Happening at Harvester - May 4-10
May 4, 2026 | Kristin
IN THE GALLERIES
Vox Nostra - Wichita State University Senior Graphic Design and Studio Art BFA Showcase
Response as Exhibition- Campus High School Art Club responding to works by Regional Creative Eden Quispe
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.
Intro to Photography with Joshua Jones and Patrick Heath
6-week Course | Starts on May 4, 2026 | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | $200 per student | Register Online with link below
Joshua Jones and Patrick Heath are partnering with Harvester Arts to provide Wichita with a photography class!
Do you love taking photos but only use automatic settings? Or, have you always wanted to get into photography but just don’t know where to start? Then this class is for you.
This class is designed to teach you everything there is to know about manual photography. We will go over the fundamentals and equip you with the knowledge to achieve your creative vision. The way the class is designed is each week we will get together, go over last weeks photos talk about certain aspects of what we’re learning, then we will go out into the field to put into practice everything that we review. This is a fundamentals class, but we will also touch on specialized styles of photography like Landscape, street, portraits, and minimalism. The best way to learn is to do and that’s what this class is for!
The class will take place on Mondays from 6-9 PM for the 6-week duration.
Art for Everyday Wellness: A Veteran Art Coalition Workshop
May 9, 2026 | 11 AM - 1 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | FREE
Harvester Arts, in partnership with the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center, NAMI Wichita, COMCARE of Sedgwick County, and Live Connected Kansas, invite you to a Heart in Hand workshop focused on self care through creativity.
Make small, meaningful objects like painted stones, affirmation cards, tiny journals, or woven keychains to support daily balance.
- No experience needed
- Supplies provided
- Free + open to all
- Create something you can carry with you
CALLING ALL HIGHSCHOOL ART TEACHERS
Creative Futures Lab: Tools for Building a Future in the Arts
Friday, May 8 | 5-8:30 PM — At Wichita Art Museum
Saturday, May 9 | 2-6 PM — At Harvester Arts
FREE - Students must be nominated and attend both days
Creative Futures Lab: Tools for Building a Future in the Arts is a two-day professional development workshop designed for junior and senior high school students who are serious about pursuing creative pathways. This immersive experience introduces young artists to the realities of building a life in the arts, centering community, collaboration, and long-term career development.
Participants will explore how artists build and sustain networks, develop creative career portfolios, and articulate their work. The workshop emphasizes the idea that creative careers are not built alone, but through relationships, shared knowledge, and active engagement in artistic communities.
This workshop is open to junior and senior high school students by nomination from art teachers, ensuring a cohort of committed, motivated participants ready to invest in their creative growth. The two-day format allows for both reflective learning and hands-on development, providing students with practical tools and confidence as they begin shaping their futures in the arts.
Click HERE for the Nomination Form
Eden Quispe: Narrative Threads
Naftzger Family Regional Creatives Exhibition Series
On view at the Wichita Art Museum
February 13 – August 16, 2026
These object memories are sewn together, painted, and printed on to create quilted collages honoring women whose stitchwork never got its time in the spotlight.
Visit WAM’s website for more information about Eden’s show and about the Naftzger Family Regional Creatives exhibition series.
Omega Man Film Screening and Q&A
May 14, 2026 | Doors 5:30 PM | Movie 6 PM | 120 E 1st St N Ste 115 | Suggested Admission $5 - $10
Join Harvester Arts on May 14th 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
Artist Opportunities
Become a Volunteer Film Pre-Screener for the Tallgrass Film Festival
Help shape the Tallgrass Film Festival by becoming a volunteer pre-screener. Watch films from around the world, share your perspective, and be a part of the selection process. Festival perks are also available. Apply Now!
Click here for the application
Tallgrass Film Association: Emerging Filmmaker Program
The Tallgrass Film Association Class of 2026 Emerging Filmmaker Program (EFP) is a program for local students from 8th grade through seniors in high school. Age range runs from 13-18. Applications for the current year are now open and due by May 22nd, 2026.
Our 2026 EFPs will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with professionals in the film industry, covering a wide range of topics including: film criticism, directing, producing, screenwriting, audio production, lighting, camera technique, video editing and more.
Successful students will receive an all-access TALLPass in exchange for their participation in the program, as well as an additional all-access pass for a parent or guardian.
Click here for the application and for more information
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