Have You Seen Our New Writing Classroom? Believe your eyes! If you haven’t visited our lower lobby lately, you may have missed the Think Tank, our new writing classroom. With a roster of spring writing classes in poetry and prose, we’re thrilled to have a dedicated space for the craft, and are looking forward to … Continued
We are thrilled to announce the opening of our new writing classroom, and to celebrate, we’re adding more writing classes to our roster than ever before! Our own Jackie Hedeman will teach Not-So-Secret Selves: Writing Real Life! Jackie describes herself as a “writer, audience member, chocolate chip cookie connoisseur, spy.” We describe her as our grant writer, … Continued
Calling All Arts Center Artists: It’s Art Madness! What is Art Madness? Art Madness aims to be a celebration of Lawrence Arts Center student and instructor success. On March 2nd, we will be turning the Arts Center into a one-night gallery extravaganza. Students of all ages, instructors, and all family and friends are invited to … Continued
Ann Dean works with students in Darkroom Photography Ann Dean: The Lawrence Arts Center congratulates instructor Ann Dean for being selected as 2018’s Best of Lawrence: Artist (Photography or Digital Images)! Visit her website to see her extensive, and international, portfolio, and join Ann in a future session. Darkroom Photography meets Tuesdays beginning January 29th … Continued
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