Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience!

Emporia, KS – The Emporia Arts Council brings Chris Perondi’s Stunt Dog Experience, a show with high-energy excitement from start to finish! Performance will be held at ESU’s Albert Taylor Hall on Friday, April 8^th at 7:00PM. Tickets are on sale for $25 per adult and $12.50 per youth. Purchase tickets at the Emporia Arts Centers located at 815 Commercial Street or online at emporiaksarts.org.

Stunt Dog Experience has a cast of performers and dogs that will delight audiences of all ages! This show has incredible dog tricks, big air stunts, comedy antics, dancing dogs, come witness some of the most incredible stunts and behaviors ever performed by dogs! All dogs starring in the show have been rescued from pounds and shelters across the country. The trainers use positive training methods and work with each dog’s individual ability, athleticism, and intelligence.

Spring Classes!

Spring came early here at EAC! Spring Classes are now open for enrollment.

April & May are packed FULL of colorful and fun classes. Enroll yourself or your kids today to create bright, cheery art with the EAC team, don’t wait till the last minute to sign up because these classes are going to fill up quick!

Register for classes by stopping at 815 Commercial St. or call 620-343-6473! *Enrolling cut off will be at NOON the day before the class starts*

Drum Tao – March 23, 2022, 7:00 pm – Emporia Granada Theatre

“Japanese Entertainment” for a new generation that completely surpasses expectations – experience a phenomenal performance consisting of incomparable “Wadaiko-drums” and the beautiful melody of Japanese flutes and harps.

Drum TAO’s modern, high-energy performance showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming has transfixed audiences worldwide. Combining highly physical, large-scale drumming with contemporary costumes, precise choreography, and innovative visuals, the performers of Drum TAO create an energetic and unforgettable production.

Drum TAO will be performing at the Emporia Granada Theatre March 23rd @ 7:00PM. You can purchase tickets below or come down to the Emporia Arts Center at 815 Commercial. Free ticket to ESU & FHTC Students with Student ID.

Thank you to our EAC 2021-2022 Major Presenting Sponsor ESB Financial | Underwriter Gerald Schumann Electric, Inc. Inc. & Event Partner Williams Automotive

Purchase Tickets for this Show Here!
https://ci.ovationtix.com/35968/production/1075533

2022 Annual Print Exhibition – Emporia Camera Club

Tonight is the Artist Reception for the Emporia Camera Club Annual Print Exhibition! The reception goes from 4-6PM in the Trusler Gallery at the Emporia Arts Center. There will be drinks and snacks as well a chance to meet some of the artists! This exhibition is absolutely stunning, bold colors, beautiful landscapes and more! Come take a look for yourself and get lost in these beautiful photographs.

Gallery Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. All exhibitions in the Trusler Gallery of the Emporia Arts Center are free to the public.

DRUM TAO!

Next in the Performing Arts Series is Drum TAO! A modern, high-energy performance showcasing the ancient art of Japanese drumming that has transfixed audiences worldwide.

Drum TAO will be performing at the Emporia Granada Theatre March 23rd @ 7:00PM. You can purchase tickets online at emporiaksarts.org or come down to the Emporia Arts Center at 815 Commercial. Free ticket to ESU & FHTC Students with Student ID.

Thank you to our EAC 2021-2022 Major Presenting Sponsor ESB Financial | Underwriter Gerald Schumann Electric, Inc. Inc. & Event Partner Williams Automotive

2022 Annual Print Exhibition – Emporia Camera Club

Opening day for the Annual Print Exhibition! This exhibition is absolutely stunning, bold colors, beautiful landscapes and more! Come take a look for yourself and get lost in these beautiful photographs. Artist Reception is March 4th from 4-6PM.

Gallery Hours are 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. from Tuesday through Friday and 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. All exhibitions in the Trusler Gallery of the Emporia Arts Center are free to the public.

Join EAC for the Emporia Camera Club Artist Reception!

Join the Emporia Camera Club & the Emporia Arts Center March 4th for the Camera Club’s Annual Print Exhibition! It will be held in the Trusler Gallery from 4-6PM, meet the Artists behind the photos! The exhibition will be on display from February 24 through March 26, 2022.

*Photo by Duane Henrikson

NEXT SATURDAY we are predicting snow here at EAC!

Pop Up Snowy Scene with Kenia! Create a 3D pop-up snowy scene with snowmen, trees, stars, snow mounds & a warm little cottage!

TIME: 11-12PM | AGE: 1st-6th | FEE: $7 | To register for this class you can stop in at 815 Commercial St. or call 620-343-6473! *Enrolling cut off will be at NOON the day before the class starts!

ATTENTION!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12:00 PM Monday January 31, 2022

EAC’s DRUMLINE Moved to Tuesday Night, February 1

Fearing inclement and dangerous weather will prevent performers from reaching Emporia, DRUMLINE has rescheduled its Wednesday night performance to Tuesday night of this week.

The performance begins at 7:00 pm at Albert Taylor Hall on the Campus of Emporia State University.

If you are a 2021-2022 EAC Member or Business Partner or have purchased tickets, you will use your current tickets for the rescheduled date on Tuesday night.

If you have questions, please contact Amy Gonzales, EAC Member Service Coordinator at her email –  agonzales@emporiaksarts.org or call her at 620-343-6473.

“The Emporia Arts Council sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience this may cause. With the extreme weather conditions moving in late Tuesday early Wednesday and for the safety of our patrons and artists, the Board of Directors and I have made the decision to move the date to a day earlier,” Dawn Young, Executive Director

“We are grateful to all of you for supporting Emporia Arts Council,” Young said. “The DRUMLINE performance is awe inspiring. We will see you there this Tuesday night.”

Enroll in Our Winter Classes!

January might be close to the end but we still have February and part of March of Winter Classes! Don’t miss out on these classes!

THEN! After Winter Classes we have our SPRING BREAK CLASSES! Sign up today!!