An arts center like Lawrence Arts Center is a place where people can gather to engage with fine arts and connect with the community around them. We offer classes, exhibitions, performances, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! As Lawrence’s home for the fine arts, we hope to be a resource to anyone in the community who wants an accessible way to make art part of their daily lives. Why? Because here, we believe that art is for everyone. Below, you’ll find some of our most frequently asked questions and their answers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we offer visual art classes that cover everything from oil paint to watercolor, printing to jewelry-making and beyond. Learn more:
Yes, we offer dance classes for children and adults who want to learn more about dance or who want a pathway to performance.
To attend a performance at Lawrence Arts Center, find out what our current or upcoming shows are and purchase a ticket! You can buy tickets online up to one hour before the show start time. After that, you can call 785-843-2787 or visit the front desk at our 940 New Hampshire location to purchase tickets. Costs of performances vary from free to about $20.
Exhibitions at Lawrence Art Center are free to the public, so (unless otherwise noted in the exhibition description) all you have to do is mark your calendar and show up!
Yes, we’re proud to make art accessible to everyone by offering financial aid options to those who need them.
It’s easy to enroll in our classes, workshops, and studio time right here on our website! Learn more about the courses you’re interested in and just click “enroll now” to get started.
When conditions are unsafe for travel for students, staff, and faculty, the Lawrence Arts Center may cancel classes and rehearsals and/or close the building. LAC will offer make-up classes and rehearsals when possible.
- If USD 497 cancels school due to inclement weather, Lawrence Arts Center Preschool, Kindergarten, and all classes starting before 5 pm will be canceled.
- Building closure, delay or other building activities will be addressed separately.
- Cancellation of classes and rehearsals starting after 5 pm will be announced by 3 pm the day of.
- If there is no announcement, classes will be held as scheduled.
Our classes are open to all! We have certain classes that are specifically designed for younger children, but many of our other courses are designed for big kids of all ages.
You can learn more about our classes right here on our website, or you can pick up one of our printed course catalogs!
Yes, artists interested in expanding their networks while connecting with a supportive community and creating new art are welcome to apply for an artist residency at Lawrence Arts Center!
You can support Lawrence Arts Center in so many ways! You can donate, attend an event, enroll in classes, become a member, volunteer, or just share the word of what we offer!
Yes, we have memberships available! Our memberships include a student/educator membership, individual membership, family membership, Illumination Society membership, Imagination Society membership, Inspiration Society membership, and Create Placemaker Society membership. Learn more about memberships!
Yes, we offer early childhood education in many forms! We have an arts preschool and kindergarten for school-year classes and a series of early learning experiences designed to open up your little ones to their inner artist.
Our current advertising opportunities are traditional ads in our classes and event catalog, published three times per year. Check out our rate card for specifics. Ready to advertise? Contact us!
Yes! Sponsorship packages combine access, exposure, hospitality, and social media and experimental marketing. These customized packages ensure each sponsor meets their promotional, relationship, and developmental goals are met. Let us place your business in front of an enthusiastic audience! We recognize business donors at all levels in our course and event catalog. Event sponsors receive additional recognition through event advertising, social media and more.
Contact us for sponsorship opportunities.
Things come up, and we offer a few options if you can no longer attend your class at its scheduled time.
You can transfer to another class for a $10 transfer fee or drop a class for a $10 drop fee. Account credits will be issued if classes are dropped one week or more before the start of class, plus a $10 drop fee. We do not issue refunds except in rare, special circumstances.
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