The Forum Wichita Falls

10/17/2025

We are honored to be the venue for so many unique and amazing events held each year. Empty Bowls is a really special one and we love how they utilized the full building for their layout. It's always so much fun watching your events come to life and we love getting to be a part of it!

10/10/2025

Get ready for a fun morning of fall art activities and FUN! Join us from 10am to Noon for spooky spiderweb making with Ms. Mona in Studio Saturday, pumpkin decorating (first 50 kiddos), seeing critters from River Bend Nature Center and Wichita County 4-H, creating with the City of Wichita Falls Public Library and so much more! We may even have a new special addition to the Sculpture Garden too. 🤭 It’s all free and we promise it will be a good time!

Special thanks to our friends at the United Supermarket on Jacksboro Hwy for their donation of the pumpkins!

10/10/2025

✨ A few photos from yesterday’s Art Fusion reception at the Kemp Center for the Arts!✨

A huge thank-you to all the artists for sharing such exceptional work and an extra shoutout to Burial tattoo, where every artist from the studio contributed to the show.

The photos hardly capture the full impact, this is a show that really needs to be seen in person. You can experience Art Fusion in the West End Gallery at The Kemp through December 13th.

10/09/2025

Applications are open NOW for the Texas Commission on the Arts Young Masters program!

Young Masters is a joint initiative that provides exemplary Texas student artists in grades 8-11 with the financial help they need to pursue advanced study in the areas of visual arts, literary arts, music, theater, dance, musical theater, folk arts, and media arts.

The state’s most talented young artists will receive the title of “Young Master” and be awarded grants of $5,000 per year to further their studies in their respective disciplines, all before college. Students are eligible to receive the grant for two years, but they must submit a report and an update. The students selected for this program will represent the 13th class of Young Masters, which is generously supported by the Butler Texas Young Masters Endowment. To date, the Trust and TCA have given 431 grants to 199 Young Masters, awarding more than $1.3 million.

Complete information, including application link: .arts.texas.gov/initiatives/young-masters/

10/06/2025

Happening this Wednesday evening at the Forum! Free admission.

10/03/2025

For the past several years, we have had a rotating community gallery space in the entry of the Maplewood Laser Dental Clinic office. Through our connection with Lamar D. Fain College of Fine Arts student, Grace Ainsworth, we have been able to exclusively feature Midwestern State University students and highlight their artwork.

Next time you are driving down Maplewood Ave and have a few minutes to see some really cool artwork, stop in and check it out! Next up is photography by Alex Swearingin.

10/03/2025

ICYMI: We have A LOT happening this October! Check out our upcoming events and make a plan to join us!

The Arts Council of Wichita Falls is hosting a variety of free and paid art workshops and exhibits throughout October, including a Halloween Art Class, Family Fall Day, Jewelry Workshop, Paint Your…

09/30/2025

📚✨ Help Us Build a Tiny World of Wonder! ✨🎨
We're raising funds to install a Free Little Library — but not just any little library! Think: a mini art gallery meets a community book nook. This magical box will be filled with books for all ages AND tiny art to surprise, inspire, and delight everyone who passes by.

And here's the coolest part: this new Little Library will live outside the Kemp Center for the Arts — which was the original public library of Wichita Falls! How perfect is that? We're bringing books back to their historic home, with a creative twist.

We need your help to bring it to life! Whether you donate $5 or $50, you’re helping to spark curiosity, creativity, and community joy.
💸 Donate here 👉 artscouncilwf.org/DONATION
Every dollar gets us closer to a library full of stories and tiny surprises — right where it all began.

09/29/2025

Here are the winners of the ACWF Small Works exhibit, online and in person voting for People's Choice! Gift certificates for the winners were graciously donated by Blick Art Materials. 🙌

1st Place - #123, Micro Portrait of Salvador Dali by Ryan Todd - Spring Hill, FL
2nd Place - #133, A Girl and Her Dog. Dalia and Eddie by Sherry Mason - Wichita Falls, TX
3rd Place - #021, Sterling and Rust by Exa Cunningham - Devol, OK

Congrats to these artists and extra love to our local people supporting each other! Thank you to all of the incredible artists who participated and made this a great show.

09/29/2025

We have Saturday openings at The Forum this October and we are ready to book your events! Needing a venue for a birthday party, baby shower, luncheon, or something even a little larger? We've got options that will fit your event size and vibe! Book for an upcoming Saturday and get the room from 9:00am to 5pm for as low as $250.

📞 (940) 767-2787 ext. 200
📩 [email protected]

09/29/2025

UPCOMING CLASSES!

