Current Exhibitions
Main Gallery: Hutchinson high school i.b. art show
APRIL 5th - MAY 4th, 2024
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to feature the work of students in the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Visual Arts Program at Hutchinson High School.
The I.B. Visual Arts program encourages high school students to challenge their own creativity, cultural expectations and boundaries. Working closely with their teachers, students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers. This yearly exhibition is an opportunity for students to present their artwork in a professional setting and develop exhibiting and curatorial skills. It is a great opportunity for the community to see the growth and talent of our local youth in the visual arts.
This exhibition is on display in our Main Gallery from April 5th - May 4th, 2024.
Front GALLERY: ARTWORK BY ARIANA MIXON
MAY 4th - 24th, 2024
The Hutchinson Art Center is also excited to feature the work of local artist Ariana Mixon for the month of April.
Ariana is an ambitious and driven individual, especially when it comes to her artistic pursuits. She was in the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Visual Arts program during her time as a student at Hutchinson High School and has an Associate’s degree from Hutchinson Community College. She plans to attend Wichita State University later this year. She is very involved in her local arts community and has participated in the Hutchinson Art Fair, Third Thursday, and many other events.
Ariana likes to create art that delves into the macabre, dark, and unknown. She does this through her acrylic paintings mostly focusing on portraits. She states that she “feel[s] when someone looks at [her] painting and genuinely feels uncomfortable enough where they want to look away, the painting has done its job. There is something special about keeping someone's attention.” She believes that her art is all about making someone feel
something and wants people to really sit with the uncomfortable feeling and think about why it affects them that way.
More of Ariana’s work can be viewed online at arianamixon.art.
This exhibition is on display in our Front Gallery from April 4th - 24th, 2024.