Past Exhibitions

Stone tunnel with steps leading to a bright light at the end.
By Volland Foundation December 31, 2016

January 24- February 28, 2016

Tom Parish’s monumental photographs of arched caves in Wabaunsee County and Jim Cook’s large-scale paintings of his original home, his “roots,” the Flint Hills.
A close up of a woman wearing a cowboy hat
By Patty Reece December 30, 2016

March 6 - April 3, 2016

Kansas Farmers, Ranchers, and You is an exhibit from the book Kansas Farmer by Scott Stebner, an agricultural photographer who specializes in taking powerful photographs of those who work o the land. His photographs showcase the spirit and dedication of Kansas farmers and ranchers.
Abstract painting with light blue, white, purple, and orange shapes on a textured background.
By Patty Reece December 29, 2016

April 10 - May 29, 2016

Paper Giants is an ongoing project between artistsKy Anderson, Meg Lipke, and Vicki Sher. They live in Brooklyn, NY, where they maintain individual studio practices. Paper Giants was conceived as a means of investigating and maintaining individual ideas within a shared space and format.
A man is riding a horse in front of a sign that says verboten
By Patty Reece December 28, 2016

June 5 - September 4, 2016

The selected photographs for Staging the West come from two projects that explore the tension between the reality and mythology of the American West. The images were made in the Almeria region of Spain, and in locations across Germany.
A bunch of thorns are against a gray background
By Patty Reece December 27, 2016

September 10 - October 16, 2016

"Working with thorns from the honey locust tree I create wall installations and discrete sculptures that I regard as three-dimensional drawings. I also create pyrographs, drawings made with the use of a burning tool."
A red motorcycle with white tires and the words time machines below it
By Patty Reece December 26, 2016

October 22 - October 30, 2016

In 1914 Otto Kratzer, a Volland merchant, and Gene Hawes, a former railroad agent at Volland, left on their Indian bikes to travel to the World Fair in San Francisco.Their adventure is the inspiration for "Time Machines: A Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit"
A black and white photo of a man leaning against a tree trunk.
By Patty Reece December 25, 2016

November 5 - 13, 2016

The Volland Store re-opened its doors in June 2015 with a stunning exhibit of photography and film by Otto Kratzer, curated by Greg Hoots. The exhibit is returning for a limited engagement. Welcome home, Otto.
A painting of a camel with a moon in the background
By Patty Reece December 24, 2016

November 19, 2016 - January 29, 2017

The large-scale paintings of Lee Becker are animals that she has personally encountered. They are either endangered or rare, and she finds beauty in each one.