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Envision Arts

When you walk through the doors of the Envision
Arts Gallery at Union Station, you’re stepping into
more than just a gallery space—you’re connecting
with a vision that redefines ability. Led by Senior
Manager Sarah Kephart, Envision’s arts program
is on a mission to change perceptions of creativity,
community, and ability.

“I’ve been serving the mission of Envision for 12
and a half years,” Kephart shared. “And every day
I’m reminded why I’m here. Our goal is to improve
the quality of life for individuals
with vision loss and blindness.

What better way to do that than through art?”

Kephart, who manages both the gallery
and the wider arts program, has seen
firsthand the confidence, expression,
and connection that art unlocks in her
students.

She recounts the story of one artist in
particular—Tomiyo Tajiri, a Japanese woman in her
60s who began to lose her vision due to retinitis pigmentosa.

“She never thought she would be able
to create again,” Kephart said. “Until she found
our program.”

With clay in hand, Tajiri began to build new expressions from her memories of home—Japanese flowers, fauna, and landscapes.

Her journey culminated in a public
art installation still on display downtown in
Wichita’s Gallery Alley, where her work invites
visitors of all abilities to explore a playground of the senses.

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And that’s the heart of what makes Envision different.

“We are not just a gallery,” Kephart emphasized.
“We’re a place where people—regardless
of their sight, background,
or experience—can come together,
learn, and create.”

That includes the wider Wichita community, too.
The Envision Arts Gallery is open
year-round and offers everything
from First Friday exhibitions to
workshops for adults and families.
“We welcome volunteers and
guests of all abilities to engage,
create, and be a part of
what we’re building here.”

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Exciting changes are also on the horizon. Envision
is in talks with Occidental Management
to expand their space within Union Station
to include a full studio—
bringing even more year-round
classes and hands-on
opportunities directly
into the heart of downtown Wichita.

“We want to be part of the evolution of Wichita,”
Kephart said. “As downtown continues
to grow—especially with the
upcoming Biomedical Campus—we
want to grow with it. We believe
the arts belong in
that conversation.”

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With plans to grow, create, and inspire,
the Envision Arts Gallery is more
than a tenant—it’s a downtown
beacon of inclusion, community, and color.

Visit the gallery, sign up for a class,
or volunteer your time. Learn more at envisionus.com.

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