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Logan Pierson / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events March 11, 2026 - 6:09 pm

Muralist plans to invite community to help paint Vermont Street garage project

by Logan Pierson

Tokeya Waci U Richardson will be inviting Lawrence folks to help him paint the Vermont Street garage mural to instill community ownership in the project.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events February 11, 2026 - 10:28 pm

Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission selects artist for Vermont Street garage mural

by Logan Pierson

The Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission on Wednesday selected a mural proposal from Tokeya Waci U Richardson, Oglala Lakota and Haliwa-Saponi, to adorn a wall of the Vermont Street parking garage. 

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 30, 2026 - 8:07 pm

Young artists of Van Go, community celebrate new mural at downtown Lawrence bridal shop

by Nathan Kramer & Mackenzie Clark

Community members gathered Friday afternoon to celebrate the completion of the latest mural by the young artists of Van Go. The mural now decorates a wall of J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting in downtown Lawrence. 

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events January 19, 2026 - 4:01 pm

Van Go’s Lawrence youth artists to unveil new mural at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting

by Lawrence Times

Youth artists employed by Van Go will reveal their latest mural commission during a ribbon cutting Friday at J.Lynn Bridal & Suiting.

Arts & Events October 23, 2025 - 5:44 pm

Two calls from the City of Lawrence for artist, teams to create downtown public art

by Lawrence Times

The City of Lawrence has recently issued two calls for artists to submit proposals for downtown public art.

Jenny Skillman/Contributed photo
Arts & Events October 8, 2025 - 6:06 pm

Volunteers spruce up a tunnel that connects two Lawrence neighborhoods

by Wulfe Wulfemeyer

The two-person Pinckney Tunnel Volunteer Collective has quietly cared for the tunnel connecting two Lawrence neighborhoods for years. A larger group came together over the weekend to spruce up the space.

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 7, 2025 - 6:16 pm

Lawrence community members bring street mural to life near ‘Little Red Schoolhouse’

by Photos by Molly Adams

After a community painting party over the weekend, a street mural was nearing completion Sunday afternoon at Seventh and Alabama streets, next to the Lawrence Community Nursery School.

Arts & Events September 3, 2025 - 1:13 pm

Lawrence community members invited to help paint street mural

by Lawrence Times

Lawrence neighbors are welcome to help bring a street mural to life this weekend near the Lawrence Community Nursery School.

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.

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