Happening at Harvester - Aug. 17-23
August 17, 2026 | Kristin
2027 Call for Artists - Solo, Group & Individual Works Welcome
Harvester Arts is now accepting solo and group exhibition proposals and individual artworks from artists at all stages of their careers, including first-time exhibitors, to be considered for curated group exhibitions in our 2027 exhibition calendar.
Join a vibrant community of creatives and help shape a year of dynamic, thoughtful exhibitions.
The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. on Aug. 31, 2026. For questions, contact info@harvesterarts.org.
Harvester’s artist-led Programming Committee will select proposals for solo and group shows, and curate group exhibitions based on the individual works submitted. Whether you’re proposing a full exhibition or submitting a few pieces, this is your chance to be part of Harvester’s 2027 lineup.
Harvester Arts is a collaborative, experimental space in Wichita dedicated to inclusive, community-connected exhibitions. We especially encourage submissions from artists and curators who have been historically underrepresented in gallery spaces. All media and genres welcome.
Check out our new website calendar!
You can now see all of our upcoming events on the calendar page on our website. Click the link below to head on over!
In the Galleries
- Finding Fibers: Exploring the Diversity in Kansas Fiber Artists - Curated by Malissa Long
- Scraps of Me - Mika Herzberg
- Here & There - Cherie Onianwa
- Skill and Substance - Deber614
- HOT SANDWICHES IN 2026* (*some served cold) - James Gates
- Just Passing By ... Look, But Don’t See - Sarah Snell
OPEN GALLERY HOURS:
- Monday-Friday: 3 - 6 PM
- Saturday: 10 AM - 2 PM
Harvester Arts’ 2026–2027 gallery exhibitions are made possible in part by generous support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts.
Artist Spotlight
This week, we are spotlighting the fiber artist Malissa Long. This photo shows Malissa along with other artists and community members at her August 14th Fiber Friday Workshop, which focused on creating embroidered book marks and stitched Kansas landscapes. Malissa will be hosting two more Free Fiber Friday Workshops in August from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
This Week
Volunteer Open House at Harvester Arts
August 18, 2026 | 6-7 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | FREE
Come learn how you can get involved and show your support as a volunteer! Meet our Gallery and Events Director Emily Cass, ask questions, and see how you can be part of Harvester’s creative community. Street parking is free after 6 PM. Hope to see you there!
Screening of The Garden of Heathens III: Shape of Events to Come by R.G. Miller
August 20 and 27, 2026 | Doors 5:30 PM | Movie 6 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | Suggested Donation $5-10
Join Harvester Arts on Aug. 20 or 27 for a screening of a film by Wichita’s original Neighborhood Superstar R.G. Miller! A Q&A with the creator will occur directly after the screening.
See a short video about R.G. Miller
Wichita Forever Fest
August 22, 2026 | 12-9 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | FREE
Wichita Forever Fest is a community-powered music & arts festival built by local creatives and made for everyone. They believe in the radical idea that you shouldn’t have to leave Wichita to build a successful creative career. Their mission is to break down barriers to local music, create attainable opportunities, and move the scene forward with the community that built it.
View more information about the bands playing the Harvester Arts Stage.
Fiber Fridays: Free Fiber Workshops
Fridays in August | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | FREE
Malissa Long will be hosting free fiber workshops at Harvester Arts from 5:30-7:30 PM on Fridays throughout the month of August. For more information, contact Malissa Long.
- 8/21: Charm it with bag charms, fringe loop braided bracelet
- 8/28: Stitchless Patchwork
Next Week
Opening Receptionand Artist Talk for Armando Minjárez Monárrez: En Cuerpo Presente
August 28, 2026 | 6-8 PM | 6:30 PM artist talk | Wichita Art Museum | FREE
Celebrate the opening of Armando Minjárez Monárrez: En Cuerpo Presente with a reception and Artist Talk.
Long before the rise of advertising, branding, and social media, empires understood that power had to be seen before it could be believed. Armando Minjárez Monárrez: En Cuerpo Presente explores how images become instruments of power. Monuments, rituals, architecture, souvenirs, advertisements, and brands across history have shaped not only how we see one another, but how we come to understand ourselves. Images do not simply reflect identity; they sanction it, circulate it, and assign value to it.
Rather than treating identity as something fixed or inherited, Minjárez Monárrez thinks of it as a cultural architecture constructed through images, memory, performance, and display. His sculptures inhabit the space between monument and commodity, artifact and souvenir, humor and critique. They resist fixed definitions of identity, not by offering alternative images, but by exposing the systems that produce them. If every society builds monuments to the stories it wants people to believe, En Cuerpo Presente asks what kinds of monuments we continue to build today, and what they ask us to believe about ourselves.
WAM’s Naftzger Family Regional Creatives Exhibition Series is dedicated to exhibiting art by local artists. This program is a partnership with Harvester Arts, a local nonprofit art organization fostering opportunities for Wichita creatives. Their core values of experimentation, capacity building, and community engagement are a framework for this partnership, which includes this exhibition space and programming with local creatives, including performances, talks, and pop-up experiences.
Palifest
August 29, 2026 | 5-10 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | FREE
Free Palestine ICT is hosting their 3rd annual Palifest, a fundraiser for families in Gaza. Come enjoy food, drinks, music, and more! Check out their Insta here!
Tallgrass Film Festival
Harvester is teaming up with Tallgrass for this year’s Tallgrass Film Festival. Prepare for another unforgettable festival season filled with bold independent films, community, creativity, and cinematic magic! Learn more about the partnership.
Movie Trivia Night
Reverie Coffee Shop | August 20, 2026 | trivia starts at 6:30 PM | Hosted by Monica Honey
- Individual tickets – $20
- Table of four – $65
There will be popcorn, pizza, and giving out a variety of prizes throughout the event.
Bitchy Bingo
XY Bar | August 21, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM | 21+ event | Hosted by @mandabattlestations
10 rounds of bingo for $20, extra black out cards $5, bingo daubers $2
Buy pizza by the slice or whole pizzas and participate in a 50/50 raffle
Reserve your spot, direct message XY on FB.
Bring cash to avoid credit card fees.
Tallgrass Film Fest Passes on Sale
- VIP TALLpass $259
- FILMpass $100
- Flex-10 Pack $80
- Flex-5 Pack $40
Learn more or purchase your passes.
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