Rural | Urban Invitational II

October 19, 2019 – March 1, 2020

Holly Wilson_Spectrums Within Under Our Skin (detail)

“Garden 4” (detail)

The Four Sisters (Square Meter Series), 2019, Graphite on paper 42″x42″

“Garden 2” (detail)

Gerry Craig_”Moroccan Book of Hours” (series detail)

Norman Akers_”Interference and a Tiny Spot of Hope”(detail)

by Ryan RedCorn

Levi Robb_”Till No. 1″

Ryan RedCorn, artist

Rural and Urban artists from Kansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma will exhibit work in the second annual Rural | Urban Invitational at The Volland Store Gallery.

“Rural” and “Urban” are defined by the current address of each artist, but the artist’s current address does not necessarily indicate their origins. Once the artists are selected, the discovery begins:  where did they grow up?  what were the influences that led them to become artists?  how are their early experiences revealed in their work today?  or are they?  This is the fun of the exhibition.  Join us in the journey, and learn each artist’s story.

Throughout the exhibit we will look at the lives of these artists, their life’s work today, and the ways in which Rural and Urban are alike, unique, and significant.  Check back frequently for information on programming.

Geraldine Craig | Manhattan, Kansas 

Holly Wilson | Mustang, Oklahoma 

Levi Robb | Des Moines, Iowa 

Mary Kay | Lindsborg, Kansas 

Norman Akers | Lawrence, Kansas 

Rena Detrixhe | Russell, Kansas 

Ryan RedCorn | Pawhuska, Oklahoma 

“Rural | Urban Invitational II” and associated programming are supported by

The Volland Foundation

and

Kansas Rural Communities Foundation (The Volland Store Fund)

If you would like more information about supporting The Volland Store Fund, a 501c3 nonprofit administered by the Kansas Rural Communities Foundation, please visit thevollandstore.com