to Table Pottery by Marsha Shrack” Friday August 3rd through November 3rd, 2018
This exhibit has been sponsored in part by Kanza Cooperative Association & C.L Meigs & Associates New York Life.
40% OF SALES FROM THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE DONATED AS PART OF A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FILLEY MUSEUM.
Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 5 – 8:30 PM
Witches & Brew – Ladies Night Out IN THE FILLEY GIFT SHOP – Visit us for this special Chamber Event. We will have goodies to serve and we have NEW FALL MERCH! Come see all our newest art and kids gifts and get a jump on your holiday shopping!
***Save the Date: Saturday, October 20th at 6pm: Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only: Larry Hatteberg
Through Saturday September 29, 2018 in the NORTH GALLERY we are featuring a new “Permanent Collection Showcase Exhibition.” This exhibition highlights pastels and photographs from the Dr. Vernon & Emily “Mimi” Filley Permanent Collection. The exhibition also features new works of art that were recently donated to the museum permanent collection.
Wednesday – August 29th: 5:30 to 6:30: The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Members will be visiting the Filley. We will host a community reception OPEN TO THE PUBLIC to meet these individuals and have an opportunity to speak together about the arts in our community! This is a great honor – please join us for REFRESHMENTS from 5:30 to 6:30pm!
Tuesday May 1, 7:30pm: Annual Meeting of the Members
Friday, May 11th at 6pm: Private Event for Legacy Arts Society Members – Student Showcase Event!
Thursday, April 12, 7-9 PM. FREE Artists’ Workshop (an MAAA program by Artist INC) hosted at the Filley Art Museum. “What Works” for Writers, Musicians, Film Makers, Artists of all Disciplines are Welcome! This free workshop has been made possible by the KS Department of Commerce and CULTIVATOR ARTS (formerly the Pratt Area Arts Coalition). Thank you to N’CAHOOTS for sponsoring wine/beer/coffee and appetizers at this event! please RSVP to Dennis Hodges by emailing: hello@cultivatorarts.org
Monday, March 12th 6:30 to 7:30: End of Art Class Session Showcase: This is an Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the recent session of art classes! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
Tuesday, March 13th from 5-7pm: Business Appreciation Cocktail Reception. Full bar and Appetizers will be Served in appreciation for our Business Members! We invite Pratt Area Businesses to enjoy and explore the Filley Art Museum. “The Vanishing West” featuring selections from the Dr. Vernon and Emily “Mimi” Filley Permanent Collection Now through Friday March 16, 2018. Friday, February 23, at 6pm: Jim Richardson – Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only: National Geographic: From Kansas to the WorldJim Richardson is a photographer for National Geographic Magazine and a contributing editor for its sister publication, TRAVELER Magazine. Richardson has photographed more than 30 stories for National Geographic. Richardson’s work takes him around the world, from the tops of volcanic peaks to below the surface of swamps and wetlands. ABC News Nightline produced a story about the long process of assembling a National Geographic coverage by following Richardson in the field and at National Geographic Society headquarters in Washington, D.C. In addition to his color photography, Richardson has built a distinguished body of black-and-white documentary work about rural Kansas life. His audiovisual presentation, “Reflections From a Wide Spot in the Road,” has toured internationally. A 22-page story about his 30 years of photographing life in the north central Kansas town of Cuba, population 230, was published in National Geographic and featured twice by CBS News Sunday Morning, most recently in May 2004. His 1979 study of adolescence, “High School USA,” is now considered a photo essay classic and is used in college classrooms. He was named Kansan of the Year in 2007 by the Native Sons and Daughters of Kansas. Richardson speaks nationally and internationally. He lives in Lindsborg, Kansas, where his work is featured at his gallery, Small World, on Lindsborg’s Main Street.
*Friday Jan 12th at 6pm:
Opening Reception: MEET THE ARTISTS Leon Staab and Michael Jilg
$10 for non-members;
FREE for MEMBERS
*Please come enjoy wine/beer and appetizers at The Filley and Meet: Leon Staab & Michael Jilg
40% OF SALES FROM THIS EXHIBIT WILL BE DONATED AS PART OF A FUNDRAISER FOR THE FILLEY MUSEUM.
