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Arts & Events November 25, 2025 - 6:03 pm

Works by late Lawrence artist Louis Copt for sale at Final Friday and pop-up gallery

by Maya Hodison

Limited works by the late Lawrence artist Louis Copt are for sale at a pop-up gallery, and smaller prints will be available at this month’s Final Friday event.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 15, 2025 - 1:26 pm

Lawrence Arts Center joins international development program to improve digital systems, increase access to arts

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

As the Lawrence Arts Center joins the ranks of Bloomberg Philanthropies’ program participants, the organization looks toward a new era of digital accessibility and usability meant to increase the community’s access to the arts.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events October 7, 2025 - 7:21 pm

Dozens of Halloween-themed events, fall festivals for adults coming up in Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Tricks and treats aren’t just for Lawrence kids. There are plenty of spine-tingling events around town geared toward adults, including haunted houses, “Rocky Horror Show” performances, spooky burlesque and more.

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.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 13, 2025 - 7:11 pm

Bilingual play in Lawrence to put Latino stories on the stage in Spanish language with English subtitles

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

“Quisiera invitar a todos los hispanohablantes para que vengan a ver una obra que valoriza su experiencia de inmigrante en su propio idioma,” Sofiana Olivera said, inviting Spanish-speakers to enjoy a play in their language, to be performed at the Lawrence Arts Center with English subtitles.

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Arts & Events August 13, 2025 - 6:00 pm

Tibetan Buddhist monks create sand mandala for healing, connection at Lawrence Arts Center

by Lawrence Times

Four Tibetan Buddhist monks from Ladakh, India are currently constructing a sand mandala at the Lawrence Arts Center. The mandala will be dissolved and distributed to the public in a ceremony Saturday.

Arts & Events August 12, 2025 - 9:19 am

Lawrence Arts Center announces new artists in residence; here are the fall classes they’ll be teaching

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The Lawrence Arts Center has announced its artists in residence for printmaking and ceramics for the 2025-26 season.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 6, 2025 - 5:14 pm

Mural to honor La Yarda completed; installation, unveiling set for September

by Maya Hodison

Gardens, children playing basketball, a mischievous chicken and more illustrate the community of La Yarda in a mural to be installed soon in East Lawrence.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 21, 2025 - 5:31 pm

Douglas County arts organizations haul $100K in state grants, but receive less than last year

by Cuyler Dunn

Douglas County brought in more than $100,000 in state grants for arts programs, but received about $50,000 less than last year due to decreased funding from the Kansas Legislature. 

Arts & Events July 15, 2025 - 1:31 pm

Lawrence Arts Center names new interim director; permanent hire still to come

by Cuyler Dunn

The Lawrence Arts Center has named ceramic artist and longtime staff member Ben Ahlvers as the organization’s next interim director as the search for a permanent director continues.

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