Join us for the Veterans Exhibition! People’s Choice voting opens on Friday, November 1st, from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm. Come explore the creative works of our veteran artists on opening day and cast your vote!
The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm, celebrating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, along with the People’s Choice award. Special thanks to ESB Financial for sponsoring this year’s Veterans Exhibition.
Join us in celebrating the service and creativity of our veterans as we honor their dedication both in and out of uniform. This exhibition is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of our veterans, capturing their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives through the transformative power of art.
This is an annual exhibition showing the artistic work of all veterans and those currently serving in all branches. It is a juried show with placement for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People’s Choice. Voting for People’s Choice will begin at 10:00 am on November 1st , ending at 5:15 pm during the artist reception.
ESB Financial has generously donated $100 for the Best of Show Award and $100 for the People’s Choice Award. Additionally, ESB Financial will provide $50 to 2nd and 3rd place winners.
October 4th – 26th · Artist Reception, Oct. 4th 5-6 pm
Echoes of the Plains consists of mixed media sculptures that serve as visual memoirs, capturing abstract images of farmland and agricultural practices. Rooted from David’s autobiographical memories from his upbringing in rural Kansas, his sculptures reflect his experiences and environment.
David has been an advocate for art education – serving as a Kansas Artist-in-Education and teaching art in Emporia schools. In retirement, he continues to share his passion for ceramics through teaching classes at the Emporia Art Center and promoting art in the community.
Don’t miss Steve Barnard’s “Visions of Variety,” on display until September 28th! Swing by to see his unique illustrative artwork in the Trusler Gallery.
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Shaping the Future – A Young Artist’s Exhibition
We want to show your kids art to the community! Ages 4 – 18 years old are welcome to be apart of an amazing gallery exhibition! This show is for kids in Emporia and the surrounding communities. Art created at home, school, camp, EAC or anywhere else is welcomed!
Come down to the Emporia Arts Center for more information or go -> https://emporiaksarts.org/shaping-the-future/
This month in the Trusler Gallery we have American Cheese: The Nick Geankoplis Show. This show is a blend of classical gallery mixed with installation. Nick blends his knowledge of utilitarian ceramics with the ideas of abstract ceramic sculpture. The result is a colorful display of the known figures that clay can be formed into alongside the more fluid idea that it can become more.
This is a wonderful presentation by Nick who is the current Head of the Ceramics Department at K-State University. He has taught and shown nationally and internationally. All of his works pull from the experiences he has had over the past two decades of exploration in the ceramic world.
On Display: May 2nd – June 1st | Free to the public
Artist Reception: May 3rd | 4:00-6:00pm
Thank you to all that attended the opening reception for the ESU Art Program’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition! It was a great turn out!
Congratulations to all of the students for entering artwork into this annual show, it takes hard work and courage! Also congratulations to the scholarship winners and the Juror’s Choice and Honorable Mentions!
ESU Art Program’s Annual Student Exhibition at the Emporia Arts Council & the Salon des Refusés at Trox Gallery and Gifts is open till April 27th. Be sure to go to both locations and see all the incredible art!
Best In Show – Ellen Wickersham for “Sea Cones – Glaze Testing”
Honorable Mention – Abbey Segobia for “Breath of Souls”
Honorable Mention – Destiny Lynn Kay for “Psychosis”
New in the Trusler Gallery: A.L. Redden – Left Under the Surface
February 1st – 24th · Artist Reception: February 2nd 4-6pm
Amy Redden is a high school English Teacher in the Kansas City Metro Area. While she has never had formal lessons or training, art has always been her solace and a way to express herself. From illustrating her poetry collection Hindsight to creating cards and stickers, Amy has enjoyed creating things. To her, creation is as essential as breathing.
For her debut show, Left Under the Surface, Amy chose to create a singular feeling, rather than a concrete object. This show focuses on what we cannot say or what has gone unsaid. Whether it is a look, a silence, or an absence, we have all left things unsaid. Combining watercolor, gold leaf, and poetry, this collection explores all the times we have remained silent.
Amy hopes that you enjoy the pieces as much as she has, and that this would be an encouragement to be bold enough to be honest.
Are you a veteran or know a veteran that would like to be a part of our Veterans Glass Blowing Workshop that is happening this Friday? You will get a chance to work with glass blowing artist, April Lemon, and learn how to blow/form glass.
This is an amazing experience that we want you to be a part of! We only have 7 slots left! If you are interested contact Sarah Bulinski at sbulinski@emporiaksarts.org by Thursday.
