Call Description Reuben Saunders Gallery seeks applicants for the 'Wichita Ceramics National Exhibition', a juried group exhibition that seeks to showcase the work of artists working with clay and to elevate the visibility of ceramics as a diverse and vibrant field. Cash prizes totaling up to $5,000. A welcoming hub for art appreciators and collectors, Reuben Saunders Gallery is an integral part of Wichita's art scene, bridging artists and the creative community regionally and nationally. Founded by Reuben Saunders in 1978, our gallery is a go-to destination for Wichita's First Friday art walks. Known for presenting diverse offerings of artists, representing a broad range of genres and media types. Juror: Julia Galloway, Professor of Ceramics, University of Montana-Missoula Application Requirements...

This solo-exhibition will feature new paintings by artist, Jason Needham! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, May 1st from 5:00pm – 8:00pm! ---- Jason Needham is a Kansas City–based painter whose work draws from the traditions of Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and early American modernism. Influenced by artists such as David Hockney, Neil Welliver, Lois Dodd, and Marsden Hartley, Needham reinterprets these historical approaches through a contemporary lens. His paintings focus on the familiar—quiet interiors, still lifes, and overlooked landscapes just beyond the everyday path. Through vibrant color and attentive observation, he transforms these ordinary scenes into moments of quiet grandeur. Needham embraces both intention and imperfection, allowing gestures, misperceptions, and visible brushwork to remain...