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thank you sponsors creative placemakers

BARBARA NORDLING ETHEL & RAYMOND RICE FOUNDATION

KRIZ CHARITABLE FUND

ROSS & MARIANNA BEACH FOUNDATION THOMAS D. GALLOWAY FAMILY

inspiration society

O’CONNOR COMPANY, INC., PILLER FAMILY FOUNDATION

THE HANKINS FOUNDATION

EMILY & JUSTIN LUNGSTRUM

department of dance School of the Arts

imagination society

ANN DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY CORNELL BENEFIT SOLUTIONS

KENNEDY GLASS

THE STRID FAMILY BETH RUNDQUIST, MD

PALEY PROPERTIES TERESA MULINAZZI KEMPF, CFP AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC. DENNIS H GARRISON, CLU, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

illumination society Bittersweet Floral & Design Boulevard Brewing Company Checker’s Crown Distributors

Free State Brewing Company Grandstand Glassware & Apparel Great Harvest Bread Company Ingredient

Kizer Cummings Petefish, Immel, Heeb & Hird, LLP Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home Sunflower Rentals

The Raven Bookstore Wheatfield’s Bakery and Café

Fuzzy’s Tacos Golf Course Superintendents of America Johnny’s Tavern Ladybird Diner Landmark Bank Lawrence Public Library McAlister’s Deli

Microsoft Corporation Mr. Goodcents MSM Papa Keno’s Pendleton’s Country Market Peoples Bank Prairie Elf Tree Farm

Royal Crest Lanes Sandbar Subs Stephens Real Estate, Inc. Sylas & Maddy’s Weaver’s

patron Adobe Biemer’s BBQ Breakout Lawrence Cottin’s Hardware Creative Road Studio Dennis Brown Painting Free State Dental

STAFF Chief Executive Officer Kimbery Williams | kimberly@lawrenceartscenter.org Exhibitions Director Ben Ahlvers | ben@lawrenceartscenter.org Artistic Director, Performing Arts Ric Averill | ricaverill@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Communications Officer Sarah Bishop | sarah@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Operating Officer Stacy Galloway Haywood business@lawrenceartscenter.org Development Director Heather Hoy | heather@lawrenceartscenter.org Chief Program Officer Margaret Weisbrod Morris margaret@lawrenceartscenter.org Graphic Designer Amy Albright | amy@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Digital Media Marlo Angell | marlo@lawenceartscenter.org Director of Youth Education Neal Barbour | neal@lawrenceartscenter.org Artistic Director, Lawrence Ballet Theatre Cynthia Crews | cindy@lawrenceartscenter.org Arts-based Preschool Assistant Andria Devlin | andria@lawrenceartscenter.org Technical Director & Production Manager Samaria Fleig | samaria@lawrenceartscenter.org School of Dance Associate Director Ellie Goudie-Averill | ellie@lawrenceartscenter.org

The Lawrence Arts Center is a creative gathering place. Our mission is to enrich and invigorate the community through education, performance, and exhibition. Each year we welcome more than 250,000 people of all ages into our spaces to be captivated by the power of art. Join us by enrolling in a class, attending a performance, or seeing an exhibit.

JOIN Become an Arts Center member and enjoy a full week of early enrollment, insuring availability of popular classes, and a 10% discount on all regular class enrollments!

Member prices are shown in parentheses throughout class listings—become a member when you enroll!

Member enrollment begins November 13/Open enrollment begins November 20 Membership discounts cannot be used with other special offers, for preschool tuition, or for private sessions.

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Event & Development Coordinator Lacee Hanson | events@lawrenceartscenter.org Dance Program Coordinator Olivia Hernañdez | olivia@lawrenceartscenter.org School of Dance Director Hanan Misko | hanan@lawrenceartscenter.org Office Manager/Database Manager Beth Murphy | beth@lawrenceartscenter.org Front Office Manager Jessica Nickel | jessica@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Early Childhood Education Linda Reimond | preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org Exhibitions Coordinator Cate Richards | cate@lawrenceartscenter.org Facility Maintenance Director Steve Richardson | stever@lawrenceartscenter.org Exhibitions Assistant Jeremy Rockwell | jeremy@lawrenceartscenter.org Director of Residencies & Adult Education Kyla Strid | kyla@lawrenceartscenter.org Associate Director of Performing Arts & Performing Arts Education Elizabeth Sullivan | elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org Print Fellow Tonja Torgerson | tonja@lawrenceartscenter.org Studio Manager Rachel Van Wagoner | rachel@lawrenceartscenter.org

CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR FACULTY BIOS lawrenceartscenter.org

thank you donors We ask for the support of local businesses and individuals to make sure we can continue to be a resource for all in our community — scholarships, workshops, artists’ residencies, exhibitions, and performances are just a few of the ways your support can make a difference. Thank you, Arts Center donors.

creative placemakers Robin Bayer Doug and Mary Glasnapp Jolisa & Don Buchner Family Fund of the Kay, Tom, Tyler, & Jeff Douglas County Carmody Community Foundation Sarah Fayman Harrison Family Fund of Raymond C. Fleming, Jr. Trust the Douglas County Colette & Ron Gaches Community Foundation Thomas D. Galloway Family Anne & David Hollond Jan & Jack Gaumnitz Diane & Al Horning Matthew Gilhousen Marilyn & Brian Horsch Molly & Robert Krause

imagination society Deborah & Rocco Landesman Ellen Lecompte Barbara Nordling Nicole & Dan Sabatini Sally Hare-Schriner & Dan Schriner Susan & Brad Tate Evan Williams & Roger Walter Annette & Ken Wertzberger Kimberly Williams

inspiration society Anne Bracker Codi & Simon Bates Grace & Tom Carmody Sarah & Aron Cromwell Rosy & John Elmore Joan & Web Golden Emily Hill & Burke Griggs Tracy Harrison & Vic Peterson

Gunda & Dave Hiebert Sheryl & Bud Jacobs Emily & Justin Lungstrum Cindy Maude Dee & Mike Michaelis Gary Nemchock Doug Stull & Lori Norwood Lynn Piller

Durand Reiber & Marty Moore Sherri Soule & Tom Ruddy Leni & Neil Salkind Karry & John Salvino Gail and Gene Strid Kyla Strid

Amy Albright & Doug Davison Andrea Albright & Lance Adams Jennifer & Patrick Alderdice Ashley & Matt All Justin & Jean Anderson Jeanne & Ric Averill Barbara Huppee & Jerry Bailey Linda Bailey Susan & Jim Bateman Beverly Smith Billings Judy & David Billings Amanda Clark & Reid Bork Anne & Wally Brockhoff Maureen & Daniel Brogren Janis & David Bunker Kacy & Timothy Caboni Judith Calhoun Betsy & Steve Clark Laurence & Geoffrey Coventry Janet Davidson-Hues & Roger Shimomura Kathy Perkins & Stan Davis Janice & Paul DeBauge Sandra & Jeffrey Deitering Vicki & Joe Douglas Mary & John Doveton Kaye & Chris Drahozal Don & Teresa Duncan Elizabeth Miller & Lindy Eakin Machaela & Jason Edmonds Chris Wolf Edmonds & Steve Edmonds Tracey & Chris English Ann Evans John Ferry Dana Fertig Diane & Kent Fry Brenda Gadd Melody & Joe Gatti

John & Virginia Gaunt Bobbie & Steve Gish Terese Gorman & Steve Glass Robert & Karen Gould Family Jack Graham Kitty & Cap Gray Erin & Justin Hamilton Terri & Tom Harper Jane Huesemann & Steve Harrington Tanja & Kelly Harrison Jim & Susan Hasselle Stacy Galloway Haywood & Derek Haywood Sandra & Don Hazlett Laurie McLane Higginson & Charles Higginson Barb & Jon Heeb Marcia & Stephen Hill Barbara & Steven Hillmer Carolie & Bill Hougland Heather & Matthew Hoy Pam & Eric Huerter Hannah & Ian Hurst Ann Dean & Ryan Johnson Mary Ann & Luke Jordan Betsy & Maurice Joy Clare Doveton & Clinton Idol Karen & Ed Komp Liz & Tony Krsnich Jill & Mark LaPoint Laura & William Lockwood Michel & Burdett Loomis Lois Orth-Lopes & Steve Lopes Linda & John Lungstrum Carrie & Jim Mandigo Justin & Bailey Marable Lois Chiang & Craig Martin Mike Maude Christine & Mike McGrew Gerry Miller Quinn & Jeromy Morris

Margaret Weisbrod Morris & Jonathan Morris Carol & John Munchoff Molly Murphy Melissa McCormick & Ed Noonen Debra & Mike Orozco Vickie & Jim Otten Dalton Paley Judy Paley John Parker Carrie & John Parker, Jr. Teri Canfield & Pete Rowland Amy & Chris Phalen Jane & Mark Potts Kim & Mike Rack Saralyn Reece Hardy Jeff Ridgway Rosie Lammoglia & Mark Ritter Teri Canfield & Pete Rowland Carol & Sherry Schaub Paula & Miles Schnaer Elizabeth Schultz Destiny & Josh Shelton Linda & Pat Slimmer Rick Stein Alice Steuerwald Pam & Mike Sullivan Sidney & Tod Sutton Deanell & John Tacha Giles Thompson Kevan & Gail Vick Margie Wakefield Patti Warashina Mary Wharff & Andy Bloomer Stacie & Sean Williams Jane Wilson Susie & Steve Wilson Kimberly & Tim Wingate Judy & Jack Wright Nancy Yost & Doug Wolff

Special thanks to our Financial Aid sponsors who provide access to Arts Center programming for those in need all year long.

Ad Astra Selections Boulevard Brewing Company Central Bank of the Midwest City Wine Market Clark/Huesemann Cromwell Environmental Crown Distributors

Douglas County Senior Services Doug and Mary Glasnapp Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation Ethel & Raymond Rice Foundation Georgia Wilman Trust McFadden Group

Midwest Property Management Prairie Band Potawatomi Ross and Marianna Beach Foundation The Hankins Foundation Thomas D. Galloway Family Walmart Foundation

At the Lawrence Arts Center, arts education is never out of reach.

winter/spring 2016/17 volume xviii | no 3

SPECIAL EVENTS Wine Tasting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Souper Bowl Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Benefit Art Auction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

CLASSES Preschool/kindergarten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Early childhood classes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Youth art. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 STEAM afterschool/school’s out. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 6th-12th grade arts institutes/school’s out . . . 14 Adult arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 School of Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 School of Theatre & Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Auditions in dance and theatre. . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

PERFORMING ARTS Theatre, dance & music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

EXHIBITIONS Exhibits and art talks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Joan Golden, Chairman Sheryl Jacobs, Vice Chairman Diane Horning, Treasurer Jean Anderson Don Buchner Tim Caboni Clare Doveton Chris English Joshua Falleaf Ron Gaches

Matt Gilhousen David Hollond Tony Krsnich Ellie LeCompte Michel Loomis Cindy Maude Dalton Paley Evan Williams Hong Zhang

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Mike Michaelis Deanell Reece Tacha Roger Shimomura

Susan Tate Kevin Willmott

ON THE COVER (FRONT) Louis Copt, Red Barn, cast glass with LED lighted base, 2016, 6.5” x 8” x 5.5”

Access to art is vital. Financial Aid for full and partial tuition is available throughout the year for youth and adults interested in arts education classes. Applications are available at the front desk and online at: lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-aid.

