June/July 2024
Art (L to R) by members David Horner, Susan Theroff, and Janet Lynn Zuk
Mark Your Calendars for our Next Monthly Meeting on August 19
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Art Emergency
721 E. 9th Street, Lawrence, KS 66044
The remaining 2024 meetings are listed below. Unless noted otherwise, all meetings are held at Art Emergency.
Meetings are open to the public, programs and workshops following meetings are open to members only.
September 23 | October 21 | November 18
Date Change for the 2024 Lawrence Art Guild Holiday Art Fair:
NEW: December 14 and 15, 2024
(NOT December 7 and 8) at Cider Gallery
Note from Maria
Thank you to members who attended the Guild’s “Let’s Have Dessert” and Meet the New Members. It was a “sweet” meeting, and a great setting for getting to know each other. Thank you all who participated. During this gathering we visited with members interested in helping by volunteering and serving on committees or just helping when something comes up and we “need a helping hand”. Stay Tuned!
In August we will have an updated calendar of Guild Events through December 2024. Hope to see you at one of the upcoming monthly meetings.
Workshop Series
Work is in progress for preparing a new series of workshops for Guild members. Highlights include continuing with helpful workshops and/or talks on preparing for art fairs. We will add a workshop on developing a social media presence including the How-to’s for Facebook and Instagram.
Workshops for 2024 and 2025
There are a few of our workshops we will be repeating, but would like some ideas from you. On our list will be How to Enter an Art Fair, Workshop series coming up:
TBD | Facebook and Instagram - How-to!
TBD | Peer-to-Peer Constructive Feedback Group Sessions – Led by JanetLynn Zuk. This Members Only event will be a casual group feedback discussion. A few walls and tables in the Gallery space at Art Emergency will be available for hanging/displaying work you want to bring in for feedback discussion. Schedule coming soon.
Speaker Series | To Restart in 2025
The Speaker Series will restart in 2025. Working with Cider Gallery and the Bert Nash Community Mental Health Center, the Guild will present a program in May at Cider Gallery. This program will focus on mental health and the event is free and open to the public. MORE information to come on additional Speakers/Programs.
Art in the Park Volunteers
The Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park has been voted as the BEST OF LAWRENCE Nonprofit Event for the last 3 years. Volunteers are essential to guarantee the continued success of the Lawrence Art Guild’s Art in the Park! Let’s face it, an event this size could not achieve the “THE BEST OF…” without the hard and dedicated work of an awful lot of people.
The Volunteer Coordinator for Art in the Park, Tammi Clark, will be setting up the SignUp Genius for each volunteer opportunity. More information will be available at the August 19 Monthly Meeting. If you have questions now, send an email to office@lawrenceartguild.com (subject AITP Volunteer) and we will get you a quick response.
Here are a few AITP Volunteer Opportunities So Far:
Set Up and Tear Down Volunteers
Having a good set up and tear down crew is vital for the success of Art in the Park and sets the tone for the artists experience. Responsibilities could include:
Helping artists bring in their art into the park and to their tent, or help load them back up at the end
Help artists set up tents, tables
Help put out or collect directional and vendor signs
Information Tent Volunteers
Information Tent Volunteers are the Welcome Group, welcoming visitors to the Guild’s Art in the Park and helping anyone with a question including the artists.
At the table will be:
A ring binder with contact information and cell phone numbers for the Art in the Park Co-Coordinators, for the Guild’s President, Vice President and Treasurer, and the Volunteer Coordinator (all these individuals are artists who will be set up at their booths and can assist). The binder will also have general information about the Guild, who we are and what we do.
Handouts including maps of the park with location of the artists, the entertainment schedule, and so on
There will be a Day Of Coordinator there at all times who can help you
Artist Hospitality
Artist Hospitality is vital for the success of Art in the Park. An important part of a “good” event for the attending artists, this is the volunteer position that keeps the artists coming back to share their art with us year after year. You will need to have your cell phone with you. You are helping at the Water Bar to keep all of the Art in the Park attendees hydrated. You will be pouring water for people, refilling water canisters with water, ice and various fruits to flavor the water. Responsibilities could include:
Preparing Coffee
Setting up and keeping tidy the “snack” table which will have morning breads and pastries, fruit, sweet treats, etc.
Delivering free lunches to the artists (donated by local restaurants)
Minding a booth if an artist needs to step away or take a bathroom break
Refilling water tumblers or passing out bottled water to the artists at their tent
Deliver essential oil cold washcloths each afternoon, depending on the weather. These towels are in ziplock bags, previously frozen and just feel fantastic if you have been at a booth all day and just need a pick-me-up kind of moment
Other Member Volunteer Needs
There are other opportunities to volunteer throughout the year. I am listing a few here. If you would like to assist (Volunteer), email me your name, the name of the event or events that are of interest, and your telephone number. Please send it to: office@lawrenceartguild.com, and subject it: Maria Volunteer
Festival of Trees Committee | This event is after Thanksgiving and in the first week in December
Holiday Art Fair Committee | December 2024
Fall and Spring All Members Show Committee | Spring between April and June | Fall November through January
Art Spaces Committee | event first weekend of May
The application deadline to submit artist qualifications for the artist call for the 2025 Phoenix Awards is extended! The new deadline is July 22, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. This is an opportunity for the selected local artist or artist team to receive a commission to create the 2025 Phoenix Award awards. The all-inclusive Phoenix Award art budget is $6,000! The 2024 Artist Call/RFQ for the 2025 Phoenix More info and the online application here
Member Shows
Support our Guild Member artists by attending their openings and exhibits. Let us know about your upcoming shows so we can help spread the word!
