Hutchinson Center for the Arts presents juried exhibitions showcasing distinguished artwork, diverse perspectives, and a variety of media — deepening our community's engagement with visual art, broadening the horizons of what's possible, and inspiring conversations about the profound connections between art and our shared humanity. Artist Receptions and Community Showcase Open Houses are typically the opening Friday—check each listing for the exact dates.

The ArtGallery is free and open to the public during regular business hours.

2026 Gallery Exhibitions

Annual Community Showcase: January 14 - February 21

K Daphnae Koop: March 4 - April 18

Annual Youth Art Show: April 22 - May 9

Themed Show: Pollinator: May 20 - June 27

David KelseyBasset, Oak Kelsey, & Darwin Dyce: July 8 - Aug 15

Emerging Artist Exhibition featuring Hannah Anema & Beatrice Winter: Sept 9 - Oct 10

JD & Megan Jorgenson: Oct 21 - Nov 21

This activity is made possible in part by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the SW Minnesota Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.

On View

Tom Wirt: Works, Collection, & Legacy

On View: August 19 - 29

HCA Founder, Tom Wirt, has donated boxes of his pottery and some of his art collection to be shown and sold. His family, friends, and patrons joined in and added until it reached nearly 200 pieces. Proceeds from the fundraiser benefit HCA.

Open House: August 19, 5:30-7 pm

Tom Wirt joins us to celebrate his donation and help honor Jenna & Jayson Wall, owners of Hutchinson State Theatre, as the next recipients of the Tom Wirt Award for outstanding impact on the art in the Hutchinson area. Many of the previous Tom Wirt award winners will be in attendance.