Future Exhibitions

Sunflower Biennial

JANUARY 29-MARCH 9, 2025

The Sunflower Biennial is a juried exhibition of visual art to recognize artists in Kansas ages 15-24 for dedication, achievement, and contribution to exchanges that reveal life.

The Salina Art Center is a nonprofit, contemporary art and education center with the mission to “create exchanges among art, artists, and audiences that reveal life.” Located in historic Downtown Salina, the Art Center has a national reputation as an innovative, artist-supportive, and audience-responsive institution accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

A committee of artists, art educators, and Art Center staff are responsible for planning and implementing the Sunflower Biennial. An independent juror selects exhibitors and award winners in various categories from entries across the state of Kansas. 

Award winners will receive the cash awards and recognition at the opening reception. All artists selected to show will be included in a professional gallery program. Exhibition programming will also highlight many young artists, allowing them to lead workshops or give gallery talks about their work and plans.

We want to provide young artists an opportunity to share what is current in their world. Salina Art Center will provide a platform that encourages exchanges of ideas and respect. The exhibition allows young artists to gain experience with exhibition submissions, building a portfolio, public speaking, marketing their talents, and much more.