Upcoming Guild Shows and Events
Guild Member Show: Cecilia Smith
From Life: Through the Heart to Canvas, the work of Celia Smith, through May 12.
Mary Brooks & Diane Guthrie at Theatre Lawrence
The Guild members exhibit in the lobby of Theatre Lawrence features the abstract paintings of Mary Brooks and photography by Diane Guthrie.
Spring All Members Show
The Spring All Members’ Show, featuring work of all the Guild Members, will be held this year in the Gallery space within The Landmark National Bank. Show hours are Monday - Friday, 9 - 4.
Maria S. Martin at Phoenix Underground Gallery
The Phoenix Underground Gallery features Maria S. Martin’s newest exhibition, Forward to Yesterday.
Emma Hixson at Black Stag Brewery
Black Stag Brewery has on exhibit the works of Guild member artist Emma Hixson.
Heather Duris at Lumberyard Arts Center
Lumberyard Arts Center in Baldwin, KS will be featuring new works by Heather Duris.
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Art in the Park Application Deadline
Deadline to apply to 2024 Art in the Park is midnight on May 31. Application is via Zapplication. Click to Access Link
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Artwork Pickup : All Members Show
Artists should come to Landmark National Bank between 1 PM and 3 PM to pick up their artwork from the All Members Show as it closes.
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is a Lawrence tradition dating back to 1964 and is the Lawrence Art Guild's premier fundraising event. Winning "Best Event" since 2019
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is a Lawrence tradition dating back to 1964 and is the Lawrence Art Guild's premier fundraising event. Winning "Best Event" since 2019
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Fall All Member's Show Final Friday Opening
It’s time again for our Fall All Members’ Show, with this year’s work exhibited at The Cider Gallery. See work from each of the members of the Guild, and join us at the exhibit opening. A second opening event will be held on December 27.
Holiday Art Fair
This annual show is a holiday tradition of the Lawrence Art Guild, and a favorite of our local attendees as an opportunity to shop for truly unique, handcrafted holiday gifts.
Holiday Art Fair
This annual show is a holiday tradition of the Lawrence Art Guild, and a favorite of our local attendees as an opportunity to shop for truly unique, handcrafted holiday gifts.
Guild Member Holiday Luncheon
Save the date for our traditional Art Guild holiday luncheon.
Fall All Member's Show Final Friday Opening
It’s time again for our Fall All Members’ Show, with this year’s work exhibited at The Cider Gallery. See work from each of the members of the Guild, and join us at the exhibit opening. A second opening event will be held on December 27.
Art Spaces
Back for a second year!
Art Spaces is an opportunity for artists to open their studio, home or alternate display location to the public. This will be a self guided tour and it is a great opportunity to check out artists' studios, see their artwork and talk to the artists. More Details
Art Spaces
Back for a second year!
Art Spaces is an opportunity for artists to open their studio, home or alternate display location to the public. This will be a self guided tour and it is a great opportunity to check out artists' studios, see their artwork and talk to the artists. More Details
Woodlawn Elementary Fundraiser
Guild Member Heather Duris is a participating artist in the Woodlawn Elementary Fundraiser along with over 20 other art + craft vendors.
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Opening Reception: Spring All Members Show
Join us at the opening of our Spring All Members’ Show at The Landmark National Bank, 5:30 - 7:00 in the Gallery area within the Bank.
Artwork Drop Off: All Member Show
Members should drop their artwork for the All Members Show between 1 PM and 3:30 PM at Landmark National Bank (the main lobby of the bank closes and 4 PM and the main door locks at 4 PM).
Guild Member Show: Emma Hixson
Featuring Cadmium Orange, the work of Emma Hixson, Reception: Final Friday, March 29, 2024: 6:00 -9:00
Guild Member Show: Maria S. Martin
Featuring the work of Maria S. Martin throughout the venue. Through April 21, open Sunday - Thursday 11am - 10 pm; Friday and Saturday 11am - 11pm.
Guild Member Show: Anita Markley
Featuring work by Guild artist Anita Markley. Through April 21. Reception: Final Friday, March 29, 2024: 5:00 -7:00.
