112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
Hays arts center
Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
current exhibition: KANSAS BYWAYS
exhibitions & programs
kansas byways
an invitational exhibition originally organized and presented by the Sandzén Museum, featuring works by regional artists, inspired by the Scenic Byways of Kansas - Sept 8 to Oct 16
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Aces & EIGHTS
We are excited to present a unique and engaging late fall art exhibition of original small works donated by local & regional artists, sold through an online auction to benefit the HAC!
Artists, if you can donate a piece, we'd love to have it!
37TH ANNUAL FIVE STATE PHOTOGRAPHY
This annual photography competition and exhibition is open to photographers in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Colorado. Follow the link below for information on this year's Five State and highlights from 2019-2020.
51st annual smoky hill art exhibition
With the cancellation of the Spring Art Walk & temporary gallery closure, the 2020 Smoky Hill Art Exhibition was featured as our summer exhibition, running through August 14.
Follow the link below for gallery images of all works
2020 summer youth art program
Join us for children's classes in the visual, performing & literary arts. Due to smaller sizes this year, we expect some classes to fill quickly, so don't delay! Follow the link for class schedule and to download registration form.
"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
Famous Figures
With the early closing of schools, our 2020 Famous Figures project has moved from being a competitive program to an open invitation, inclusive performance showcase
Click the link below to view all 45 videos!
major operations & program support
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