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Vernon Filley Art Museum Enhancing cultural life in Kansas by providing access to the arts through exhibits and education.

🎨 DID YOU KNOW?Approximately 75% of the Vernon Filley Art Museum's funding comes directly from memberships and charitabl...
10/25/2026

🎨 DID YOU KNOW?

Approximately 75% of the Vernon Filley Art Museum's funding comes directly from memberships and charitable contributions!

The Filley is a member-funded, member-powered museum, and the impact of that generosity reaches far beyond our gallery walls.

❤️ Each year, more than 1,300 local students benefit from free arts education tours and programming at the Filley!

Your support makes it possible for us to:

🎨 Introduce children to the world of art and creativity.

📚 Provide meaningful educational experiences for local students and teachers.

🖼️ Bring inspiring exhibitions and talented artists to our community.

🤝 Create opportunities for people of all ages to experience and participate in the arts.

As we celebrate National Arts & Humanities Month, we're reminded that access to the arts doesn't happen by accident. It happens because a community believes the arts matter.

To our members, donors, volunteers, and supporters: THANK YOU!

You aren't simply supporting a museum. You're investing in creativity, education, and opportunities for the next generation, right here in Pratt. 💜

Now that is something to celebrate! 👏👏👏
10/24/2026

Now that is something to celebrate! 👏👏👏

Please join us in welcoming Gracie Rhine to the Filley team as our Operations, Visitor & Member Services Coordinator!Ori...
10/23/2026

Please join us in welcoming Gracie Rhine to the Filley team as our Operations, Visitor & Member Services Coordinator!

Originally from north central Kansas, Gracie returned to the state earlier this year. She’s excited to put down roots in the area and become part of the Pratt community.

Outside the Filley, Gracie enjoys reading, listening to music, and exploring new creative pursuits. She loves how art and creativity help people express themselves, connect with others, and see the world from different perspectives. She’s always glad to learn something new and find inspiration in everyday life.

Gracie is excited to join a team that celebrates creativity and community. She looks forward to helping our visitors and members feel welcome and discover all that the Filley has to offer.

Welcome to the team, Gracie! We’re so glad you’re here. Stop by and say hi and meet Gracie - she will be here about 15 hours per week so you can likely catch her here for half day shifts in the mornings.

🍂 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, PRATT! Just two weeks until our next First Friday Lunch & Learn!Have you ever wondered how an ord...
10/23/2026

🍂 MARK YOUR CALENDARS, PRATT! Just two weeks until our next First Friday Lunch & Learn!

Have you ever wondered how an ordinary leaf, wildflower, or prairie grass could become a beautiful work of art?

On Friday, November 6, the Vernon Filley Art Museum is excited to welcome Kansas botanical artist for a fascinating look into the world of botanical art, natural dyes, and eco-printing!

Laura creates remarkable artwork using the very plants that grow around us. Through a process involving natural pigments, heat, and pressure, she transfers the colors, textures, and delicate details of leaves, flowers, and grasses directly onto paper and fabric. Her creations include botanical prints, beautifully dyed silk scarves, textile art, and even jewelry crafted from polymer clay!

Originally from Vermont, Laura fell in love with the Flint Hills of Kansas, where the tallgrass prairie became an endless source of artistic inspiration. Her work celebrates the beauty of our natural surroundings, transforming familiar Kansas plants into something truly extraordinary.

During this special Lunch & Learn, we'll explore Laura's creative world, discover the fascinating processes behind her artwork, and learn how nature itself can become an artist's most beautiful tool.

You don't have to be an artist to enjoy this presentation! If you love gardening, wildflowers, nature, textiles, or simply discovering something new, this is an afternoon you won't want to miss.

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026

🕛 Noon–1:00 PM

📍 Vernon Filley Art Museum | Pratt, Kansas

🎟️ FREE and open to the public!

We are thrilled to bring artists like Laura to our community and hope you'll help us give her a wonderful Pratt welcome!

Invite a friend, mark your calendar, and join us at the Filley!

Learn more about Laura's work at www.lauramead.net

🎨 What a fun day of art at the Filley!As part of our Board’s current Strategic Plan, we’re working to reach new communit...
10/22/2026

🎨 What a fun day of art at the Filley!

As part of our Board’s current Strategic Plan, we’re working to reach new communities through our educational programs and share meaningful art experiences with more students across our region!

A big THANK YOU to art instructor Abby Penna for bringing the Haviland Middle School art class to the museum for a day of creativity and exploration!

Students enjoyed a couple of hands-on art lessons and tours of all three exhibitions, including Terrain: Interpreting the Kansas Landscape. They explored texture, the rule of thirds, and different artistic mediums, building on concepts they’ve been practicing in the classroom.

They also had fun with an interactive art bingo activity in our Committed to Memory exhibition and even enjoyed a snack in our beautiful courtyard! ☀️

We loved seeing these young artists engage with the artwork, ask questions, and explore new ideas.

And to all these talented students—we hope a few of you will consider applying for our Young Artist programs in the future! We’d love to see more of your creativity at the Filley!

Educational tours are free as part of our mission, give us a call today to book a group tour! We'd love to see you!

Expanding access to arts education and connecting with young people throughout our region is an important part of the Filley’s mission!

A big thank-you to Skyline for having the museum partner to present an art lesson today! Thank you Mrs. House, and all ...
10/21/2026

A big thank-you to Skyline for having the museum partner to present an art lesson today! Thank you Mrs. House, and all the teachers who jumped in to help students explore texture and design their own textured Kansas terrain landscapes!

Beth, our star docent leader, and Brittany had a wonderful time sharing *Terrain: Interpreting the Kansas Landscape* with Skyline students. We brought a painting by Lucie Eusey and a sculpture by Kat Dorcas as examples, and loved connecting with these young artists as they experimented and created.

Check out the photos of their creations! Students in grades K–5 learned about perspective, horizon lines, and ways to create texture in art. They did an excellent job!

There are only a few days left to see the exhibit at the Filley—it closes October 24. We hope you’ll stop by!

Connecting students with art through educational outreach is an important part of the Filley’s strategic plan. We’re grateful to our school partners for helping make these experiences possible!

Making a Mosaic Ornament with Nancy Hildebrand is in TWO Weeks!! Class Fee: $30Ages: 10 and Up, Children must attend ...
10/21/2026

Making a Mosaic Ornament with Nancy Hildebrand is in TWO Weeks!!

Class Fee: $30
Ages: 10 and Up, Children must attend with a paying adult
Supplies are included-Participants are welcome to bring pieces of broken jewelry, porcelain, or glass dishes to add meaningful memories to their mosaic.

Register at https://www.vernonfilleyartmuseum.org/page-gallery.cfm?id=594

We're excited to welcome a new piece by local artist Don Queal to the museum!A huge thank-you to Don for his generosity ...
10/20/2026

We're excited to welcome a new piece by local artist Don Queal to the museum!

A huge thank-you to Don for his generosity and to our community for continuing to support local art. A portion of each sale supports both the artist and the museum!

Stop by and check out this new addition in person! We'd love to see you!

Address

PO Box 443, 421 S Jackson Street
Pratt, KS
67124

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

+16209332787

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