Deines Cultural Center

09/05/2026

Just 5 more days to get your entry in for this year's Mystery, Magic & the Macabre Juried Exhibition. We invite artists who bring thoughtfulness and creativity to their work and provide unique insights into the magical, mystical, and macabre.

The Deines Cultural Center is thrilled to announce that we are now accepting submissions for our fifth annual Mystery, Magic & Macabre Juried Exhibition. This exhibition celebrates talented and innovative artists whose work is thoughtful, imaginative, and uniquely portrays the enchanting, mysterious...

09/04/2026

The Deines Cultural Center presents PHANTASMAGORIA - a solo exhibition by Rodney Wood September 13th through October 25th, 2026.

Opening Reception: Sept. 13 (2-4pm)
Phantasmagoria is defined as an exhibition of optical effects and illusions, a constantly shifting complex succession of things seen or imagined, and a bizarre or fantastic combination, collection,
or assemblage. Wood’s exhibition promises all of the above with surreal, and magical realism oil paintings, and imaginative assemblages.

09/04/2026

Angela Muller's exhibition of prairie abstraction paintings created from natural materials gathered from the Kansas Prairie is currently at the Deines Cultural Center in anticipation of her new book, Becoming Anchoress.

Muller will launch the release of Becoming Anchoress with a book signing and closing reception on September 27th from 2-4 pm.

07/18/2026

The Summer invitational exhibition, Happy Place, opens tomorrow with a reception from 2-4 pm.

20 artists from around the region created pieces that explore where and how they define personal sanctuary, including tranquil spaces, creative practices, and moments of meditation or prayer. It celebrates the diverse ways individuals find solace and tranquility in their lives.

Happy Place is at the Deines Cultural Center from July 19th to August 24th, 2026.

07/07/2026

https://opportunities.wearecreativewest.org/opportunity/17825/CAFE

Call for entry for this year's Mystery, Magic & the Macabre Juried Exhibition is now open through September 10, 2026.
This exhibition celebrates talented and innovative artists whose work is thoughtful, imaginative, and uniquely portrays the enchanting, mysterious, and surreal. We invite artists who bring thoughtfulness and creativity to your work and offer unique insights into the magical, mystical, and macabre to submit your work to our national juried exhibition.

This year's juror is David Barnes, retired director of the Shafer Gallery on the Barton County Community College campus in Great Bend, KS.

07/03/2026

We are closed today and tomorrow. Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

06/29/2026

Shelly and Mike's exhibition is at the Deines now through July 12th.

More than 100 print and photo works by Salina natives Shelly Beech and Mike Alexenko are on view through July 12 in Russell, Kansas.

05/30/2026

City of Russell, Kansas has a wonderful Historic Russell Main Street. It's out of this world ;) and Waudby's Family Friendly Sports Bar and Grill will be having Flying Saucers this June. A Famous Russell County Kansas sandwich. While you are Downtown Check out The Closet Boutique, Russell Specialty Books and Gifts, D. Palma and Co. Mercantile and Espresso Etc., Woelk's and The Kitchen Vault. Grab a T-Shirt at Perfect Print and Movie Night Dream Theatre in Russell, KS. More Great Places in Russell to eat, visit and shop - A&W, David Friday - Friday Art Factory, Deines Cultural Center, Russell County Kansas Historical Society, AU Tattoo, Knick Knack Knook, Encore Antiques and Collectables, Central Kansas Massage and Yoga, Chiropractic Care, Many Salons, lawyers, retail and Accountants. Please Tag yourself in the comments if you want to.

05/16/2026

Our new exhibition opens with a reception on Sunday, May 24th, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. Four Eyes 2 Visions, the art of Mike Alexenko and Shelly Beech.

Where film and pixels meet ink and pigment, using cutting-edge technology, experiments, and old-world processes. Mike and Shelly combine film, pixels, ink, and pigment in their artistic collaboration. Friends for decades, their partnership merges photography and printmaking as they explore light, shadow, and techniques together. From shutter click to hand-pulled photogravures, they edit and deconstruct images, ensuring each piece tells a compelling story.

Four Eyes 2 Visions is at the Deines from May 24th to July 12th, 2026.

04/18/2026

We are having 2 times the fun at the Deines tomorrow. Starting at 1:00 you can come listen to musicians play country and bluegrass. Bring your acoustic instrument if you'd like to play along and bring your favorite food for the potluck!

Then at 2:00 the Russell County Fair Board will be here to announce the winners of our first Russell County Free Fair Poster Contest.

Come see the creative poster designs, listen to great music, and enjoy the community spirit.

Both events are free and open to the public.