The Annual Filley Festival of Trees, Wreaths, and Decorations – Wed. November 15th, 2017 through Friday, January 5th, 2018. *Reception and Drawing (Free open to public) Friday December 15th. FREE ADMISSION MADE POSSIBLE THANKS TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS: Bolen Office Supply, Pratt Energy, Maydew Thibault Optometry, and The Peoples Bank. 
Saturday, December 2, 11:00AM- 2:00PM: Pratt Area Arts Coalition Art & music walk! Visit the Filley during the music/art walk! We are excited to feature ceramic artist Elisa Stone for a live demo and display of her walk during the Art Walk! Music at the Museum During the Month of December: FREE ADMISSION – take the rush out of the holidays : please bring your own lunch and stop by the art museum from 11:30 to 1:30 to enjoy holiday music by community members -the First Four Fridays in December: Friday Dec. 1, 8th, 15th, and 22nd. MUSICIANS WE NEED YOU -CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP TO PERFORM
“Anything But Flat: Dimensional Artwork of the Old West” featuring the Paul & Terry Olsen private collection. Friday, August 4th to Friday November 3rd 2017. This exhibition will feature artwork by the following prominent artists: Ed Morgan, Curt Mattson, Black Bear Bosin (Tsate Kongia), Fred Fellows, Gerald Bakiar, Lisa Grossman, Inga Bow, Pete Felten, John Maisano, Curt Boles, RC (Rick) Jones, Raymond Nordwall, Ralph Royal, Ken Rowe, Dan Garrett, Chris Turri, Robert Orduno, James D. Tsoodle. The first 10 buyers to purchase artwork from this exhibit will be given a choice of a complimentary additional piece of artwork from the Olsen collection. All sales will garner a 40% commission/donation to the art museum thanks to the generosity of the Olsen family. Opening Reception: Friday, August 4th at 6pm. Wine/Beer & Appetizers Served. $10 non-members ; FREE for Members
Friday, September 22, at 6pm: Jordan Poland – Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only:Program Abstract: Jordan Poland,Kansas Sports Hall of Fame Director
Kansas Mascots: The Common, the Classic, and the Quirky: They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and are some of the most recognizable aspects of Kansas communities. This talk sheds some light on the costumed characters of concourse: the mascots of Kansas! From the state’s most recognizable like the University of Kansas Jayhawk, the Kansas State University Wildcat, and the Wichita State University Shocker, to the more obscure, like the Fowler High School Goldbugs, the Pratt High School Greenbacks, and the Hill City Ringnecks.
Saturday August 12th 6:30 to 7:30: End of Art Class Session Showcase: This is an Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the Summerl session! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
8:30AM to 2:30 pm: Saturday, July 8th: SIDEWALK SALE – Filley Gift Shoppe will feature fantastic bargains!
“Vernon Filley Invitational Art Show and Sale” April 22 – July 21, 2017.
Sales from this exhibit will serve as a fundraise for the Filley Museum. This exhibition will feature the following renowned artists from all around the Country. Jo Anderson, Brandon Bailey, Kim Casebeer, *Lorenzo Chavez, Jim Clements, Jean Cook, Elizabeth Corbett, Larry Degraff, Kaye Franklin, *Albert Handell, *Brian Hinkle, Tim Joseph, Earl Kuhn, Robin Laws, Jeff Legg, *Carol Long, *Cammie Lundeen, George Lundeen, Charlie Norton, Carson Norton, Patricia Norton, Gregory Packard, Bruce Peil, Stacey Peterson, Johne P. Richardson, Devin Roberts, Jason Sacran, Bert Seabourn, Brent Seevers, *Brian Slawson, Jill Soukup, Elisa Stone, John Taft, Joshua Tobey, David Vollbracht, Roger Williams. (*Artists whose artwork is featured on the postcard)
This exhibition has been sponsored in part by:Pratt Regional Medical Center & Doug Reh Chevrolet
Tuesday May 2nd at 7:30 pm: Annual Meeting of the Members
Friday, May 12th at 6pm: Student Showcase – Legacy Arts Society Private Event for Legacy Members Only – Postal Mail Invitation Only
Announcing The Pratt Area Arts Coalition Art & Music Walk :FRIDAY JUNE 9th from 3 to 6pm: At The Filley we will be honored to showcase David Vollbracht during the walk for an Oil Painting Demo!
