12x12 Small Works Holiday Showcase
2023-10-19 - 2023-12-16 | Carriage Factory Art Gallery, 128 E. 6th Street, Newton, KS, 67114, United States
6th Annual 12×12 Small Works Holiday Showcase.
October 19-December 16, 2023
Koehn Gallery
Closing Reception December 16, 2023, 6-8 PM
People’s Choice Winner Announced
Vote for People’s Choice starting October 19.

Solace Art Exhibit
2023-11-18 - 2024-01-12
Solace Art Exhibit featuring artists Sally Allen, Jay Holobach, Conrad Snider, and Carol Zerger. Opening reception 6-8 PM Saturday, November 18. Artists talk at 7 PM. On exhibit and for sale through January 12, 2024.

12x12 Small Works Closing Reception
2023-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Saturday, December 16, 2023, 6-8 PM
People’s Choice Award Winner Announced

Third Thursday - Former NHS Art Students - Where are they Now?
2023-12-21 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for an exhibit of current work by former Newton High School Art Students. See their work and find out where they are now!

Sunflower Collage Class
2024-01-20 13:00 - 16:00
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Celebrate Kansas Day by creating a colorful sunflower collage with artist Barbara Haynes. Participants will create their own collage papers for their sunflower creation. All supplies are included and no experience required. January 20, 2024, 1-4 PM. $50 per student. Register by January 13, 2024.

Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist Opening Reception and Exhibit
2024-01-20 18:00 - 2024-03-08 18:00
Opening Reception for our annual Kansas Through the Eyes of an Artist exhibit featuring 58 artists exhibiting in oil, watercolor, acrylic, photography, mixed media, fiber and ceramics will be 6-8 PM Saturday, January 20, 2024 with awards ceremony at 7 PM. Judge Chiyoko Myose. On exhibit and for sale through March 8, 2024.

Love Birds Mixed Media Workshop
2024-02-03 13:00 - 16:00
Join artist Barbara Haynes to create a Love Birds collage in time for Valentine’s Day! Participants will create their own collage papers to use in their composition. No experience required! Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. February 3, 2024, 1-4 PM. $50 per person. Register by January 27, 2024.

"Souper" Love Your Gallery Fundraiser
2024-02-10 17:30 - 20:00
Saturday, February 10, 5:30-8 PM, $75 per ticket.
Join us for a soup supper for two, dine in or carryout. Limited delivery upon request, city limits of Newton/North Newton. With your ticket you will receive a Carriage Factory Art Gallery tote, two ceramic bowls, two raffle tickets, original art or creation, and your choice of Chicken Borscht or Broccoli & Cheese soup with bread and a cookie from Bread Basket. See poster for details about raffle choices and more.
Purchase online, in person or by phone indicating your choice of soup, dining time* (dine-in, carryout or delivery) and raffle items. Additional raffle tickets available for $5 each or 5 for $20.
*Dining times 5:30, 6:15, or 7 PM. Raffle drawing at 8 PM, need not be present.

12x12 Mini Barn Quilt Workshop
2024-02-24 13:00 - 16:30
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Learn how to grid out a wooden canvas to create a quilt block design with artist Stephanie Bayliff. You will use acrylic paint, blue painters tape, and a “secret sauce” to create crisp, clean paint lines. All materials will be provided and no previous experience is needed. Stephanie will lead you through step by step to make sure your project turns out great. Keep the finished product for yourself or give it as a wonderful handmade gift. Saturday, February 24, 2024, 1-4:30 PM. $45 per person. Register by February 17, 2024.

Railer Art! An NHS Art Exhibition Series . . .
2024-03-02 - 2024-03-29
NHS Seniors & Juniors Exhibition in the Koehn Gallery. March 2 – March 29, 2024. Opening Reception March, 2, 6-8 PM.

6th Annual Peeps Diorama Contest
2024-03-02 10:00 - 2024-03-21 20:00
Families, Individual, and Creators of all ages, get ready for some marshmallow fun! Registration is free and entries are due to the gallery by Saturday, March 2. There will be a People’s Choice Award and a gift basket of goodies for the winner! Voting at the gallery March 5 – March 19, award presented at our Third Thursday event, March 20, 2024, 6-8 PM. Join in the fun!