We are proud to offer the Douglas County Senior Center Scholarship for the Arts.

Made possible by Douglas County Senior Services, the scholarship is open to anyone 50+ years old who wants to enroll in a class.

The scholarship form is available online at: lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-aid.

NEED A RIDE? Call: (785) 727-7876 or email: seniorwheels@dgcoseniorservices.org.

This catalog is published three times annually by the Lawrence Arts Center, and is made possible by our advertisers. If you would like to advertise in the course and events catalog please contact Lacee Hanson, 785.843.2787 or lacee@lawrenceartscenter.org.

The Lawrence Arts Center is located at 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

Photographs in this catalog are by Ann Dean, Marlo Angell, Jeremy Rockwell, Kyla Strid, Louis Copt, Neal Barbour, and Amy Albright unless noted.

Shaken & Stirred A BENEFIT FOR ARTS EDUCATION

Our fall fundraiser was a major success with more than $61,000 in donations! The Lawrence Arts Center Board of Directors and Staff would like to thank all of you for supporting our Arts Education Programs!

MAJOR SPONSORS:

EVENT SPONSORS:

• SPRING LESSONS BEGIN JANUARY 9TH

TABLE SPONSORS: THANKS TO OUR

Bittersweet Floral Jean & Justin DECORATIONS & Design Anderson AND PLANNING Boulevard Brewing Kay, Tom, Jeffrey & COMMITTEE! Company Tyler Carmody Jean Anderson Breakout Lawrence Edmonds Duncan Marlo Angell City Wine Market Flint Hills Holdings Amy Albright Crown Distributors, Matt Gilhousen Sarah Bishop Inc. Anne & David Samaria Fleig Evan Williams Hollond Lacee Hanson Catering Marilyn & Brian Heather Hoy Grandstand Horsch Tami Keasling Glassware & Cindy Maude Jill LaPoint Apparel Mark Ritter John McCaffrey Hang the Moon Susan & Brad Tate Margaret Weisbrod Designs Tequa Creek Morris Mainline Printing TCK – The Trust Beth Murphy Thomas D. Company of Kansas Kristin Piper Galloway Family Kimberly Williams Kim Rack University of Kansas Tonja Torgerson US Bank

SPECIAL THANKS

to Steve Sublette for theuse of his “Bond Car!” THANK YOU

Lawrence Arts Center Tech Crew and Hospitality Staff!

ROUND OF APPLAUSE FOR OUR PERFORMERS!

Monika Ivy Krisa Farrington Brennon Madrid Alyssa Rivera D’Amor Rimson

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engaging benefit events Wine Tasting Saturday, January 21, 2017 | 5 to 7PM Gourmet Bites by Evan Williams Catering

Reservations $75 per person - Space is limited.

Call 785.843.2787 to make your reservations, or go online www.lawrenceartscenter.org. For questions, email Heather Hoy at heather@lawrenceartscenter.org.

All proceeds benefit the Lawrence Arts Center Visual and Performing Arts Education Program and Financial Aid Fund!

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Benefit Art Auction

Souper Bowl Saturday

EXHIBITION AND SILENT BIDDING March 10 - April 8

OUR SUPER FUN CERAMICS FUNDRAISER February 4, 11am–2pm

AUCTION Saturday, April 8 | 5:30–10 pm

or until the soup and bowls are gone!

More info on page 15!

More information on page 27!

“Every child is an artist, is staying an artist the problem

when you grow up.” –Pablo Picasso

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The Osher Institute partners with friends like the Lawrence Arts Center to offer non-credit short courses and events specially developed for folks 50 and better.

No homework. No tests. No pressure.

It’s learning just for the joy of it!

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Courses offered in: Lawrence Lenexa Mission Olathe Overland Park Prairie Village Topeka Clay County, Mo. Kansas City, Mo.

To receive a catalog, call 785-864-5823 or visit www.osher.ku.edu

No homework. No tests. No pressure.

It’s just learning for the joy of it!

Enrichment short courses and special events specially developed for folks 50 and better.

Summer 2016 Look for courses and special events at these locations: Lawrence • Lenexa • Manhattan Olathe • Overland Park Prairie Village • Topeka Clay County, Mo. • Kansas City, Mo.

Manhattan events and courses can be found on pages 5, 12 and 13.

education

connect. invent. thrive.

The Lawrence Arts Center’s arts education program encourages students to think boldly and express themselves in an exciting place that supports learning.

Students develop skills in creativity, innovation, communication, flexibility, critical thinking and problem solving while building artistic proficiency. Instructors are professional artists and experienced teachers who inform and engage.

Linda Reimond arts-based preschool

Kelly Galloway arts-based kindergarten

31 years of inspiring children: 31 years encouraging a lifetime love of learning. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Arts-Based Preschool offers a creative approach to early education. The award winning curriculum includes music, creative movement, sculpture, painting, drama, drawing and opportunities to work with visiting artists alongside experienced early education specialists. The preschool provides social, motor, and creative experiences within a sound early childhood curriculum. This caring, thoughtful early educational environment nurtures creative thinking, decision making, imagination, and cultural awareness.

Made possible by a gift from the Thomas D. Galloway Family, this ground-breaking arts-based kindergarten completes the continuum of award-winning academic programming pioneered at the Arts Center. With a special focus on preparing young students to develop innovation skills, the arts-based approach sets the stage for a lifetime love of learning.

Fall 2017 enrollment begins Saturday, February 11, 2017. Save the Date!

For information about the Preschool, Kindergarten and Early Education programs, please contact Linda Reimond, Director of Early Childhood Education, by phone at 785.843.2787, or email preschool@lawrenceartscenter.org.

early childhood classes Preschool: 2-3 years + parent Coloring Outside the Lines

A theatre for the very young production to benefit the Preschool/Kindergarten scholarship fund.

Linda Reimond

This child/adult class sets the stage for 2- or 3-year-olds to explore the arts with their favorite grown up. Paint, sing, print, and play in this hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must!

WI-APC-1a: Fri, 1/13-2/10, 9:30AM-10:30AM, 5 wks, $80, ($72) WI-APC-1b: Fri, 1/13-2/10, 10:45AM-11:45AM, 5 wks, $80, ($72) SP-APC-2a: Fri, 3/31-4/21, 9:30AM-10:30AM, 4 wks, $64, ($57.60) SP-APC-2b: Fri, 3/31-4/21, 10:45AM-11:45AM, 4 wks, $64, ($57.60) SP-APC-3a: Fri, 4/28-5/12, 9:30AM-10:30AM, 3 wks, $48, ($43.20) SP-APC-3b: Fri, 4/28-5/12, 10:45AM-11:45AM, 3 wks, $48, ($43.20)

by Barry Kornhauser January21 | 11am & 3pm

Pre-K: 3-5 years Integrated Arts

Linda Reimond & Joeleyn Trahan

Integrated Arts is ideal for a child’s first class experience away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Students enjoy the arts and learn through a variety of creative experiences. Child must be fully toilet trained.

WI-API-1: Fri, 1/13-2/10, 1:00PM-3:00PM, 5 wks, $90, ($81) SP-API-2: Fri, 3/31-5/12, 1:00PM-3:00PM, 7 wks, $126, ($113.40)

Directed by Heidi Van, performed by Ric Averill, with music by Jennifer Bennett. A lonely old man discovers an unlikely friendship when a red balloon unexpectedly floats into his life. Packed with physical comedy that charms and delights family audiences, this play demonstrates that companionship can come from the most unlikely of places. $15 adults/ $12 seniors/$10 children.

Kindergarten Exploring Art

Megan King

Exploring Art gives kindergartners the opportunity to explore, discover, and create with art. Using painting, printing, and sculpture, students will be problem solvers using the artistic and creative process.

WI-APK-1: Sat, 1/28-3/4, 9:30-11:00 a.m, 6 wks, $104, (93.60)

Art Outside the Box

Megan King

Explore art outside the kindergarten classroom curriculum. Big, creative, and innovative! For children currently in kindergarten.

SP-APK-2: Sat, 4/1-5/6, 9:30-11:00 a.m, 6 wks, $104, (93.60)

SPONSORED BY US BANK, A SPECIAL FRIEND OF THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER PRESCHOOL, AND RESIDENT ARTIST FUND

More Parent/Child Classes WEE Dance! 16mo-24mo + Adult, see dance section for details.

WEE Dance! Ages 2-3yrs + Adult, see dance section for details.

Family Pottery 1st-5th grade + Adult, see youth arts for details.

PLAY CLOTHES ARE A MUST FOR ALL CLASSES!

THANKS TO OUR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION SUPPORTERS! DENNIS H GARRISON, CLU, STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES

CREATIVE ROAD STUDIO SYLAS & MADDY’S ROYAL CREST LANES

PENDLETON’S COUNTRY MARKET

RUMSEY-YOST FUNERAL HOME

THOMAS D. GALLOWAY FAMILY

WAKARUSA VETERINARY HOSPITAL

PRAIRIE BAND POTAWATOMI NATION WHEATFIELDS BAKERY AND CAFÉ

explore. imagine. invent.

1st-2nd Grade

3rd-5th Grade

Clay Creations

Andrew Cho

Students develop their unique artistic style while gaining an understanding of the fundamentals for working with clay.

WI-AYC142: Tue, 1/10-2/28, 4PM-5:30 PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYC142: Tue, 3/28-5/16, 4PM-5:30 PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Drawing and Painting

Katie Aldritt

WI-AYD144: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD144: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Arts Studio

Arts Studio offers an inventive mix of movement and visual arts, giving students afternoons filled with imagination.

WI-AYD114: Thu, 1/12-5/18, 1PM-3:30PM, 16 wks, $275, ($247.50)

Katie Aldritt

Using clay, metal, beads, polymer, wood, moldable plastic--you name it!-students create sculptures that push the boundaries of imagination.

WI-AYD196: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 9AM-10:30AM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD196: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 9AM-10:30AM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Andrew Cho

WI-AYC116: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 1PM-2PM, 8 wks, $114, ($102.60) SP-AYC116: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 1PM-2PM, 8 wks, $114, ($102.60)

Katie Aldritt

Practice drawing, painting, and sculpting your favorite animals in all their wondrous colors and forms.

WI-AYD1116: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 11AM-12:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD1116: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 11AM-12:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Family Pottery, 1st-5th grades

Andrew Cho

Parents and children work together to make imaginative clay projects both on the wheel and using their hands. Enrollment fee covers one parent and one child.

WI-AYC196: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 9AM-10:30AM, 8 wks, $165, ($139.50) SP-AYC196: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 9AM-10:30AM, 8 wks, $165, ($139.50)

Arts Studio

Amanda Clark

Arts Studio offers an inventive mix of movement and visual arts, giving students afternoons filled with imagination.

