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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.

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. 

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