🦪 Art Lab: Girl With A Pearl Earring
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 9th - 5:30 to 8pm @ The Forum
📲 Sign up online: artscouncilwf.org/ARTLAB2025Jewelry1
Inspired by Johannes Vermeer’s iconic painting "Girl With A Pearl Earring", you will learn about the artist, his style, and his work. We will discuss the basics of pearls, what to look for and how to take care of them. You will learn how to identify sterling silver and how to care for it. You get to choose which set of earrings and necklace that you want to make: diamonds or circles.

🐶 Art Lab: Paint Your Pet!
🗓️ Thursday, Oct. 16th - 6 to 8pm @ Kemp Center
📲 Sign up online: artscouncilwf.org/ARTLAB2025PaintYourPet
Is your fur baby your favorite child? Then this class is for you! Join us for a fast, fun painting class to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake of a beloved pet. You’ll bring a photo of your furry friend, and our teacher will guide you through the process of creating an 8”x10” portrait on canvas. This class is suitable for beginners or anyone looking for a fun and relaxed activity.

09/05/2025

If you're craving culture, inspiration, or just want a new weekend destination... Our current gallery exhibits feature a wide variety of themes, mediums, and artists from here, there, and everywhere!

Galleries at the Kemp Center and The Forum are open to the public Monday - Saturday from 9am to 5pm and there is never an admission fee.

08/31/2025

This weekend marks the unofficial end of summer and it’s got us thinking of all things FALL! 🎃 Join artist Karen Stamper for a fun hand painted pumpkin class on Thursday, Sept. 11th at The Forum. All supplies are included to create 1 small, 1 medium, and 1 large pumpkin.

Sign up before it sells out!

Location: The Forum, Date: Sept 11, Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

08/30/2025

🎉 Happy Labor Day from all of us at The Arts Council WF! 🎉

Let’s take a moment to celebrate all the hard work that keeps our community thriving. 💪❤️

In celebration of Labor Day, The Kemp Center for the Arts and The Forum Wichita Falls will be closed Saturday, Aug. 30 - Monday, Sept. 1.

We’ll resume regular hours on Tuesday. Inquiries or immediate needs can be sent to [email protected] or (940) 767-2787 ext. 111.

08/28/2025

Needing a last minute venue for your fall event? Big or small, we have two historic buildings that can suit your needs and we offer a range of pricing options that can accommodate your budget!

Call or email us for DISCOUNTED PRICING and details on the below available Saturday dates! Need a weekday rental? We offer discounts on those days too.
☎️ [email protected] or (940) 767-2787 ext. 200

Upcoming Saturday availability at the Kemp Center:
September 6
September 13
October 4
October 11
October 18

Upcoming Saturday availability at the Forum:
September 20
October 4
October 11
October 18
October 25

All rentals include tables, chairs, setup, and breakdown of the event.

08/08/2025

A few tickets are still available for Perfect Pair: A Food + Drink Affair this Thursday at 6:00 PM at The Forum! 🍽️ artscouncilwf.org/PerfectPair2025

We're sending out a HUGE THANK YOU to our incredible sponsors, supporters and donors — your kindness helps fuel creativity across our community. 🤍 All proceeds from Perfect Pair help fund free arts education programs for Wichita Falls and the surrounding 12-county region. Come enjoy a great evening and support a great cause!

08/01/2025

Looking for something creative and fun to do this Saturday with the kids? We’ve got you!

Back 2 School Bounce Bash! will be at The Forum from 11am-4pm and it's $10 to bounce all day for ages 2-12! Buy your tickets online before 5pm on Friday and it's only $8 per kiddo - https://square.link/u/cxnSr9Fv - OR you can pay at the door. We'll have snack vendors on site and The Traveling Tavern Mobile Bar will have cold beverages for sale for kids and adults. Kreative Kids Art is even hosting a fun personalized art activity - kreativekids.art/event-details/back-to-school-bash

Over at the Kemp Center for the Arts, join our Education Assistant, Sam, for Art Lab: Studio Saturday This is a FREE, fun, beginner-friendly printmaking activity using simple materials—foam, a stick, and an ink pad. Perfect for all ages! No registration required—just drop in and make your own custom stamp to take home and use again and again.

04/25/2025

If you haven’t been by The Forum in while, we invite you to stop in and take a look! Over the last several years, we have been committed to improving the space by enhancing accessibility and functionality, while preserving its historical integrity. This year, through gracious community support, we were able to put in additional lighting around the perimeter of the building and entrance, and also increased lighting options in the Auditorium. Last year, we cleaned up the flower beds and made improvements to the landscaping. Next up, a new bridal suite and meeting space that will be available very soon!

We are so thankful for those who choose to support us and host their events here, and we look forward to many more events in the future. 🤍

2027 will mark 100 years of this incredible building and we can’t wait to celebrate it!