Drawing and Painting

Katie Aldritt

Students discover their unique artistic style while learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting.

WI-AYD343: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD343: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Fashion Design Rachel Van Wagoner

Learn the basics including sketching, sewing, draping, serging, patterning, and prototyping while creating wearable artwork.

WI-AYJ344: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $145, ($130.50) SP-AYJ344: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $145, ($130.50)

Students hone their skills using clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine.

Animals in Art

Andrew Cho

Students develop their unique artistic style while gaining an understanding of the fundamentals for working with clay.

WI-AYD314: Thu, 1/12-5/18, 1PM-3:30PM, 16 wks, $275, ($247.50)

Katie Aldritt

Artrageous

Clay Creations

WI-AYC341: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYC341: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Students discover their unique artistic style while learning the fundamentals of drawing and painting.

Mudpie Madness

youth art

Filmmaking

Jennifer Nelson

Turn your adventurous imagination into a reality, making a movie alongside friends and filmmaker Jennifer Nelson! Students learn how to storyboard, script, design, direct, act, shoot, and edit.

WI-AYX344: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYX344: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Artrageous

Katie Aldritt

Using clay, metal, beads, polymer, wood, moldable plastic--you name it!-students create sculptures that push the boundaries of imagination.

WI-AYD316: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 1PM-2:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD316: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 1PM-2:30PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) THANK YOU YOUTH ARTS SPONSORS! BARTLETT & WEST BIEMER’S BBQ DIANE AND DICK ZINN FUZZY’S TACOS PAPA KENO’S INGREDIENT MCALLISTER’S DELI

artspace after-school design. build. invent.

1st –5th Grade

Science BOOM! Neal Barbour, Landon Noll

An inspired learning environment in which students try new things, test the limits of their imaginations, and build creative connections. Each day in ARTspace Afterschool, students experience an innovative STEAM curriculum that includes visual and performing Arts activities integrated with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts. Classes incorporate visits by artists and STEM professionals, and meet national art and science learning standards.

This class uses art to breathe life into science concepts, making them come alive in exciting new ways.

1st-2nd: WI-AYA141: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 1st-2nd: SP-AYA141: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: WI-AYA341: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYA341: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Digital Arts Playground Olivia Hernañdez, Elizabeth Sullivan Experiment with technology on the Arst Center’s virtual playground, making art using the newest fangled gizmos.

1st-2nd: WI-AYA142: Tue, 1/10-2/28, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 1st-2nd: SP-AYA142: Tue, 3/28-5/16, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: WI-AYA342: Tue, 1/10-2/28, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYA342: Tue, 3/28-5/16, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Gearheads

Andrew Cho, Ellie Goudie-Averill

Cars, robots, bikes, planes, rockets, and tools inspire paintings, drawings, sculptures, dance, and performances.

1st-2nd: WI-AYA143: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 1st-2nd: SP-AYA143: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: WI-AYA343: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYA343: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Art Lab Neal Barbour, Elizabeth Sullivan

Art Lab turns the classroom into a creative laboratory for science experiments that produce spectacular artwork.

THANK YOU YOUTH ARTS SPONSORS!

1st-2nd: WI-AYA144: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 1st-2nd: SP-AYA144: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: WI-AYA344: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYA344: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Masterminds

Neal Barbour, Elizabeth Sullivan

Students explore shapes, numbers, patterns and codes in dance, theater, and visual arts.

1st-2nd: WI-AYA145: Fri, 1/13-3/3, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 1st-2nd: SP-AYA145: Fri, 3/31-5/19, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYA345: Fri, 1/13-3/3, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) 3rd-5th: WI-AYA345: Fri, 3/31-5/19, 4:30PM-6PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

school’s out days Emoji Me!

Neal Barbour, Elizabeth Sullivan Guerilla Art Spring Break Camp Katie Aldritt, Jennifer Bennett

Emoji?.... Emoji-ME! In this out-of-school-time camp, students create their own unique emoji characters, including an emoji story, costume, and performance using movement, story, and color.

1st-2nd: WI-AYX195: Fri, 2/17, 9AM-4PM, $71, ($63.90) 3rd-5th: WI-AYX395: Fri, 2/17, 9AM-4PM, $71, ($63.90)

Castaway Island

1st-5th Grade

Neal Barbour, Elizabeth Sullivan

A two-day immersive game where students imagine they are shipwrecked on a deserted island. Natural and environmental challenges are no match for our students as they work together to outlast the elements. Students will create a castaway tool kit, and invent a collaborative game to guide their play.

1st-2nd: WI-AYX194: Thu-Fri, 2/23-2/24, 9AM-4PM, $126, ($113.40) 3rd-5th: WI-AYX394: Thu-Fri, 2/23-2/24, 9AM-4PM, $126, ($113.40)

A guerrilla artist inspires others through the creation of temporary, public art in unexpected places. Guerrilla art adds to the cultural landscape of an area and creates a sense of community in a neighborhood. This class introduces students to the methods and ideas behind guerrilla art and help students exercise getting their ideas out into the world. No supplies needed; just bring your sense of humor, curiosity, and inventiveness.

1st-2nd: SP-AYX191: Mon-Fri, 3/20-3/24, 9AM-4PM, 1 wks, $232, ($208.80) 3rd-5th: SP-AYX391: Mon-Fri, 3/20-3/24, 9AM-4PM, 1 wks, $232, ($208.80)

Bug Out

Katie Aldritt, Elizabeth Sullivan

Bug out with all things insect. Students discover the wide wilderness of the insect world through art.

1st-2nd: SP-AYX195: Fri, 3/10, 9AM-4PM, 1 wks, $71, ($63.90) 3rd-5th: SP-AYX395: Fri, 3/10, 9AM-4PM, 1 wks, $71, ($63.90)

Middle School & High School Sci Fi Filmmaking

experiment. invent. accomplish.

Jennifer Nelson

Zombies, monsters, and mad scientists unite. Learn the technical skills of filmmaking while you write, shoot, and edit a collaborative sci-fi film.

WI-AYD611: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $162, ($145.80)

Documentary Filmmaking

Jennifer Nelson

Rings, Rings, Rings

art institutes

WI-AYJ613: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $151, ($135.90)

Tell your story! With the help of a professional filmmaker, this class brings students through all stages of making their own documentary film from conception to completion. All skill levels are welcome!

Throw on the Wheel

SP-AYD611: Mon, 3/27-5/15 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $162, ($145.80)

WI-AYC633: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 2PM-4PM, 8 wks, $165, ($148.50) SP-AYC633: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 2PM-4PM, 8 wks, $165, ($148.50)

Fashion Design

Rachel Van Wagoner

Learn the basics including sketching, sewing, draping, serging, patterning, and prototyping or expand on your skills while creating wearable artwork.

WI-AYJ611: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 3:30PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $179, ($161.10) SP-AYJ611: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 3:30PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $179, ($161.10)

Screenprint T-Shirts

Leigh Kaulbach

Learn how to screenprint by creating a variety of designs to print on t-shirts, posters, and stickers. Bring your designs from drawing to fashion statement.

WI-AYG622: Tue, 1/10-2/28, 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $172, ($154.80) SP-AYG622: Tue, 3/28-5/16, 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $172, ($154.80)

Beginning Painting

Katie Aldritt

Learn how to paint in layers to create both realistic and abstract works of art as you explore acrylics, watercolors, gouaches, and other forms of paint.

WI-AYD6923: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 2:30PM-4PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYD6923: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 2:30PM-4PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Darkroom Photography

Ann Dean

Explore the art of film photography and darkroom developing in this interesting, hands-on class for young photographers.

SP-AYG643: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $151, ($135.90)

Metal Design

Marysa Sacerdote

Using metal as a medium, students discover the basics of metalwork, then design and create finished works that express their personality.

SP-AYJ613: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 4PM-5:30PM, 8 wks, $151, ($135.90)

school’s out days Middle School & High School

T-Shirt Screenprint Party

Leigh Kaulbach

Students get a crash course in the most versatile of the printmaking processes, silkscreen, as they work to create a variety of pieces including posters, shirts, and stickers. Students walk away from this course with all sorts of custom-made screenprinted goodies in hand!

WI-AYX995: Fri, 2/17-, 9AM-3PM, 1 wks, $78, ($70.20)

Experimental Drawing

Andrew Cho

It’s all about line in this one-day drawing workshop. Students experiment with a variety of methods to unlock their creativity and produce several 2D pieces. The methods are unconventional, but will push students to create artwork with unlimited potential.

WI-AYX6995: Fri, 3/10, 9AM-3PM, 1 wks, $78, ($70.20)

Marysa Sacerdote

Folded, sawed, molded, rounded--discover all the different ways to turn metal into rings. Gain valuable metalworking skills focusing on one of the most versatile forms in jewelry.

Andrew Cho

All wheel throwing, all the time: this class provides students with the fundamentals and advancement of pottery skills.

Guerilla Artistry

Traci Bunkers

Ever yarn bombed a tree, wheat pasted a poster, brightened someone’s day with art, or taken to the streets to spread a message of style and substance?

Learn different methods of Guerilla Art and how art can make a positive change in the community.

SP-AYG644: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $165, ($148.50)

Illustrating Clay

Andrew Cho

Combine clay building and illustration! This class teaches you sculpture techniques and how to draw on 3D forms.

WI-AYC624: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 3:30PM-5PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80) SP-AYC624: Thu, 3/30-5/18, 3:30PM-5PM, 8 wks, $136.50, ($122.80)

Sketch/Book Arts

Traci Bunkers

Books come to life in this imaginative class that fills sketchbooks and journals with colorful imagery and writing. Fold, cut, bind, paint, draw, write--put your ideas down on paper.

WI-AYG644: Thu, 1/12-3/2, 4PM-6PM, 8 wks, $165, ($148.50)

Arts Walkabout

Traci Bunkers

Take your imagination for a walk, off leash, as you explore artistry while walking around Lawrence. Plein aire, observational drawing, random acts of artistry, studio visits--many opportunities explored!

SP-AYG646: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 10AM-12PM 8 wks, $165, ($148.50)

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WORKs

Short courses. Special topics. Visiting Artists.

FEB Pottery Plus One 10

Sarah Jewell Olsen and Rachel Van Wagoner

Bring your sweetheart and learn to throw on the potter’s wheel.

Select one of the pots you make, and the Arts Center’s staff will glaze and fire it. Open to all skill levels. Enroll as a couple.

WI-AA94C15: Fri, 6PM-8PM, $50, ($45)

HANG12

Ken Botnick APR Artist Books: From Idea to Form 1 How does a book reflect a distinct way of thinking about a subHANG12 is a youth curatorial board that curates, produces, and installs monthly gallery shows for Final Friday exhibitions. Made up of a dedicated crew of high school curators, HANG12 aims to create shows that highlight viewpoints and ideas important to youth within Lawrence by working with local artists, gallery and venue owners, and community professionals. HANG12 meets on the first and third Tuesdays of the month from 3:30-6:00 at the Lawrence Arts Center.

