112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
TEMPORARILY CLOSED REOPENS MARCH 1, 2026
HAYS ARTS CENTER
Renovation has BEGUN
Stayed tuned for new hours and locations, feel free to reach out to arts@haysartscouncil.org
or 785-625-7522
exhibitions, programs & events
Smoky Hill Art Exhibition
The Hays Arts Council announces the 57th Annual Smoky Hill Art Competition & Exhibition, open to Kansas artists working in both 2-D and 3-D media.
"for the Heart of Hays"
A capital campaign is underway to renovate and expand the physical operations of the Hays Arts Council, which include the current Hays Arts Center building at 112 E. 11th and the HAC Annex at 1010 Main. For information on the project and ways to participate, follow the link below.
Five State Photography Exhibition
The 2025 Five State Competition opens to the public on December 6th as the anchor for the Winter Art Walk, 10am - 4pm.
This annual photography exhibition is the result of 648 photo submissions by photographers in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri & Colorado. John Finch the juror, selected 150 photographs for exhibition and determined cash awards totaling $1,500.
Info and Schedule of events at the link below.
Membership Matters!
Membership has always been the foundation of the HAC's existence and we would be honored to include you as we continue our commitment of cultural service with community art walks, exhibitions, family theatre experiences, classes, school programming, cultural resources, and more!
major operations & program support
