Exhibits coming soon
Main Gallery: Paintings & Pastels by louise hutchison
JANUARY 23rd - FEBRUARY 27th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is proud to feature the art of McPherson, KS artist, Louise Hutchison in the Main Gallery during the months of January and February.
Louise Hutchison creates her artwork using pastel on paper and oil on linen or panel. She is especially inspired by the play of light as it floods over her subjects. Hutchison chooses a variety of subjects, and her work now includes portraits, figure painting, still-lifes, and landscapes. In each of these works she focuses on the interplay of light and attempts to capture that unique moment in time.
“I feel that being an artist is a privilege as well as a gratifying existence. I concentrate on the light and the quiet beauty that surrounds us everyday. The eye can see so much more detail than can be painted; therefore, I attempt to select those elements of my subject that are most representative. The true artistry emerges as my vision of selected elements is assembled, while capturing the subject’s essence in a quiet and pleasing way,” says Louise Hutchison.
This exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery from January 23rd - February 27th, 2026.
FRONT Gallery: Watercolor paintings by cathy wilkins
DECEMBER 19th, 2025 - JANUARY 17th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to host the work of local artist Cathy Wilkins in our Front Gallery during the months of December and into January.
Cathy Wilkins, a self-taught artist, has been fascinated by anything related to art since childhood and decided at a very young age that she wanted to be an artist. However, her art took a backseat to raising her children and working as a cosmetologist, where she was able to take a creative approach.
Wilkins has dabbled in drawing, acrylics, and oils. Watercolor was one medium she was fascinated by and at age 60 she began to explore the medium. As the artist stated, “ I wasn’t getting any younger! It was love at first brushstroke!”
Wilkins takes inspiration from the world of nature and things she loves, inviting the viewer to find a personal connection with her subjects. She brings out the vibrancy of colors through layering, blending, and dry brushing techniques.
“Painting is an act of love for me and it is my hope to convey that feeling to my viewers,” says Wilkins.
We invite you to enter Cathy WIlkins’ world through her beautiful watercolors.
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from December 19th, 2025 - January 17th, 2026.
Front Gallery: Artwork BY the Saturday Morning Artists
JANUARY 23rd - FEBRUARY 14th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to show the artwork from members of our Saturday Morning Artists group in the Front Gallery during the months of January and February.
The Saturday Morning Artists are a group of rotating artist members who meet at the Hutchinson Art Center each Saturday to draw or paint a hired model or sitter. This group has been meeting for multiple decades at the Art Center and new members are always welcome! Learn more about the Saturday Morning Artists HERE.
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from January 23rd - February 14th, 2026.
Front Gallery: Paintings by Shirley Curiel
FEBRUARY 20th - MARCH 21st, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to feature artwork by Hutchinson artist Shirley Curiel this month! Join her on an introspective journey through prairie landscapes inspired by natural locations in and around Hutchinson and Reno County.
More information coming soon!
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from February 20th - March 21st, 2026.
Front Gallery: wildlife photography by Dale A. Grosbach
MARCH 27th - APRIL 25th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is happy to host the work of photographer Dale A. Grosbach in our Front Gallery during the months of March and into April.
More information coming soon!
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from March 27th - April 25th, 2026
Main Gallery: 2026 Hutchinson High School International Baccalaureate Art Show
MARCH 6th - APRIL 4th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to display the work of students involved in the International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Visual Arts Program at Hutchinson High School in our Main Gallery during the months of March and April.
The I.B. Visual Arts Program encourages students to challenge their own creative and cultural expectations and boundaries. It is a thought-provoking course in which students develop analytical skills in problem-solving and divergent thinking, while working towards technical proficiency and confidence as art-makers.
This exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery from March 6th - April 4th, 2026.
Main Gallery: Paintings & Sculpture by Christina Lamoureux
APRIL 10th - MAY 16th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is proud to host the work of Hoisington, KS Christina Lamoureux in our Main Gallery during the months of April and May.
Christina Lamoureaux, a native of Kansas, is a multi-media artist whose work is a culmination of her experiences in printmaking, drawing, painting, and clay-building as well as the inspiration she finds in nature, especially the beauty, shapes, and forms that can be found there.
The exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery from April 10th - May 16th, 2026.
Front GALLERY: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS ART EXHIBIT WITH MILESTONE CLUBHOUSE
MAY 1st - 30th, 2026
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental illness affects 1 in 5 adults in the United States. In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this exhibition aims to shine a light on the creative outlets that people use to help cope with their mental illness as well as bring awareness to the importance of mental health.
The Hutchinson Art Center is proud to partner with the Milestone Clubhouse in organizing this exhibition. The Milestone Clubhouse is a local organization that aims to build a community of support for adults with severe mental illness by supporting employment, education, and so much more.
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from May 1st - 30th, 2026.
Main Gallery: Artwork from the 2026 SUMMER CONSIGNMENT ART AUCTION
MAY 22nd - JUNE 6th, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is looking forward to holding another artwork in the Summer of 2026.
Artworks from our 2026 Summer Consignment Art Auction will be on display in our Main Gallery from late May into the beginning of June.
This is a perfect opportunity to browse through our inventory of the many works of art available for live bidding at our consignment art auction on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.
Artwork will also be available for online viewing starting later in May 2026.
This exhibition will be on display in the Main Gallery from May 22nd - June 6th, 2026.
Front Gallery: Paintings by Hannah Lounsbury
JUNE 5th - JULY 3rd, 2026
The Hutchinson Art Center is excited to exhibit the work of local artist and educator Hannah Lounsbury in our Front Gallery during the month of June.
More information is coming soon!
This exhibition will be on display in the Front Gallery from June 5th - July 3rd, 2026.