If you are seeking a venue to express yourself, a way to connect with other artists, or real life experience in the art world, then please submit your artwork to HANG12. Visit HANG12.org for more information.

ject? How does the page become a dynamic landscape of visual and conceptual ideas? Find out in this class devoted to realizing visual strategies as an exploration of content.

SP-AA94T16: Sat, 9AM-5PM, $125, ($112.50)

Louis Copt APR Plein Air Barn Painting 29 Painting the barn: a one day workshop with 2017 Art Auction Featured Artist Louis Copt. All levels of students are welcome.

Students will be emailed a supply list and directions to location upon enrollment.

SP-AA94P26: Sat, 10AM-4PM, $105, ($94.50)

Neil Goss MAY Indigo Dying 6/7 This two day workshop is dedicated to the creation, care, and use of an organic indigo vat that you can use to dye textiles, paper, and other fibers.

stARTup!

SP-AA94X36: Sat & Sun, 12PM-4PM, $85, ($76.80)

Take your artistry to the next level. Develop your future as an artist with professional guidance from local artists and specialists in the field. This class for high school artists culminates with gallery shows for the April and May Final Fridays in Lawrence and Kansas City. Scholarships and financial aid are available.

The 2016-17 cohort has already been chosen and is going strong, but to inquire about availability for next year please contact neal@lawrenceartscenter.org

CLASSES THAT CULMINATE AT

Art Tougeau! begins

MAR 27

WI-AYP933: Wed, 1/11-5/10, 3:30PM-6PM, 16 wks, $285 ($256.50)

Play 12

DIRECTED BY ELIZABETH SULLIVAN

The Lawrence Arts Center’s premiere youth performance company consists of 8-12th graders who produce, create, and perform shows and events in various locations throughout Lawrence. Company members will work together to produce shows and events, such as improv comedy nights, youth band showcases, and new play readings. Play 12 is for students seeking a space to express themselves, to connect with other artists, and to experience real life within the theatre.

Meets Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30pm at Sandbar Subs, January 11 through May 17 (No class March 22). To be considered, email a letter of interest and resume to Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by January 3, 2017.

WI-AYZ813: Wed, 1/11-5/17, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 16 wks, $90, ($81)

Mini Golf Tougeau

Carly Slade

Do you have a passion for miniature windmills? Does the smell of fresh Astro Turf in the morning get you going? Then this class if for you! Join us in building a mini golf course for the Art Tougeau Street Party. Open to all skill levels.

SP-AAX051: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $190, ($171)

begins

MAR 27

Steamroller Relief Printmaking

Tressa Jones

Create a colossal woodcut and print it using a steamroller!

Blocks are carved over the duration of this 8 week class and will culminate in a public printing event during the Art Tougeau block party.

SP-AAT051: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $190, ($171)

VISITING ARTIST In conjunction with the Steamroller Printmaking, artist Dennis McNett will be a visiting artist at the Lawrence Arts Center in May 2017. McNett is an artist with over twenty years of experience specializing in woodcarving and relief printmaking. His work, based on his inventive and imaginative personal mythology, will be included in the Art Tougeau Parade.

Art Tougeau Pre-Parade Block Party: May 26 | 5-10 pm Art Tougeau Parade: May 27 | Noon Visit www.arttougeau.org for parade entry & details.

THE STRID FAMILY

envision. connect. energize.

adult education

Douglas County Senior Center Scholarship for the Arts Made possible by Douglas County Senior Services, the scholarship is open to anyone 50+ years old who wants to enroll in a class. The scholarship form is available online at: http://lawrenceartscenter.org/financial-aid. Need a ride to class? Call: (785) 7277876 or email: seniorwheels@dgcoseniorservices.org.

Ceramics 1st Time Potter

Jason Woolery, Andrew Cho, Neil Goss Sculpting in Clay

Jenny Doores

Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing, and trimming and glazing while making objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates.

Human, animal, or vegetable; realistic, expressionistic, or abstract; large or small.

If you can visualize it, you can build it. Experience helps, but is not required.

Neil: WI-AAC012: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Neil SP-AAC012: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Jason: WI-AAC015: Fri, 1/13-3/3, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Jason: SP-AAC015: Fri, 3/31-5/19, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Andrew: WI-AAC016: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 10:30AM-12:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Andrew: SP-AAC016: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 10:30AM-12:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

SP-AAC032: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Returning Potter

Mold Making

SP-AAC021: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Kyla Strid, Andrew Cho Pots and People

This class expands on existing skills, refines techniques, and develops more complex forms made with parts.

Kyla: WI-AAC031: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Andrew: SP-AAC036: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 2:30PM-4:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Andrew Cho

WI-AAC026: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 2:30PM-4:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Fresh, new, and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels welcome!

WI-AAC024: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAC024: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Carly Slade and Tressa Jones

See how printmaking methods can enhance your ceramic surfaces. Using screen printing techniques, you will learn how to image transfer onto your work and be introduced to different types of image generation.

WI-AAC034: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Carly Slade, Tyler Nansen Ceramics Open Studio

Develop handbuilding skills to create virtually any sculptural or functional form.

Tyler: WI-AAC023: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Carly: SP-AAC023: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

PRIVATE LESSONS: Individual sessions are available in all areas and mediums. Rates begin at $36 per hour, 1 hour minimum.

To enquire or enroll, contact us at 785.843.2787 Purchase ceramic bowls hand made by artists and students on sale from $10 up. Each purchase includes a complimentary serving of Dillon’s soup and bread from Great Harvest.

Proceeds benefit Arts Center visual arts education. Want to be first in line? Become an Imagination Society member! Call Heather Hoy at 785.843.2787 to join.

Lips, bellies, and feet. This class explores the connection between ceramic vessels and the human body through form, surface and design considerations. Previous ceramics experience encouraged.

Hollie Rice Print on Clay

Ceramics Revolution

Handbuilding

Tyler Nansen

Learn to make multi-part plaster molds and explore the process of generating multiple pieces through slip casting.

Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay and classes have studio right-of-way.

WI-AAC057: ALL, 1/9-3/3, 9AM-9PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50) SP-AAC057: ALL, 3/27-5/19, 9AM-9PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

ARTIST INC LIVE Lawrence 2017 Session: March 28 thru May 10

Tuesdays | 6 to 9 PM

Artist INC is a cutting edge training program that empowers artists to take control of their careers and create opportunities they’ve only imagined by addressing the specific business needs and challenges artists of all disciplines face every day. Now in its seventh year, the Artist INC workshop has been completed by more than 300 Kansas City artists, and is launching its second session in Lawrence this year.

Souper Bowl Saturday February 4, 2017 11am-2pm, or until the soup and bowls are gone!

Artists are accepted into the program via application process.

Applications must be submitted online. Applications open November 2016–January 2017. Seminar fee is $150. Financial aid is available.

Find out more about the program and how to apply at: www.artistinckc.com/artist-inc-programs/m-aaa/lawrence Or contact Chief Program Officer Margaret Weisbrod Morris at margaret@lawrenceartscenter.org

Drawing & Painting Beginning Drawing

Clinton Ricketts

This class focuses on training the eye and hand to translate imagery from the real world to marks on a page.

WI-AAD012: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 5:30PM-7PM, 8 wks, $145, ($130.50) SP-AAD011: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 7:30PM-9PM, 8 wks, $145, ($130.50)

Abstraction

Clare Doveton

Ken Bini

Learn to develop and use drawing skills to plan and create successful oil paintings.

WI-AAP013: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Fundamentals of Oil Painting

Ken Bini

Students will learn about the basic tools, chemistry, and control of oil paint with fundamental exercises of value to beginning and experienced artists alike. Learn how to develop paintings with lessons in composition, focus, and color.

WI-AAP026: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $180, ($162) SP-AAP023: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $180, ($162)

Imaginative Drawing

Lora Jost

A beginning-level drawing class using traditional and unorthodox drawing techniques like doodling, sketching, and expansive mark-making methods.

WI-AAD033: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $190, ($171) SP-AAD033: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $190, ($171)

Introduction to Painting

Jeff Ridgway

Students learn to draw the human figure working from a live model using a variety of drawing media.

WI-AAD024: Thur, 1/12-3/2, 7PM-10PM, 8 wks, $245, ($220.50) SP-AAD024: Thur, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-10PM, 8 wks, $245, ($220.50)

Using various subject models and techniques, students will explore abstract painting techniques through the painting medium of their choice. All levels welcome.

SP-AAP032: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

Drawn to Paint

Life Drawing and Anatomy for the Artist

Jason Romanishin

Exploring the creation of oil paintings, using sketching, drawing and other explorative media.

WI-AAP012: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Mastering Watercolor

John Hulsey

Instruction in the fundamental techniques and mental process. Paint your vision with confidence and have fun.

WI-AAP021: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 5:30PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

Painting the Light in Watercolor

John Hulsey

Learn to paint light in the landscape in both studio and plein air.

SP-AAP021: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

Open Model

Jeff Ridgway

This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. Students who enroll in Life Drawing receive a 50% discount on Open Model.

WI-AAD117: Sun, 1/8-2/26, 1PM-3PM, 8 wks, $180, ($162) SP-AAD117: Sun, 3/26-5/14, 1PM-3PM, 8 wks, $180, ($162)

Open Studio: Oil Media w/ Louis

Louis Copt

This open studio is for self-directed students and artists of all skill levels who seek lively discussion, individual guidance, and an occasional demonstration.

WI-AAP072: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $225, ($202.50) SP-AAP072: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $225, ($202.50)

Open Studio: Water Media w/ Louis

Louis Copt

This open studio is for self-directed students and artists of all skill levels who seek lively discussion, individual guidance, and an occasional demonstration.

WI-AAP071: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $225, ($202.50) SP-AAP071: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $225, ($202.50)

Digital Media & Photography Intro to Photoshop

Robbin Loomas

This class will explore photo manipulation and image editing and is open to beginners and intermediate students. Learn how to improve current photographs, restore old photographs, and build collage and composite artwork.

WI-AAL022: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $160, ($144) SP-AAL024: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $160, ($144)

iPhonography

Darkroom Photography

Learn the fundamentals of darkroom photography.

Jason Romanishin

WI-AAH014: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAH014: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Lightroom for Photographers Robbin Loomas

You have an amazing camera in your pocket with you at all times. Learn how to get the most out of your camera, edit right on your phone with incredible apps, and share those images with others.

SP-AAL022: Tues, 3/28-4/4, 7PM-9PM, 2 wks, $60, ($54)

Robbin Loomas

Every digital photographer should be using Lightroom! Learn the secrets to this powerful program. Lightroom is also full of great organizing and editing tools.

