In Ghosts of Segregation, photographer Richard Frishman explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery and institutional racism hidden in everyday American architecture. From the New Orleans Slave Exchange and “colored entrances” at movie theatres to the abandoned Negro Nursing School in Houston, Frishman’s photographs show how our surroundings bear witness to history, reminding us where … [more]
Submitting a Proposal The Theatre and Dance for the Very Young Virtual Conference is open to a variety of proposal topics and styles focusing on Theatre and Dance for the Very Young performances, the early childhood classroom, and any research pertaining to the very young experience. We welcome applications from artists, educators, performers, directors, visual … [more]
A group of ten students, led by instructor Ann Dean, toured the eastern and downtown areas of Lawrence searching for our invisible history and capturing images to exhibit as documentation of some of Lawrence’s hidden past. The students photographed buildings, objects, and places that are significant to the people who built our community. Whether it … [more]
All Ages Free Education Events & Happenings Art for All: Create, Collaborate, Connect FREE community events, open to all ages and interests. Join us monthly for alternating guided and self-guided activities that bring together our community for art-making experiences. Write and illustrate your poetic vision to contribute to a community art installation. Visit our … [more]
ALINEA is back by popular demand! Initially premiering at the Lawrence Arts Center in March 2021, ALINEA uncovers the origin of human thought in its purest state. Facing and overcoming barriers, the characters of ALINEA explore degrees of friction while testing the theory: What can be learned by returning to the beginning of an idea? … [more]
Like a sunflower turns its face toward the sun as it grows, your continued support has brought life and optimism to the Lawrence Arts Center. This time last year, many of the Arts Center programs you love existed solely in the virtual world. And although in-person experiences were limited and desperately missed, you made it … [more]
This event has been canceled. Please contact andrew@lawrenceartscenter.org with questions. Gain firsthand insight about what makes a strong portfolio stand out with representatives from the University of Kansas Department of Visual Art and the Kansas City Art Institute. A moderated panel conversation will provide information and opportunities for questions about what schools are looking for … [more]
For those who were unable to attend last month's in person screenings of Searching For La Yarda, Free State Festival is proud to present a free virtual screening and Q&A! On November 18 at 7pm, you can view the 15minute short film on YouTube at the link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2OD-PBiJYQ Stay tuned after the film for … [more]
*Livestream access is currently unavailable. We apologize for the inconvenience. Our system is currently down. FREE | Encouraged Donation $10 Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme each month. Never the same story, or evening, twice. Live music and social hour starting at 7 pm — slam starts at 7:30 pm. Adults, 18+ only … [more]
Renowned local artists Tai Amri Spann-Ryan and Barry Washboard Barnes will join together to present readings and performances at the Lawrence Arts Center in conjunction with the ongoing Ghosts of Segregation exhibition of photos exploring the lingering presence of segregation, slavery and institutional racism hidden in everyday American architecture. Spann-Ryan, 2016 Langston Hughes Poetry Award … [more]
In the fall of 2014, Kafi Dixon and Carl Chandler enrolled in a rigorous night course in the humanities at a community center in their Boston neighborhood of Dorchester. Kafi, 44, sharp, witty and restless, dropped out of school at 15. She dreams of starting a land cooperative in Boston for women of color who … [more]
The Point B Dance Company presents Expressions – a dance exploration of common linguistic idioms. Through contemporary, ballet, tap, jazz, and improvisation – the Point B Dance Company creates an interpretive journey of common expressions in our language. Point Dance Company is in its 14th year of producing thought-provoking performances. Cathy Patterson is the director and … [more]
August 5 @ 5:00 pm - September 10 @ 9:00 pm
Nick Gadbois grew up around Minneapolis and became fascinated with prairie America and the west … [more]
August 5 @ 5:00 pm - September 10 @ 9:00 pm
Elena Masrour’s work is inspired by the proliferation of religious propaganda over the last half-century … [more]
August 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for an INSIGHT Art Talk with artist, Nick Gadbois as he talks about … [more]
