Join us for the Veterans Exhibition! People’s Choice voting opens on Friday, November 1st, from 10:00 am to 5:15 pm. Come explore the creative works of our veteran artists on opening day and cast your vote!
The awards ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm, celebrating 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners, along with the People’s Choice award. Special thanks to ESB Financial for sponsoring this year’s Veterans Exhibition.
Join us in celebrating the service and creativity of our veterans as we honor their dedication both in and out of uniform. This exhibition is a powerful reminder of the enduring spirit of our veterans, capturing their resilience, creativity, and unique perspectives through the transformative power of art.
This is an annual exhibition showing the artistic work of all veterans and those currently serving in all branches. It is a juried show with placement for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and People’s Choice. Voting for People’s Choice will begin at 10:00 am on November 1st , ending at 5:15 pm during the artist reception.
ESB Financial has generously donated $100 for the Best of Show Award and $100 for the People’s Choice Award. Additionally, ESB Financial will provide $50 to 2nd and 3rd place winners.
October 4th – 26th · Artist Reception, Oct. 4th 5-6 pm
Echoes of the Plains consists of mixed media sculptures that serve as visual memoirs, capturing abstract images of farmland and agricultural practices. Rooted from David’s autobiographical memories from his upbringing in rural Kansas, his sculptures reflect his experiences and environment.
David has been an advocate for art education – serving as a Kansas Artist-in-Education and teaching art in Emporia schools. In retirement, he continues to share his passion for ceramics through teaching classes at the Emporia Art Center and promoting art in the community.
Are you a U.S. Military Veteran with a passion for art? We want to showcase your work!
The Emporia Arts Center invites Veteran artists to participate in a special exhibition honoring U.S. Veterans as part of Emporia’s annual Veterans Day Celebration.
Exhibition information > https://emporiaksarts.org/veteranshowinformation/ or stop by the Arts Center located at 815 Commercial St. and talk with Sarah!
Don’t miss Steve Barnard’s “Visions of Variety,” on display until September 28th! Swing by to see his unique illustrative artwork in the Trusler Gallery.
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It’s time to register for Chalk Fest!
Want to create a piece of artwork by only using chalk?! Well, now is your chance! You do not have to be an artist to participate in this family friendly event. Join in on the fun and let’s chalk up the entire 800 block of Commercial St.
Chalk Fest Registration & Info 
https://emporiaksarts.org/chalk-fest-registration/ or come down to the arts center located at 815 Commercial St. to fill out a paper form.
August 31st is the deadline to register. Questions? Contact Sarah Barrett at sbarrett@emporiaksarts.org
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Shaping the Future – A Young Artist’s Exhibition
We want to show your kids art to the community! Ages 4 – 18 years old are welcome to be apart of an amazing gallery exhibition! This show is for kids in Emporia and the surrounding communities. Art created at home, school, camp, EAC or anywhere else is welcomed!
Come down to the Emporia Arts Center for more information or go -> https://emporiaksarts.org/shaping-the-future/
2023 Holiday Art Gifts is OFFICIALLY OPEN!
We have mugs, bowls, hand crafted ornaments, mosaic art, carved wood artwork and more!
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The Emporia Arts Council is excited to announce our Veterans Glass Blowing Workshop with April Lemon!
As the founding city of Veterans Day, we Emporians take pride in honoring those that served our country. This year we will be adding something special – just an extra “thank you” to these Vets. We will be having an all out event with Kansas featured artist April Lemon. On November 3rd, Emporia Arts Center will be bringing her to our town! She will be working exclusively with Veterans (who have signed up with EAC) in her mobile glass unit.
It’s an all day event to honor those who have served, and we thought it only fitting to have April as she, herself, is a veteran. Come take in the fun, see art being made, have something yummy to eat and celebrate our Veterans! We will have food trucks and the Emil Babinger Art Mobile will be there as well.
For more information, please contact Emporia Arts Center – 620-343-6473
