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Arts & Events July 17, 2023 - 6:22 pm

Former Pinckney Elementary parent raising funds for ‘buddy benches’ at students’ new schools

by Maya Hodison

A former Pinckney Elementary parent is working with an arts-based youth program to bring memories of the now-closed school to students’ new schools. 

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 25, 2023 - 10:05 am

Artists of Van Go Arts Train unveil new mural at Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters

by Chloe Anderson

Van Go artists unveiled “The Art of Listening,” a new mural that graces the front of Kansas Suicide Prevention Headquarters, in front of a crowd of eager spectators Wednesday evening. 

Chloe Anderson/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events May 10, 2023 - 9:33 pm

Van Go JAMS artists unveil new mural in the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center

by Chloe Anderson

Dozens of people gathered in the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center Wednesday night to view the new mural by Van Go’s apprentice artists. 

Arts & Events April 18, 2023 - 12:32 pm

Van Go to host May Day Hey Day fundraiser with Lawrence Loop activities followed by a celebration

by Maya Hodison

Van Go will host a fundraiser event — a morning through the Lawrence Loop followed by a party — at the beginning of May in support of the youth-based arts organization’s wellness programs and resources. 

Arts & Events March 3, 2023 - 4:26 pm

Short film about 5 Van Go artists wins prestigious advertising awards

by Maya Hodison

A short film telling the transformative stories of five Van Go alumni has earned honors from the advertising industry.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Arts & Events November 26, 2022 - 10:36 pm

Photos: Van Go opens Adornment holiday art show and sale

by Lawrence Times

The young artists of Van Go opened their annual Adornment holiday art show and sale to a Lawrence crowd Saturday night.

Arts & Events November 23, 2022 - 5:22 pm

Van Go to kick off annual Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale

by Maya Hodison

Van Go will kick off its annual Adornment Holiday Art Show and Sale with an opening night event this Saturday to introduce works created by young artists.

Arts & Events November 7, 2022 - 4:32 pm

Van Go releases short film showing program’s transformative impact on youth

by Maya Hodison

In a new short film, “The Beauty Within,” graduates of Van Go testify to the support and healing they found as young artists in the program.

Christina Craig / Lawrence Times
Arts & Events July 29, 2022 - 9:31 pm

Young artists of Van Go unveil benches commissioned for clients

by Cuyler Dunn

When Ian Hoopes pulled the cover off of his 2022 Van Go Benchmark piece, he wasn’t just unveiling a piece of art — he was unveiling a piece of himself. 

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.

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