UPCOMING EVENTS
Upcoming events.
Find information about upcoming programs at Garden City Arts by viewing the calendar overview or scrolling down the page to find a list of events.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Dec 21st
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Member Showcase - Reception
Please stop by during the reception for the Member Showcase on December 21st from 3-5PM. Refreshments will be provided as you enjoy great art and conversation.
For more information contact the gallery by calling (620) 260-9700.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Jan 4th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Watercolor Workshop - Jan
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
Downtown Discovery - Jan
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Blushing Artiste - Jan 10th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Writers Meetup - January
Calling all Writers! Whether you are a published writer, compose poems or prose for fun, or are interested in how to get started, this program is for you! Once a quarter, Garden City Arts will host a writers meetup to encourage networking and create a support system so that you can pursue your creative endeavors.
While this event is free, we ask that you sign up in advance by completing the signup form on our website.
Annual Meeting 2024
Please join us as we celebrate the arts in our community during our Art Social Hour and Annual Meeting! Stop by anytime between 6:00 - 6:45 PM for GCA's first annual Open House. During this event we will have refreshments, family art activities, and information on the year's upcoming programs. The Board of Directors and Executive Director will also be present to talk with those interested in getting involved with GCA. Information of volunteering and copies of our annual report will be available for anyone interested to take home.
Our Annual Meeting will start at 6:45PM during which the executive board will be elected and our annual report will be formally presented.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Open Studio - January
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Jan 18th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Reading Goals
January is the perfect month to set goals for the year and to learn something new! During this workshop you will create a bookshelf that reflects your personality on an 8x10 piece of paper using watercolor and ink. Add as many books to your shelf as you would like to set your reading goal for the year. You can then track your progress and the titles you read by adding the titles with pen to your shelf throughout the year
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Jan 23rd
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
Mini & Me - Jan 25th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Feb 1st
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Watercolor Workshop - Feb
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
SWKS Meetup - February
Join us for an exciting in-person gathering of creative minds at Garden City Arts in Garden City, KS! Network with fellow art advocates, share ideas, and get inspired by hearing about the creative endeavors taking place in Southwest Kansas. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the endless possibilities of working together to make the arts thrive in our corner of the state.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Bookmaking Workshop by Katy Guthrie
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the long stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
Blushing Artiste - Feb 7th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Feb
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Feb 15th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Open Studio - February
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Mini & Me - Feb 22nd
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Afterschool Program (Grade 1st-2nd)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Afterschool Program (Grade 3rd-5th)
Join Ariana Wheet in a creative adventure after school! Each week participants will create arts and crafts projects using a variety of mediums while learning more about art and having fun.
Snacks and all materials will be provided.
TUESDAYS | Jan 14th - Feb 25th
4:20-5:20 PM
$35 ($30 members) for all 7 sessions
Instructor: Ariana Wheet
GRADES: 1st - 2nd
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Feb 27th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
Poinsettia Painting with Robin Valenzuela
Join Robin Valenzuela as we paint colorful poinsettias just in time for your holiday celebrations! Learn tips and tricks from Robin as you create on a 6x6 canvas. No previous experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
Reception & Reading for Linda Lobmeyer
Please join us as we celebrate the release of Linda Lobmeyer’s book of poems ‘When I Forget the Words’. Linda will be reading from her book starting at 4:30PM. Refreshments will be provided.
ABOUT LINDA LOBMEYER
Linda Lobmeyer writes from the edge of the middle in southwest Kansas. Born, raised and residing in Finney County, her work express a deep sense of place. When I Forget the Words “charts life, loss and hope while exploring the richness of her deep faith.”(from Darkly Bright Press).
Mini & Me - Dec 14th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
Blushing Artiste - Dec 13th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
Canvas+Paint - Dec 12th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Dec 12th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Dec
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone
Watercolor Workshop - Dec
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Dec 7th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Acrylic Pour Ornaments - Dec 5th
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the buttonhole stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
MatchDay 2024
During this once a year opportunity, Western Kansas Community Foundation will make your donation go even further by matching a portion of all donations made to Garden City Arts. Your donation will go directly to Garden City Arts to help us cover our immediate needs and future program expenses, while WKCF’s match dollars go into our endowment fund to ensure that the arts will have deep roots to sustain our future.
Holiday Open House
Stop by anytime between 1-5PM on Black Friday and 10 AM - 5 PM on Shop Small Business Saturday to find unique gifts from local artisans! We have a mixture of pottery, fine art, jewelry and gift items that are sure to please everyone on your Christmas list.
Almost all of our artists will be offering special deals off the items in their booth AND some will even have extended inventory set up in the gallery! These deals will ONLY be available during the Holiday Open House starting Friday at 1PM and going from 10AM-5PM on Saturday.
