112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
HAYS ARTS CENTER
Monday - Friday from 10am to 4pm
Saturdays from 10am to 1pm
"On the Line" Exhibition
March 27 - April 19
exhibitions, programs & events
Family theatre event!
The HAC will present the Wichita Children's Theatre touring production of "The Three Little Kittens" Friday, March 24 at 7pm in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center - and through the support of our generous partners, admission is FREE for all! Bring the little ones for this intractive 45-minute production, followed by a "meet & greet" with the cast!
Fun "Kittens" activity guide in the link below.
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.
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 complete 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