Drawing with Wayne A. Conyers
2024-03-05 14:00 - 2024-04-30 16:00
Join Wayne A. Conyers, artist and retired Professor Emeritus of Art at McPherson College for a drawing class for adults. All skill levels welcome. This class will meet on Tuesdays March 5, 12, 19, 26 April 9, 16, 23, 30 (will not meet April 2; two days after Easter) from 2-4 PM at the gallery. $160 includes registration and all supplies. See the attached document for more details. Register by February 24 online or by calling or coming in to the gallery, 316-284-2749.
Class is full.
Detailed Class Information

Pastel Workshop with Jude Tolar
2024-03-15 - 2024-03-16
Join Instructor Jude Tolar, Master Pastelist, PSA, WAOW, IAPS/MC* for a workshop exploring the versatility and vitality of the pastel medium. This two-day workshop focuses on techniques for painting with hard and soft pastels, exploring a variety of topics and themes. Jude will demo and work with each artist individually. For all levels, from beginning through seasoned artists. Ages 16 & up. See separate supply list for recommended materials. Supplies not included. Friday and Saturday March 15-16, 9 AM-4 PM. $135 per student.
Techniques for Pastels Supply List

Art Exhibit
2024-03-16 18:00 - 2024-05-10 17:00
Art Exhibit featuring Constance Gehring, Sara Grant, David Long and Jude Tolar. Opening Reception March 16, 2024, 6-8 PM. Artist talk at 7 PM. On exhibit and for sale through May 10.

Pysanky Workshop
2024-03-23 13:00 - 15:00
Saturday, March 23, 2024, 1-3 PM. Decorate your own unique egg with artist E.B. Schmidt and learn the traditional Ukrainian methods of Pysanky. Fun for all ages and skill levels. $45 includes all supplies. Register by March 16.
Class is full.

Railer Art! An NHS Exhibition Series . . . Sophomores & Freshmen
2024-04-06 - 2024-05-03
NHS Sophomores & Freshman Exhibition in the Koehn Gallery. April 6 – May 3, 2024. Opening Reception April 6, 6-8 PM.

Third Thursday - Celebrate Earth Day!
2024-04-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join us on Thursday, April 18, 6-8 PM for our Third Thursday event. Take in our current exhibits and make a seed bomb with us in celebration of Earth Day! Seed bombs are natural clay decorations with wildflower seeds inside! They can be placed in your garden or outdoor planters to add color and beauty. We hope you’ll join us!

Contemporary Weaving with Stephanie Bayliff
2024-04-20 13:00 - 16:30
Join artist Stephanie Bayliff for a fun contemporary weaving class. Saturday, April 20, 1-4:30 PM. Learn how to warp a simple frame loom and create a small woven wall hanging full of texture! Students will learn several different stitches to create a contemporary style tapestry in your choice of colors. All materials provided and no prior experience is needed. Register by April 16 online or by calling the gallery, 316-284-2749.

Curious Minds Art Exhibit - Opening Reception May 18
2024-05-18 18:00 - 20:00
Art Exhibit featuring Brady Scott, Joshua Finley, Ethan Patrick Harris, and Sasha Chapek. Opening Reception May 18, 2024, 6-8 PM. Artist talk at 7 PM. On display and for sale through July 12.

Flight of Fancy - Barbara Haynes Workshop
2024-05-25 13:00 - 16:00
Flight of Fancy Collage Workshop with artist Barbara Haynes. Participants will create their own collage papers to use in their whimsical bird creations. $60 per student. All supplies are included and no experience required. May 25, 2024, 1-4 PM. Registration deadline is May 18. Class size is limited. Register online or call the gallery, 316-284-2749, to reserve your space.

