SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 - JANUARY 4, 2026

ReVision is a groundbreaking, Native-led exhibition that celebrates the innovation, diversity, and cultural depth of contemporary Indigenous art. Curated by Taiomah Rutledge, the exhibition brings together Indigenous artists from across disciplines, each contributing powerful works in a range of mediums. Rooted in community and cultural understanding, ReVision challenges outdated perceptions of Native art by centering present-day Indigenous experiences and artistic voices. Beyond the visual display, the exhibition offers a dynamic lineup of artist-led workshops, film screenings, talks, performances, and inviting visitors to connect more deeply with the artists’ stories, techniques, and cultural heritage. With a firm commitment to respectful tribal representation and compliance with the Indian Arts and Crafts Act, ReVision is more than an art show—it’s a platform for dialogue, education, and belonging. This exhibition not only amplifies Indigenous creativity but also serves as a vital cultural moment for Kansas, fostering mutual understanding and lasting community.

Programming

September 13 | 11am-1pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Second Saturday: Free Art Making
Join guest curator, Taiomah Rutledge for a Geo Floral Cyanotype Workshop.

September 18 | 6pm | $8 | Cinema
Wedel Finanical Present’s Throwback Thursday: Smoke Signals (1998)

September 24 | FREE | Salina Art Center
Exhibition opens at Salina Art Center. Join us in the Artery for an exhibition activity! We will be creating ledger animals.

October 3 | 5-7pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
First Friday Opening Reception. Guest Curator and Artists will be present.

October 11 | 11am-1pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Second Saturday: Free Art Making

October 15 | 12:15-12:45pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Art Byte | Bring your lunch and join us in the Gallery for a 30-minute, interactive conversation exploring a new piece of art each month—designed to spark insight, conversation, and confidence in experiencing contemporary art.

October 16 | 6pm | $8 | Cinema
Wedel Finanical Present’s Throwback Thursday: Powwow Highway (1989)

November 8 | 11am-1pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Second Saturday: Free Art Making
Join ReVision artist, Sloane Dyer for a Color Wash Painting Workshop.

November 13 | 6pm | $8 | Cinema
Wedel Finanical Present’s Throwback Thursday

November 19 | 12:15-12:45pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Art Byte | Bring your lunch and join us in the Gallery for a 30-minute, interactive conversation exploring a new piece of art each month—designed to spark insight,
conversation, and confidence in experiencing contemporary art.

December 11 | 6pm | Cinema
More than A Caricature: Short Film Showcase by Rodrick Pocowatchit
(various years, newest 2025)
Join us for an evening of short films by Comanche filmmaker Rodrick Pocowatchit, including his newest documentary, The Heartbest of the Heartland: Honoring Tradition, Embracing Tomorrow (2025). The screening will be followed by a discussion and audience Q&A with the filmmaker.

December 13 | 11am-1pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
Second Saturday: Free Art Making

December 17 | 6pm | FREE | Salina Art Center
A History of the American Indian Boarding Schools, Presentation by Eric P. Anderson
Renewed calls for investigations into the abuses to American Indian children have brought new scrutiny to the boarding school system. This talk will examine the thinking behind the creation of federal schools for youth including Haskell Indian Nations University, originally known as the United States Indian Industrial Training School, and how this system affected Native communities in the short and long term. The American Indian story is one of cultural survival, but what are the next steps for reckoning with this difficult and painful part of our national history?