From our teaching artists to our Artist INC cohort, from our Artists in Residence to Final Friday exhibitions, we know that Douglas County is rich with exemplary creators. We are thrilled to announce that we have launched a Local Project-Based Residency for 2019 to help support, sustain, and foster the growth of our fellow artists. Our Local … Continued
Move over, Bob Ross, Watercolor Instructor/ Professional Artist John Hulsey was visited by the Australian TV Series, Colour in Your Life, last August. The instructional art series has been televised in thirteen countries, and in this episode, John was featured in an oil painting demonstration. You can learn more about the series and view the video … Continued
Winter has been a flurry of activity around the LAC studios with a blizzard of classes in Visual Arts beginning this week. Don’t let the avalanche intimidate; it’s not too late to enroll in upcoming sessions! Have an opening in your New Year schedule? Check out these later week sessions, enrolling now: 1st Time Potter: … Continued
Ring in the New Year! Jewelry by Teaching Artist Carly Kimbrough The new year offers a great opportunity to learn a new skill or renew artistic practice. Many of winter/spring session classes begin the week of January 6th. Browse our catalog for returning classes and new offerings in printmaking, ceramics, metals, fiber arts, writing, book … Continued
Teaching Artist and screenprint instructor Alicia Kelly’s holiday card Looking for that perfect last minute local gift, but would rather not leave the warmth and safety of a flickering Netflix marathon? Why compromise? Enrollment in a Winter/Spring class at the Lawrence Arts Center makes the perfect surprise, and with online and phone registration options, … Continued
The Lawrence Arts Center is pleased to announce that Arts Center CEO Margaret Weisbrod Morris has been re-elected an advisory council member to the Arts Education Network at Americans for the Arts. Her two-year term begins January 1, 2019 and runs through December 31, 2020. “I am thrilled to continue to serve on this council … Continued
“Everybody can use more creativity in their life. You can use it in any career or activity, and this place allows you to have a little extra.” – Hollie Rice, Teaching Artist We visited favorite ceramics instructor Hollie Rice’s Ceramics Revolution class this winter for this new Art is for Everyone video series! Check it … Continued
Social Stitchery: Lawrence Arts Center teaching artist Ben Wills will be partnering with Bert Nash Community Mental Health for his upcoming class, Social Stitchery. The free six-week class will meet in a unique combined craft circle and social forum to create winter scarves for donation while discussing local poverty issues and strategies. All materials will … Continued
The annual Lawrence Arts Center holiday card printing party and sale is here, and this year we’re going digital! On Saturday, December 1st, the John Talleur Print Studio will have the presses rolling from 12 PM to 5 PM for your best letterpress, relief, screenprint, and monoprint holiday designs. Paper and envelope stock, as well as snacks … Continued
Lawrence Arts Center Announces Artists Selected for Artist INC Live 2019 The Lawrence Arts Center announces Artists selected for the Artist INC Live 2019 seminar. Artist INC is a nationally-recognized arts entrepreneurship program designed to give artists from all disciplines the business training and support needed to strengthen their art practice and grow their arts … Continued