Title of Exhibition: Art House 310 First Friday – Kinta McGhee with special extended showing of Amy Huser & Chuck Dooms

Description:

Art House 310 First Friday – Kinta McGhee with special extended showing of Amy Huser & Chuck Dooms
Opening Reception | First Friday April 4th, 2025 | 6-10pm

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through April 20th, 2025.

Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas & Washington in downtown Wichita.

KINTA MCGHEE

For the past few years, Februllage has been a cornerstone of my creative practice. Februllage is an Instagram art challenge held each February, a month-long exploration of collage, shaped by daily prompts and the spontaneity they inspire.

What began as an exercise in discipline and discovery has deepened into a true love for the medium, allowing me to refine my voice through paper, texture, and found imagery.

This collection marks a milestone: for the first time, I am offering the original works for sale. While I have previously shared these pieces as limited edition prints, this show presents them in their raw, tactile form—their layers, edges, and imperfections fully intact. Each collage is a reflection of a fleeting moment in time, captured and reassembled into something entirely new.

I invite you to explore these works, to find your own connections within them, and to celebrate the unexpected beauty that emerges when fragments come together.

See more of Kinta’s work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinta_mcghee/

Special extended showing of Any Huser & Chuck Dooms

See more about Amy & Chuck here: https://arthouse310.com/event/amyhuserchuckdooms/

www.ArtHouse310.com
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Featured Artists: Studio Artists

Title of Exhibition: Studio Artists

Event Description: Studio artists will be open. Come see us at Artists In Old Town Studios in the back of Gallery 12, 412 East Douglas in Wichita Kansas for First Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. We hope to see you. 

Check out all of the artworks at Gallery XII too.

Exhibition Hours: 6 to 8 p.m.

Title of exhibit: "Living in Full Color"

Event: First Friday, April 4, 5-8 p.m.

Help us celebrate Autism Awareness Month during First Friday!

Heartspring School will be exhibiting at the Envision Arts Gallery from April 4-25.

The exhibition is titled "Living in Full Color," and it is on display in the Patricia A. Peer Window Gallery at the Envision Arts Gallery & Community Engagement Center.

We are celebrating this with an opening party during First Friday!

They are making some incredible works of art to share! Please come by and check them out.

By the way, this event is FREE and open to the public!

Title: First Friday Pop Up Markets at Hopping Gnome Brewing Company

Welcome to our First Friday Series of Pop Up Markets at Hopping Gnome Brewing!

Hopping Gnome Brews, a delish food truck favorite, local artisans & small businesses— you name it, its there!

Artisan Line Up ...will be announced as the event nears.

Exhibition Title" "Land of Thieves and Phantoms: New paintings by Tim Stone"

Event Details: Friday, April 4, from 6 to 10 p.m.

My latest series of paintings “Land of Thieves and Phantoms" opens at Fisch Haus on April 4, First Friday. Stop by from 6-10! Featured will be darker, moodier paintings echoing the palpable weight of the current trends toward authoritarianism and erasure we are experiencing. Knavishly, the work is neither a dream nor real. My paintings go through a torturous process of addition and subtraction which speaks to what we give and take from each other, intentionally or not.

Land of Thieves and Phantoms opens Friday, April 4 from 6 to 10 p.m. and runs through May. Fisch Haus is located at 524 S. Commerce St., Wichita, KS 67202

Exhibit Title: "Kansas Reimagined"

Reception: April 4, 6 to 9 p.m.

Titled "Kansas Reimagined" Gallery 12 Mixed Media Artist Aida Bell is our featured artist. Along with her will be our consignment ceramist David Long.

The opening reception will be on First Friday April 4th from 6 - 9 pm. Their exhibit will be on display till April 26th. There will be a closing reception on Final Friday April 25th.             

"Kansas Reimagined" is Aida's tribute to the heart of Kansas seen through a modern eye. It is an invitation to rediscover the familiar in unexpected ways. A celebration of the state's enduring spirit,reinterpreted with a fresh contemporary perspective.