From January 13th through Saturday April 7th, 2017 in the North Gallery we will feature guest painter Michael Walsh, of Kansas City. who has described his painting process as an act of worship. His easel is his altar of service and celebration. Michael loves to paint barns, streams, oceans, rivers, pastoral scenes and figurative work. Much of his work centers on Farm life and its foundational dynamic in building America, which strikes many chords among his hard working farmers, friends and family. More about Michael Walsh at www.mwalshfineart.com/ The Michael Walsh exhibit is sponsored in part by Edward Jones and Stull, Beverlin, Nicolay & Haas, LLC.
January 13th to April 7th SOUTH GALLERY: “Explore the Southwest: Works on Paper Exhibition” Selections from the Dr. Vernon & Emily “Mimi” Filley Permanent Collection.
Monday, April 3, 6:30 to 7:30 pm: End of Art Class Session Showcase. Open House – Join us for refreshments and to see all the student art produced last session! Friends and Family Night! Check out all our other art class options!
(Due to a private event at the Filley on Saturday April 8th) The last day to view the Michael Walsh Exhibit and Filley Permanent Collection Exhibit Explore the Southwest: Works on Paper will be Friday April 7th (10am to 4pm)
Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 6pm at The Filley: PRIVATE EVENT FOR LEGACY MEMBERS MAILED INVITATION ONLY: Come “Meet & Greet” Pratt’s Lisa Rawlings, cellist and the European String Ensemble from Dallas. The String Quartet will play your requests from their list as you enjoy appetizers, wine and beer. A gracious thank you to our event sponsor: David M. Chacko, MD, PhD & Dasa V. Gangadhar, MD *A full concert can be enjoyed Sunday, Feb. 26th at 1:30 pm the McCaslin Guest Artist Series, 1st UMC, Pratt
Friday, January 13th at 6pm: Opening Reception: MEET THE ARTIST
$10 for non-members; FREE for MEMBERS
Please come enjoy wine/beer and appetizers at The Filley and Meet: Michael Walsh
January 4th, 2017: “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 for more information! *Saturday, July 2nd at 6pm: “Prairie Painters and Potters” Reception. $10 for non-members; FREE for MEMBERS wine/beer and appetizers to be served. Featuring a brief gallery talk by the Kahmeyer family.
2016
SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS AND CLOSURES:
- Sunday January 1 New Year’s Day – closed
- Monday January 2 – closed
- Open normal business hours all other days Tues-Fri (10am to 4pm) & Sat (1-4pm)
*December 7th, 2016 to January 4th 2017:Annual Holiday Festival of Trees and Decorations: Free Admission to the art museum during the month of December is due to the generous sponsorships by Peoples Bank, Maydew Thibault Optometry, Bolen Office Supply & Pratt Energy. Exhibit Dates: *December 7th, 2016 to January 4th 2017: Exhibit Reception, Saturday, December 17th at 6pm (Free and open to the public) *Prizes for best of show! At -will donations will be accepted and gifted to the #1 prize winner’s choice of nonprofit organization.
North Gallery: August 26th to December 3rd, 2016: Carol Long Pottery: Remarkable artist of St. John, Carol Long, draws influence from plant and animal life and is fascinated by the small complexities of the micro aspects of nature. Her work has become widely renowned and continues to evolve as she experiments with new ways of expressing the tiny beautiful intrinsic qualities of nature that we often take for granted. More about Carol Long Pottery at carollongpottery.com *Meet the Artist Opening reception August 26th at 6pm
Monday, November 7th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm: FALL End of Art Class Showcase. This is an Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the Fall session! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
Wednesday, November 9th, 7pm: South Central Kansas Artist’s Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month. Please feel free to join us!
