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Arts & Events May 7, 2024 - 2:23 pm

New downtown Lawrence mural to reflect arts community, artistic inclusion

by Maya Hodison

A new mural to be painted in downtown Lawrence is meant to encourage people to slow down and absorb their surroundings.

Arts & Events January 27, 2024 - 4:33 pm

KU student creates mural for Lawrence Gymnastics Academy preschoolers

by Maya Hodison

Artist and KU student Caitlyn Howard says she drew too big as a kid. But that came in handy when she created her first mural, in Lawrence Gymnastics Academy’s preschool room.

Chris Mullins/Contributed Photo
Arts & Events October 5, 2023 - 5:29 pm

Merc Co+op to celebrate new mural honoring fair trade movement

by Lawrence Times

The Merc Co+op will soon celebrate a new mural on the outside of its building that aims to inspire shoppers to value the people who grow the food they buy.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events September 19, 2023 - 12:39 pm

Ribbon cutting to celebrate new mural decorating La Estrella

by Lawrence Times

A gathering on Thursday will celebrate the completion of a colorful new mural adorning a Lawrence restaurant and tienda mexicana.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events June 22, 2023 - 5:14 pm

F-Mart Asian Market to celebrate new mural

by Lawrence Times

F-Mart Asian Market will celebrate the completion of a new mural on the side of its building, called “Cloudy With A Chance of Boba,” with a ribbon-cutting on Saturday.

Adam Johnson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events April 5, 2023 - 11:32 am

4 of the most colorful murals in Lawrence

by Jordan Winter

Murals are among the most creative ways for neighborhoods to express their unique personalities, and Lawrence has plenty. As the weather gets warmer this spring, add these public art pieces to your walking route.

Doug Stremel via Van Go/Contributed Photo
Arts & Events February 22, 2022 - 6:35 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Van Go artists, hospitality workers celebrate completion of new mural

by Lawrence Community

The young artists of Van Go and members of the Lawrence Restaurant Association on Saturday celebrated the completion of a new mural, “Sustenance,” in downtown Lawrence.

Tom Harper / Contributed Photo
Arts & Events November 15, 2021 - 9:47 pm

A moment in Lawrence: Community celebrates new mural at Cottin’s Hardware

by Lawrence Community

A crowd gathered Sunday to celebrate the completion of a new mural at Cottin’s Hardware in Lawrence.

Louis Copt via Lawrence Cultural Arts Commission agenda
Arts & Events October 19, 2021 - 7:17 pm

Mural of prairie fire at sunset coming to Mass Street Music

by Mackenzie Clark

The city has approved plans for a mural that will light up the side of Mass Street Music, 1347 Massachusetts St.

Tom Harper/Contributed
Community Voices September 8, 2021 - 9:36 am

Tom Harper: A mural is born; it’s good to live in Lawrence (Column)

by Tom Harper

“Last night I had the privilege of watching Dave Loewenstein start his mural on the back side of Cottin’s Hardware with Ardys Ramberg and Missy McCoy,” Tom Harper writes in this column.

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