Aida Bell is a woman of science and art; She was born in Africa, grew up between Algiers and Paris in a family where art was nurtured, culture cherished, and traveling a way of life. She moved to the United States with her husband more than 25 years ago. Having lived and moved all over the world has been a true gift in her life, especially when it comes to her creativity, it is in permanent development,stimulated by her global vision of the world and its endless inspiration. 

Aida Bell creates sculpted paintings straight out of her imagination; She has developed her unique texture, aiming to depict beauty and emotions through a combination of colors, texture, and shapes with always a touch of gold or silver. "It adds ce je ne sais quoi. "As she likes to say.In2021, Aida Bell was selected by SAATCHIART as one of a hundred most exciting emerging artist.

Opening Reception: Rhythm & Bloom

Featured Artists: Taylar Sanders and Harold Smit

Rhythm & Bloom
On view April 4 – April 25, 2025 at Harvester Arts
On view April 4 – May 16, 2025 at Mulberry Gallery
Presented in partnership with Mulberry Gallery
Curated by Dominique Williams

Rhythm & Bloom brings together the powerful voices of Kansas City-based artists Taylar Sanders and Harold Smith, whose works celebrate and reimagine Black identity through bold color, rich textures, and deeply personal narratives.

Through painting, mixed media, and assemblage, Harold Smith explores the complexities of Black masculinity and identity. His work challenges media-driven perceptions and uplifts the beauty of everyday Black life.

"My work is about giving visibility to the overlooked, about finding harmony in identity. Through art, we reclaim space, we bloom in ways history never expected us to."
Taylar Sanders paints with expressive brushwork and vibrant hues, creating intimate portraits that honor the dualities of Black existence—strength and softness, warmth and resilience.

"When I paint Black men, I want to show them in peace, in softness. When I paint Black women, I show their warmth, their love, their duality of strength and delicacy."
Together, Smith and Sanders offer a powerful visual dialogue—an invitation to witness Blackness in full bloom.

Opening Receptions – First Friday, April 4

Mulberry Gallery | 5–9 PM
Harvester Arts | 6–8 PM

Opening Reception: Anatomy of a Bond by Abby Auscherman- MFA thesis show

Featured Artist: Abby Auscherman

Event Details: April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Description:

In the creation of this space, I think of my family, my partner, my friends, my coworkers, and the strangers I pass by. In many cases, the most deeply influential relationships can also be the most complex, with unexpected twists, betrayals, and manipulations. We weave into these relationships our past, our value systems, and our own flaws that can create a very complicated network of emotions, interactions, and contradictions that all together makes our relationships unique. Entanglements persist in personal relationships, and these complexities we consider “messy’ are actually natural tendencies. In fact, instances and experiences that seem to create tangles can actually functionally strengthen a bond. This is a part of the human experience, what makes us who we are in the same way that our bodies contain fundamental, yet intricate, biological systems.

With the use of fabric, the work creates a sensory experience that contains tension, flexibility, and connection that brings an awareness to physicality. Traditionally, quilts request community involvement yet also function as something very intimate. I enjoy this contradiction, finding a common ground between something that is bigger than the self and yet also something that is within the self. The size and material of the works are almost humanlike, acting as body surrogates that create a sense of comfort and familiarity while navigating the space. The knots you choose to tie have the potential then for acceptance or collapse.

Opening Reception: Infixed Whispers by Brookelle Peterson Robertson- MFA thesis show

Featured Artist: Brookelle Peterson Robertson

Event Details: April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Brookelle utilizes the memories that are relationship centric, shared in the moment and by the many thousands of people that have similar experiences. Some memories form because of a repeated activity and others stick in the mind for a plethora of different reasons. Memories ebb and flow over time some are very clear and distinct and others fuzzy, this occurs even within the same memory. Exploring the deep-rooted influence of family through shared beliefs/ faith and values and actions. And the joyous, small, simple, and comedic moments of childhood memories.

