Four new exhibitions open at the Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery on Sunday, May 4, and continue through July 20. They feature a large works invitational, a show of mixed media pieces by Rodney Wood of Hoisington, watercolors by Mark Grosserode of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and acrylic paintings by Virgil Penner of North Newton. A reception for the exhibitions will be on Sunday, May 4, 2:00-4:00pm, with exhibition talks beginning at 2:30pm.

In 2022 the Sandzén Gallery put together an exhibition called Small Wonders. It was a spectacular show that included tiny art by 164 artists from throughout the region. As one can imagine, working with that many artists can be challenging. For this invitational, the Gallery’s show committee decided to do a complete reversal and invited artists to create larger works that could be up to 32 square feet. The exhibition is titled SIZE MATTERS and includes 18 artists from throughout the region.

The Gallery is excited to present this exhibition and know that its namesake, Birger Sandzén, would be equally so since he often tackled subjects on a grand scale. His panoramic landscapes capture the awe-inspiring emotion of size and this exhibition will do likewise.

Additional information about each artist and the exhibitions can be found by reading Visit Lindsborg’s blog.

The Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery is located at 401 N. First Street. Hours are 10:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Saturday, and 1:00-5:00pm on Sunday. Admission is free, with donations appreciated. Docent tours for groups are available by two-week advance appointment.