Nick Gadbois grew up around Minneapolis and became fascinated with prairie America and the west on family vacations. The wide open spaces and sense of adventure had a lasting effect on him. In 2015, Gadbois moved to Kansas City where he has exhibited in a number of art galleries. Hearing stories about the Flint Hills, … [more]
Elena Masrour’s work is inspired by the proliferation of religious propaganda over the last half-century in her home country, Iran, and the social changes following the Revolution. She represents a generation of Iranian people who aspire to be modern when religious leaders continue to weaponize the rules of God to maintain control. This body of … [more]
Welcome to the 2022 season. After a 10 year absence, Lawrence Opera Theatre is excited to return to the Lawrence Arts Center with an evening of music from some of the best known operas and musicals. Join us on musical adventures and travel to Paris, Italy, Spain, France, Russia, England and even the world of OZ, … [more]
Ask most people to name any famous composer and they will probably say Mozart or Beethoven – but new music is written every day, by brilliant living composers all over the world. How has the role of the composer evolved over time? The life of a composer now is more varied than ever. Composing music … [more]
Join us for an INSIGHT Art Talk with artist, Nick Gadbois as he talks about his current exhibition, The Way West. A series of oil paintings that start in the MidWest and make their way west on Route 66. The son of a commercial illustrator, Nick Gadbois was introduced to surrealism and pop art as … [more]
Looking to buy new dance attire items in Lawrence? Don’t miss Dance Shoppe of Kansas City‘s pop-up sale event. Meet with sales representatives from Dance Shoppe and get fit for your new dance attire, including new leotards, jazz pants, dance shoes, tights, and more! Health and Safety Guidelines will be enforced during the event. If … [more]
Visit with our new artists-in-residence to see their studios, view works in progress, and discuss art, life and their professional experiences. Members of the Adult Education team will also offer free demos in the print and clay studios and be available to talk about fall classes. Taro Takizawa | Printmaking Artist-in-Residence Taro Takizawa is an … [more]
Join us for the Final Friday Reception of The Way West and We're Not in Tehran Anymore, our two newest exhibitions! On display Auguts 5th through September 10th. Attendance is free and a bar will be available at 6 pm.
Join us for Good Morning Indian Country, an 18-episode live-streamed morning talk show at the Lawrence Arts Center, featuring some of Indian Country’s finest in business, health and education. Aimed at increasing visibility and representation of Indigenous issues, this show will cover everything from high school sports to national news, serving as the “morning news … [more]