WI-AAL034: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $160, ($144)

Intro to Digital Photography

Ann Dean

Take better pictures, develop photographic technique, and learn about digital SLRs. WI-AAL011: Mon, 1/30-3/6, 7PM-9PM, 6 wks, $130, ($117) SP-AAL011: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $160, ($144)

Writing Of All People! Character Unbound

Mary Wharff

To make characters stick, writers need to know what makes them tick. In this class, we’ll write sketches from prompts designed to get to know our characters inside and out. Then, we’ll write short texts and scenes featuring our characters.

SP-AAW011: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135)

Screenwriting

Marlo Angell

Learn and explore the fundamentals of writing a screenplay such as character, dialogue, and plot structure. Bring an existing idea or create a new one.

WI-AAW022: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135)

Writing from Life: The personal Essay

Molly Krause

We’ll read examples of shorter forms of memoir, use prompts for in-class writing exercises, and have the opportunity to workshop completed pieces. Join us whether you want to capture family stories, start a blog, or seek routes for publication.

WI-AAW015: Fri, 1/13-3/3, 10AM-12PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135)

Jewelry, Metals, Glass Beginning Metalsmithing

Bailey Marable, Carly Kimbrough

This course will provide an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, sanding, filing, soldering, and setting a stone.

Bailey: WI-AAJ014: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Bailey: SP-AAJ014: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Carly: SP-AAJ012: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Jewelry Design

Metals Open Studio

Rachael Sudlow

Use this time to create your own work outside of a rigid class style. An instructor will be on hand to help with technical guidance and have supplies available for purchase.

WI-AAJ053: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 6PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAJ053: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 6PM-7:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Rachael Sudlow

Stained Glass

Shanna Wagner

Learn how to make rings, earrings, and pendants in silver and copper using techniques from soldering to stone setting.

Explore fundamental stained glass techniques while creating unique pieces in one of the most precious and revered mediums in the decorative arts.

WI-AAJ023: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50) SP-AAJ023: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 7:30PM-9:30PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

WI-AAJ036: Sat, 1/14-3/4, 9AM-11AM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAJ046: Sat, 4/1-5/20, 9AM-11AM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Printmaking Letterpress

Tim O’Brien

Intaglio

Tressa Jones

WI-AAT032: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Learn how to set metal type by hand and print your own stationery in a great studio.

WI-AAT024: Thurs, 1/12-3/2, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAT024: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Monoprint

This class will instruct students on making matrices from a variety of printmaking processes including screenprinting, relief, engraving and collagraph and then mixing these matrices to create unique monotype prints.

Tressa Jones

Learn how to create elegant prints using this printmaking technique based on the same principles as engraving. This course will cover the basic and contemporary methods of intaglio style printmaking with an emphasis on green processes.

Screenprinting

Tonja Torgerson

SP-AAT013: Wed, 3/29-5/17, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Learn the basics of screenprinting, a popular and versatile method of printmaking. Students will use photographic and direct stencil methods that can be used to create colorful prints on paper or fabric.

Beginning Printmaking

SP-AAT022: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 5PM-7PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) WI-AAT022: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Tressa Jones, Myles Dunigan

Learn the basics of all forms of traditional and contemporary printmaking processes, including but not limited to relief, silkscreen, intaglio, monotype, and collagraph.

Tressa: WI-AAT013: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) Myles: SP-AAT012: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Printmaking Open Studio

Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently, using their own inks and paper. Scheduled classes have studio right-of-way.

WI-AAT057: ALL, 1/9-3/3, 9AM-9PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50) SP-AAT057: ALL, 3/27-5/19, 9AM-9PM, 8 wks, $205, ($184.50)

Paper & Book Arts Liza Mackinnon Pop-up Paper Sculpture

Bookmaking

Learn how to make simple to complex book forms while developing the skills needed to continue artist bookmaking on your own.

WI-AAX013: Wed, 1/11-3/1, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153) SP-AAX011: Mon, 3/27-5/15, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Poetry in Print

Tonja Torgerson and Mary Wharff

Alicia Kelly

Experimenting with pop-up book structures and paper cutting processes, this class interlaces two paper-based traditions into complementary forms.

Students will create pop-up structures and learn basic kirigami and paper cutting/folding traditions and techniques.

WI-AAX014: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Write, hand-set, and letterpress your poetry! You’ll create original short texts and learn how to use font, scale, spacing and more to visually enhance them.

We’ll also collect the class’s poems in a final printed book.

Paper Forms and Perforations

Alicia Kelly

WI-AAT031: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

SP-AAX012: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Students will learn the history of paper and traditions of paper art, while producing and experimenting with various paper-sculpture techniques.

Textile & Fiber Arts Cross Stitch Design

Carly Slade Salvage Sewing

Cross Stitch isn’t just for your granny anymore, or maybe granny had it right all along! Learn how to realize your vision in cross stitch. In this class, you will start with the basics and advance to designing your own pattern.

WI-AAF012: Tues, 1/10-2/28, 6:30PM-8:30PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Felting

Traci Bunkers

Learn how to create colorful two-dimensional and sculptural, felted items out of wool using the wet felting technique. Embellishing the finished pieces with decorative stitching and needle felting will also be covered. No experience necessary.

SP-AAF014: Thurs, 3/30-5/18, 7PM-9PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

Rachel Van Wagoner

This class will teach you how to mend, alter, combine and redesign old clothes in your wardrobe. Learn skills to make every sewing project look tailor made. Bring your own sewing machine to learn how to use it better or learn on one of ours.

WI-AAF011: Mon, 1/9-3/6, 6PM-8PM, 8 wks, $170, ($153)

school of dance

explore. transform. invigorate.

Our mission is to cultivate artistry and excellence in our community through dance training, performance, and outreach.The School of Dance at the Lawrence Arts Center provides comprehensive technical training and builds knowledge within each discipline; promotes artistic contributions to the community through innovation, exploration, and enrichment programs; provides exceptional dance experiences through visiting guest artists, master classes, intensive workshops and performances; and promotes diversity and excellence in the dance community.

Students are required to wear proper dance attire for each genre and level. View the School of Dance Handbook for complete attire, policies, and information. Enroll in multiple dance classes and receive a 15%-30% discount! Visit lawrenceartscenter.org/education/ school-of-dance/ to learn more about our program and faculty, and to download important information about class schedules and classroom attire.

Little Movers

These classes are designed to introduce young children to dance through an exploration process that targets appropriate motor skills, self-control, and the understanding of movement, while respecting age and ability. These classes set the stage for the future study of dance and build skills for sports and other physical activities. Enroll in age appropriate classes.

WEE Dance!

Eleanor Goudie-Averill

ALL LEVELS

This class brings parents and children together to work on mobility and foster creativity using developmentally appropriate songs and games. We will use creative dance as a springboard into exploration and discovery, while learning the ins and outs of being in classroom/dance studio setting.

Preschool Dance II

Betsy McCafferty, Donna Jo Harkrider

AGES 3.5 - 4.5 YRS / BEGINNER Betsy: WI-CDYLM21: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 3:45PM-4:30PM, 18 wks, $222, ($199.80) Donna Jo: WI-CDYLM26: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 9:50:00 AM-10:35:00 AM, 18 wks, $222, ($199.80)

Preschool Dance III

Donna Jo Harkrider

16mo – 24mo + Adult: WI-CDYWD15: Fri, 1/13-2/3, 9:45AM-10:30AM, 4 wks, $40, ($36) Ages 2-3yrs + Adult: WI-CDYWD25: Fri, 2/10-3/3, 9:45AM-10:30AM, 4 wks, $40, ($36)

AGES 4-5 YRS / BEGINNER WI-CDYLM36: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 10:40AM-11:25AM, 18 wks, $222, ($199.80)

Preschool Dance I

Kinder Ballet

Donna Jo Harkrider

AGES 3-4 YRS / BEGINNER WI-CDYLM13: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 4:00PM-4:45PM, 18 wks, $222, ($199.80) WI-CDYLM16: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 9:00AM-9:45AM, 18 wks, $222, ($199.80)

Betsy McCafferty, Donna Jo Harkrider

KINDERGARTEN / BEGINNER

Students are introduced to simple ballet movements, learn the basic elements of Ballet, and participate in storytelling using movement.

Betsy: WI-CDYKB1: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 4:30PM-5:15PM, 18 wks, $217, ($195.30) Donna Jo: WI-CDYKB6: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 11:30AM-12:15PM, 18 wks, $217, ($195.30)

THANKS TO OUR DANCE SPONSORS, WHO SUPPORT DANCE EDUCATION, LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE, AND DANCE PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

ANN DEAN PHOTOGRAPHY

BARBARA NORDLING

HARRISON FAMILY FUND OF THE DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

TERESA MULINAZZI KEMPF, CFP AMERIPRISE FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC.

THOMAS D. GALLOWAY FAMILY

Youth Ballet

Classes are carefully designed to teach classical dance technique while developing students’ awareness, musicality, coordination, as well as flexibility and strength. Students follow a sequential program and are placed at the appropriate level by an instructor. Students should expect to spend a minimum of two years at each level in order to accomplish each level’s objectives. Higher level students are required to attend a minimum of classes per week. When possible, ballet classes are accompanied by a pianist.

Intro to Ballet

Eleanor Goudie-Averill, Donna Jo Harkrider

Ballet VI & VII

Cynthia Crews, Shannon Pickett, Jerel Hilding

1ST GRADE & UP / BEGINNER

MUST BE PLACED BY AN INSTRUCTOR / ADVANCED

Students learn the basic techniques of ballet and start learning vocabulary.

Four ballet classes a week are recommended; three are required. Students are encouraged to cross-train by enrolling in Pilates, Modern II, and Jazz II-III to become strong and diverse dancers. Select Ballet V/VII classes will perform in End of Year Showcases.

Eleanor: WI-CDYIB1: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 4:15PM-5:00PM, 18 wks, $217, ($195.30) Donna Jo: WI-CDYIB6: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 12:15PM-1:00PM, 18 wks, $217, ($195.30)

Ballet I

Eleanor Goudie-Averill, Cynthia Crews

2ND GRADE & UP / BEGINNER Eleanor: WI-CDYB11: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 5:15PM-6:15PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20) Cynthia: WI-CDYB16: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 10:00AM-11:00AM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Ballet I (Teens)

Paige Comparato

6TH-12TH GRADE / BEGINNER

This class is specifically designed to introduce teens to ballet technique.

Paige: WI-CDYBT12: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 4:00PM-5:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Ballet II

Cynthia Crews

3RD GRADE & UP / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Two ballet classes a week are recommended at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Contemporary II and Jazz I. WI-CDYB25: Fri, 1/13-5/19, 4:30PM-5:30PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20) WI-CDYB26: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 9:00AM-10:00AM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Ballet II (Teens)

Paige Comparato

This class is for teens who have been introduced to ballet technique in Teen Ballet I. Students should take Teen II until ready to join the regular sequential ballet program.

