Our new exhibitions by Angie Pickman and 2021 Benefit Art Auction Featured Artist Michael McCaffrey are on display through February 27 and primed for socially distant strolls through our galleries. With a capacity limit of ten people, mask requirements and new air filtration system, you can experience these stunning shows safely and comfortably when you … [more]
While our building will be closed on January 18 in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, there are many meaningful ways to recognize this day of service in our community. Here are just a few to get you started: Youth Photo Contest Hosted by the United Way of Douglas County, photography submissions are now … [more]
Step inside the print studio to see Artist-in-Residence Dayon Royster at work! Last weekend, Royster presented a free virtual demonstration via Zoom and the recording is now available for those who missed it. Through conversation with Adult Education Director Kyla Strid and questions from participants, he discusses tips, thematic connections, and even shares some pieces … [more]
And so the winter session begins! Whether in-person or virtual, this summer and fall we saw great success in our youth visual arts classes. Our students and teachers rolled with the changes and adapted to foster fun, creative spaces where all of our young artists felt safe expressing themselves through their work. Break those cold-weather … [more]
In February 2020 the Arts Center hosted project-based resident Abigail Smithson. During her stay in Lawrence, Smithson’s exhibit, The Need for a New Game, showed at the Explore Lawrence visitor center downtown. At the time, Smithson was also preparing an episode for her podcast, Dear Adam Silver. Episode 70, What Basketball Means to Lawrence, KS, … [more]
Spots are filling up fast in our ceramics classes so we are excited to announce a new course offering, Hand Building from Home with Shantel Wright! This will be a virtual class, tailored toward students’ interests and ability levels. Class starts Saturday, January 16th, and there are 12 spots available. Enroll today! ENROLL NOW!
Looking for a gift for someone who has been swept away by the magic of our Kitty City exhibit? Or maybe you need a stylish new bag for those winter art supplies… Well, stretch those paws and sharpen your claws because these charming totes designed by Katie Alldritt and printed by Matthew Willie Garcia are … [more]
Ann Dean’s student may be beginners, but the quality of their work is nothing less than incredible! Ann has shared the works of her most recent Intro to Digital Photography students through this online gallery in Zenfolio. A fabulous artist and teacher, Ann loves to help her students learn to get the most out their … [more]
Classes start next week, and slots are filling up fast! But don’t fret, there is still time to enroll. If you’re looking for something new and different, check out this stellar lineup! Sunday, January 10th Open Model with Jeff Ridgway, In-Person Monday, January 11th Ceramic Jewelry with Kyla Strid, Virtual Intro to Digital Photography with … [more]
In an effort to reach young people safely and creatively during the pandemic, the Arts Center has created a variety of all-supplies-included Art Kits in the areas of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), early childhood and dance. And while these kits have been available for purchase throughout the summer and fall, they will now … [more]
