COURSE & EVENT CATALOG SUMMER 2022
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HOW TO ENROLL EXHIBITIONS
ART ONLINE & IN THE GALLERIES
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SPRING PRODUCTIONS TO SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE
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volume XXIV | no 2 WELCOME! The Lawrence Arts Center is a creative community organization that activates the artist in everyone through exhibitions, performances, and education.
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ON THE FRONT COVER Jonathan Christensen Caballero Title: Fruits of our Labor/Frutos de Nuestro Trabajo Medium: Earthenware, Secondhand Fiber, Gold Dimensions: 4” x 6” x 4” Date: 2022 Photographs in this catalog are by Amy Albright, Andrea Albright, Katie Alldritt, Marlo Angell, Ann Dean, Andria Devlin, Aaron Paden, Jeremy Rockwell, Mariah Seifert, and Kyla Strid unless noted.
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Membership has benefits! Popular classes tend to fill fast, so we thank our members by offering them a full week of early enrollment plus a 10% discount on all regular class enrollments! MEMBER PRICES SHOWN IN PARENTHESES WITH CLASS LISTINGS. Membership discounts cannot be used with preschool tuition or for individual sessions. EARLY ENROLLMENT DISCOUNT is available for Visual Arts classes with red codes. Must enroll by May 22. Discount is automatically applied! FINANCIAL AID for class enrollment is available on a sliding scale based on household income throughout the year for youth and adults. Applications are available online and at the front desk. Please contact the front desk to complete your application.
DANCE BUNDLE DISCOUNTS Individuals and families who enroll in three or more dance classes receive a 25% discount. Cannot be combined with any other discount. BOYS DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS are for young men who demonstrate a strong interest in the field of dance. Applicants must be in the 2nd - 12th grade to be eligible. Contact Hanan Misko to apply. CARMINE BALLERE SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded by audition to two students who have demonstrated excellence in dance and a commitment to their craft. Auditions for this scholarship are held each spring. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! Give any dance class a try. The first one is on us. Call the front desk for information about discounts and trial classes.
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MESSAGE FROM MARGARET
After a long winter, we are ready to emerge into sunnier, warmer times. Irrespective of what the universe has in store elsewhere, at the Arts Center our focus has been on building a summer full of joy, new ideas, a sense of belonging, and a lightness of being in everything that happens here. We invite you to come and connect with each other, learn some-thing new, and tap into the benefits that art brings to our lives. Research shows that engaging in the arts positively impacts mood, physical health, and our overall well-being in numerous ways. The arts also cause us to reframe our perceptions of the world, and each other, which in turn encourages empathy. By providing multiple opportunities to engage with the arts here at the Arts Center, our goal has been to create vehicles for connection and catalysts for reflection. In doing so, we hope that we are helping to build greater understanding of our humanity. At a time when we are all tasked with recovery from the chaos caused by a global pandemic, we believe that these benefits are more essential than ever and should be available to everyone. See you soon,
Margaret Weisbrod Morris, CEO
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When you join the Lawrence Arts Center’s ArtStars monthly giving program, you will join a special group of people, like Mark & Jane, who automatically give support each month to provide the healing power of art for all ages. Your ArtStar monthly donations are automatic, so once you sign up, you won’t have to worry about remembering. Even a little monthly support goes a long way, and your membership always stays current, so it’s the easiest way to support the programs you love!
ArtStar Advantages: Convenience: Set it and forget it - but we definitely won’t forget you! ArtStars will receive special communications and behind-the-scenes details about the latest happenings at the Arts Center. Hope: When you become an ArtStars monthly donor, you know you are providing us with ongoing and much needed support! Perks: Receive a commemorative tote with your monthly gift of $15 or more, as well as all the benefits of a membership!
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WHY ARE JANE & MARK POTTS ARTSTARS? “When we first moved to Lawrence nearly 10 years ago, the Arts Center was about the first local institution that captivated us. We love the arts and clearly they were thriving at LAC. We quickly came to learn that we were not alone—the Arts Center is central to so many lives in Lawrence, from classes serving seemingly every kid in town to great exhibits, theatrical shows, and unique events like Art Tougeau, the Souper Bowl, steamroller printing and the Free State Festival. Plus, of course, the many wonderful and talented people who work and create art there and have become our friends. That’s why we support the Arts Center—as we’ve put down roots in Lawrence over the past decade we can’t imagine life here without it.”
