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McPherson College Hosts Area Art Student Gallery Exhibition

Monday, November 3

McPHERSON, Kan. — Each year, McPherson College invites Kansas high school students to exhibit their best art and compete for prizes and scholarships at the Art POP exhibition in Friendship Hall at the college. This year, Ann Zerger, professor emeritus of McPherson College and... Read More.

Allen Community College Hosts Family Art Night

Thursday, October 16

IOLA, Kan. — Children in costume filled the Allen Community College Student Center Wednesday evening for Family Art Night, a free community event that welcomed families for an evening of arts and crafts, games, trick-or-treating, snacks, hot dogs and prizes.The Halloween-themed celebration featured stations... Read More.

Smoky Hill River Festival Seeking Button Art Designs for 50th Festival

Thursday, August 28

SALINA, Kan. — Salina Arts and Humanities is seeking local artists to design the button that will celebrate 50 years of the Smoky Hill River Festival next year.Among submission criteria for the button, artists are encouraged to include the number 50 in their design.... Read More.

MCCF to Host 12th Annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop

Thursday, May 1

McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — The McPherson County Community Foundation (MCCF) will host the 12th annual Norene Ketcherside Art Symposium and Teachers Workshop on July 24–25 at the McPherson Opera House.The event is open to any Kansas K-12 educator who plans to incorporate art into... Read More.

NCCC Hosts First Annual High School Art Day

Monday, April 7

CHANUTE, Kan. — The Neosho County Community College (NCCC) Art Department welcomed over 70 students from seven area high schools for the 1st Annual NCCC High School Art Day on Wednesday, March 26.“I started this event because art shows like this are great experiences... Read More.

Discover Great Bend’s Rich History and Vibrant Art Scene with the New Great Bend Alive Tours App

Wednesday, September 4

By Great Bend Economic Development, Inc. GREAT BEND, Kan. — Explore the heart of Great Bend like never before with the newly launched Great Bend Alive Tours app! Now available on the Google Play Store, Apple Store, and online, this innovative app brings the stories... Read More.

New Salt & Art Mural in Lyons Completed

Wednesday, September 4

By Rice County Community Foundation RICE COUNTY, Kan. — The Rice County Community Foundation is thrilled to announce the completion of the Salt & Art Mural, a vibrant addition to our town’s landscape. Located on the south side of the H&R Block building, this stunning... Read More.

NCCC Art Instructor Receives Outstanding Educator Award

Wednesday, August 21

By Neosho County Community College CHANUTE, Kan. — The Kansas Art Education Association (KAEA) has named Joe Summers the 2024-25 Outstanding Middle Level Art Educator of the year. The award will be officially presented at the KAEA Fall Conference in Junction City, Kan., on Saturday,... Read More.

Bethany College Art Department Hosts Exhibit by Local Artist Irene Nielsen

Thursday, August 8

By Bethany College LINDSBORG, Kan. — Bethany College is pleased to announce an upcoming art exhibit featuring the works of Irene Nielsen, running from August 26 to September 27, 2024, at the Mingenback Art Center on the Bethany College campus. The exhibit is free and... Read More.

Hutch Rec Announces RFQ for Kansas Artists to Create Public Art for DCI Park

Tuesday, July 30

By Hutch Rec HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutch Rec announces a call for Kansas artists to participate in a public art initiative at DCI Park. As part of the ongoing placemaking efforts through Project Park, Hutch Rec is seeking to commission artists to create 2-D art,... Read More.

Enjoy Art, Live Music and Pie at the SVAFC 8th Annual Pie & Ice Cream Social July 12th

Thursday, June 20

By Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center LINDSBORG, Kan. — On Friday, July 12, at 8 p.m., Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center will host the annual Pie and Ice Cream Social and pie judging contest on the lawn of the Red Barn Studio Museum,... Read More.

McPherson College’s Art & Design Program Hosts World-Class Artist For Summer Workshop

Thursday, June 13

By McPherson College McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson College will offer a unique opportunity to Kansas high school art instructors and top high school art students when it hosts Doug Casebeer to lead a three-day workshop this summer at the college. Casebeer is one of... Read More.