COLORS OF THE HEARTLAND

A Juried Exhibition Celebrating Kansas Art

The Topeka Art Guild invites Kansas artists to show us what the Heartland means to you.

Kansas is more than a place,it is wide-open skies, prairie grasses, changing seasons, small towns, city streets, family, history, farms, wildlife, and the people who call this beautiful state home.

Colors of the Heartland is a juried exhibition celebrating the unique beauty, character, and spirit of Kansas through the eyes of Kansas artists.

THEME

Kansas seen by Kansans

We invite artists to interpret Kansas in their own creative way. Landscapes, people, places, wildlife, architecture, still life, abstract work, or any subject inspired by the Kansas experience are welcome.

AWARDS

1st Place — $300
2nd Place — $200
3rd Place — $100

3 Honorable Mentions

Awards will be presented during our First Friday celebration on September 4, 2026.

ENTRY FEES

$15 for the first entry
$10 for each subsequent entry

Artists may submit up to 3 entries.

Maximum entry fee for 3 works: $35

Entry fees are non-refundable.

ELIGIBILITY

Open to Kansas artists.

Artwork must be original work created by the submitting artist and must reflect the theme Colors of the Heartland.

All submitted artwork will be reviewed by a jury. Selection for the exhibition is not guaranteed.

IMPORTANT DATES

Online Applications:
Submit your artwork and application online.

Artwork Drop-Off:
August 30, 2026

Awards Presentation:
Friday, September 4, 2026 — First Friday

READY TO SHOW US YOUR KANSAS?

A celebration of Kansas. A celebration of creativity. A celebration of the artists who call the Heartland home.

Presented by the Topeka Art Guild