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EXHIBITIONS MAY 27 - JUNE 18
ROSA NUSSBAUM | THE MAGIC BROCCOLI FOREST
2021/22 Printmaking Artist in residence
The Magic Broccoli Forest is about the worlds we build for ourselves. This particular world I built is made out of friendship and love and is set in the strange landscape of depression. These past two years, we have had time to cultivate rich inner lives. In wave after wave of the pandemic, my ties to capitalist modes of production have disintegrated. Goal-oriented structures washed away, leaving social ones that support kindness, joy, and care—care for the self, for family, for friends, and, more broadly, care for the world we live in. Often these relationships had to be remote, mediated, and infused with longing and fear for those we loved. I could not be present for really important moments. That was horrible and scary. My depression got really bad and made it hard to communicate. So we came up with a system, a way of saying I love you, but I can’t talk right now because I’m a bit broken. It had to be something that wasn’t otherwise used in conversation, so we settled on . And with love and play and care, life kept being worth living.
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JONATHAN CHRISTENSEN CABALLERO: SEEDS OF TOMORROW/SEMILLAS DEL MAÑANA
2021/22 Ceramics Artist in residence
Seeds of Tomorrow/Semillas Del Mañana is a representation of the will the Latin American community has to work for a better life for their families and for themselves. Latin Americans are part of the history of migration in Kansas and an integral part of the fabric of the United States. From the Mexican families who labored for the Santa Fe Railroad of yesterday, to Central American factory workers who continue to feed us today, our stories represent the hope and faith for the seeds of tomorrow.
JUNE 24-JULY 23
In this exhibition, I focus on magical portraits of some of the people who helped me in my wanderings through this Broccoli Forest. I want to show the mental health struggles and isolation in tandem with the wonderful people that I love and am loved by. As the world has re-opened, we are expected to re-integrate into pre-pandemic capitalist structures. I am not ready to go back. I want to honor the world of care and self-reflection that is being eclipsed by this old normality. I think that this inner world can be the foundation for a better one.
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MAY 27 - JULY 30
MAKING IT WORK Artists who are also parents navigate all-consuming roles that compete with each other, in the best of circumstances. Living in pandemic times further exacerbates these challenges. How, then, does one as an artist, a parent, a caregiver, a professional in the world, “make it work”? Some artists embrace the generative possibilities of parenthood, through subject matter, collaboration, or new rhythms and processes. For others, caring labors offer a lens through which to consider institutional structures, political reform, activism, and more sustainable futures. Making It Work brings together six contemporary artists from around the US whose familial bonds and extended caring communities creatively inform their artistic practices. Through drawings and photographs, videos and participatory work, installations and performances, these artists engage the ties of kinship, tell stories across generations, posit caregiving as a political act, and develop community-minded initiatives for change. Featured Artists: Pilar Agüero-Esparza, Alberto Aguilar, Christa Donner, Lise Haller Baggesen, Cara Romero, Jina Valentine Programming from The Black Lunch Table Curated by Rachel Epp Buller and Maria Velasco
COMING SOON! THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER MICROCINEMA This all-new monthly film series presents independent films in innovative settings. Whether accompanied by live music, engaging panel discussions, or delectable food and beverage pairings, cinematic experiences will be served up fresh, fun, and full of gusto. From social issue documentaries, laugh out loud comedies, and even a retrospective screening or two, this full slate of film programming will have something on the menu for even the most discerning of palates. So, get off that couch and back into the cinema with Lawrence’s newest movie-going community! Become a Free State Film Society Subscriber and enjoy a year’s worth of programming for a low price or buy tickets à la carte to pick and choose as you go.