Paige: WI-CDYBT24: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 3:45PM-5:00PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60)

Cynthia Crews

4TH GRADE & UP / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Two ballet classes a week are required. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Contemporary II and Jazz I. WI-CDYB31: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 5:00PM-6:15PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60) WI-CDYB35: Fri, 1/13-5/19, 5:30PM-6:45PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60) WI-CDYB36: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 11:00AM-12:15PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60)

Ballet IV

Hanan Misko, Shannon Pickett

5TH GRADE & UP / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Three ballet classes a week are recommended at this level; two classes a week are required. Students are encouraged to enroll in Modern I and Jazz II. Hanan: WI-CDYB41: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 6:15PM-7:45PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Shannon: WI-CDYB44: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 4:30PM-6:00PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252)

Ballet IV & V

Cynthia Crews, Krystyna Hilding

5TH GRADE & UP / INTERMEDIATE

Three ballet classes a week are recommended. At this level, students are encouraged to also enroll in Jazz I-II and Modern/Contemporary classes. Select Ballet IV/V classes will perform in the End of Year Showcases.

Cynthia: WI-CDYB453: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 4:00PM-5:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Krystyna: WI-CDYB456: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 1:00PM-2:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252)

Ballet V

Ballet VII (on Pointe)

Cynthia Crews

MUST BE PLACED BY AN INSTRUCTOR / ADVANCED

Four ballet classes a week are required. Students are encouraged to cross-train by enrolling in Pilates, Modern II, and Jazz II-III to become strong and diverse dancers.

WI-CDYB73: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 5:30PM-7:00PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252)

Boy’s Ballet I

Hanan Misko

AGES 8YRS & UP / BEGINNER

free for boys enrolled in another dance class Designed specifically for the male dancer. Focusing on Ballet technique, we will cover fundamentals and put them into practice traveling, balancing, and jumping.

WI-CDYBB13: Wed, 1/11-1/25, 4:45PM-5:30PM, 3 wks, $27, ($24.30)

6TH-12TH GRADE / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Ballet III

Cynthia: WI-CDYB671: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 6:15PM-7:45PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Cynthia: WI-CDYB672: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 5:00PM-6:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Shannon: WI-CDYB674: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 6:00PM-7:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Jerel: WI-CDYB676: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 12:15PM-1:45PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252)

Paige Comparato, Vashti Goracke

7TH GRADE & UP / INTERMEDIATE

Four ballet classes a week are recommended at this level; three ballet classes a week are required. Students are also encouraged to enroll in Pre/Beginning Pointe.

Paige: WI-CDYB52: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 5:00PM-6:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252) Vashti: WI-CDYB54: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 6:00PM-7:30PM, 18 wks, $280, ($252)

Boy’s Ballet II

Hanan Misko

AGES 9 & UP / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Male dancers enrolled in this class must also be enrolled in a Ballet I-V technique class and meet the requirements of that level.

WI-CDYBB23: Wed, 2/1-5/24, 4:45PM-5:30PM, 15 wks, $135, ($121.5)

Boy’s Ballet III

Hanan Misko

AGES 11 & UP / INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

Dancers in this class, geared specially for the danseur, are required to attend the 4-5:30pm (Wed) Ballet IV/V course.

WI-CDYBB33: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 5:30PM-6:00PM, 18 wks, $126, ($113.40)

Pre & Beginning Pointe

Paige Comparato, Vashti Thede

6TH GRADE & UP / MUST BE ENROLLED IN BOTH TUE/THU BALLET V AND POINTE CLASSES. POINTE INSTRUCTOR APPROVAL REQUIRED.

First year pointe students must attend class twice a week and focus on strengthening their body and using proper technique in preparation for the rigors of dancing en pointe. Must be enrolled in preceding Ballet V or VI-VII class. Please consult with Pointe instructor prior to purchasing pointe shoes for the first time. This class will have a studio showing in place of performing in the End of the Year Showcase.

Paige: WI-CDYBP2: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 6:30PM-7:00PM, 18 wks, $136, ($122.40) Vashti: WI-CDYBP4: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 7:30PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $136, ($122.40)

Intermediate Pointe Cynthia Crews, Shannon Pickett Must be enrolled in both Tue/Thu Ballet VI/VII and Pointe Classes. Pointe instructor approval required. Students must demonstrate strength and proper use of technique in Pre & Beginning Pointe prior to entering this class.

Cynthia: WI-CDYIP2: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 6:30PM-7:00PM, 18 wks, $136, ($122.40) Shannon: WI-CDYIP4: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 7:30PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $136, ($122.40)

Advanced Pointe/Variations

Cynthia Crews

Must be placed by an Instructor / Must also be enrolled in the preceding Ballet VI-VII class. Students will learn ballet solos, duos, and trios from classical ballets and other choreographic works.

WI-CDYVAP3: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 7:00PM-7:30PM, 18 wks, $136, ($122.40)

Modern

Modern dance classes transform a dancer’s approach by introducing new movements, concepts, and principles. Students learn basic elements of the Limón technique, as well as other fundamental methods. Classes culminate in the production of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters March 17-18. Participation fees are included in tuition. Dancers interested in solo roles should attend the January 7 audition.

Modern I

Based on the philosophy that every person can and should dance, classes focus on discovery and encourage play, structured improvisation, balance, and conditioning. Classes culminate in the production of Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughters on March 17-18. Participation fees are included in tuition. Dancers who are interested in additional solo roles should attend the January 7 audition.

Monika Ivy Contemporary Youth I

5TH – 10TH GRADE / MUST BE PLACED BY THE INSTRUCTOR WI-CDYM12: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 7:00PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Donna Jo Harkrider

1ST-2ND GRADE / ALL LEVELS WI-CDYC15: Fri, 1/13-5/19, 4:30PM-5:30PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Ballet IV & V are strongly encouraged to enroll.

Modern II

Contemporary

Eleanor Goudie-Averill

7TH GRADE & UP / MUST BE PLACED BY THE INSTRUCTOR

Ballet V-VII are strongly encouraged to enroll.

Contemporary Youth II Contemporary Youth III

WI-CDYM22: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 7:00PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Donna Jo Harkrider

3RD-5TH GRADE / ALL LEVELS WI-CDYC23: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 6:00PM-7:00PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Eleanor Goudie-Averill

6TH-8TH GRADE / ALL LEVELS WI-CDYC32: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 8:00PM-9:00PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Tap-Jazz-Hip Hop

Tap, jazz, and hip-hop emphasize rhythm as a way to illustrate music. These dance forms all have a lively, expressive, and athletic flavor. Classes focus on the development of technique, skill, musicality and artistry.

Hip-Hop (Boys & Girls)

Daniel Xaysongkham Step Up Your Game! Hip-Hop (Boys Only)

Daniel Xaysongkham

6TH-12TH GRADE / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

AGES 9 - 14 / ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS

Don’t miss out on a creative pop culture experience as you learn this evolving dance form. If you got style, show it off here and learn some new moves!

Class concentrates on agility, flexibility, and strength training, and is especially important for young athletes utilizing dance training to learn new moves on for and off the field. Jump higher, leap further, move with increased confidence in athletics and in life! Curriculum development made possible by Bill Self’s Assists Foundation.

WI-CDYHH4: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 8:00PM-9:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Jazz I

Monika Ivy

2ND-5TH GRADE / BEGINNER

This class centers on traditional Jazz techniques. Working on rhythm, coordination and character, students will learn elements needed for Jazz II. WI-CDYJ12: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 4:15PM-5:30PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Jazz II

Vashti Goracke

5TH GRADE & UP / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE

Students will focus on learning combinations and develop techniques to produce dynamic leaps, kicks, body part isolation, syncopation, counter rhythm, and unique styling. Don’t miss out!

WI-CDYJ24: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 8:00PM-9:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Contemporary Jazz III

Hanan Misko

6TH GRADE & UP / INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED

Students will build strength and flexibility as they are challenged in the practice of contemporary concepts and advanced vocabulary, in addition to learning complex Jazz combinations.

WI-CDYJ31: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 7:45PM-8:45PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

WI-CDYSTEP4: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Tap I

Donna Jo Harkrider

2ND GRADE & UP / BEGINNER

This class will focus on the basics and teach students fun rhythms and combinations. Consider enrolling in the preceding Ballet I class.

Donna Jo: WI-CDYT15: Fri, 1/13-5/19, 5:30PM-6:30PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Tap II

Donna Jo Harkrider

3RD GRADE & UP / MUST HAVE COMPLETED LEVEL I OR HAVE TWO YEARS PRIOR TAP EXPERIENCE.

Lessons will focus on identifying rhythmic patterns and structures, syncopation, counter rhythms, and call and response. Rudimentary tap dance sequences such as time-steps and more complex vocabulary are regularly rehearsed.

Donna Jo: WI-CDYT23: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 7:00PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Tap III

Donna Jo Harkrider

AGES 11 - ADULT / MUST BE PLACED BY AN INSTRUCTOR

This class is for advanced Tap dancers and will consist of complicated and fun rhythms and new vocabulary.

Donna Jo: WI-CDYT33: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 8:00PM-9:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Cultural Dance

Cultural dances are from a specific country or culture and are often passed down through generations. The Lawrence Arts Center School of Dance encourages dancers to understand a variety of dance traditions as part of the process of becoming a well-rounded artist.

Irish Dance I AGES 6– 16 / BEGINNER

Hannah Davidson Irish Dance II HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dancers will be introduced to the basics of Irish dance and will learn to identify and dance some of the traditional beginning dances.

WI-CDYID11: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 6:00PM-7:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Hannah Davidson

AGES 7 & UP / COMPLETION OF LEVEL 1 OR PREVIOUS IRISH DANCE INSTRUCTION

HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Irish dancers will be introduced to some hard shoe dances, as well as step up the difficulty in the soft shoe.

WI-CDYID21: Mon, 1/9-5/22, 7:00PM-8:00PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Pilates

Pilates is a method of nonimpact physical and mental exercise involving stretches and breathing. Classes focus on strengthening the abdominal core to develop strength, flexibility, balance, and inner awareness.

Pilates for Youth/Dancers 6TH-12TH GRADE / ALL LEVELS

Sara Felt

Mats provided.

This basic Pilates mat class is appropriate for all dancers.

WI-CDYPIL4: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 5:00PM-6:00PM, 18 wks, $226, ($203.40)

Pilates for Adults

ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP / ALL LEVELS WI-CDAPIL13: Wed, 1/11-3/9, 9:00AM-10:00AM, 9 wks, $121, ($108.90) WI-CDAPIL23: Wed, 3/29-5/24, 9:00AM-10:00AM, 9 wks, $121, ($108.90)

Scholarship Opportunities Assists Foundation Dance Scholarships for Young Men, 9-18yrs

Funded in part by a grant from the Assists Foundation for young men who demonstrate strong interest in the field of dance. There is no application deadline. Learn more online!

Carmine Ballere Scholarship Auditions APRIL 6, 2017 6-8PM, STUDIO 206. REGISTRATION OPENS AT 5:30PM.

Ashley Sandefur

Mats provided.

Established in 1997, this scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated excellence and commitment in dance. Scholarship covers the cost of four ballet and pointe classes per week and all participation fees during the Fall 2017/Spring 2018 semesters. Awardees are required to serve as teacher’s assistants for one Preschool/ Kinder class per week, and must currently be enrolled in Ballet IV-VII to audition.

