​Applications for new WIU artists are now available:
New artists, please review all three documents before applying. If you have any questions, please phone: 785-537-4420.
Wrap It Up Invitation Letter
Wrap It Up Guidelines
Wrap It Up Application

Each year the exhibit includes dozens of participating artists; most are from the Manhattan area, with several coming from various locations all over the Midwest. Wrap It Up features many types of work including:

• Baskets
• Bowls
• Ceramic sculpture
• Drawings
• Functional pottery
• Jewelry (glass, silver, beaded, etc.)
• Knitted items
• Masks
• Photographs
• Prints
• Scarves
• Stained glass
• Tiles
• Turned wooden sculpture
• Watercolors

This exhibit began in 1999 with the work of 35 artists on display. The intention was to showcase high-quality, affordable art for the gift-giving season. Wrap It Up has since expanded to include more than 80 artists from the region with a wide variety of work. Also, 35 percent of all sales proceeds benefit the Manhattan Arts Center’s facility and programming.