Reuben Saunders Gallery

WICHITA CERAMICS NATIONAL EXHIBITION - Call for Entry!
2026-03-12 08:00 - 2026-08-14 23:59 (America/Chicago)
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

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

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

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!
