Reuben Saunders Gallery

ARTIST TALK: Philip Heying
2025-11-12 06:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a special artist talk featuring Philip Heying as he discusses the techniques and artistic significance of works from November’s exhibition, “As Above, So Below”!
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.

"FUNSIZE" - RSG Group Exhibition
2025-12-05 17:00 - 2026-01-31 16:00
This exhibition will feature small “fun sized” themed artworks by over 20 different local & regional artists! We hope you will join us for the opening reception on First Friday, December 5th from 5:00pm – 8:00pm!

FEATURED ARTISTS:
Ted Adler
Charles Baughman
Pam Bjork
James Borger
Aaron Morgan Brown
John Gary Brown
Anne Burkholder
Connie Connally
Dallas Dodge
Tracy Fiegl
Nick Gadbois
Kristin Goering
Shannon Hansen
Scott Hartley
Annie Helmericks-Louder
Brian Hinkle
David Holland
Rebecca Hoyer
Cally Krallman
Brenda Lichman
John Louder
Michael McCaffrey
Doug Osa
Michael Pointer
Beverly Dodge Radefeld
Tammy Smith
Kathy Suprenant
Katrina Swanson
Bruce VanOsdel
David Vollbracht
Derek Wilkinson
Jocelyn Woodson
John Simkins (Jack Zeus)

"mother's milk: episode 1" - Artist Residency Exhibition
2026-02-06 10:00 - 2026-02-28 16:00
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Dora Agbas
Sharon Harper
Clint Imboden
Melissa Ling
Rachel Merrill
April Dawn Parker
Chandra Wu

The Residency
Mother’s Milk is a 2, 4, or 6 week interdisciplinary residen​cy, designed to support visual artists, composers/ sound artists, creative writers, dancers/choreographers and other creatives who are pursuing innovative work in their field. The goal of this program is to provide individuals or collaborators with the time and space to pursue their creative projects alongside three or four other residents whose different perspectives, backgrounds and interests offer inspiration and interaction. Work that is more experimental in nature without regard to commercial viability is of special interest. We now encourage other scholars (social scientists, historians, scientists, etc) conducting environmental and/or historic research on the flora and fauna of the region to apply, as potential residents to interact with our interdisciplinary creatives.
The Place
Mother’s Milk Residency is located in a renovated dairy farm at the edge of Newton, Kansas, tucked between farm fields, a light industrial park, and a travel hub. Our 15 acres are heavily wooded in most areas with some historic farm machinery left in place, where it has found a symbiosis with nature. The grounds offer opportunities for installations (with prior discussion and approval), possibly a source of natural materials, or a new favorite spot to move our hammocks and look at the clouds. Newton is a charming town of antique stores, bakeries, and trains – we’ve been dubbed The Pie Residency due to the delicious local pies and pastries. We are a half-hour drive to the city of Wichita.

The People
Mother’s Milk is a project of artists and . Our family purchased the property in 1923, and established a dairy they named Meadow Farm, which was operational for almost 50 years. For several generations it has been a space for creativity and generosity. Contact us at info@mothersmilkart.com.

"Lover's Eyes Trois" - Sara Grant
2026-02-06 10:00 - 2026-02-28 16:00
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!

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!

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!

COMING SOON
2026-07-03 10:00 - 2026-08-01 16:00, 2026-08-07 10:00 - 2026-08-29 16:00, 2027-02-05 10:00 - 2027-02-27 16:00, 2027-04-02 10:00 - 2027-05-01 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

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!
