Creative Youth Development Programs
The Lawrence Arts Center offers a place for young people in 6th through 12th grades to immerse themselves in project-based, creative environments where they can develop real-world experience and hands-on arts-based job skills.
Creative Youth Development Programs include:
HANG12provides students with the opportunity to plan, curate, and host youth exhibitions in Downtown Lawrence every final Friday.
Questions? Contact Neal Barbour, Director of Youth Education by email at neal@lawrenceartscenter.org.
Click here for exhibitions
PLAY12 brings students together to produce a public performance–whether dance, music, or theatre–each month. For more information, contact Elizabeth Sullivan, Director of Performing Arts, elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org.
stARTup gives students the professional training and materials they need to jumpstart a career as a visual artist. Question? Contact Neal Barbour, Director of Youth Education,
neal@lawrenceartscenter.org.
Lawrence Ballet Theatre company is the resident pre-professional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center with the mission to provide extensive training, performance opportunities and artistic experience to dancers seeking to develop advanced experience in preparation for a professional career in dance.
Contact Hanan Misko, hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org.
Click here for company page
Students age 14+ are also welcome in adult classes, unless otherwise indicated in the description.
Click here for Adult class listings
We are working hard to make your experience not only fun and creative, but also SAFE!
We are offering virtual and small group in-classroom experiences. Once you enroll in the activity of your choice you will receive confirmation via email. That confirmation will be followed by class-specific instructions including space, equipment, or clothing requirements if your activity will be undertaken remotely. If you have additional questions prior to enrolling, or after you have received specific details, PLEASE CALL 785.843.2787 OR EMAIL US WITH QUESTIONS.
Click here for Health & Safety Guidelines for Phased Reopening
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PLAY12 brings students together to produce a public performance–whether dance, music, or theatre–each month. For more information, contact Elizabeth Sullivan, Director of Performing Arts, 
Lawrence Ballet Theatre company 
