Art House 310 First Friday – Brooke Schutte & Deber
Opening Reception | First Friday March 6th, 2026 | 6-10pm

This event is free to attend and open to the public. Show hangs through March 22nd, 2026.
Art House 310 is located at 310 S. Laura. Two blocks SE of Douglas & Washington in downtown Wichita.

NOTE: Open gallery hours throughout the exhibition are generally Tuesday and Thursday, 6-9pm and Sunday, 1-4pm.

BROOKE SCHUTTE

My name is Brooke, I am a 25 year old artist originally from Colorado. I was raised in a very strict, dominating, and isolating religion and have struggled with a complicated relationship with interpersonal connection, mental health, and generally society as a whole. Very early on in my childhood, I found a voice in art. More so, a purpose as well. The people around me didn’t want to hear me speak, they didn’t value my voice.. But the pretty picture I drew – that was considered valuable.

As I grew older and experienced life in a more raw and unfiltered way, I realized art was no longer what I thought it was: Realism, landscapes, still lifes. Art could be edgy, it could be problematic, and it could make my mom very uncomfortable.

Being a self taught artist, I never identified with one genre or medium. Rather, I always just pursued what spoke to me at the time.

For this show, I chose to speak on mental illness and addiction. Something that in recent years has been at the forefront of my life. When conceptualizing this show, my idea was to keep the subject matter light and playful – humorous and easy on the eye. Exploring the juxtaposition between a sensitive topic like alcoholism or PTSD, while displaying it with bright vibrant, even whimsical imagery.

I stuck with two mediums, marker and acrylic but did not necessarily commit to one style or point of view. I’d like to think my voice and personal method speaks clearly through each piece. And hopefully the audience will be intrigued to divulge into introspection while they view the work.

See more of Brooke’s work on Instagram: @masticated.gum

DEBER

My work centers on compositions that blend traditional realism, abstract expressionism and letterform abstraction. Mix media as a preference: Acrylics, Oil, Enamel mixtures, Spray paint and Airbrush are used to create layered compositions that evoke emotion, movement, and tension.

A core focus of my work lies in bridging the worlds of professional muralism, portrait painting, fine arts and Graffiti.

My canvas work serves as an extension of his street practice, offering a different format through which to explore similar ideas with nuance. For me, art is not a means to an end, it is the end itself. Through each piece, I invite the viewer into the emotional landscape and visual rhythms that define my voice as a well rounded contemporary artist.

See more of Deber’s work on Instagram: @deber614 and on Facebook: @deber614

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