Title of Exhibition: Art House 310 First Friday – Brooke Schutte & Deber

Date: Friday, March 6, from 6 to 10 p.m.

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through March 22nd, 2026.
Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas & Washington in downtown Wichita.

NOTE: Open gallery hours throughout the exhibition are generally Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9pm and Sunday, 1-4pm.

BROOKE SCHUTTE

My name is Brooke, I am a 25 year old artist originally from Colorado. I was raised in a very strict, dominating, and isolating religion and have struggled with a complicated relationship with interpersonal connection, mental health, and generally society as a whole. Very early on in my childhood, I found a voice in art. More so, a purpose as well. The people around me didn’t want to hear me speak, they didn’t value my voice.. But the pretty picture I drew – that was considered valuable.

As I grew older and experienced life in a more raw and unfiltered way, I realized art was no longer what I thought it was: Realism, landscapes, still lifes. Art could be edgy, it could be problematic, and it could make my mom very uncomfortable.

Being a self taught artist, I never identified with one genre or medium. Rather, I always just pursued what spoke to me at the time.

For this show, I chose to speak on mental illness and addiction. Something that in recent years has been at the forefront of my life. When conceptualizing this show, my idea was to keep the subject matter light and playful – humorous and easy on the eye. Exploring the juxtaposition between a sensitive topic like alcoholism or PTSD, while displaying it with bright vibrant, even whimsical imagery.

I stuck with two mediums, marker and acrylic but did not necessarily commit to one style or point of view. I’d like to think my voice and personal method speaks clearly through each piece. And hopefully the audience will be intrigued to divulge into introspection while they view the work.

DEBER

My work centers on compositions that blend traditional realism, abstract expressionism and letterform abstraction. Mix media as a preference: Acrylics, Oil, Enamel mixtures, Spray paint and Airbrush are used to create layered compositions that evoke emotion, movement, and tension.

A core focus of my work lies in bridging the worlds of professional muralism, portrait painting, fine arts and Graffiti.

My canvas work serves as an extension of his street practice, offering a different format through which to explore similar ideas with nuance. For me, art is not a means to an end, it is the end itself. Through each piece, I invite the viewer into the emotional landscape and visual rhythms that define my voice as a well rounded contemporary artist.

Event: Hemispheres: A Photographic Journey

Featured Artists: John Ellert/Alexandra Palmer

Hours: Friday, March 6, 6 to 9 p.m.

Opening Reception at Gallery 12 for Member/Photographer: John Ellert. The reception will be held on First Friday March 6th at 6 pm to 9 pm. Also exhibiting is guest artist Ceramist Alexandra Palmer.

The exhibit will be display during the month Of March. A closing reception will be held on Final Friday March 27th, also at 6 pm to 9 pm. The show comes down on the 28th.

Gallery 12 is open and free to the public. Gallery hours are: Wednesday/Thursday/Saturday 10 am to 4 pm & Friday from noon to 6 pm.

Event: Opening Receptions for March Gallery Shows 

Details: Friday, March 6, 6-8 p.m.

Featured Artists: Stella Hankins, Serena Salerno, Beki Nyland, Wichita Collegiate School

Join us on March 6th from 6-8 PM for an opening reception celebrating new exhibitions, shared merriment, and all-around good vibes. At 6:30 PM, awards for Wichita State's Art and Design Advocates Emerging Artist Showcase will be announced. 

Vanity Fairy Tales by Stella Hankins is a multimedia exhibition exploring the emotional contradiction of becoming an adult: the urgency to grow up versus the nostalgia for childhood once it’s gone. Through makeup-based works, portraiture, and abstract painting, the show investigates beauty as a formative language — one that shapes identity, confidence, and insecurity.

Centered on the mother–daughter relationship, the work examines entering womanhood as both a personal and inherited experience. As a Russian immigrant woman, I engage cultural expectations around femininity and appearance, using makeup as both material and metaphor. The exhibition reveals the psychological intimacy of getting ready, the vulnerability of being seen, and the invisible pressures that define girlhood and adulthood.

KIDZ! organized by Serena Salerno: KIDZ! is a group show about the things we carry with us from childhood. Friends and family have contributed work that reflects what childhood meant to them and what continues into adulthood.

Alongside the group’s work, Serena Salerno presents sketchbooks and paintings that trace a continuous line from her childhood to her current practice. The subjects, ideas, and obsessions in the work have evolved over time but remain rooted in early ways of seeing and making.

Together, the work in KIDZ! suggests that people do not completely change as they grow up. Rather than becoming someone new, we often remain the same person, shaped by time and guided by the same curiosities and ways of seeing we had as kids.

Artists include: 
Serena Salerno
Gino Salerno 
Marsha Salerno 
Marco Salerno
Martina Sanchez
Abi Herrera 

Equinox: A Collection Exploring Balance,Transition & Light by Beki Nyland: Equinox is a multidisciplinary collection exploring the emotional and environmental balance of the seasonal shift that occurs in March. The work draws on the duality of light and dark, the tension of transition, and the symbolism of rebirth inherent in the spring equinox. The collection pairs hairstyling, mixed media and an atmospheric installation to create an immersive visual narrative.