Mini & Me - Nov 23rd
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
AGES: 5+
10-11:30AM | Nov 23rd
$30 per pair ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Blushing Artiste - Nov 22nd
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
MUST BE 21+
Nov 15 | 7-9:30PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Open Studio - Nov
Get out of your craft room/studio or off your kitchen table and join your fellow creatives for open studio nights at GCA. Bring your own projects to work on and join in the comradery of other creatives in our community. This is an informal event. You are welcome to come and go at your convenience.
Nov 21st | 6-8PM
Ages 14+
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Bookmaking Workshop by Katy Guthrie
Learn how to make your own one-of-a-kind journal during this two-night workshop. You will design and create your own artful covers using quality papers; you will learn the basic components of bookmaking; and finally, you will learn how to bind your journal using the buttonhole stitch. No previous experience is required. All materials provided.
NOV 19th & 20th | 6 - 8 PM
$40 ($35 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
MUST BE 12+
Location: Garden City Arts
Mini & Me - Nov 16th
Come and bond with your child while painting an 8x10 canvas masterpiece! The instructor will help guide all participants step-by-step through the painting process. Each ticket covers 1 adult & 1 child.
AGES: 5+
10-11:30AM | Nov 16th
$30 per pair ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Nov 16th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Nov 16th | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
Blushing Artiste - Nov 15th
Bring your own beverage and join us at Garden City Arts for a night of fun and painting! Participants will paint on a 14x18 stretched canvas. No previous art experience is needed as the instructor will provide easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
GCA will not serve refreshments during these classes, but you are welcome to bring your own.
MUST BE 21+
Nov 15 | 7-9:30PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Nov 14th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Nov 14th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Downtown Discovery - Nov
Join Garden City Arts on the 2nd Wednesday of every month for this special program designed and geared towards Pre-K children and their caregivers/family members. There will be a new take home arts& crafts project each month and LOTS of creative art games for everyone to enjoy.
This program is organized by Downtown Vision. Weeks hosted by Garden City Arts are FREE for everyone.
Nov 13th | 9:30 - 10:30AM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
SWKS Meet-Up (Nov 2024)
Join us for an exciting in-person gathering of creative minds at 2nd Ave Art Guild in Dodge City! Network with fellow art advocates, share ideas, and get inspired by hearing about the creative endeavors taking place in Southwest Kansas. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and explore the endless possibilities of working together to make the arts thrive in our corner of the state.
Schedule for Future Quarterly Meetups:
February 3, 2025: TBA
May 5, 2025: TBA
August 4, 2025: TBA
November 3, 2025: TBA
For more information contact Katy Guthrie at Garden City Arts by calling (620) 260-9700 or emailing gardencityarts@gmail.com.
Watercolor Workshop - Nov
Each month the instructor will cover basic techniques, offer tips, and give you a new challenge to help grow your skills and comfort level with the medium. Step-by-step instructions will be provided, but participants are encouraged to make modifications as they see fit.
These workshops are designed for beginners and are all stand-alone workshops. All supplies and tools will be provided for you to create one 8x10 inch watercolor painting during each workshop.
MUST BE 12+
Nov 2nd | 1 - 3PM
$30 ($25 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Nov 2nd
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
Nov 2nd | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts
It’s a Wrap: Earrings
Join Jeena Walkinshaw and learn how to make your own jewelry! You will learn all of the basics of how to create a pair of earrings using basic wire wrapping techniques. This class is for beginner to intermediate creatives. All supplies will be provided.
Oct 25th | 6 - 8 PM
MUST BE 14+
$35 ($30 members)
Instructor: Jeena Walkinshaw
Location: Garden City Arts
Canvas+Paint - Oct 24th
This beginner’s class helps participants follow step-by-step instructions to recreate the painting of the month on an 11X14 stretched canvas. All supplies will be provided. No experience required.
AGES 12+
Oct 24th | 6-8PM
$25 per class ($20 members)
Instructor: Katy Guthrie
Location: Garden City Arts
Aspen Grove
Join Robin Valenzuela on a mixed media adventure using clay board, paint, and inks to create a fall inspired ‘aspen grove’. You’ll be using a variety of tools to create texture and apply color to your 9x12 claybord panels. By the end of class you’ll have a finished piece to display or give away. No previous experience needed. All supplies will be provided.
OCT 19TH | 1:30 - 4:30 PM
MUST BE 18+
$45 ($40 members)
Instructor: Robin Valenzuela
Location: Garden City Arts
Drop-BY Art Saturday - Oct 19th
P ICK UP & TAKE HOME
Pick up a free bag with all the supplies needed to create the featured project of the month! Bags will be set outside the gallery's front door starting at 10 AM and be available until 5 PM or until supplies run out.
Featured project is shown in the banner.
OCT 19TH | 10AM - 5PM
All ages are welcome
FREE
Location: Garden City Arts