Holiday Art Gifts – Open House

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This past Saturday was a magical day at EAC’s Holiday Art Gifts Open House!

Each year, Sarah Barrett transforms the Trusler Gallery into a festive wonderland featuring stunning creations by local and regional artists.

Our members got an exclusive first look at Art Gifts while enjoying a delicious breakfast, courtesy of our amazing staff and board of directors. Holiday tunes from Eric Martin and Matt Cowan set the perfect mood, and Santa stopped by to spread cheer with the kiddos!

Thank you to everyone who joined us to shop, explore, and celebrate! Artwork makes a truly special gift, filled with the heart and soul of its maker.

Holiday Art Gifts is on display until December 21st—don’t miss out!

Buckets N Boards

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Exciting News! EAC’s Performing Arts Series kicks off with the hilarious and high-energy show by Buckets N Boards on October 26th at 2:00 pm!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience featuring amazing percussion, ridiculous songs, spectacular tap dancing, and a whole lot of musical talent! ????????

Grab your tickets now! https://emporiaksarts.org/bucketsnboards/ or stop by the Arts Center at 815 Commercial St. · FREE to Emporia State University students!

A big THANK YOU to our Major Presenting Sponsor: Mitchell-Markowitz Construction and Event Partner Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply!

Chalk Fest this SATURDAY!

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Get ready for Chalk Fest this Saturday, September 21st, from 8 AM to 5 PM on the 800 block of Commercial St! Join us for a day full of creativity, community, and fun!

Kids Zone: Face painting & a chalk-by-number mosaic to keep the little ones entertained!

Featured Artists: Watch incredible chalk art by Heather Sulzen, Nancy Ponitus, and Hailey Quick, plus community members chalking throughout the day.

Food Trucks: Enjoy eats from Grab ‘N’ Go Hot Dogs llc, Chi Em Eats, Shelby’s Snack Shack and Whisk and Flip

We are thrilled to be bringing back this colorful event and hope to see you there!

Join us for Chalk Fest!

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September 21st – 8am – 5pm – 800 Block of Commercial St. This event is FREE to attend!

What to expect!

· Kids zone – Face painting & chalk by number mosaic
· 3 featured artists – Heather Sulzen, Nancy Ponitus & Hailey Quick
· Food trucks – Grab & Go Hotdogs, Chi Em Eats, Shelby’s Snack Shack, Whisk & Flip and Emporia Middle School

Interested in participating?! https://emporiaksarts.org/chalk-fest/ for more information!

Chalk Fest 2024

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CHALK FEST IS BACK!

After a 15 year absence Chalk Fest is coming back to Emporia on September 21st. EAC will be shutting down the 800 block of Commercial street. For one day and one day only to bring you this colorful and creative event!

What is Chalk Fest you may ask? Waaaaaay back in 2001 Emporia Arts Council got together and put together its first Chalk Fest – a day of creating images right on the street! Whether you choose to be a registered artist or just come down to look at the art being created it is sure to be a day of celebration! Art, Food Trucks, Live Music and Fun!! Stay tuned for more information!!

American Cheese: The Nick Geankoplis Show

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This month in the Trusler Gallery we have American Cheese: The Nick Geankoplis Show. This show is a blend of classical gallery mixed with installation. Nick blends his knowledge of utilitarian ceramics with the ideas of abstract ceramic sculpture. The result is a colorful display of the known figures that clay can be formed into alongside the more fluid idea that it can become more.

This is a wonderful presentation by Nick who is the current Head of the Ceramics Department at K-State University. He has taught and shown nationally and internationally. All of his works pull from the experiences he has had over the past two decades of exploration in the ceramic world.

On Display: May 2nd – June 1st | Free to the public
Artist Reception: May 3rd | 4:00-6:00pm

EAC Presents

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Missoula Children’s Theatre – HERCULES!

MCT arrives in Emporia with a set, costumes, props, makeup, everything it takes to put on a show… expect for the cast! Following a week of auditions, rehearsals, and theatrical fun, over 50 local youth come together to perform a full-scale original musical production for the public!

Information about audition time, location, etc. can be found on our website https://emporiaksarts.org/performing-arts/mct/

Annual Student Exhibition

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Thank you to all that attended the opening reception for the ESU Art Program’s Annual Juried Student Exhibition! It was a great turn out!

Congratulations to all of the students for entering artwork into this annual show, it takes hard work and courage! Also congratulations to the scholarship winners and the Juror’s Choice and Honorable Mentions!

ESU Art Program’s Annual Student Exhibition at the Emporia Arts Council & the Salon des Refusés at Trox Gallery and Gifts is open till April 27th. Be sure to go to both locations and see all the incredible art!

Best In Show – Ellen Wickersham for “Sea Cones – Glaze Testing”
Honorable Mention – Abbey Segobia for “Breath of Souls”
Honorable Mention – Destiny Lynn Kay for “Psychosis”

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