November 1st through January. 7th: Filley Gift Shoppe Presents: “Miniature Art Gift Show & Sale” For the Holiday shopping season our gift shoppe will feature local and regional artists such as Marsha Shrack, Dick Bixler, Rollin Karg, Cheryl Kumberg and more. These small pieces of art make wonderful gifts and a fabulous Holiday display! Visit the gift shop to enjoy!
Thursday, November 3rd: 11:00 am PCC class tour at The Filley
Friday December 16th: Private Rental: Pratt Family Dental Holiday Dinner
Tuesday, September 27th from 5-7pm Business Appreciation Cocktail Reception. Full bar and Appetizers will be Served in appreciation for our Business Members! We invite Pratt Area Businesses to enjoy and explore the Filley Art Museum.
Saturday, October 1, 2016: Private Rental Event – Shower 10am to noon
Wednesday October 5th – 12:00: Student tour groups from PCC
Thursday, October 6th: 12:30pm – Ceramics Class PCC Student tour.
Friday October 7th: 5-7pm Private Rental – Cocktail Reception
Thursday, October 20th (5-8:30pm) “Witches Brew and Fashion Too” Chamber sponsored ladies night out – Shoppe the Filley Gift Shoppe we’ll have complimentary chips and salsa and MARGARITAS to serve your shopping needs!
Fall Art Class Registration Now Open at: https://vernonfilleyartmuseum.org/2016-fall-art-classes/
Sunday October 23: PEO Private Rental Event 1-4pm
Friday, September 9th at 6pm: Legacy Arts Society Event – featuring Lou Lynne Moss of 
the Flower Shoppe: Special Event for Legacy Arts Society Members. Invitation Only Event – Invitations to be mailed via postal mail soon. Thank you to our gracious sponsor of this event: Main Street Dental, L.L.C. General Dentistry & FASTBRACES John D. Mathes, DDS.
Friday, August 26th at 6pm: Opening Reception: MEET THE ARTIST
$10 for non-members; FREE for MEMBERS
Please come enjoy wine/beer and appetizers
at The Filley and Meet: Carol Long
April 22nd to August 12, 2016: World renowned John DeAndrea and Ariel DeAndrea
Click here to visit the exhibit Catalog: John DeAndrea & Ariel DeAndrea
Filley North Gallery: April 22rd to August 12, 2016: John DeAndrea, Verist sculptor, is internationally celebrated and renowned for his hyperrealist human figure sculptures (polyvinyl or polychromed bronze cast) that are typically posed in true-to-life positions, pushing the boundaries of realism to the extreme. John’s daughter, Ariel DeAndrea, is an accomplished realist painter, based out of LA and New York. Ariel explores the movement, life and spirituality in the design and symbolism of an otherwise lifeless object: the origami crane. Her Oil paintings feature the paper birds in natural settings, bodies of water from around the world. Father and Daughter will exhibit side by side for the very first time!
This exhibit is supported in part by a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission, which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
Saturday, July 9th – 8:30 to 4pm: Sidewalk Sale – Specials at the Filley Gift Shoppe!
Summer End of Art Class Showcase will be on Monday August, 15th 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the Summer session! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
Saturday, July 2nd at 6pm: “Prairie Painters and Potters” Reception. $10 for non-members; FREE for MEMBERS wine/beer and appetizers to be served. Featuring a brief gallery talk by the Kahmeyer family.
Tuesday, May 3rd at 7:30pm: Annual Meeting of the Members at The Filley. Click to view details.
Saturday, May 7th at 6pm: Special Event – for Legacy Arts Society Members Only – A Showcase Performance featuring Pratt and Skyline High Students!
Wednesday, April 27th: 6-8pm: Miss America private event
April 28th, 7pm to 8:30pm: PEO private rental
March 29th at 4pm: 3rd graders after school program docent led – private tour
Monday, April 4th, 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Open House Friends and Family Night featuring all student artwork created during the Winter session of art classes! Join us for a one night display and refreshments at the Filley Art Museum!
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