SpARTans by Wichita Collegiate School: Wichita Collegiate School celebrates the creativity, skill, and unique perspectives of our students artists. Featuring a diverse collection of drawings, paintings, mixed media, digital work, and photography, this exhibition highlights both technical growth and personal expression. This show is not only a showcase of finished pieces, but a celebration of their ingenuity, artistic voice, and the power of visual art. 

Shiftspace Gallery Show (WSU Student Gallery): 

Emerging Artist Showcase: The Emerging Artist Showcase is presented by the Art & Design Advocates of WSU. It features emerging creative talent from Wichita State.

Exhibit: "Wild Souls" by Wynn Ponder

Event Time: Friday, March 6, 3-11 p.m.

We're excited to welcome Wynn Ponder as our featured artist for March!

Grab a beer and support local art!

Artist Statement

I recently embarked on a fine art career after working for many years as a filmmaker and
videographer. This background taught me about composition and lighting, but also the power
these graphic elements have to distill a story into a compelling image that elicits an emotional
response from viewers.

My realistic style is an endeavor to honor the intricate beauty that already exists in the natural
world. Although I sometimes incorporate stylized graphic elements, I mainly see myself as a
chronicler of miracles, a faithful witness to the designs nature has already devised. This
representational approach helps me to connect quickly with viewers and acts as a launch pad
from which I can convey emotions that make wild creatures relatable to humans at a visceral
level.

I am driven to portray wild animals because I have spent much of my life among them, hiking
the forests of the Rocky Mountains, Southeastern Kansas, the Smokey Mountains and the
paradisiacal wilds of Mexico and Ireland. I have been transformed by close-up encounters
with coyotes, deer, owls, armadillos, hummingbirds, doves, kingfishers, turkey vultures, great
blue herons, squirrels, river otters, and countless other creatures. I have also volunteered my
time at a local wildlife sanctuary to care for snow leopards, clouded leopards, tigers, giraffe,
ringtail lemurs, kangaroos, and raptors.

I wish everyone could have these life-changing experiences because, when you meet an animal
on its own terms, in its own territory, you see an individual life being lived with the same
urgency and vitality that we all feel as we make our way through the world. It is this deep
emotional connection I hope to arouse in others when they look at my work.

Exhibit: Tim Webb's Abstract Exhibition

Featured artist: Tim Webb

Details: Friday, March 6, from 5 to 9 p.m.

Tim Webb - Artist Statement

Creativity has always been at the heart of my journey, evolving from years of experience in illustration and design into the expressive freedom I now embrace through abstract art. My work is driven by a deep connection to color, texture, and form, capturing the energy of spontaneity and the raw beauty of uncertainty. Abstract art allows me to explore the balance between intention and intuition, creating pieces that speak directly to the viewer’s imagination, inviting them to find their own meaning.

Born in Wichita, Kansas, and a graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, I’ve spent decades honing my craft. My career has led me from working in advertising and design for major national clients, including Coca-Cola, Merck Pharmaceuticals, and The Wall Street Journal, to creating intricate illustrations and running my own business. Through these experiences, I sharpened my understanding of visual storytelling, always seeking new ways to convey emotion and thought through imagery.

Now, my focus is on abstract painting, where the convergence of years of design, illustration, and creative exploration comes alive. I work primarily with acrylics, using their quick-drying nature to harness the immediacy of the moment. I approach each canvas with a sense of exploration, applying layers of paint with both brushes and palette knives, allowing the medium to guide the process and take unexpected turns. The textures, layers, and movements of the paint tell a story that evolves organically, much like the creative journey itself.

My work is a celebration of freedom—each piece is an invitation to interpret and feel, to experience art as a personal dialogue. My paintings are collected across the United States, resonating with those who are drawn to the emotional depth and vibrant energy of abstraction.

Exhibit: Gems & Jewels

Event hours: Friday, Feb. 6, 6 to 9 p.m.

Featured Artist: Ann Collins

Don't miss a chance to tour Wichita's Art Hubs the First Friday of every month. Featured Artists all over the city. Enjoy custom Jewelry by Ann Collins. From blow glass to Swarovski crystals. Each with its own piece of magic.

Event: "SPRING CLEANING ART SALE"

Event Details: March 6, 5-9 p.m.

VERTIGO 232 ART GALLERY
232 N MARKET, WICHITA KS
SPRING CLEANING 3RD ANNUAL 2026
Art Show and Sale !
OPENING FINAL FRIDAY FE8 27 ,5-9PM
FIRST FRIDAY MARCH 6, 5-9PM
SATURDAY MARCH 7, 11-5PM
Artists put
OLDER ARTWORK up for SALE !
Great prices for collectors and for your enjoyment !
and Help local Artist's!