September 10 @ 5:00 pm - December 12 @ 9:00 pm
Ghosts of Segregation | Photographs by Richard Frishman
In Ghosts of Segregation, photographer Richard Frishman explores the lingering presence of segregation, slavery and … [more]
The Best in Contemporary Art
The mission of the Lawrence Arts Center’s exhibitions program is to enrich the community by presenting the best in contemporary art and to actively engage audiences through multi-disciplinary exhibitions that question and inspire. To that end, the Lawrence Arts Center features 20-25 exhibitions each year from diverse artists in all media, ranging from local preschool children to internationally known artists. Such richness reflects the community that the Arts Center serves. Many of the original artworks on display are available for purchase. Learn more about the artists and their art by visiting our galleries and website.
We are working hard to make your gallery experience SAFE by limiting occupancy, requiring masks, and asking all visitors to self-screen before entering.
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Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
October 29 @ 5:00 pm - December 12 @ 9:00 pm
Documenting Our Invisible History: A Photo Essay
A group of ten students, led by instructor Ann Dean, toured the eastern and downtown … [more]
January 14, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - February 26, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
JT Daniels | The Joys of Ineptitude
JT Daniels is a social activist who uses his art to support and lift up … [more]
January 14, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - February 26, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
Roots and Wings: The Family of Chris Wolf Edmonds
For generations, the family of Chris Wolf Edmonds has placed a high value on creativity … [more]
March 11, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - April 9, 2022 @ 2:00 pm
2022 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition
FEATURED ARTIST JT DANIELS The annual Benefit Art Auction serves as the primary funding source … [more]
April 9, 2022 @ 6:00 pm
Save the Date for the 2022 Benefit Art Auction!
Established by artists in 1981 as a way to fund a not-for-profit gallery, the Benefit Art … [more]
April 12, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - April 24, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
Linda Reimond Preschool & Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Exhibition
The Linda Reimond Preschool and Kelly Galloway Kindergarten Exhibition features works from preschool and kindergarten … [more]
April 29, 2022 @ 5:00 pm - May 13, 2022 @ 9:00 pm
USD 497 Public Schools Art Exhibition
The annual USD 497 public schools show features works selected by art teachers of K-12 … [more]
Exhibitions News
LMH Featured Artist: Cathy Ledeker
Several times a year, the Lawrence Arts Center Exhibitions Program coordinates with Lawrence Memorial Hospital … [more]
Author Clint Smith Comes to Lawrence
Renowned author Clint Smith will be joining on us on December 6, 2021 at 7pm … [more]
INSIGHT Art Talk by Richard Frishman – Video Recording
This fall, Ghosts of Segregation photographer Richard Frishman led three socially distant art tours through … [more]
Insight Art Talk: Ursula Minor Recounts Chilling Moment in Lawrence History
Ursula Minor’s biography says she is Lawrence resident and activist in the community, but she … [more]
‘A story worth telling’: Local filmmakers document early Mexican American community in East Lawrence | LJW
By Rochelle Valverde on September 30, 2021 Kids growing up in Lawrence are almost sure … [more]
Sundance Comes to Lawrence and Free State Festival Joins the Party!
You can put your ski hats this away this year, because the 2022 Sundance Film … [more]
Vaccination Required for Employees, Adult Participants and Audience Members 12 Years & Up
Dear Friends, We are excited to welcome you back to the joy and excitement of … [more]
Lawrence Exhibit Captures Lingering Signs Of America’s Segregated Past | KCUR
‘Ghosts of Segregation’ presents photographic evidence of the prejudice and exclusion people of color faced. … [more]
‘Ghosts of Segregation’ photographer to give free art talks next week about ongoing exhibit | LJW
By Rochelle Valverde on September 17, 2021 Photographer Rich Frishman will host a series of … [more]
Upcoming “Ghosts of Segregation” photo exhibit reveals where racism hides in plain sight | LJW
by Rochelle Valverde on September 6, 2021 The side of the white-glazed brick building, interrupted … [more]
’Ghosts of Segregation’ asks Kansans to face their complicity in America’s racist history | Kansas Reflector
by Noah Taborda on September 2, 2021 TOPEKA — Richard Frishman sees the pervasiveness of … [more]