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IN-PERSON & LIVESTREAMED EVENTS
Story Slam: Adults 18+ only
Real stories, live and uncensored. Stories told live, MOTH–style, with a new theme each month. Never the same story, or evening, twice. Live music and social hour start at 7 PM. Slam starts at 7:30 PM. Apr 8 | Go with the Flow May 6 | Grand Slam $10 Suggested Donation In-Person or Livestream
and Dance for the Very Young program and Play Lab research series. This virtual event will be a gathering space for makers/artists/scholars/ students in the TDVY field, as well as Early Childhood educators. We invite attendees to share, celebrate, wonder about, dialogue, challenge, and investigate any and all topics connected to the very young experience. See our website for details and to register for the conference. This conference will also feature three live virtual productions open to both conference attendees and families! April 22, 23, 24
Theatre and Dance for the Very Young Virtual Performances HOUSEHOLD TICKETS ARE CHOOSE-WHAT-YOU-PAY ALL VIRTUAL
Mary Baker & Friends Cabaret
Mary Baker & Friends return with another gala mainstage cabaret featuring songs from Broadway, movies, and more. Over 100 performers have sung more than 750 songs in the forty-eight shows the group has presented since March of 2001. Sat, April 1 | 7:30 PM $15 Tickets | In-Person or Livestream
Welcome to an incredible weekend of interactive virtual performances for very young children and their families! You can see one or see them all! Join the Lawrence Arts Center (Lawrence, KS) to see Hubbub, a quiet, noisy, and curious celebration full of music and dancing. Meet up with Jugando N Play (New York, NY) to see The Neighbors - Los Vecinos - Las Vecinas, a multilingual experience about neighbors, community, and welcoming someone new. Then head on over to Trike Theatre (Bentonville, AR) to see La Tortuga and the Hare, a bilingual adventure about Tortuga and Hare’s friendship. April 22 | 6 PM April 23 | 9 AM, 1 PM, & 3:30 PM April 24 | 9 AM
Theatre & Dance for the Very Young Conference
The Lawrence Arts Center is delighted to host a Theatre and Dance for the Very Young (TDVY) virtual conference in conjunction with our Theatre Art is for everyone.
Lawrence Ballet Theatre’s Annual Spring Performance
Lawrence Ballet Theatre returns to perform live on the Arts Center Mainstage! Showcasing 29 company members, LBT will present original choreographies by Jerel Hilding, Kristopher Estes-Brown, and Shannon Pickett. Bringing the concert to a close will be the restaging of the remarkable and delightful Les Patineurs, with choreography by Frederick Ashton and music by Giacomo Meyerbeer. Bring the whole family to enjoy this lively, full evening of dance. April 23 | 7 PM April 24 | 3 PM Tickets to attend in-person: $20 / $15 School of Dance Student Price Livestream $20
School of Dance’s End Of Year Showcase This annual event celebrates the achievement of the School of Dance students through senior solos and class-based performances. Students enrolled in youth classes are required to confirm their participation at the time of class enrollment. Youth student participation is free and includes 1 comp ticket to the primary caregiver. May 20 | 7 PM May 21 | 9:30 AM, 12 PM, 5 PM, 7:30pm Ticket to attend in-person: $12 Livestream: $12
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EDUCATION PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN Early Childhood Education Now Enrolling for the 2022/2023 school year Enroll for fall and join us for the entire school year! To ensure the health and safety of our children, families, and educators, we will continue to follow recommended health and safety precautions. Linda Reimond Arts-Based Preschool In-Person FOR CHILDREN AGES 3-5 YEARS. CHILDREN MUST BE FULLY, INDEPENDENTLY TOILET TRAINED.
The Lawrence Arts Center’s Arts-Based Preschool offers a creative, developmentally appropriate approach to early childhood education. The foundation is child-centered experiences—arts, play, discovery, experience-based curriculum, and outdoor play. The program’s caring, thoughtful, early educational environment nurtures creative thinking, problem solving, imagination, confidence, cultural awareness, and social/emotional skills that last a lifetime.
Kelly Galloway Kindergarten IN-PERSON CHILDREN WHO ARE AGE 5 BEFORE AUGUST 31 ARE ELIGIBLE TO ENROLL.
The Kelly Galloway Kindergarten has a special focus on preparing young students to develop innovation skills. The creative arts- and play-based curriculum sets the foundation for a lifetime love of learning. Unique learning centers are custom-designed daily to engage young children and to offer creative, hands-on ways of learning academic skills. We are constantly, actively learning and exploring core concepts through a variety of interactive experiences in a rich cultural environment. Each academic center is designed to meet your child where they are academically. Our low student-to-teacher ratio and small group centers allow us to work to meet children’s individual learning needs and styles in and out of the classroom. For more information, contact Andria Devlin, Director of Early Childhood Education at 785.843.2787 ext. 125 or andria@lawrenceartscenter.org
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EARLY CHILDHOOD Coloring Outside the Lines for 2-3 year olds: Ages 2 to 3 LINDA REIMOND
This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint, sing, print, sculpt, and PLAY in a safe hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes are a must! CEC1: 6/3-6/24, FR; 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, $75 ($67.50) CEC2: 6/3-6/24, FR; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, $75 ($67.50) CEC3: 7/1-7/22, FR; 9:30 AM-10:30 AM, $75 ($67.50) CEC4: 7/1-7/22, FR; 11:00 AM-12:00 PM, $75 ($67.50)
Integrated Arts: Ages 3 to 6 EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY
Integrated Arts is ideal for your child’s first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Together, we will explore a variety of art and sensory experiences. Play clothes are a must! Child must be fully toilet trained. CEI1: 6/3-6/24, FR; 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, $90 ($81) CEI2: 7/1-7/22, FR; 9:00 AM-11:00 AM, $90 ($81)
Kindergarten Art and Play Experience: Ages 5 to 6 EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY
This art and play experience for 5 & 6-year-olds, will give your child a chance to practice their 21stcentury skills through turn-taking, problem-solving, experimenting, critical thinking, and cooperation – all through art and play. For children who are entering or just completed kindergarten. CEK1: 6/6-6/29, MO;WE; 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, $155 ($139.50) CEK2: 7/6-7/20, MO;WE; 1:00 PM-3:30 PM, $100 ($90)
MUSIC CAMPS Summer Preschool Fun: In order to mitigate the spread of Covid, enrollment is limited to one two-day session (M/W OR T/TH) per month, per child to ensure consistent groups.
