It’s Been a While:
16 Shows in 14 Years
by Barbara Gal

&

Myth Takes:
The Ceramic Sculpture of Mike Keene

March 27th - April 12th, 2026
Opening Reception March 27th, 5-9pm

It’s Been a While:
16 Shows in 14 Years by Barbara Gal
March 27th- April 12th

We at NEXT are delighted to show highlights from Barbara Gal's 14 years with the gallery! She is NEXT's longest-tenured member, with us since 2012. "It's Been a While" features selected works from her 16 (and counting!) shows at our original location on Navajo Street, at Pasternack's, and our current home in 40 West Arts' Hub Building. Join us for the opening reception on Friday, March 27 from 5-9pm. "It's Been a While" will run through Sunday, April 12.

Myth Takes:
The Ceramic Sculpture of Mike Keene
March 27th- April 12th

Myth Takes presents ceramic sculptures and digital art that explore the misunderstandings shaping humanity’s relationship with the natural world, where perception often blurs the line between truth and illusion. Inspired by ancient mythology, the work is colorful, whimsical, and often humorous, yet beneath its lively forms and textures lies a deeper question: how do the stories and myths we create in challenging times shape our understanding of nature—and how do they influence the ways we seek to explain, justify, and manage forces beyond our control?

About the Artist

Mike Keene received a BFA from the University of Texas and an MA from the University of Northern Colorado. His narrative sculptures contain original carvings and hand-built clay constructions using multiple techniques and textures created with unique carved roller stamps and painted glaze finishes. He has shown in many galleries and art venues around the state and across the nation.

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Untitled, unforeseen, unexpected.
“Untitled,” is artist’s choice. It’s like playing tennis without a net. Take a swing!

Money:

IN THE ONLINE GALLERY

A national juried show of work that explores the role that money plays in both art and life.

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