Lawrence Dance Intensive: Summer Ballet 2017 Scholarship Auditions

Adult classes

Adult dance classes offer a variety of techniques for first time dancers as well as those continuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curriculum to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance.

SUNDAY, FEB. 5, 2-3:30PM (LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER: STUDIO 206) SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2:30-4PM (KANSAS UNIVERSITY/ROBINSON CENTER) REGISTRATION OPENS 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO AUDITION TIME. SUMMER INTENSIVE DATES: JUNE 5 - 17

ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP / BEGINNER Monika: WI-CDAB13: Wed, 1/11-5/24, 7:30PM-8:45PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60) Paige: WI-CDAB14: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 11:00AM-12:15PM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60)

Designed to enable dancers, ages 12-21 years of age, to cultivate their abilities with daily technique classes and inspiring guest instructors and choreographers.

Partial and full scholarships are available to students through this audition. Housing options are available. Those unable to audition in person are encouraged to audition via video link. More information can be found on the School of Dance website.

Adult Ballet II-III

Two Weeks: SU-DYSBIF: Mon-Fri, 6/12-6/16, 9:00AM-4:00PM, 2 wks, $500, ($450) One Week: SU-DYSBIH: Mon-Fri, 6/5-6/9, 9:00AM-4:00PM, 1 wks, $300, ($270)

Adult Ballet I

Monika Ivy, Paige Comparato

Paige Comparato

ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP / INTERMEDIATE

For students familiar with basic ballet technique who would like to continue their studies in a supportive environment with professional instruction.

WI-CDAB234: Thu, 1/12-5/25, 9:45AM-11:00AM, 18 wks, $244, ($219.60)

Adult Jazz

Vashti Goracke

ADULTS 9TH GRADE & UP

Emphasizes classic jazz styles and builds strength and flexibility.

WI-CDAJ5: Fri, 1/13-5/19, 6:30PM-7:30PM, 18 wks, $208, ($187.20)

Adult Tap!

Monika Ivy

ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP / ALL LEVELS

Come take this up-beat class and learn the basics of Tap. From Fred Astaire to Savion Glover, this class will cover a wide range of rhythmic styles. This class is open to all skill levels.

WI-CDAT2: Tue, 1/10-5/23, 8:00PM-9:00PM, 18 wks, $243, ($218.70)

Adult Modern

Eleanor Goudie-Averill

ADULTS/9TH GRADE & UP / ALL LEVEL

This class will explore movements and concepts found within Graham, Limón, Horton, and other standard modern techniques.

WI-CDAM: Fri, 3/10-5/19, 10:30AM-11:45AM, 10 wks, $116, ($104.40)

Master Classes

These master classes are open to dancers in the greater region who meet the age and level requirement.

Ballet Master Class with Kristopher Este-Brown

AGES 11-21YRS / INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED / AT LEAST TWO YEARS PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE

Monday Ballet V/VII students receive this class for free in lieu of their weekly class.

WI-DMKE: Mon, 1/9-1/9, 6:15PM-7:45PM, 1 wks, $10, ($9)

Ballet Master Class with Melissa Hale Coyle AGES 11-21YRS / INTERMEDIATE-ADVANCED / AT LEAST TWO YEARS PRIOR DANCE EXPERIENCE

Saturday Ballet V/VII students receive this class for free in lieu of their weekly class.

WI-DMMC: Sat, 1/14-1/14, 12:15PM-1:45PM, 1 wks, $10, ($9)

2016/17

Lawrence Ballet Theatre

Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the pre-professional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center. The mission is to provide extensive training and performance opportunities to dancers seeking to develop advanced experience in preparation for a career in dance. Under the direction of Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain exposure and experience through numerous performances and work with professional guest choreographers. LBT is one of fourteen member companies that make up the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates.

If you are interested in being a part of LBT in its 2017/2018 season, SAVE THE DATE for Company Auditions on June 4, 2017, at 2:30 pm. Dancers must be 11 years of age or older and in Ballet level IV or higher to audition. Check our website for more details.

Showcases Dance Showcase Opportunities SCHOOL OF DANCE END-OF-YEAR SHOWCASES MAY 27 | 5:30PM, 7:30PM, MAY 28 | 9:30AM, 11AM, 5:30PM, 7:30PM

Celebrate what our students have accomplished with these annual performances by School of Dance youth. Students are required to confirm their participation in Endof-Year Showcases by Saturday, February 4 (fee $15). Registration includes two free tickets for any showcase. Tickets will be available for pick-up in March 2017 prior to tickets going on sale in April. Additional tickets will be $7 general admission.

Spring Dance Student Choreography Showcase MARCH 23RD FROM 6:00PM-8:00PM AGES 9YRS & UP / ALL LEVELS

The Student Choreography Showcase is an event for students to showcase selfchoreographed dance work in a supportive and encouraging environment.Intended for dancers and choreographers 3rd Grade-Adult. Deadline to enroll is March 9.

WI-CDSCASE: Thu, 3/23-3/23, 6:00PM-8:00PM FREE

school of theatre & music

present. connect. flourish.

The School of Theatre and Music provides all ages with theatre arts training taught by professional artists. These classes follow a sequential program, beginning with exploration, developing the tools of an actor (voice, body, and imagination), solidifying acting fundamentals, and offering performance-based opportunities.

School of Dance + School of Theatre & Music present

Musical Theatre Classes offer students training in singing, dancing, and acting, ending with a culminating performance. Dance focuses on Broadway moves and jazz technique.

Become a triple-threat! Consider enrolling in a level/age appropriate ballet class.

Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance I

Monika Ivy

AGES 9-11YRS / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL WI-CDYJMT16: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 10:00AM-11:00AM, 17 wks, $190, ($179)

Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance II

Monika Ivy

AGES 12-19YRS / BEGINNER-INTERMEDIATE HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL WI-CDYJMT26: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 9:00AM-10:00AM, 17 wks, $190, ($179)

Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance III

Monika Ivy

Little Players, 4 ½ -K

Little Players introduce young children to theatre by targeting students’ motor skills, self-control, and the understanding of expression and play. Classes set the stage for future study of theatre and build critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills.

Treasure Trunk Theatre

Jennifer Bennett

Students will open a treasure trunk that sparks inspired interactive adventures.

Students will use their voices, bodies, and imaginations in a new adventure every week. No class Jan. 16 WI-AYZ011: Mon, 1/9-2/20, 10:30AM-11:30AM, 6 wks, $95, ($85.50)

Novice Actor, K-3rd grade

The Lawrence Arts Center’s elementary acting classes explore the basic tools of an actor while focusing on structured activities and exploration of all areas of theatre.

AGES 12-19YRS / INTERMEDIATE HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL WI-CDYJMT36: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 11:00AM-12:00PM, 17 wks, $190 ($179)

Theatre Exploration

Singing & Performance classes are focused on Broadway vocal and performance techniques. Consider enrolling in “Jazz and Musical Theatre Dance” for a complete musical theatre experience.

WI-AYZ021: Mon, 1/9-5/15, 6PM-7PM, 16 wks, $220, ($198)

Singing & Performance I

Amanda Clark, Rachel Marschke

BEGINNERS-INTERMEDIATE, 4TH-8TH GRADE HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL WI-AYZ416: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 9AM-10AM, 17 wks, $190, ($179)

Singing & Performance II

Amanda Clark, Rachel Marschke

INTERMEDIATE, 6TH-12TH GRADE HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL WI-AYZ816: Sat, 1/14-5/20, 10AM-11AM, 17 wks, $190, ($179)

Musical Theatre for Adults ADULTS 17+

Amanda Clark

HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL

This class is open to students at any experience level.

Jennifer Bennett

Costumes, props, lighting, scenery, movement, voice, and acting! Students will be introduced to a wide range of theatre arts, including the costume and scene shops behind the Arts Center’s main stage productions.

Intro to Improv for Kids

Jennifer Bennett

SPRING SESSION HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Learn the basics of improvisation through theatrical exercises and games. Students will explore the foundational improv concept of “Yes, and...!” in a playful environment.

WI-AYZ012: Tues, 1/10-3/7, 6PM-7PM, 8 wks, $120, ($108) SP-AYZ022: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 6PM-7PM, 8 wks, $120, ($108)

Woodland Fairies!

Jennifer Bennett

Students make their own fairy costumes, learn fairy plays, songs, and dances, and create fairy houses out of natural materials for our “little friends” in the park.

SP-AYZ016: Sat, 4/29-5/20, 12AM-12AM, 4 wks, $70, ($63)

WI-AAZ222: Tues, 1/10-5/16, 7PM-8PM, 17 wks, $190, ($179)

Upcoming Showcases

Junior Actors, 4th-8th Grade

School of Theatre & Music Showcase

DECEMBER 3 | 6 PM

FOLLOWED BY DOWNTOWN UNDERGROUND LATE NIGHT OPEN MIC

Junior acting classes build on the basic tools of an actor and introduce new concepts, such as creating a character and building ensemble skills.

Students showcase scenes, songs, monologues and other performances they have worked towards during fall classes. After the showcase, stick around for Late Night Open Mic. This under 21 event is open to all young artists who wish to share songs, stories, spoken word. Coffee, cookies, and snacks provided. Suggested donation $5

Basic Acting

Musical Theatre Showcase

Basic Acting II

MAY 13 | 5:00PM

This event features musical theatre voice, dance, and performance students, directed by Monika Ivy, Amanda Clark and Rachel Marschke. Come celebrate the growth and achievement of the Musical Theatre Program! Suggested donation $5

Jeanne Averill

Students engage the voice, body, and imagination by participating in theatre exercises and games.

WI-AYZ424: Thurs, 1/12-5/18, 6PM-7PM, 16 wks, $220, ($198)

Jeanne Averill

Students participate in intermediate level theatre exercises and games while learning to develop scenes and monologues.

WI-AYZ413: Wed, 1/11-5/17, 6PM-7PM, 16 wks, $220, ($198)

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Adult Actors, 17+

The Lawrence Arts Center’s adult acting classes offer a variety of techniques for those experiencing theatre for the first time as well as those who wish to pursue a life-long interest in theatre and performance.

An Approach to Acting for Adults

Jeanne Averill

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Just how do you go about learning to act? Students explore basic voice, body, imagination, improvisation and script work, then go on to explore how to develop a specific character in instructor-picked scenes. There is no pressure of performance, just the joy of learning the art of acting.

WI-AAZ122: Tues, 1/10-3/7, 5:30PM-7PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135) SP-AAZ132: Tues, 3/28-5/16, 5:30PM-7PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135)

Technical Theatre Classes, 4th-12th Grade

The Lawrence Arts Center’s technical theatre classes offer students hands-on experiences by building technical theatre fundamentals while working on Lawrence Arts Center’s Main Stage productions.

Introduction to Costuming

Jeannie Harper

Learn the basics of hand and machine sewing for costume construction. A variety of stitches will be taught, as well as some basic patterning.

