Recent Acquisitions

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The Mulvane's collection has grown to include more than 6000 objects since the museum opened its doors in 1924. In the last few years, museum staff have consciously increased the Mulvane's holdings in key areas. Gifts from generous donors and strategic purchases have enriched the collection, expanding the museum's representation of historical and contemporary artists of this region, creators from traditionally marginalized communities, significant 20th- and 21st-century photographers, and influential artists who actively shape current art conversations. Explore selected recent acquisitions below.

Mona Cliff, Past/Presence/Future II, 2021, mixed media. Permanent collection of the Mulvane Art Museum, Washburn University.

3D Objects and Textiles

Mona Cliff
Past/Presence/Future II, 2021
mixed media
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2024.8.1

Alison Saar
Wrath of Topsy, 2021
screenprint on cotton
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2022.5.2

Linda Stein
Black Guard 633, 2008
wood, bone, resin
Gift of Have Art: Will Travel! Inc., 2024.7.1

Paintings and Works on Paper

Michael Elizondo, Jr.
Store Run, 2020
colored pencil on paper
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2024.5.1

Albert Bloch
Prodigal, 1958-59
oil on canvas
Gift of the Albert Bloch Foundation, 2023.10.1

Elizabeth Layton
For Marilyn, 1989
colored pencil on paper
Gift in Honor of Marilyn Chanay Palmer, 2022.13.2

Louis ShipShee
Red Cloud, Sioux, 20th century
painting on deer hide
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2024.3.2

Matthew Willie Garcia
Transitional States, 2019
screenprint on YUPO
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2022.16.2

Mary Huntoon
Neighborhood Store, c. 1935-50
oil on panel
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2022.11.1

Photography

Cindy Sherman
Pregnant Woman, 2002
archival pigment print
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2024.9.1

Brian Lanker
Coretta Scott King, 1987-88
gelatin silver print
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2020.1.33

Cara Romero
Amber Morningstar, 2019
digital photograph
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, selection of the Mulvane Student Advisory Board, 2023.1.1

Doug Barrett
Untitled from Ghost of the Plains, c. 2023
archival pigment print
Mulvane Art Museum purchase, 2023.14.8

Peter Turnley
Young Palestinian Girl, Gaza Strip, 1988
archival pigment print
Gift of Tyler Reynolds, 2021.6.48

Larry Fink
Pat Sabatine's 8th Birthday Party, Martin's Creek PA, April 1977, from Social Graces, 1977
archival pigment print
Gift coordinated by Summitt Art Advisory Group, 2021.12.30