Gil Ortiz
Paintings by local artist and graphic designer Gil Ortiz at the Lawrence Visitors’ Center all of June and July.
Lawrence Visitors’ Center | 812 Massachusetts St. | Lawrence, KS 66044
Janey Greene
The works of Guild member artist Janey Greene will be on exhibit through July 21 at Black Stag Brewery, open Monday – Sunday, from 11am – 10 pm.
Black Stag Brewery | 623 Massachusetts | Lawrence, KS 66044
Jenni White
Jenni’s newest exhibition, “Scenic Visions: A Journey Through Landscapes” runs through July 21. Exhibit hours are Monday 10am-7pm, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-8pm, Sunday 11am-6pm.
Phoenix Gallery | 825 Massachusetts | Lawrence KS 66044
Lauren Bass
Lauren will be exhibiting her paintings through July 21. Exhibit hours are 12pm - 5pm Thursday and Sunday; 12pm - 6pm Friday and Saturday Crescent Moon Winery Tasting Room | 732 Massachusetts Street | Lawrence, KS 66044
Matthew Jarmer
Matthew specializes in custom furniture and fine art, and his Works in Wood exhibit is open 8am - 4pm Monday- Friday.
Danielson Electric | 900 New Jersey | Lawrence, KS
Laura Jost and Kim Brook
This four artist show also includes Scott Jost and Carolyn Wedel, and opens Saturday, July 20, from 6-8pm, with an artist’s talk at 7pm. Exhibit hours Tuesday - Friday Noon - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 5pm; through September 12.
Carriage Factory Art Gallery | 128 East 6th Street Newton, KS 67114
JanetLynn Zuk
JanetLynn’s work will be on exhibit from July 26 through August 26 at Black Stag Brewery. Open Monday – Sunday, from 11 AM –10 PM.
Black Stag Brewery | 623 Massachusetts | Lawrence, KS 66044
Laurie Culling
Paintings by local artist Laurie Culling will be on display at the Visitors’ Center from July 26 through August 26. Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am - 5pm. Opening Reception is Friday July 26, from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Lawrence Visitors’ Center | 812 Massachusetts St. | Lawrence, KS 66044.
RACHEL VAN HOOZIER
Rachel will be exhibiting her paintings July 26 through August 28. Opening Reception will be Final Friday, July 26, 5:00-8:00 PM. Regular hours 12pm - 5pm Thursday and Sunday; 12pm - 6pm Friday and Saturday.
Crescent Moon Winery Tasting Room | 732 Massachusetts Street | Lawrence, KS 66044
MARIA MARTIN and GIL ORTIZ
Images Art Gallery in Overland Park, KS presents its 20th Annual Images Art Gallery Juried Exhibition. Maria Martin, and Gil Ortiz are two of over 60 artists whose works were juried in and will be featured in the 20th Annual Juried Exhibition. July 19 - August 10. Hours are Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-6pm. Images Art Gallery | 7320 W. 80th Street | Overland Park, KS 66204
Lori Stanziola
The Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery has an art exhibition featuring a large collection of Lori Stanziola’s original print work. The exhibition runs from July 8 to August 11. Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday 7am - 9pm; Sunday 7 am - 3 pm.
Lenexa City Hall Art Gallery | 17101 W. 87th Street Pkwy | Lenexa, KS 66219
Maria Martin
Maria will display work from her series, including the Landscape Series. August 2 - August 24. Gallery hours: Monday through Friday, 9am - 5 pm. Monthly First Friday, 5 pm to 8 pm. Opening reception on Friday evening August 2, 5 pm to 8 pm. The Gallery is located on the 2nd floor with no elevator access.
NexLynx Gallery of Arts | 123 SW 6th Ave., Ste 100 | Topeka KS 66603
Lori Stanziola
Lori Stanziola is a part of a group show at the Lawrence Arts Center called “A to Z.” Each artist was assigned a letter of the alphabet as a jumping off point for creative exploration. August 9 - September 21st. Opening reception Friday August 9 from 5:00 -7:00pm. Regular hours are 9am-9pm Monday - Saturday, 9am-5pm on Sunday. Lawrence Arts Center | 940 New Hampshire Street | Lawrence, KS 66044
Inhabiting Georgia O’Keeffe
Call for Entries
Artists are invited to develop works inspired by how O’Keeffe lived, loved, and created her life and her art. These re-creations and interpretations will be exhibited in the space above Sarah’s Fabrics. NO ENTRY FEE OR SALES COMMISSIONS. The show will be July 26, 5-9 pm at Sarah’s Upstairs in beautiful downtown LFK. Download the full Call for Entries on the Member’s Page of our website.