Exhibit Title: "Human: Nature"

Featured Artist: Megan Messer 

Event Details: April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Megan Messer’s ceramic work explores the intricate relationship between human emotions and the natural world, focusing on the connections between human experiences and the cycles of plant life. Through anthropomorphic sculptures, Messer externalizes internal emotional states, using the resilience and transformation of plants as metaphors for human vulnerability, growth, and adaptation. Her sculptures serve as visual representations of the emotional shifts humans experience, highlighting the shared fragility and strength within both nature and the self. Each piece invites viewers to reflect on their own emotional landscape and recognize the universal themes of resilience, vulnerability, and transformation. By blending human and natural forms, Messer’s work fosters empathy, encouraging a deeper understanding of how we
connect to both ourselves and the world around us.

Featured Artist: Josh Johnico

Event Time: Friday, April 4, 3 to 11 p.m.

I’m inspired to always be creative and to always stay working. I want to keep Native art relevant, modern, and encourage others to share their story. - Josh Johnico

Event Title: First Friday Grand Opening

Featured Artists: Richard Crowson, Eileen McNeill, Maria Mancera, Zach E. Bear, Shannon Sanders and many more.

We are excited to invite you to our grand opening celebration on April 4th from 6 to 10 p.m., free admission.  
Located at 1726 W. McCormick, our rentable gallery offers a dynamic and versatile space for artists and art enthusiasts alike.

Purchase art direct from local artists, and take home your art same night.

In addition to the grand opening, we have a series of exciting events lined up throughout the month of April, including art exhibitions, artist talks, and interactive workshops. Our mission is to foster creativity and community through engaging art experiences, and we look forward to seeing you!

Exhibition Title: 2025 School of Creativity Salon

Friday, April 4 | 5-7 p.m. 

5:45 p.m. | Award Announcement & Volunteer of the Year Recognition

Mark Arts’ School of Creativity Salon showcases the dynamic range of works created at Mark Arts by students and instructors including painting, drawing, photography, printmaking, pottery, sculpture, jewelry, enameling, and metalsmithing. Enjoy an awards presentation, recognition of Volunteers of the Year Wichita by EB and Janice Zerbe, and live music. A cash bar will be available.

Exhibition Title: "Chromatica: Light, Life & Curious Connection"

Featured Artists: Austin Mann and Esther Havens Mann

Event Details: Friday, April 4 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The exhibition Chromatica displays limited edition photographic work from around the world, pairing imagery across continents through color, atmosphere, and human story. It sets the tone for a gallery experience rooted in intentional storytelling and artistic excellence.

Title of Exhibition: "Flight Safety and How Not to Drown"

Featured Artist: Yulla Vega

Opening Reception: April 4, from 5 to 7 p.m.

Steckline Gallery will present “Flight Safety and How Not to Drown” by artist Yulla Vega during a First Friday exhibition from 5-7 p.m., April 4, at Newman University.

In the title of the exhibit, “Flight Safety” references fleeing from one situation to the next in the hopes that a new circumstance is better, while “How Not to Drown” refers to the hope of being safe, despite a “looming fear of full homelessness or becoming forgotten,” Vega explained.

“Transitional homelessness, or the lack of a place to settle and call home, is the central idea of these works,” she said. “Upon conversing with many people in this situation, the question arises: Is this a problem creatives face in particular?”

Vega’s unique journey is reflected in her work. A lonely childhood inspired her creativity. As an adult she accidentally married into a cult, which ended in divorce. She escaped with her baby to Wichita in the pursuit of a better life. Vega studied at the Kansas City Art Institute, Cowley College and completed the Artist INC Wichita program. Today she is an artist, teacher at Mark Arts and project manager for a local community garden group.

“Flight Safety and How Not to Drown” will be on display April 3-25. An Art for Lunch, which includes a discussion with the artist and pizza lunch for Newman students, is April 3 from noon to 1 p.m. All events are free and open to the public.

