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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 2, 2025 - 12:37 pm

Art exhibition preserves a moment in time using historical scientific research, microbiology and macabre curiosity

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

Artist Emily Mulvaney takes the term “body of work” literally in her exhibition focused on the preservation and degradation of specimens, offering perfect fodder for the Halloween season in Lawrence.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 1, 2025 - 3:43 pm

4 Lawrence-based projects awarded 2025 Rocket Grants

by Lawrence Times

Four Lawrence-based artistic projects, including a documentary on Trans Lawrence Coalition, have been selected from a competitive pool of 114 applications to earn $6,000 Rocket Grants.

Arts & Events September 24, 2025 - 12:25 pm

Body of work examining bacteria, bioplastics and species preservation to be revealed in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

A solo art show focused on specimen preservation and fragmented representations of bodies will open its doors in Lawrence just in time for the most spine-tingling season of the year.

Tyler Lindquist/Contributed photo
Arts & Events September 23, 2025 - 5:16 pm

Park(ing) Day is coming to downtown Lawrence to transform urban environments into public art spaces

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

An annual global event geared at reclaiming urban, developed environments for the people will temporarily transform parking stalls in downtown Lawrence this week to provoke conversation about the land we dedicate to vehicles.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 16, 2025 - 10:51 am

Ribbon cutting and community celebration set for new La Yarda mural

by Maya Hodison

A new mural honoring the community of La Yarda will be dedicated Saturday, and the public is welcome to attend the celebration.

Arts & Events May 22, 2024 - 12:25 pm

New outdoor sculptures decorate Lawrence; reception coming up on Final Friday

by Lawrence Times

Seven new outdoor sculptures have become part of the Lawrence aesthetic. The city will soon host an opening reception and walking tour to celebrate them.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 26, 2023 - 11:56 am

Haunting Humanities draws Lawrence crowd for spooky, science fair-style fun

by Molly Adams

Haunting Humanities was back this year to frighten, entertain and educate community members during the Halloween season.

Arts & Events October 24, 2023 - 6:24 pm

Hang12, local teen artist to debut exhibit focused on upbringing and identity

by Cuyler Dunn

Henry Farthing grew up surrounded by art. This Friday, they will debut their own collection of prints and photographs that invite viewers to reflect on their own personal upbringings. 

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 15, 2023 - 8:23 pm

Phoenix Award winners celebrated for their contributions to Lawrence arts

by Mackenzie Clark & Molly Adams

Richard Renner said Sunday that after 40 years of performing all over the world, seeing awards and accolades, his Phoenix Award for contributions to the arts scene in Lawrence “without a doubt means the most.”

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 12, 2023 - 7:14 pm

Meet the 2023 Phoenix Award winners; they’ll soon be honored as leaders in Lawrence arts

by Lawrence Times

Four people and two local organizations will soon be honored for their achievements and contributions to the Lawrence arts scene.

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