The Wichita Ceramics National Exhibition has partnered with Empty Bowls Project, an international, artist-driven, grassroots movement that helps combat hunger. Ceramic artists from around the globe enlist communities to make bowls to raise food insecurity awareness and provide funding for food pantries. This stunning show brings together ceramic artists from across the Nation, showcasing the beauty, creativity, and craftsmanship of functional and sculptural works in clay. A portion of all sales will be donated to Empty Bowls Wichita to help fight food insecurity! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, October 2nd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm! This event is in conjunction with Empty Bowls - Wichita. FEATURED ARTISTS: JUROR - Julia Galloway Ivan Albreht...

Join us for an Artist Talk with Brenda Lichman & Ted Adler on Wednesday, October 21st from 6:00pm - 7:00pm! Brenda Lichman, Associate Director of Education at Ulrich Museum of Art, & Ted Adler, Professor of Ceramic Media at Wichita State University will be discussing the various techniques, materials, concepts, and themes represented throughout the WICHITA NATIONAL CERAMICS EXHIBITION 2026! This event is free and open to the public! This event is in conjunction with Empty Bowls - Wichita. The Wichita National Ceramics Invitational has partnered with Empty Bowls Project, an international, artist-driven, grassroots movement that helps combat hunger. Ceramic artists from around the globe enlist communities to make bowls to raise food insecurity awareness and provide funding for food...

We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, November 6th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!   FEATURED ARTISTS: James Borger Jason Cytacki Kristin Goering Annie Helmericks-Louder Brian Hinkle Mary Binford Miller Doug Osa Scott Randol Susan Tinker Jocelyn Woodson