112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
HAYS ARTS CENTER
Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
"She Is. . ." Exhibition
now through October 5
exhibitions, programs & events
Five State Photography Exhibition
This annual exhibition results from a competition open to photographers in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri & Colorado. This year, 549 photographs were submitted, with 150 selected for exhibition. Follow the link for images & info.
She Is . . .
An exhibition celebrating female imagery featuring paintings, sculpture, photography, drawings, silk screen and etchings
Now through October 5, 2023
Smoky Hill Art Exhibition
The Smoky Hill Art Exhibition was curated from an annual competition open to any Kansas artist. This year's juror was Stephen Gleissner who selected the 60 exhibited works from the 237 submitted, assigned the cash awards during his on-site visit following the exhibition's installation.
FAmous Figures Project
Open to 5th grade students in Ellis County public & private schools, this "living history" project promotes the use of research skills, awareness of, and appreciation for, the positive role models, thinking and writing in a creative manner, and developing acting and public speaking skills. Follow the link for 2023 photos, video, winners, and project info.
"A Quiet America" & "Back to Hays"
The 1976 Swiss documentary on Hays, Kansas is now available for viewing, as is the 2015 sequel produced by one of the original filmmakers
2023 Hays Arts Council Art Walks
Spring Art Walk - Saturday, April 29
Summer Art Walk - Friday, June 16
Fall Art Walk - Friday, August 25
Winter Art Walk -Saturday, December 2
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