Shelter is an exhibition of narrative landscapes by Lawrence artist Molly Frances Murphy. Murphy integrates motherhood and art in explorations of wild spaces and protected natural environments in which she and her daughter often work together. Shelter examines times of uncertainty and upheaval and the intimate connections of the natural world, which can provide solace … [more]
Join us for an evening with artist Kevin Kelly as he gives an in-depth look at his exhibition, Brick-A-Brac! Kevin Kelly’s work is conceptually and literally a study of negative space, especially relating to his memories of growing up in Middle America. The dissected painting processes aim to prevent pieces from settling into any resolved … [more]
Join us for an evening with artist Molly Murphy as she gives an in-depth look at her exhibition, Shelter! Molly Frances Murphy is a working artist and mother living in Lawrence, Kansas. Molly’s interest in systems and relationships between humans and the natural world often takes her creative process out of the studio environment and … [more]
View all 201 pieces of art generously donated by participating artists for the 2023 Benefit Art Auction in the Lawrence Arts Center galleries March 10 - April 8. The galleries are open from 9 am - 9 pm daily. The annual Benefit Art Auction funds the Exhibitions Program, keeping exhibits free and open to the … [more]
The annual Benefit Art Auction funds the Exhibitions Program, keeping exhibits free and open to the public for nearly 50 years. This year the auction will feature more than 150 works of art generously donated by participating artists. EXHIBITION March 10 - April 8 All art is on view in the galleries from 9 am … [more]
The Linda Reimond Preschool and Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Exhibition features works from preschool and kindergarten students at the Lawrence Arts Center. Illuminating the roots of imagination through fearless creativity, this exhibit offers a rare and stirring glimpse of the origin of ingenuity and inspiration. Arts Center early childhood students have the opportunity to work with … [more]
Curated by the Lawrence Arts Center's teen curatorial collective, Hang12, Transferred Inspiration highlights artwork created by Lawrence High School and Free State High School student artists in workshops inspired by the creative practices of Arts Center artists-in-residence Twiggy Boden and Taro Takizawa. After working alongside the residents at the Arts Center, students developed original works at … [more]
The Lawrence Vanguard Awards honor youth achievement in the visual arts during the USD497 Art Exhibition. These juried awards are focused on identifying remarkable talent, skill and originality in young visual artists in Lawrence Public Schools. Vanguard Award: A prize of $1200 is awarded to each of the top 2D and top 3D high school artists … [more]
The annual USD 497 public schools show features works selected by art teachers of K-12 students from across Lawrence. Showcasing a cross-section of the diverse, excellent visual arts programming in Lawrence Public Schools, this exhibit spotlights the value of arts learning and the importance of fine arts programs in public education. When viewed after the … [more]
