February - March 2026

This group art exhibition celebrates the beautiful places that spark creativity, transforming our environment into works of art. Drink in the pastoral paradises and the familiar facades of old buildings; discover hidden wonders, explore images of native wildlife, or see the horizon flirt with passing clouds. This Kansas-themed art exhibit explores the texture of our landscapes through the eyes of the artists who inhabit them. Featuring 2D and 3D artwork from area artists.

Participating Artists: Janet Akers, Pradeep Bangalore, Analieh B. Bolico-Babiera, Naomi Cashman, Shawn Marie Delker, Jean Denney, William Dentler, Pablo Jose Diaz-Carballo, Gail Jennings, Valery Johnson, Erika Kjorlie-Geery, Bob Larson, Garrett Larson, Rachel Lord-Johnson, Malissa K. Long, Kristine A. Luber, Zoriana Lylo-Otkovych, Mary Martell, Kathy Pflaum, Alissa Menke, Nedra E. Mitchell, Sara O'Keeffe, Donna Rae Pearson, Nick Perry, Mariah Sanford, Mary St. John, Gayle M. Stuber and Joshua Wilder.

April/May 2025

“Reclaiming Home: Remembering the Topeka Bottoms” was an exhibition of maps, photographs and original works of art that center around the stories told as part of a documentary film focused on the memories and experiences of the people who lived in the neighborhood of “The Bottoms” in Topeka before it was destroyed by urban renewal.

Urban Renewal of the 1950s and 1960s, forced more than 3,000 Topekans to leave their homes and businesses in the Bottoms district to make way for a new real estate development and Interstate I-70. Residents experienced a deep sense of loss and detrimental ripple effects up to this date. Today, their stories help us reconstruct the neighborhood and a way of life. We extend our deepest gratitude to them for entrusting us with their memories.

This project was led by artist Maria Velasco and historian Valerie Mendoza. You can view an excerpt of the documentary on Vimeo by clicking here.

February/March 2025

The exhibit was inspired by the poem entitled “Hey Black Child" by Useni Perkins and was focused on highlighting works of art that depict Black children exploring, embodying and celebrating their heritage, their connection to the ancestors and their place in the world. This exhibit featured works of art by: Vivian Bluett, Lynell Diggs, Antoinette Drone, Ofelia Gamez, Phelica Glass, claude harris, Clariece Kirkwood, Sariena Nave, Amber Neely, Denita Robinson, Zandra Sneed-Dawkins, Remy Wharry, Josh “1Thou” Williams and Warren Harvey and was curated by Aisha Imani Sanaa.