WI-AYZ424: Thurs, 1/11-3/8, 5:30PM-7:00PM, 8 wks, $150, ($135)

Introduction to Technical Theatre: Billy Elliot

Audition Workshops, Ages 8+

Samaria Fleig

Weekly Wednesday Classes, 6-9PM: Jan 25, Feb 1, Feb 8, Feb 15 (4 wks) Tech Week: Feb 20-23, Performances: Feb. 24, 25, 26 & March 3, 4 WI-AYZ323: Wed, 1/25-3/5, 6PM-10PM, 4 wks, $100, ($90)

Jeanne Averill

HOW TO MAKE YOUR AUDITION STRONGER: BILLY ELLIOT POST-AUDITION!

Disappointed in your role? Increase your chances in the next show by taking this workshop. Strengthen audition skills, and learn how to prepare for your best audition.

Students will receive thoughtful, positive feedback on particular and individual skills they need to work on. We will practice those skills and discuss the casting process.

Class is geared towards increasing confidence and preparation for your best audition!

WI-ABZ626: Sat, 1/14, 1PM-4PM, 1 wk, $30, ($27)

How to Make Your Audition Stronger: Summer Youth Theatre

Jeanne Averill This class will prepare people who are planning to audition for SYT to give their best possible audition. Students may come prepared with the audition they are planning to present, or the instructor will supply audition material. We will walk through what students can expect at the audition, have them present their monologue and sing, and then give feedback on how to make that audition stronger.

SP-ABZ726: Sat, 4/1, 1PM-4PM, 1 wk, $30, ($27)

Auditions: Calling all actors, dancers, and singers!

Billy Elliot

Join us for an exciting hands-on experience that will explore the fundamentals of technical theatre that make Billy Elliot happen. Students work with professional technician Samaria Fleig to build props, paint set, learn sound and lights, practice stage management, and run the performances as crew members and crew chiefs.

DIRECTED BY RIC AVERILL MUSIC DIRECTION BY RACHEL MARSHCKE

Auditions: December 19 & 20/January 4 & 5 Rehearsals: January 12-February 23 Performances: February 24-26 and March 3-5 Check the website for details! lawrenceartscenter.org/performance/

School of Dance Auditions for Spring Performances: March 17-18 Dance Double Feature Midsummer Night’s Dream (ballet) directed by Shannon Pickett.

Music & Vocal Performance

Classes offer students a way to explore various styles of music by learning skills in singing and playing instruments.

Ukulele Orchestra, 4th-12th grade

Audition Workshops

Jennifer Bennett

HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Work as a group to create comic, vibrant ukulele performances in an orchestral setting. We’ll sing and play pop, rock and vintage favorites as well as write our own songs. You will need your own ukulele and feel somewhat comfortable with strumming and basic chords.

Auditions: Saturday, January 7, 12-2:30PM Auditions for ballet dancers ages 6-18yrs Registration to participate in Midsummer Night’s Dream is required: WI-DYSB $125.00 ($112.50)

Mufaro’s Beautiful Daughter (modern) directed by Ellie Goudie-Averill Auditions: Saturday, January 7th,10AM. Audition for leading roles. Must also be enrolled in Contemporary I-III or Modern I-II classes. Participation fee is included in class tuition and there is no additional fee for leading roles.

Check the website for more details about audition times, rehearsals, and details! lawrenceartscenter.org/education/school-of-dance/

WI-AYZ423: Wed, 1/11-5/17, 5:30PM-6:30PM, 17 wks, $220, ($198)

Solo & Choral Performance, 7th grade-Adult Rachel Marschke HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Have you ever wanted to explore your singing potential or be part of a choir but haven’t had the right outlet? Students will build vocal technique while singing a wide repertoire of styles, including Folk Songs, Art Songs, Musical Theatre, and Opera. There will be informal performance opportunities throughout the semester and a culminating showcase performance.

WI-ABZ714: Thurs, 1/12-5/18, 7PM-8PM, 17 wks, $220, ($198)

All-Talent Ukulele Orchestra of Lawrence, Age 16+

Jennifer Bennett HELD AT LIBERTY MEMORIAL CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL.

Summer Youth Theatre Audition

Calling all actors, dancers and singers,

grades 1st-12th.

We are a performance-based, not-too-serious, fun-loving group of grown-up ukulele players. Perfect for couples, groups of friends and making new friends!

AUDITIONS: Sunday, April 30th CALLBACKS: May 1st & 2nd

WI-AYZ523: Wed, 1/11-5/17, 4:30PM-5:30PM, 17 wks, $220, ($198)

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THEATRE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN! January 21 | 11 am, 1 pm

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March 31 | 7 pm April 1 | 3pm & 7 pm April 2 | 3 pm $25 adult/$18 senior/$10 youth SPONSORED BY

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December 3 | 6 pm see page 22 for details!

January 8, 15, 22, 29 | 3pm

The Nutcracker, A Kansas Ballet December 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 see back cover for details!

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Raconteurs, join us ...

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Slam starts at 7:30pm. Cocktails throughout.

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February 11 | 7:30 pm $18 adult/$15 senior/$10 youth

March 11 | 7:30 pm $18 adult/$15 senior/$10 youth

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February 24, 25 | 7:30 pm March 3, 4 | 7:30 pm February 5 | 3 pm & February 26 | 3 pm

BY ELTON JOHN, BASED ON THE MOVIE DIRECTED BY RIC AVERILL CHOREOGRAPHY BY HANAN MISKO MUSIC DIRECTION BY RACHEL MARSCHKE WITH THE FREE STATE LIBERATION ORCHESTRA

$25 adult/$18 senior/$10 youth SPONSORED BY Colette & Ron Gaches, Harrison Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation

March 17 | 7 pm March 18 | 2pm & 7 pm CHOREOGRAPHED AND DIRECTED BY ELEANOR GOUDIE-AVERILL & SHANNON PICKETT

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exhibitions Louis Copt: Raising the Barn

January 13 - February 25 Receptions: January 13 | 7-9 pm and January 27 | 5-9 pm INSIGHT ArtTalk: January 23 | 7 pm

Artist Louis Copt has been painting full-time since 1984. He received a BA in art from Emporia State University in 1971, studied at the Art Students League in New York City, and has taken classes in drawing and painting at the University of Kansas. In 2011, Copt was named “Governor’s Artist” by the Kansas Arts Commission. He is a past board member of the Lawrence Arts Center and past President of the Lawrence Arts Commission and Lawrence Art Guild. Louis shows regularly in galleries throughout the midwest, including the Leopold Gallery in Kansas City, Missouri; the Strecker-Nelson Gallery in Manhattan, Kansas; and the Reuben Saunders Gallery in Wichita, Kansas. Louis has participated in a number of national juried exhibitions, and his work is collected by people throughout the world. For this exhibition of all new work, Louis is focusing on rural architecture. For years, Copt has explored the rural landscape in a variety of forms and mediums. Several pieces in the exhibition will be exclusively available at the 2017 Benefit Art Auction.

Photography from Richard Gwin & Mike Yoder

January 13 - February 25 Receptions: January 13 | 7-9 pm and January 27 | 5-9 pm INSIGHT ArtTalk: January 18 | 7pm

Richard Gwin and Mike Yoder are well regarded photographers, both of whom live in Lawrence and spent many years taking photographs with the Lawrence Journal World. Their combined years of work, documenting the history and people of Lawrence, serve as a rich resource for contemplating the community’s future. This exhibition provides insight into each photographer’s approach to capturing the essence of their individual subjects.

Daniel Rozin: Penguins Mirror

January 13 - February 25 Receptions: January 13 | 7-9 pm and January 27 | 5-9 pm

Penguins Mirror is an installation comprised of 450 motorized stuffed penguins. Playing with the compositional possibilities of black and white, each penguin turns from side to side in response to the presence of an audience. The penguins’ collective intelligence is puzzling yet somehow familiar as the plush toys enact a precise choreography rooted in geometry. For nearly three decades, Daniel Rozin’s practice has investigated the structure and materiality of images. Employing a range of materials––everything from trash to hand fans––Rozin probes at what constitutes an image, as well as what can be transformed into one. Rozin’s series of kinetic “mirrors” are made with materials that become unexpectedly “reflective,” responding to a person’s presence via a camera and physical computing or custom software. Reflection and surface transformation become a means to explore human behavior, representation, and perception.

Daniel Rozin, Penguins Mirror, 450 stuffed animals, motors, control electronics, xbox kinect motion sensor, mac-mini computer, custom software, tin bases, Dimensions variable, 2015

THANKS TO OUR EXHIBITIONS SPONSORS.

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2017 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition

March 10 - April 8

Receptions: Friday, March 10th, 7pm-9pm & March 31st, 5-9pm Auction: Saturday, April 8th, 5pm

Established by artists in 1981, the Lawrence Arts Center benefit art auction provides funding for the Arts Center’s exhibitions program. This year, approximately 150 works of art, generously donated by artists, will be exhibited for four weeks and auctioned off during the April 8th auction event. Art featured in the benefit auction is a reflection of the diverse range of mediums and aesthetics seen in the Arts Center’s galleries throughout the year. Visitors to the exhibition can bid on both live and silent auction items; all bids start at 50% of retail value. Patrons may purchase silent auction works of art before April 8th for buy-out bids of 200% of retail value.

The 2017 Featured Artist is Louis Copt.

Lawrence Arts Center Annual Preschool Exhibit

April 8 - 21

This exhibit features works from preschool students at the Lawrence Arts Center. Illuminating the roots of imagination through fearless creativity, this exhibit offers a rare and inspiring glimpse of the origin of ingenuity and inspiration. Arts Center preschoolers have the opportunity to work with professional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians; attend performances; and create in the studios. Creative confidence and innovative skills are clear in the work of these very young students.

Lawrence Arts Center Inaugural Kindergarten Exhibit

April 15 – 21

Piloted in the fall of 2016 with support from the Thomas D. Galloway Family, the Kelly Galloway Kindergarten’s arts-based curriculum prepares young students to develop innovation and critical thinking skills while setting the stage for a lifetime love of learning. This exhibition will mark the inaugural exhibition of the Arts Center Kindergarten. Come experience the powerful imaginations of some of our youngest students.

USD 497 Exhibition

April 28 – May 12

Final Friday Reception: April 28, 5-9 pm

The annual USD 497 Public School show features works selected by public school art teachers of K-12 students from across Lawrence. Showcasing a cross section of the excellent visual arts programing in Lawrence public schools, this exhibit spotlights the value of arts learning and the importance of fine arts programs in public education. On exhibit just after the Lawrence Arts Center Arts-based Preschool and Kindergarten Exhibitions, the show is an enlightening window into the trajectory of artistic development and creative growth happening every day in Lawrence.

INSIGHT art talks SPONSORED BY

Mike Yoder and Richard Gwin January 18 | 7pm

Louis Copt

January 23 | 7pm

Molly Murphy, Cate Richards, and Jeff Ridgway March 13 | 7pm

Hong Zhang, Bill Bowerman, and Justin Marable March 27 | 7pm

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