Jumpin’ June Preschool Fun: Ages 3 to 5 EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY
Join in the Arts-Based Preschool’s creative adventures during the month of June. This class will offer enriching art and play activities in a safe and healthy environment. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes are a must. CEP1: 6/6-6/29, MO;WE; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $155 ($139.50) CEP2: 6/6-6/29, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $155 ($139.50) CEP3: 6/7-6/30, TU;TH; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $155 ($139.50) CEP4: 6/7-6/30, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $155 ($139.50)
Jazzy July Preschool Fun: Ages 3 to 5 EARLY EDUCATION FACULTY
Join in or continue the Arts-Based Preschool’s creative adventures during the month of July. This class will offer enriching art and play activities in a safe and healthy environment. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes are a must. CEP5: 7/5-7/21, TU;TH; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $120 ($101.70) CEP6: 7/5-7/21, TU;TH; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $120 ($108) CEP7: 7/6-7/20, MO;WE; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100 ($90) CEP8: 7/6-7/20, MO;WE; 9:30 AM-12:00 PM, $100 ($90)
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Beginner Ukulele: Ages 6 to 7 JORDAN MILLS
This class is designed for 6-7 year olds who already own a ukulele. For this beginner class, you will need to bring your own ukulele each day. We will learn the fundamentals of playing the ukulele, how to hold and tune your ukulele, simple chords, and fun songs! CEM1: 6/13-6/16, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-1:45 PM, $35 ($31.50)
Feel the Beat: Ages 5 to 7 JORDAN MILLS
This class for 5-7 year olds will allow children to learn, explore and discover different drums, drumming styles, percussion instruments, rhythms, and freestyle drum circle jam sessions. CEM2: 6/20-6/23, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-1:45 PM, $35 ($31.50)
Merry Music Makers: Ages 3 to 5 JORDAN MILLS
In this hands-on creative camp for 3-5 year olds, you will get a chance to make and play several different kinds of instruments. Play clothes are a must. CEM3: 7/11-7/14, MO-TH; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $50 ($45)
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YOUTH VISUAL ARTS CAMPS
AGES 6-8 & 9-12
Get creative in the studios this summer! Young artists will be inspired by a different theme each week as we explore a wide range of art media and techniques. Morning and afternoon projects are always different and fun, allowing campers to pair a morning and afternoon to Enroll in make a full day! Campers are encouraged to bring a any Youth or prepared snack. Those that Teen Camp by choose to stay all day should May 22! bring a sack lunch & drink to join our supervised “lunch bunch.”
