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Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news September 17, 2026 - 2:06 pm

Van Go funding slashed amid federal changes; nonprofit working to preserve youth programs

by Lawrence Times

Van Go in Lawrence is bracing to lose about one-third of its annual operating budget due to potential federal funding changes. The nonprofit is looking for other funding options to continue supporting young artists.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 24, 2026 - 8:41 pm

Young artists of Van Go unveil 20 custom benches

by Courtney Lane

Young artists of Van Go unveiled 20 custom-designed benches Friday evening, showcasing weeks of work in the nonprofit’s summer JAMS employment program.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 17, 2026 - 4:25 pm

Young Lawrence artists to unveil new round of benches

by Lawrence Times

The young apprentice artists of Van Go have created 20 new benches for clients all over town, and they’re preparing to unveil them at their upcoming Benchmark event.

Maya Smith/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 13, 2026 - 8:08 pm

Young Van Go artists unveil picnic tables celebrating Kansas ahead of World Cup

by Maya Smith

Community members gathered Wednesday evening to celebrate the unveiling of Van Go JAMS artists’ five custom picnic tables that honor Lawrence and Kansas culture. 

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 November 10, 2025 - 6:08 pm

Watkins Museum exhibit honors legacy of the Douglas County Community Foundation

by Lawrence Times

A new exhibition at the Watkins Museum highlights 25 years of philanthropy driven by the Douglas County Community Foundation.

Nathan Kramer / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events August 1, 2025 - 9:18 pm

Young artists of Van Go build benches, connections

by Maya Hodison

Perspective can be everything — particularly in the humanities, as one client of the Van Go Benchmark program pointed out. The KU Hall Center for the Humanities commissioned one of 20 custom benches unveiled Friday, each made by a young artist.

Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 27, 2025 - 12:47 pm

Young artists with Van Go to reveal custom benches at annual ceremony

by Maya Hodison

Young artists in the Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 20 custom benches they designed and painted.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 23, 2025 - 8:39 pm

‘So spot on’: Van Go artists, business CEO celebrate new mural in downtown Lawrence

by Molly Adams

Young artists of Van Go celebrated the completion of their latest mural, “Building Community,” on Friday evening with a ribbon-cutting and community gathering in downtown Lawrence.

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