Event: First Friday Pop-Up Art Market

Featured Artists: Adella Lymer, Sara Grant, Glenda Anderson

Time: 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, April 4

Join us at The Phoenix for another exciting First Friday Pop Up Art Market in the heart of Old Towne! Discover the creativity of over 20 talented local artists showcasing their unique works, ranging from paintings and sculptures to handmade crafts. Watch live art demonstrations as these skilled creators bring their visions to life before your eyes. This free event (with 48 hours of sobriety) is the perfect way to kick off your weekend, supporting local talent and immersing yourself in our thriving arts community. Don’t miss this celebration of art, culture, and connection!

Title of Exhibit: The Art of Teaching

The Art of Teaching
Opening reception First Friday April 4, 5 - 7 pm
On view until May 31, 2025
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Join us for the First Friday gallery reception for the Art of Teaching exhibit on April 4th from 5-7 p.m. This exhibit celebrates the talented K-12 Art Teachers in Kansas.

The Art of Teaching exhibit will be on display in the Riney Fine Arts Gallery until May 31st. Visit our website at RineyGallery.com

For more information on this event or other Fine Arts events, please contact the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-295-5677 or finearts@friends.edu

Event title: La Fiesta Nortena 

The event in 6 to 9 p,m; Music begins at 7 p.m.

Somewhere Works will be hosting a fantastic First Friday event with music by La Fiesta Nortena, delicious food by El Chorizo catering, and artwork by Heather Byers, Marco Hernandez, Aaron Maldonaldo, and Armando Minjarez. 

Featured Artist: Elysia Rizo

Featured artwork: Amazing paintings

Event hours: Friday, April 4, 6-9 p.m.

Event: Heights High School "ART SHOW"

Event Details: Friday, April 4, 5 to 9 p.m.

Join us for a "ART SHOW" with Students and Alumni Art work for 2025! 
Come and support Wichita's HEIGHT’S HIGH SCHOOL ARTS

Come see our new location!

Event: First Friday Featuring WSU MFA Thesis Exhibitions

Details: Friday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Start your First Friday in April at WSU ShiftSpace (now in our new location at Harvester Arts at The Lux)! Featuring the thesis exhibitions of three talented MFA students: Abby Ausherman, Megan Messer, and Brookelle Peterson Robertson, it's the perfect way to kick off your weekend.

Whether you're an art lover or a supporter of local talent--come see how these artists are pushing boundaries and redefining their art forms. 

Mark your calendars, bring a friend, and support WSU School of Art, Design & Creative Industries MFA students. 

Event Title: The Art of Recovery: A First Friday Exhibition

Event Details: Friday, April 4, from 5 to 8 p.m.

Art has the power to heal, inspire, and tell stories that words cannot always capture. The Art of Recovery is a special First Friday exhibition at Wichita Recovery Hub, showcasing the creativity and resilience of individuals in recovery.

This event provides a space where art and healing intersect, offering a sober, welcoming environment for the community to experience the transformative power of artistic expression. Guests can explore a variety of works created by artists in recovery while enjoying refreshments and meaningful connections.

Through painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed media, The Art of Recovery highlights the strength, hope, and personal journeys of those using creativity as a tool for healing and growth.

Title of Exhibition: Looking Inward: East High Collection

Event hours: 5 to 7 p.m.

Event Description: 

A new exhibit called "Looking Forward: East High Collection" will open during a First Friday reception on Friday, April 4, in the William J. Reals Gallery of Art at KU School of Medicine-Wichita.

This exhibit is a partnership with Wichita East High School and will display a variety of student artworks. This eclectic show will feature pieces using a multitude of art media. The students, along with several of their art teachers, are curating this exhibit to showcase their best and brightest young artists.

The exhibit will be installed in both the East Gallery and West Gallery at the medical school. The opening reception will take place from 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 4, in the West Atrium. Complimentary refreshments will be provided. 

The William J. Reals Gallery of Art at KU School of Medicine-Wichita is free and open to the public.