Application Deadline: Spring All Members Show
Register online by midnight March 12 (new deadline!) for the Spring All Members Show. Download the Call for Artists information and Download and print the Application if you’d prefer to mail your entry information (this form is not necessary if you register online)
Art Spaces Application Deadline
You are invited to apply for Art Spaces, The Lawrence Art Guild’s second open-studio event, a free, public, self-guided tour of artists’ studios and art spaces within Lawrence and surrounding Douglas County.
This is an opportunity to exhibit your artwork in your own home or studio, another artist’s space, public art space, or rent display space at Art Emergency (AE) while we entice as many patrons as we can to visit you. Download the Call for Artists or Register Online
Guild Member Program
Artist Websites. Led by Diana Stuart, Indigo Designworks. Diana created the Lawrence Art Guild website and specializes in websites and branding for small businesses and nonprofits.
She’ll share some best practice ideas as well as the basics about how to get online to share and sell your work. Join us Saturday, March 9 from 10:30 - Noon at the Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street, Conference Room C in Lawrence RSVP here
Artwork Photography Service
Robbin Loomis is a professional photographer who will be taking photos of 3D artwork at a minimal charge to members (with the Guild paying the majority of her fee as a member benefit). This is the time for members to drop 3D work off at her studio to be photographed, with a pick up time arranged with Robbin.
Guild Member Show at Theatre Lawrence
Reception: Final Friday, March 29, 2024: 5:00PM-7:00PM, Featuring the work of Jack Collins, Susan Ashline and Bryan Young in the lobby exhibit space at Theatre Lawrence. The show is open from 11:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.
Guild Members Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Member Program
Portfolio Images Workshop; Led by Roura Young and Jen Unekis. This is for members only, with room for 10 participants. Please use the form to RSVP.
Guild Member Show at Crescent Moon Winery Tasting Room
Featuring work by Guild artists Hollie Blakeney, Mary Brooks, Heather Duris, Janey Greene, Maria S. Martin and Loreta Schmidt. The Tasting Room is open Thursdays 12 to 5, Fridays and Saturdays 12 to 6, and Sundays 12 to 5.
Guild Member Program
WE have a member program Immediately following our meeting: Applying to Art Fairs, led by Roura Young and Jen Unekis. Our special programs are for members only.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Member Show at Landmark National Bank
Featuring the work of Guild member artists Heather Duris, Gil Ortiz, and Brian Horsch. The Gallery Space is open Monday-Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM, at the Gallery space within Landmark National Bank.
Guild Member Show at Theatre Lawrence
Featuring the work of Roura Young and Laurie Culling in the lobby exhibit space at Theatre Lawrence. The show is open from 11:30 - 4:30 Monday - Friday.
Guild Members’ Holiday Luncheon
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Fall All Members Show Opens
Our Fall All Members Show will be held at the Cider Gallery again this year, with details TBA closer to the time of the event.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.
Art in the Park
Art in the Park will be held in beautiful shade-filled South Park (12th and Massachusetts) on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
When: September 16-17, 2023. (Saturday 10am to 6pm - Sunday 10am to 5pm)
Art in the Park is a Lawrence tradition dating back to 1964 and is the Lawrence Art Guild's premier fundraising event. Winning "Best Event" since 2019 as voted by the public in the "Best of Lawrence" contest, Art in the Park is a Lawrence favorite. 2023 will be our third year as a two day event with over 20,000 visitors expected. Fifteen musical groups create beautiful background music (keeping in mind volume for artists), and food vendors provide a wide variety of sweet and savory options.
Art in the Park
Art in the Park is a fine arts and crafts event that is held in beautiful shade-filled South Park (12th and Massachusetts) on the south end of vibrant downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
Art in the Park is a Lawrence tradition dating back to 1964 and is the Lawrence Art Guild's premier fundraising event. Winning "Best Event" since 2019 as voted by the public in the "Best of Lawrence" contest, Art in the Park is a Lawrence favorite. 2023 will be our third year as a two day event with over 20,000 visitors expected. Fifteen musical groups create beautiful background music and food vendors provide a wide variety of sweet and savory options.
Guild Members’ Meeting
Meetings typically run from 6:30 to 8:00pm and are held at Art Emergency, 721 E. 9th Street East Lawrence Warehouse Arts District.