112 E 11th . Hays, Kansas . 785-625-7522
HAYS ARTS CENTER
exhibitions, programs & events
Elemental
an exhibition featuring the work of Eric Stearns of Lincoln, NE and Glen Ediger of Wichita, KS
The HAC will host a closing reception and gallery talk with both artists on Thursday, October 10.
Link below for gallery images, individual works, and artist statements.
55th Annual Smoky Hill
The Smoky Hill Art Exhibition is an annual statewide juried art competition open to Kansas artists. This year, 299 submissions were received, with 61 works selected by juror Mike Michaelis of Wichita, who also assigned $3,000 in cash awards. The exhibition opened as the anchor of the Spring Art Walk and will run through June 7.
Link to gallery and works images & info below.
Five State Photography Exhibition
This 40th Annual Five State Exhibition was curated from a competition open to photographers in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri & Colorado. This year, 671 photographs were submitted, with 160 selected for exhibition by Juror Charlie Riedel, Associated Press photographer.
Now through February 9. Link below for exhibition albums & project info.
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 2024 info and 2023 photos, video, & winners.
Creative Writing Contest
Ellis County students in Kindergarten through 12th grade, through their teachers or independently, are invited to submit prose & poetry works to this annual competition. The FHSU English Department serves as the judging panel and an award ceremony is held in late spring. Follow the link below for 2024 project info & winning entries of the past 2 years.
"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
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