Current Exhibition

Debbie Wagner: A Prairie Life
May 8 – 31, 2026

Debbie Wagner is a Salina, Kansas artist whose work celebrates the beauty found in everyday moments and the landscapes of the Great Plains. Working primarily in fiber art and painting, Wagner creates richly textured pieces that capture the colors, seasons, and spirit of prairie life.

Wagner’s artistic practice took on deeper meaning following a life-changing event in 2002, when the disruption of her eyesight led to the discovery of two brain tumors. After surgery and recovery, she found that while some abilities were restricted, her visual acuity increased several fold. She turned to her art as a place of sanctuary and release, beginning a daily practice that continues to this day.

Since December 2005, Wagner has been painting the sunrise nearly every morning, documenting over 7,000 sunrises as a daily journal of gratitude and hope. Each painting captures not just the physical beauty of the sky, but the intangible gift of waking up to witness one more day.

Her work has been featured by notable publications including MSNBC’s Today Show, the Huffington Post, the Daily Mail UK, and John Deere Homestead magazine.

In “A Prairie Life,” Wagner presents her celebrated fiber art, which brings the landscapes and wildflowers of Kansas to life through wet felting techniques. Using layers of wool, color, and texture, she creates dimensional scenes that honor the beauty of the region she calls home.

Exhibition Dates: May 8 – May 31, 2026

Gallery Hours: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1–5 p.m., or by appointment

Opening Reception: Sunday, May 17 | 2:00–4:00 p.m. (Artist talk begins at 2:00 p.m.)
For more information, visit debbiewagnerart.com or contact SVAFC at svafc@svafc.com.