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.

August 5 @ 5:00 pm - September 10 @ 9:00 pm

Nick Gadbois grew up around Minneapolis and became fascinated with prairie America and the west … [more]

August 5 @ 5:00 pm - September 10 @ 9:00 pm

Elena Masrour’s work is inspired by the proliferation of religious propaganda over the last half-century … [more]

August 18 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Join us for an INSIGHT Art Talk with artist, Nick Gadbois as he talks about … [more]

We’re Not in Tehran Anymore is Elena Masrour’s new work inspired by the proliferation of … [more]

This summer, the Lawrence Arts Center is thrilled to be partnering with curators Dr. Rachel … [more]

Seeds of Tomorrow/Semillas Del Mañana is an exhibition of mixed media figurative sculpture celebrating the … [more]

This summer, the Lawrence Arts Center is thrilled to be partnering with curators Rachel Epp … [more]

This summer, the Lawrence Arts Center is thrilled to be partnering with curators Rachel Epp … [more]

This summer, the Lawrence Arts Center is thrilled to be partnering with curators Rachel Epp … [more]

One of the panelists for our upcoming screening of Artist and Mother on June 30 … [more]

An immersive art experience called “Finding La Yarda” will re-create a room from the housing … [more]

After two long years, the Benefit Art Auction was back on stage and in person! … [more]

Our hearts are FULL! Thank you to all who came together to experience film, music, … [more]

Based on new CDC guidelines and recommendations we’ve received from the Lawrence Douglas County Health … [more]

Filmmaker John Waters and comedian Cameron Esposito, among others, will visit Lawrence next month as … [more]