Regional artists are invited to participate in the Midwestern
At the beautiful Rourke Art Museum & Gallery.

June 18th, 2026- September 6th, 2026

This year’s theme is “The Pursuit of Happiness.” This exhibit explores the American ideal of the “pursuit of happiness” as articulated in the Declaration of Independence and reflected across 250 years of U.S. history. Rather than focusing solely on the nation’s founding, artists are invited to examine how the promise of life, liberty, and human flourishing has inspired generations to pursue freedom, justice, civil rights, and self-determination.

Come and enjoy our interpretation of the theme!