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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.

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.

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.

Arts & Events June 28, 2023 - 7:15 am

Lawrence’s annual Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition back in full swing for its 34th year

by Lawrence Times

The Outdoor Downtown Sculpture Exhibition is back in full force — and with a full exhibition for the first time since 2019, according to an announcement from the City of Lawrence.

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.

Fally Afani
Arts & Events June 8, 2022 - 9:47 pm

Lawrence arts scene ramping up for Art + Culture + Crossings

by Mackenzie Clark

The upcoming Art + Culture + Crossings public art project will bring sights, sounds, stories, sass and supplies to downtown Lawrence later this month. 

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.

Arts & Events September 14, 2021 - 10:26 pm

Lawrence City Commission approves design for public art piece at police headquarters

by Lucie Krisman

The Lawrence Police Department headquarters will soon feature a new piece of public art.  

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