We are pleased to announce The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet 2019! Click here to view the cast list. We look forward to a magical Lawrence Nutcracker season! See below for access to up-to-date cast documents, a link to the Nutcracker enrollment page, and list of dates to pay special attention to. Important Cast Documents: 2019 Nutcracker … Continued
You’ve taken classes, attended meetings, and participated in countless events in our studios, but have you ever wondered where the words on our windows came from? Well, look no further! We have some building history to share with you. When our current home at 940 New Hampshire St. was built in 2001, a public call … Continued
Thanks to all who auditioned. Click here to view the list! We’ll see you soon.
From the incredible talk with photographers Henry Diltz and Baron Wolman to the Woodstock: Three Days That Defined A Generation film screening, we’ve had a great time celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock with you! Centered around the group photography exhibition, “Back to the Garden,” the supplementary talks, live music, and movies led to engaging … Continued
Put on your red shoes, because the music of David Bowie is coming to the Arts Center on September 21. Check out this video promo for the Band That Fell to Earth KC and get your tickets to the show! Powered by 13 of Kansas City’s most prominent rock, blues, jazz and folk musicians, The … Continued
Fall is here and we have the first part of our season to share with you! Story Slam … Continued
By Kathy Hanks on September 2 It may seem early to be thinking of the winter holiday season, but not for those wanting a role in the Lawrence Arts Center’s production of “The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet.”The production is influenced by the original 1816 “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King” by Prussian author E.T.A. Hoffmann … Continued
The fall semester is in full swing and energy is rising in the studios. There is a buzz of excitement in the air as we prepare for our seasonal performances: The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet as well as Madeline’s Rescue. Read about auditions for the Nutcracker and a free dance performance at the Arts Center – … Continued
by Ashley Dexter on August 29, 2019 Southeast professors Hannah and Blake Sanders opened a free protest banner workshop Saturday, Aug. 24, at Catapult Creative House to engage students and community members in printmaking. With no art skills or printmaking experience required, event-goers only had to show up to participate in the event. The work … Continued
What better way to embark on a fabulous fall session of art-making adventures than to gather our talented faculty members together to bounce energy and ideas off one another. This fall, we are focusing on building strength through collaboration. One activity used slow-shutter photography to capture light generated by small LED devices – a lesson … Continued