Happening at Harvester - Sept. 1-7
August 31, 2025 | Kristin
Wichita Sketch Club
Wichita Sketch Club WILL NOT be meeting on Monday, 09.01 due to Labor Day.
Opening Receptions - September Shows
09.05 | 6-8 PM at Harvester Arts
Free Admission
Legacy by Doug Billings
From the artist: My work includes Acrylic Paintings and Hand Pulled Original Prints with a focus on the Legacy & Changes that have taken place over time to the planet Earth (Geologically & Environmentally). This includes the Legacy handed down to us by the first known artists who lived in an environment that has almost completely disappeared due to climate change and human development.
Within My Mind Part 1 & 2 by Effi Sommers
From the Artist: Welcome to the depths of my mind. A self portrait series exploring abstract concepts of thought visualized. Effi is going down the rabbit hole again to reach deeper, more raw, and intimate concepts and expressions. Come see works a decades old and the new life breathed into the future.
Light of the Wound by Ramon Fonseca
“The wound is the place where the light enters you”
Light of the Wound is an invitation to explore how we think about trauma, in all its darkness and uncertainty, and how we interact with it after the traumatic event has passed. Inspired by a quote from Rumi and their personal relationship with trauma, Ramon Fonseca seeks to share the message that, though a traumatic event may inform how we navigate the world, it doesn’t have to define how we live in it.
Queer Intimacy- Stay Soft
The concept was born out of my long time work around getting comfortable with intimacy and how both I and those I love show up for it in soft ways. In the case of queer community I find the closeness akin to safety of netting which we can all catch one another with. I find that queer people find unique ways towards intimacy - intimacy that I feel can lend value to others. We command spaces making them our own.
Artists:
- Micala Gingrich-Gaylord
- Kelsey Gossett Dennis
- Hugo Zelada
- Lydia Humphreys
- Alexandra Nguyen
- Ernie Kind
- Dani Echo
- Anri
- Michael K. Davenport
- Dylan Lewis
- Jennifer Ray
- Suspicious Glaze
- Salty Glaze
- Justice Jermaine
Closing Reception - Kansas Clay
09.05 | 6-8 PM at Harvester Arts
Free Admission
Ceramics show from MFA programs around the state.
Eco Printing Practices with Lori Santos
09.06 | 11 AM - 12:30 PM at Harvester Arts
Admission $5
Learn how to make small prints on paper using organic pigments and botanicals with Lori Santos
Mix tape Poetry Night
09.06 | 6-8 PM at Harvester Arts
$10 Suggested Donation
Throw back to Stanzas and Stories
With special guests:
- Linzi Garcia
- Clarence Carvel
- Jason Ryberg
- Madi Laughlin
A vibrant night filled with energy, creativity, and connection — a fun evening of spoken word, music, and poetry brought together voices from all walks of Kansas life. Suggested donation $10, with all proceeds going to support the poets. Cash Bar available, and writers will have some books for sale!
Book launch & Author Talk - Ken Locke
09.07 | 4-5:30 PM at Harvester Arts
Free Admission
Come spend time with author Ken Locke on a Sunday in September! He’ll read from his new novel, “Finding Grace and Ellie”, read from his first novel, “Gladstone”, answer questions, and sign a book or two. Hope to see you there!
kenalocke.com | chimeneapress.com
Harvester Arts joins the Purple Line Project
The Purple Line Project is an initiative of ComfortCare Homes, a Wichita-based innovator in memory care for more than 30 years. This groundbreaking initiative empowers businesses to make their establishments more welcoming and accessible to individuals living with dementia and their care partners.
Services Offered by Harvester Arts
Creative Consulting: We offer guidance and collaboration on artistic and community-centered projects — helping you bring bold, creative ideas to life.
Pop-Up Experiences: Looking to add something special to your event? We create engaging, art-based pop-up experiences perfect for community gatherings, festivals, and private parties.
Space Rentals: Our unique venue at Harvester Arts is available to rent for parties, meetings, workshops, and events. It’s the perfect backdrop for gatherings that inspire creativity and connection.
Let’s Work Together: To learn more or book a service, contact us at info@harvesterarts.org.
Tags: Community, Exhibitions