Reuben Saunders Gallery

"Lover's Eyes Trois" - Sara Grant
2026-02-06 10:00 - 2026-02-28 16:00 (America/Chicago)
This solo-exhibition will feature miniature “eye” artworks by local artist, Sara Grant!
We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, February 6th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

ARTIST TALK: “mother’s milk: episode 1” & SARA GRANT
2026-02-18 18:00 - 19:00
Join us for a special artist talk to learn about the techniques and artistic significance of works from February’s two exhibitions, “mother’s milk: episode 1” – Artist Residency Exhibition & “Lover’s Eyes Trois” – Sara Grant!
This event offers a unique opportunity to gain insight into the creative process, artistic influences, and the meaning embedded in these artworks.
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging conversation.
This event is free and open to the public.
See you there!

"Femme" - RSG Group Exhibition
2026-03-06 10:00 - 2026-03-28 16:00
Femme is a group exhibition presented in honor of Women’s History Month, on view at RSG in March 2026. Rather than following a prescribed theme, Femme serves as an open platform for individual artistic voices and perspectives. Artists are invited to share work that feels most authentic to their current practice, offering space to define, question, or engage with the title in their own way. Together, the exhibition brings forward a dynamic range of interpretations that celebrate the diversity, complexity, and creativity of contemporary artists.

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Susan Brownlee
Connie Connally
Kristin Goering
Annie Helmericks-Louder
Cally Krallman
Karen Matheis
Lisa McShane
Mary Binford Miller
Beverly Dodge Radefeld
Kathleen Shanahan
Kathy Suprenant
Katrina Swanson
Tina Thomas
Susan Tinker
Katie White

WICHITA CERAMICS NATIONAL EXHIBITION - Call for Entry!
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-08-14 23:59
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
• Entry fee: $25 for three (3) entries.
• A set of pieces may be submitted as a single entry.
• Works may be functional or sculptural, but must be under 24″ in any dimension.
• All works must be for sale, priced under $2,500.
Calendar
• Submission deadline: August 14, 2026
• Notifications begin: Sept. 4, 2026
• Artist confirmation deadline: Sept. 14, 2026
• Shipments/deliveries of work: Sept. 14 thru 21, 2026
• Opening reception: October 2, 2026
• Exhibition on display: October 2 thru Nov. 1, 2026
• Return shipments begin: Nov. 8, 2026

Eligibility Criteria
The competition is open to all artists 18 or older, who are residents of the United States, Canada, or Mexico. All work, both functional and sculptural, must have been completed within the last two years.

Artists working in ceramics—both functional and sculptural—are encouraged to apply. Visit CaFÉ (CallForEntry.org) to submit your work.

Submit your work through CaFÉTM (🔗 CLICK LINK HERE TO APPLY! )

"New Landscapes: Studies, Meditations and Reveries" - MARK FLICKINGER
2026-04-03 10:00 - 2026-04-25 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new paintings by artist, Mark Flickinger!

We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, April 3rd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

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ARTIST STATEMENT:

“Mark Flickinger has been weaving his narrative of the American landscape for over two decades. As an instructor at Cowley College since 2001, Mark has shared his passion for Art History, Painting, and Drawing with countless students, and took on the role of department chair in 2015.

Mark holds a Bachelor’s degree in Painting and Drawing from Wichita State University and a Master’s in Painting from Indiana University. His work has graced galleries nationwide, from Philadelphia to Chicago, and resides in both private and public collections across the globe.

For Mark, painting begins as a deep, immersive response to the world around him. He often finds himself lost in the light, air, and movement of a landscape, which he then captures through oil studies, watercolors, drawings, and photographs. The process continues in the studio, where these memories, combined with tangible elements like rock and plant samples, are transcribed onto canvas. His paintings are more than just depictions; they are explorations of memory, place, and the indescribable beauty that exists in the landscape—a beauty that, as Henry David Thoreau once noted, is only as much as we are prepared to appreciate.”

—-ON DISPLAY AT RSG APRIL 3rd – APRIL 25th, 2026

Borderland: New Landscape Paintings - JASON NEEDHAM
2026-05-01 10:00 - 2026-05-30 16:00
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!
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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 present. From a distance, his compositions cohere into unified images; up close, they dissolve into layered marks that reveal the structure and process of their making.
For Needham, painting is both an act of sustained looking and a meditation on perception itself. Whether depicting a vast landscape or a corner of a room, he approaches each subject with equal focus, inviting viewers to reconsider the beauty and complexity embedded in the everyday.
Born in Dixon, Illinois in 1971, Needham earned his BFA in Painting from the University of Kansas in 1997 and now lives and works in Kansas City with his family. His career spans a range of art-related fields—including screen printing, stained glass, museum security, and education—all of which continue to inform his studio practice. His work has been exhibited nationally at venues such as the Kansas City Artist Coalition, Zip 37, and The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities, and is held in collections including the Nerman Museum of Contemporary Art. In 2019, he was awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Artist Grant, and his exhibitions have been reviewed in publications including The Kansas City Star and Westword.

In the Flesh - TED ADLER
2026-06-05 10:00 - 2026-06-27 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new ceramic works by artist, Ted Adler! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, June 5th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

“ROAD TRIP” – RSG Group Exhibition
2026-07-03 10:00 - 2026-08-01 16:00
This exhibition will feature road trip themed artworks by a group of local & regional artists! We hope you will join us for the opening reception on First Friday, July 3rd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!
“Road Trip is a group exhibition celebrating movement, exploration, and the ever-changing landscapes that shape our journeys. From open highways and quiet backroads to fleeting roadside moments and expansive skies, this exhibition captures the spirit of travel and the stories discovered along the way.
Bringing together a range of artistic voices, Road Trip invites both literal and abstract interpretations—highlighting personal connections to place, memory, and discovery. The result is a dynamic collection of work that reflects the many paths, perspectives, and experiences that define unique adventures.”
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Anne Burkholder
Jason Cytacki
Nick Gadbois
Annie Helmericks-Louder
Brian Hinkle
David Holland
John Louder
Karen Matheis
Mary Binford Miller
Beverly Dodge Radefeld
Liz Roth
David Vollbracht

RUSSELL HORTON & DEREK WILKINSON
2026-08-07 10:00 - 2026-08-29 16:00

TODD SLAWSON
2026-09-04 10:00 - 2026-09-26 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new photography works by artist, Todd Slawson! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, September 4th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

EMPTY BOWLS & THE WICHITA CERAMIC NATIONAL EXHIBITION
2026-10-02 10:00 - 2026-10-31 16:00
“WICHITA CERAMICS NATIONAL EXHIBITION” will feature stunning ceramic artworks from around the nation.

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.

KATHLEEN SHANAHAN
2026-11-06 10:00 - 2026-11-28 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new works by artist, Kathleen Shanahan! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, November 6th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

SMALL WORKS - RSG GROUP EXHIBITION
2026-12-04 10:00 - 2027-01-30 16:00

COMING SOON
2027-02-05 10:00 - 2027-02-27 16:00, 2027-04-02 10:00 - 2027-05-01 16:00

REBECCA HOYER
2027-03-05 10:00 - 2027-03-27 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new paintings by artist, Rebecca Hoyer! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, March 5th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

KRISTIN GOERING
2027-05-07 10:00 - 2027-05-29 16:00
This solo-exhibition will feature new paintings by artist, Kristin Goering! We hope you will join us for our opening reception on First Friday, May 7th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!
