The Salina Biennial Exhibition: Contemporary Art from the Mountain Plains Region officially opened on Feb. 21, 2018 and will run through May 20, 2018. So why is the Salina Biennial a big deal, and why should you care? 1) 72 works, 42 artists from 10 states - only in Salina, KS. This exhibition is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. You will never see this collection of work assembled in one location ever again. Jodi Throckmorton, who juried the show, combed through nearly 500 works submitted for consideration and narrowed it down to these 72. Sandra Jean Caes Palingenesis, 2016 Painted Shoes 60x120x8in Courtesy of Artist 2) Contemporary art is relevant today, and the artists willingly share points of view on issues they care about. The Mountain Plains region is what the rest of the country considers "fly over states." As such, is anyone listening to what is happening in the minds and hearts of this middle 1/3 of our country? If the last