CEO Margaret Weisbrod Morris, along with Steve Nowak of Watkins Museum of History and Mary Doveton of Theatre Lawrence, updated Douglas County, Kansas Government this week on how COVID-19 is impacting our arts and culture organizations. Among the powerful statistics shared in this presentation, only one in three cultural organizations is expected to survive the … [more]
by Dylan Lysen on July 25, 2020 Much like other industries nationwide, the Douglas County arts and culture community has been slammed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. But leaders of local nonprofit arts and culture organizations said that the most challenging part about the pandemic is the uncertainty. “The problem is we don’t know how … [more]
Because the show must go on, our Summer Youth Theatre Senior performers collaborated an entire month on a show-stopping variety show (literally) that YOU can now watch from home! So much work went into this production from rehearsals, to improvisation, to flying feats of technology, that we know you will appreciate the fruits of these … [more]
We are proud to be part of the virtual debut of I Heart Local Music’s concert series in historic Lawrence locations on Tuesday, July 28, 5pm on Facebook Live. See virtual performances by musicians CS Luxem, Alex Kimball Williams, Ryan Manuel and Elexa Dawson here at the Arts Center, the Watkins Museum of History, the … [more]
The 40th Benefit Art Auction was far from typical, but the gratitude we feel to everyone involved during this strange year is immense and has left us extremely hopeful for the future. The preview party on March 12 went off without a hitch, but then the galleries fell dark and we had to press pause … [more]
In addition to our new Summer Sampler Series, we are also offering several short one- and two-day workshops! If you are short on time, you can still get your art fix with your favorite teachers. We hope to hold these classes in person, while implementing health and safety measures. We will be limiting the class … [more]
The Lawrence Arts Center is proud to share information about our Food Drive for the Elizabeth Ballard Community Services and Early Childhood Center. Read below to learn more about our continued partnership with the Ballard Center and how you can get involved! Our Partnership In 2019-2020, our programs in Performing Arts and Theatre … [more]
The Benefit Art Auction is a celebration of art, but it is also a celebration of YOU! And just because you are partying at home this year, that doesn’t mean you can’t party in style. So, free that fancy dress from the closet, grab a signature cocktail from Merchants Pub & Plate, and join us … [more]
Today’s Larry Carter Tuesday Night Concert Series Encore performance features Ashley Davis presenting “Songs I Was Raised On,” originally performed Oct 1, 2019. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
Come unleash your inner artist or simply try something new with our Summer Sampler Series! Classes include jewelry, ceramics, drawing, writing, and fiber arts. With our new health and safety measures in place, we hope to hold these classes in person. To make things as safe as possible we are limiting class sizes and will … [more]
