112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
HAYS ARTS CENTER
Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
Hays Arts Center will be CLOSED
Memorial Weekend (Sat. through Mon.)
exhibitions, programs & events
Sizzlin' Summer 2023!
Get registered for the Hays Arts Council summer youth art program! We've got a great assortment of classes and workshops taught by some awesome instructors. . . so, come join us! Complete list of classes and registration info below.
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.
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.
Creative Writing Contest
The 2023 Creative Writing Competition in Prose & Poetry is now underway. This annual contest in prose & poetry is open to any Ellis County student in kindergarten through 12th grade. Follow the link for information on this year's project as well as the 2022 book of winning entries, scenes from the ceremony & reception, & project information.
"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
major operations & program support
