Hays Arts Council
The Hays Arts Council proudly presents Fields & Forms, a compelling dual
exhibition featuring the work of Amy Warfield and Brittany Gorelick, opening Friday, March 6.
This exhibition brings together two distinct artistic perspectives rooted in personal and regional experience.
Brittany Gorelick’s work reflects her lived experience as a queer and neurodivergent artist.
Through collage, papermaking, and experimental printmaking, she uses recurring visual symbols—such as scribbled lines, structured grids, and waveform imagery—to explore themes of identity, structure, and emotional intensity. Bold color and layered marks create work that is both reflective and expressive.
In contrast, Amy Warfield turns her attention outward to the western Kansas landscape.
As a representational painter working primarily in watercolor, she captures the subtle atmosphere, texture, and character of the High Plains. Her work invites viewers to slow down and reconsider a landscape that is often overlooked, revealing its quiet complexity and sense of place.
The opening reception will be held on Friday, March 6, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Hays Arts Council Annex, 1010 Main Street, Hays.
The event is free and open to the public.
The exhibition will be open beginning Thursday, March 5, and will remain on view through April 11.
Public viewing hours at the Annex Gallery are:
● Thursday and Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
● Saturday: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This exhibition also marks an exciting transition period for the Hays Arts Council.
As renovation begins on its primary facility, the organization will continue serving the community through temporary locations.
The Hays Arts Council Gift Shop and Main Office has reopened inside the Hadley Center, located at 205 E. 7th Street, Hays. Visitors may enter through the main Hadley entrance on 7th Street and will find HAC directly inside in a convenient retail storefront just beyond the front doors.
Hours at this location will be:
● Sunday and Monday: CLOSED
● Tuesday–Friday: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
● Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Even during renovation, the Hays Arts Council remains committed to presenting exhibitions, arts education programming, Smoky Hill Art, seasonal art walks, and new community initiatives. The organization looks forward to welcoming the public into its temporary spaces while preparing for an exciting new chapter ahead.
For additional information, email arts@haysartscouncil.org or follow the Hays Arts Council on social media or visit during open hours.