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The mission of Mark Arts is to be a vibrant arts hub in Wichita and the region by providing opportunities to appreciate and create art in an atmosphere of lifelong learning.

Omaha-based painter and printmaker Lori Elliott-Bartle finds inspiration in big skies and landscapes, travel and daily l...
05/30/2026

Omaha-based painter and printmaker Lori Elliott-Bartle finds inspiration in big skies and landscapes, travel and daily life. She even has a batch of big bluestem grass growing in her urban front yard.

For her work in Land That I Love, “Meet Me at the Prairie #1,” she combined layers of oil colors with cold wax to create depth and texture in an abstract depiction of prairie grasses.

Two of her paintings inspired by the Great Plains were recently shipped to the U.S. embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh, where they will be displayed as part of the U.S. State Department’s Art in Embassies program.

See Elliott-Bartle’s work and those of 58 other artists in the Land That I Love juried exhibition that celebrates America’s 250th anniversary and is on view at Mark Arts through July 18.

https://lorielliottbartle.com/

Meet Kristen Hildebrand, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.Kristen Hildebrand...
05/30/2026

Meet Kristen Hildebrand, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.

Kristen Hildebrand is an oil painter, book illustrator and caricature artist from Wichita who is currently studying at Wichita Fine Art Atelier. Her work is rooted in her beliefs that creating art is creating beauty and that art has the power to uplift, inspire and connect. Creating art is also an act of perseverance for Kristen, “pushing forward through the trials of life, despite the pain, showing up to my canvas and putting in the hours to create something beautiful.”

Tickets on sale now!
https://markartsks.com/versus-a-live-art-battle/

Meet Ryan Alexander Dawson, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.Currently pursu...
05/30/2026

Meet Ryan Alexander Dawson, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.

Currently pursuing his Master of Fine Arts in ceramics at Wichita State, Ryan Alexander Dawson is a ceramic artist from Boise, Idaho, who earned his Bachelor of Arts from Monmouth College. Ryan’s practice centers on functional pottery, atmospheric firing and material exploration. He is interested in the tension between utility and expression, making pots that balance durability, movement and irregularity. Drawing from folk pottery traditions, Mingei philosophy, and wabi-sabi, his work considers how form, surface, and firing can reflect process, time and use.

Tickets on sale now!
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🎨✨ The Versus Silent Auction is officially LIVE!Get ready to bid on unforgettable experiences while supporting the arts....
05/30/2026

🎨✨ The Versus Silent Auction is officially LIVE!
Get ready to bid on unforgettable experiences while supporting the arts.

This year’s auction features:
🍷 Luxury Napa Escape
🏔️ Colorado Cabin Getaway
⚾ Wind Surge Evergy Suite
🦁 Sedgwick County Zoo VIP Experience
🥃 Private Bourbon Tasting
🎨 Private Sip & Paint Party
…and so much more!

✨ Bid from anywhere through Handbid
✨ Support Mark Arts
✨ Auction closes June 4 during Versus

Watch artists battle LIVE while guests enjoy cocktails, incredible food, creative energy, and friendly competition during one of Wichita’s most exciting nights.

https://events.handbid.com/auctions/versus-a-live-art-battle-2026

What a wonderful opening reception for the Land That I Love exhibition. The nearly 250 guests included several of the ar...
05/30/2026

What a wonderful opening reception for the Land That I Love exhibition. The nearly 250 guests included several of the artists whose works are in the show, patrons who purchased some exhibition pieces and others who love supporting local art. Thanks to Erin Mae Music and Great Plains Dulcimer Alliance for the live music.

The juried exhibition, which celebrates America's beauty as the country turns 250 this year, includes 85 pieces created by 59 artists.

Here are the award winners:
1st Place: Nathan Novak, "Rural Life"
2nd Place: Ernest Vincent Wood III, "Spirit of the Plains"
3rd Place: Elsa Payton, "Can I Tell You a Story?"
Honorable Mention: Mitchell Sahlfield, "Cold’s Conqueror"
Honorable Mention: Dave Reiter, "Nature’s Bouquet"
Honorable Mention: Dale Hartley, "Serenity"

Meet Deber614, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.Born in 1994 in Chihuahua, M...
05/29/2026

Meet Deber614, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.

Born in 1994 in Chihuahua, Mexico, Deber614 is a contemporary Mexican muralist and visual artist whose practice ranges from traditional representational work to modern abstract painting. Now based in Wichita, Deber’s work functions as a site-specific dialogue between historical narrative and contemporary identity. His compositions, executed through layering of acrylics, enamels and aerosols, serve to synthesize figurative realism with expressive abstraction.

Tickets on sale now!
https://markartsks.com/versus-a-live-art-battle/

Meet Deber614, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.

Happening tonight!Join us for the opening reception of Land That I Love, a juried exhibition celebrating America’s 250th...
05/29/2026

Happening tonight!

Join us for the opening reception of Land That I Love, a juried exhibition celebrating America’s 250th anniversary through art.

🖼️85 works ✨59 artists
🎼Live music 🍷Cash bar
Free admission

📅 Friday, May 29
⏰ 5-7 p.m.
📍 Gladys & Karl T. Wiedemann Gallery, Mark Arts, 1307 N. Rock Road

Meet Kelly Chapin-Hagen, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.A ceramic artist b...
05/29/2026

Meet Kelly Chapin-Hagen, a competitor in this year’s Versus: A Live Art Battle on June 4 at Mark Arts.

A ceramic artist based in Sedalia, Missouri. Kelly Chapin-Hagen’s work explores themes of womanhood, tradition, and transformation through sculptural forms that are drawn from both historical references and domestic materials. In addition to her studio practice, she has been an elementary art teacher for over 20 years, bringing a deep commitment to creativity and education into both her classroom and her work. She received her Master of Fine Arts degree in ceramics from Fort Hays State University.

Tickets on sale now!
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Don’t miss out on all the furry fun! 🐶🐱Last chance to register for the Mark Arts’ Furry Friends STEAM Academy session.Ju...
05/29/2026

Don’t miss out on all the furry fun! 🐶🐱

Last chance to register for the Mark Arts’ Furry Friends STEAM Academy session.

June 1-5
9 am-noon | Grades K-2
1-4 pm | Grades 3-5

$125 | $99 for Mark Arts members
Enroll today! https://markartsks.com/classes-workshops/?_skill_level=Youth

Special guest partner: Humane Society

Address

1307 N. Rock Road
Wichita, KS
67206

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

(316) 634-2787

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