112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
The Excitement is building!
HAYS ARTS Council
Renovations have begun and the Hays Arts Council is operating from two locations.
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exhibitions, programs & events
By SEed & Spirit | Fall Art Walk
Bringing together ceramic artist Taylor Wiens and printmaker Justin Miller, this exhibition is shaped by land, faith, family, and tradition. Through imagery drawn from Midwestern agriculture and Christian symbolism, their work explores how memory, resilience, and meaning are carried across generations.
Exhibit Dates: July 30 - Sept 5
Fall Art Walk & Closing Reception: August 28, 2026, 6:30 - 9:30 PM.
More information coming soon.
Hays Arts Council Pilots Adult Classes
Enrollment Still Open for Select Classes
First of its kind, spots are limited, pre- registration is required, click the link below to learn more.
"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.
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.
Out of 289 entries, 60 were selected by the juror, Hilary Cole, for exhibition in 2026 as the anchor of the Spring Art Walk.
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!
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