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Lane Rozin/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 26, 2024 - 8:40 pm

Young artists of Van Go unveil unique benches created for their clients

by Lane Rozin & Mackenzie Clark

Twenty-one unique benches created by young Lawrence artists are on their way out into the world following the unveiling Friday at Van Go.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 22, 2024 - 12:31 pm

Van Go’s young artists to unveil custom benches at annual ceremony

by Maya Hodison

Young artists in Lawrence arts organization Van Go will soon unveil 21 custom benches they designed and painted.

Lawrence news April 17, 2024 - 6:56 pm

Van Go names new executive director

by Lawrence Times

Van Go has named its new executive director: Lori McSorley, who comes to the organization after a long tenure at Visiting Nurses Association.

Arts & Events February 14, 2024 - 7:23 pm

Ceramics piece by Lawrence High School student chosen for national conference

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence High School senior Oliver Elwell’s ceramics piece has been selected to be showcased at a national ceramics conference this spring.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 8, 2023 - 4:49 pm

Leaders of Van Go to step down at the end of the year

by Lawrence Times

Eliza Darmon and Kristen Malloy, co-executive directors of Van Go, are leaving their positions at the end of the year.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 25, 2023 - 9:05 pm

Young artists of Van Go open annual Adornment show

by Molly Adams

Despite the cold and snowy weather outside Saturday night, dozens of community members came out to Van Go to celebrate the launch of the young artists’ annual art show and sale.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 20, 2023 - 2:49 pm

Young artists of Van Go to debut their latest works at Adornment opening night

by Lawrence Times

The young artists of Van Go will soon welcome the community to their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale.

Arts & Events August 30, 2023 - 2:45 pm

Paper Plains Zine Fest over the weekend to offer workshops, celebrate zine culture

by Maya Hodison

Storytellers from around the Midwest and beyond will convene for the Paper Plains Zine Fest in Lawrence over the weekend to celebrate the impacts of zine-making and offer workshops on how to make your own zines.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 28, 2023 - 9:44 pm

Young artists of Van Go unveil 20 new benches, share what they learned from their work

by Maya Hodison

For Van Go apprentice artist Barack Bennett-Robinson, drawing from emotion is part of making meaningful art. He and 19 other young artists on Friday night unveiled the benches they’ve been working on for eight weeks.

Christina Craig / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 25, 2023 - 3:26 pm

Van Go to reveal 20 youth-created benches at annual ceremony

by Maya Hodison

Van Go, a Lawrence-based youth arts program, on Friday will unveil 20 unique benches, all created by local apprentice artists in honor of people and organizations.

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