NOW ON VIEW

Mark Arts galleries are open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday – Saturday. Admission is free.

Mark Art’s exhibition program features solo, two-person and group exhibitions of recent work by local, regional, and national artists through more than 20 exhibitions annually. Visitors and the community are invited to experience the vast range of work represented in the galleries.

GLADYS & KARL T. WIEDEMANN GALLERY

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School of Creativity Salon
Through September 28

This exhibition showcases our vibrant artistic community by featuring a diverse selection of recent works from students of all ages. Emerging talents and established creatives alike have contributed their exceptional creations, which have been nurtured through weekly studio art classes at Mark Arts. Through this exhibition, we aim to feature, celebrate, and applaud the impact of our talented instructors who play a pivotal role in shaping the artistic landscape of the region. The School of Creativity Salon offers a window into the thriving artistic community of Wichita and the impact of quality arts education on both emerging and established creatives.

Image: David Petty, Affordable Housing

School of Creativity Salon is Presented By
The Chase Koch Foundation

SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY GALLERY

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Wendy Tan
From Flow to Form
Through September 23

Wendy Tan’s work is an exploration of memory and connection, delving into the artist’s fascination with complex and expansive spaces. Nature serves as a profound influence on Wendy Tan’s work, with childhood experiences in the countryside leaving a lasting impact on her visual creative expression. The charm of small wildflowers and plants, particularly as they transform into dry and curly leaves, captivates the artist with their unique forms and value. These seemingly insignificant elements reveal their beauty through intricate lines, textures, shapes, and forms, often requiring close attention or magnification to fully appreciate their allure. By pouring paint, Wendy Tan embraces the element of surprise, employing a bright and intense palette to evoke emotions and reactions.

YOUTH GALLERY

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EmberHope Youthville
Walk a Mile
Through October 7

Step into the shoes of foster children supported by EmberHope Youthville as you experience this expressive exhibition. The sculptures on view vividly portray the artist’s path towards healing, capturing the essence of the saying ‘walk a mile in my shoes’ through symbolic representation.

DAVID AND JULIA KOCH FAMILY PRINT GALLERY

Celebration

Celebrating Art and Culture Through the Ages
Ongoing

This exhibition, curated by exhibition interns Athalia Altit and Katherine Wells, features artists from diverse backgrounds and commemorates how art naturally inserts itself into our daily lives. Each of these artistic niches represented here – ranging from dance, music, fashion, literature and architecture – are complex crafts with many talented artisans. The architect builds the stage, the author writes the play, the musician makes the score, the designer sews the costumes, and the performers put on the show. Without one or the other, the show could not go on. Art is a creative act, a community event, and a celebration of human innovation and collaboration.

SCULPTURE GARDEN

Stickwork

“Oh, Give me a Home”
Stickwork by Patrick Dougherty
Through Spring 2024

Study Collection Sculptures
Ongoing

VAULT GALLERY

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Selections from Mark Arts Study Collection
Ongoing

UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS

THE GLADYS AND KARL T. WIEDEMANN GALLERY

National Watercolor
Juried by Carrie Waller
October 6 – December 16

Abstract National
Juried by Pamela Caughey
January 5 – March 23, 2024

Oil Painters of America
National Exhibition and Convention
April 5 – May 25, 2024

Sheldon Draper & Casey TZ Smith
June 7 – July 27, 2024

SCHOOL OF CREATIVITY GALLERY

Wild Side
September 29 – November 2

The Prairie Printmakers Holiday Prints
Selections from Mark Arts Study Collection
November 17, 2023 – January 13, 2024

Scholastic Art Awards
Eastern Kansas Silver Key Award Recipients

February 9 – March 23, 2024

YOUTH GALLERY

Camp Destination Innovation
June 23 – August 5

Walk A Mile: EmberHope Youthville
August 11 – October 7

North High School
October 12 – November 4

Brooks Middle School
November 17, 2023 – January 12, 2024

Scholastic Art Awards
Eastern Kansas American Vision and Gold Key Recipients

February 9 – March 23, 2024

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