2026 Hutchinson Art Fair

Saturday, May 9, 2026
Sunflower South Building, Kansas State Fairgrounds
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
FREE ADMISSION

ART, MUSIC, AND MORE!

Artist List

PAINTING

Larry Bolton

Derese McAbee (Butterbee Boutique)

Bryce McCoy (Bryce McCoy Landscapes)

Kathie Moore (Dragonfly Studios)

Carolyn Patterson

Jen Pettay (Jen Pettay Art)

Alaina Pompa

Kelly Rundell

Cathy Wilkins (Studio CW)

Jocelyn Woodson

CERAMICS

Dave Hilley (Dunworkin Pottery)

Michael Schlyer (Flat Earth Pottery)

Angela Schnetzler (Sunny Side Studio)

FIBER & TEXTILES

Tronda Roselius (Birdie Blu Studio)

JEWELRY

Nancy Blew (Rockin’ B Jewelry)

Lisha Collins (A Musing Art & Craft Studio)

Dennis Flores (Bison Bead Jewelry)

Ellen Rohl (Timber Road Designs)

SuzAnne Taylor (Taylor Made SIlver)

Leah Ward (Essential Elements by Leah)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Heather Pray-Edmondson (Wonderland Photography)

PRINTMAKING

Becka Jahelka (Jahelka Art)

Kelly Keyser (Purple Butterfly Art Studio)

GLASS

Tina Frees (Thoughtfully Yours Specialty Fused Glass)

Chuck Watson (Glass Art)

WOOD

Gary Walsten (Handmade Woodcrafts by Gary)

OTHER

Kayann Ausherman (From Victory Rd.) (Mixed)

Teresa Bowers (Bowers Hollow Art Studio) (Mixed)

Carol Koehn Baker (Smoky Hill River Art Studio) (Mixed)

Betty Mathias (Block Party Stamp Carvy) (Mixed)

Lisa Riner (L.R. Photo Art)(Mixed)

There are more artists to come! Check back regularly leading up to the day of the Art Fair to see who will have artwork at this event.

Art Fair Judge

Give a warm welcome to this year’s Art Fair judge, Chandler Reich!

Reich is a graduate of Fort Hays State University, holding dual Bachelor’s degrees in Art and Education. During her time at FHSU, she worked at the Sternberg Museum of Natural History, gaining experience in public engagement and cultural programming. She is currently the Executive Director of the Hays Arts Council in Hays, KS and previously held the role of Director at the Grassroots Art Center in Lucas, KS.

She is also a volunteer board member for the Russell County Historical Society, Vice President of the Switchgrass Art Cooperative in Lucas, and Vice President of P.E.O. Chapter HD of Russell, a philanthropic organization supporting women’s education.

Her awards and honors include multiple recognitions from FHSU, both for her art and studies. She has received awards from the Annual Student Honors Exhibition and the Russell Original Art Review. She also contributed to FHSU’s Collaborative Art Project (CAP), partnering with Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas to make art accessible to all as a tool for connection and empowerment.

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Born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, in 1998 and raised in Russell by her single mother from age five, Reich’s rural roots shape her leadership and values. Later, her creative works are grounded in personal memories that evoke familiarity from nature and the human experience. Reich is passionate about building sustainable arts infrastructure in rural communities and believes in the transformative power of creativity.

Musician Schedule

9:00 - 11:00 AM
Color Green
Color Green is a Bluegrass/Gospel group based in the Hutchinson/Yoder, KS area. The five members bring many years of musical history into the group. Although they’ve cut their teeth on Bluegrass & Gospel music, other genres have been added — because they’re too good to pass up! They have been playing locally at craft shows, churches, and about wherever anyone will listen!

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
To Daze Combo
The leader of this jazz group is Ralph Brown. Ralph is a resident of Hutchinson, KS and has forever been addicted to music. At the age of 8, Ralph was greatly influenced from listening to Charlie Parker records. He started playing saxophone at the age of 13. In 1968, Ralph joined the United States Navy and is a Vietnam vet. He is known for playing a wailing sax in the various bands he has performed with over the years. Ralph and his wife Juanita have three sons and one daughter who are all musicians.

2:00 - 4:00 PM
A Little Touch of Class

A Little Touch of Class is Laura Southards, a musician located in Hutchinson, KS. For as long as she can remember, Laura has been performing music and playing piano. Laura specializes in instrumental piano covers of pop and classic rock music of the 1970s and 1980s. Being able to perform and share her talents with others brings Laura much joy. Laura has played at many events around town, including the Hutchinson Art Center and now the Hutchinson Art Fair.

WATCH THESE MUSICIANS IN ACTION!

Come back after the Art Fair to watch some videos of these musicians!

Art Raffle

Raffle tickets are purchased in-person on the day of the Art Fair for a chance to win great works of art!

The artwork being raffled off will be announced in the near future!

RAFFLE TICKET PRICES:

10 for $5
20 for $10
50 for $20

CHECK OUT THE Raffle Winners

Come back after the Art Fair to check out the lucky winners!

Award Results

Check back after the Art Fair to see the lucky award winners!

Sponsors and Patrons

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Art Fair sponsors will be announced in the near future!

Thank you to our PATRONS:

Art Fair patrons will be announced in the near future!

Photos

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Check back after the Art Fair to see photos from the event!