WSU ShiftSpace

𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

𝗪𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 for a July exhibition that embraces the strange, surreal, bizarre, and unexpected.

We invite 𝗪𝗦𝗨 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗿𝘁, 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 to submit works that distort realities, unusual creatures, odd behaviors, dreamlike narratives, or visions that challenge conventional understandings of the world around us.

𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲. Interpretations of the theme may be humorous, unsettling, fantastical, or provocative.

𝙐𝙣𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙩 will be on view at WSU ShiftSpace Gallery Friday, July 3 through Friday, July 31 with an opening reception on July 3, 6–8 p.m.

𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝘀 will award a 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 at the opening reception, July 3.

𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗵 𝗖𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗻𝘀:
Johannah Cairns joins the Bethany College faculty beginning fall 2026. Cairns is a multidisciplinary artist. She holds a BA in Visual Art from the University of Kansas, a post-Baccalaureate Artisanry Ceramics Certificate from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, and an MFA in Ceramics from Ohio University.

Submit your work via QR code today.

Nothing better than a *shout* out from The SHOUT!

The 2026 BFA senior showcase, Vox Nostra 2026, is on view now.

Thanks to a partnership with Harvester Arts—WSU ADCI seniors took over WSU ShiftSpace Gallery and Harvester Arts’ galleries. Lots to see—and applaud.

Vox Nostra 2026 closes May 29.

Gallery hours:
Mondays: 3-9 pm
Tuesdays-Fridays: 3-6 pm
Saturdays: 10 am-2 pm
Sundays: closed

WSU ShiftSpace Gallery and Harvester Arts was packed Friday night as students, alumni, family, friends and community members gathered to celebrate the opening of Vox Nostra 2026.

Featuring work by Wichita State University School of Art, Design and Creative Industries graduating BFA students, the exhibition highlights a wide range of voices, media and creative practices from the next generation of artists and designers.

Thank you to the 500 guests who joined us for an unforgettable evening in support of our seniors.

Vox Nostra 26 remains on view through May 29.

Photos courtesy of Emmett Joseph Photography and Harvester Arts.

What a night! 🎉

We’re still buzzing from the energy of our 2026 Senior Showcase, Vox Nostra 2026, opening reception—an incredible celebration of creativity, dedication, and bold new voices. From striking visuals to thoughtful concepts, these graduating artists and designers truly showed up and showed out.

Take a look at some highlights from the evening and join us in celebrating the next generation of creatives as they step into their future.

Check out all the pictures in our Facebook gallery.

Did you miss the fun? Vox Nostra 2026 is on view through May 29 at WSU ShiftSpace Gallery + Harvester Arts.

Gallery hours:
Mondays: 3–9 p.m.
Tuesdays–Fridays: 3–6 p.m.
Saturdays: 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
First Fridays: 3–8 p.m.

WSU ShiftSpace Gallery
120 E 1st St N, Wichita

Photos courtesy Irma Puškarević.

We'll be there. Will you?

in May marks a momentous occasion as 39 BFA students from WSU School of Art, Design and Creative Industries come together in one place for a special senior showcase.

Join us for Vox Nostra 2026 (Our Voice)--featuring original work by graphic design and studio art students.

Opening reception
📅 , May 1
⏰6–8 p.m.
📍WSU ShiftSpace Gallery and Harvester Arts
120 E 1st St N, Wichita
(inside The Lux at the intersection of First and Market streets)

Exhibition and reception are free and open to all.

1 week till the senior showcase! Be here when it happens.

🗓️May 1st-29th, 2026
⏰ 6:00pm-8:00pm (Opening day May 1st)
📍Harvester Arts & WSU ShiftSpace | 120 E. 1st St. N., Suite 115, Wichita, KS 67202