Block Printing Workshop with Kayann Ausherman
2024-06-01 10:00 - 16:00
June 1, 2024, 10 AM – 4 PM. Join artist Kayann Ausherman and learn the techniques and materials for creating block stamps to use as collage elements in artwork as well as how to pull a print from our final block. Perfect introduction to options for tools and materials as well as easy techniques. Includes how to make repeating stamps, two part stamps, and more! All materials are provided along with a complete take-home illustrated handout. $70 per student. Register by May 25 here or by calling the gallery, 316-284-2749.

Printmaking with Susan Fox
2024-06-05 13:00 - 2024-06-19 16:30
Susan Fox – Print Making Series. Join artist Susan Fox and learn Linocut, Collagraph, & Monoprint Printing. Wednesdays – June 5, 12, & 19, 1-4:30 PM. $110 per student, all supplies provided. Limited space. Register online or by calling the gallery, 316-284-2749, by May 22.

Mary Goering - A Walk With Nature Art Exhibit
2024-06-08 - 2024-08-09
Join us for an exhibit featuring the art of Mary Goering – A Walk With Nature. On exhibit in the Koehn Gallery on our mezzanine level June 8 through August 9. Opening Reception June 8, 6-8 PM.

3rd Thursday Summer Series - Music & Art
2024-06-20 17:00 - 20:30
Join us for the first of our 3rd Thursday Summer Series for 2024. We’ll be open until 8:30 as part of Main Street Mania in downtown Newton. Live music with The Misguided Professors from 6-8 PM. Enjoy our current shows and enjoy 10% off gallery wide with special discounts on select creations. Discounts offered June 20-22.

Summer Art Camp: July 9-12 for ages 5-8 & August 6-9 for ages 9-12
2024-07-09 13:00 - 2024-08-09 15:00
July 9-12 for ages 5-8 & August 6-9 for ages 9-12. Join instructor Beth Burns for Summer Art Camp. Class will meet Tuesday through Friday from 1-3 PM. Explore different art materials each day, including drawing, painting, sculpture and more! $50 per camper. All supplies included, class size is limited. Register here, or by calling the gallery, 284-2749, to reserve your spot.
Camp has filled.

A Look Into Textile Art - A Pop Up Fiber Exhibit
2024-07-12 12:00 - 2024-07-23 17:00
Help us welcome the Handweavers Guild of America, meeting in Wichita this week. Come enjoy a pop up fiber exhibit on our third level, showcasing Kansas fiber artists. On display through July 23.

Class FULL - Abstract Landscape Workshop with Kayann Ausherman
2024-07-13 10:00 - 16:00
July 13, 10 AM – 4 PM. Join artist Kayann Ausherman to create multiple landscapes with a loose style of scraping on paint and adding bits of collage. Learn how to simplify a scene to the essentials and use color to add interest. The results are lovely textured, colorful, and modern landscapes. $70 per student, all materials are provided. Register by July 6 here or by calling the gallery, 316-284-2749.

Third Thursday Summer Series
2024-07-18 18:00 - 20:00
Join us for our Third Thursday Summer Series on Thursday, July 18. The gallery will be open until 8 PM and we’ll have live music with Queen Jack from 6-8. Arts Partners from Wichita will be here for a meet and greet to share about their collaboration with Northridge Elementary this fall, and recruiting teaching artists to participate in this program.

Echoes of Nature Art Exhibit
2024-07-20 - 2024-09-13
Echoes of Nature Art Exhibit featuring Lora Jost, Scott Jost, Kim Brook, and Carolyn Wedel. Opening Reception July 20, 2024, 6-8 PM. Artist talk at 7 PM. On display and for sale through September 13.

Contemporary Weaving with Stephanie Bayliff
2024-07-27 13:00 - 16:30
July 27, 1-4:30 PM. Join artist Stephanie Bayliff to learn how to warp a simple frame loom and create a small woven wall-hanging full of texture. Students will learn several different stitches to create a contemporary style tapestry in your choice of colors. Stephanie will lead you in a step by step process to make sure your project turns out great! All materials will be provided and no prior experience is needed. $60 per person. Register here or by calling the gallery, 316-284-2749, by July 20.