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Animal Heroes
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$145 ($130.50) In this camp, we will use the power of painting and super-sculptures to save the day for animals in need. Young artists will investigate threatened animals and ecosystems, learn about heroes like Jane Goodall and others, while learning to create art full of texture, color, and pattern, all about animals. Instructors: Katie Alldritt, Lavinia Roberts (AM) Traci Bunkers, Alyssa Weinell (PM) CY68A1: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A1: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P1: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P1: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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JUNE 13-17
Only in Dreams
MONDAY-FRIDAY: JUNE 13-17
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$145 ($130.50) Set off on an adventure through a fantasy land in this camp that will explore the bizarre and magical possibilities of our dreams. We’ll learn to use color to express emotion, create surreal dreamscape paintings, construct imaginative sculptures, and work together to build a collaborative “dream tunnel” installation. Instructors: Katie Alldritt, Kim Brook (AM) Traci Bunkers, Alyssa Weinell (PM) CY68A2: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A2: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P2: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P2: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
JUNE 20-24
Mini City
MONDAY-FRIDAY: JUNE 20-24
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$145 ($130.50) Design a cardboard building that’s just the right size for your toys or pets and work with other young artists to assemble a mini-metropolis. We’ll learn what types of buildings and businesses make a community special and each artist will create a small-scale structure of their choice using simple techniques for cardboard assemblage. We’ll arrange our finished architectural designs in the Arts Center lobby for our family and friends to visit at the end of the week. Instructors: Lavinia Roberts, Whitney Jacobs (AM) Bailey Kivett, Katie Alldritt (PM) CY68A3: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A3: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P3: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P3: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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Mountain Top Madness MONDAY-FRIDAY: JULY 18-22
$145 ($130.50) Summit an artful ascent in this camp all about mountains! We’ll use our imaginations to trek the trails of the Rocky Mountains, bask in the views of Mt. Fuji, and collect ideas from other famous peaks. The plants, animals, rocks, and vistas we encounter along the way will inspire us to create watercolor paintings, collages with cut paper, animal sculptures, and more. Instructors: Lavinia Roberts, Whitney Jacobs (AM) Mariah Seifert, Traci Bunkers (PM) CY68A7: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A7: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P7: Ages 6-8, Afternoon; 1-4pm CY912P7: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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Special Camp: Imagination Exploration
Illumination Creation
$145 ($130.50) This special camp will blend instruction from Performing Arts and Visual Arts as we push the limits of our creativity! Spark your inspiration through storytelling, daily theater games and adventures, create abstract sculptures, paint wacky scenes, and then mix it all together for a performance at the end of the week for family and friends.
$125 ($112.50) Make your ideas shine bright in this camp that will investigate the art and science of light! Campers will learn about color and value as we create luminous drawings, paintings, sculptures and more. We’ll make our works of art glow using blacklights, glow-in-the-dark paint, electric bulbs, and other shimmering effects!
MONDAY-FRIDAY: JUNE 27-JULY 1
Instructors: Leah Towle, Lavinia Roberts (AM) Leah Towle, LAC Instructor (PM) CY68A4: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A4: Ages 9-12, Mornings: 9am-12pm CY68P4: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY68A5: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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Special Camp: Movers, Shakers & Makers MONDAY-FRIDAY: JULY 25-29
$145 ($130.50) This collaborative camp will mix together specialized Dance and Visual Arts instruction to get us moving and shake up our ideas as we make art all about movement, rhythm, and pattern. Campers will spend part of each day learning to bust a move in the Dance Studios and then apply that dance experience to visual works of art as we stamp out patterns, paint swirling lines, and use our whole bodies to draw and paint. Instructors: Hope DeYoung-Daniels (AM & PM) CY68A8: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A8: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P8: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P8: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
TUESDAY-FRIDAY: JULY 5-8 (FOUR DAY CAMP)
Instructors: Katie Alldritt, Jules Sotomayor (AM) Andy Smith, Traci Bunkers (PM) CY68A5: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A5: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P5: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P5: Ages 9-12, Afternoons, 1-4pm
AUGUST 1-5
Art-Mart
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JULY 11-15
Box City: Oaxaca
MONDAY-FRIDAY: JULY 11-15
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$145 ($130.50) Bring the colorful culture of Oaxaca de Juarez to the Arts Center in this year’s Box City Camp! We’ll learn about the long architectural history of this vibrant city and state that mixes together Aztec and Zapotec ruins, Spanish Missions, and contemporary designs of modern Mexico. We will get to know the indigenous animals and plants, become familiar with traditional foods, music, and celebrations before working in small groups to build kid-sized structures to assemble a cardboard plaza for our family and friends to tour at the end of the week. (Note: These structures may be too large to take home!) Instructors: Katie Alldritt, Whitney Jacobs (AM) Mariah Seifert, LAC Instructor (PM) CY68A6: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A6: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P6: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P6: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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Anime-zing
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MONDAY-FRIDAY: AUGUST 8-12
$145 ($130.50) Make art for the masses and create artful objects for an end of the week market in the Arts Center lobby! We will use printmaking techniques to fill our “booths” with prints, learn simple crafts for home décor, and create jewelry and fashion designs that will fly off the shelves. Each young artist will design their own display booth before inviting family and friends to attend the grand opening of Art-Mart!
$145 ($130.50) Dive deep into the world of anime in this camp that will encourage you to tell stories with original characters and design imaginative settings for it all to take place. Campers will learn the fundamentals of facial proportion, to lay out their ideas with artists’ pencils, use pen and ink to add detail and emphasis, and practice controlling Copic Markers to create careful blends and dynamic color schemes.
Instructors: Erika Kjorlie Geery, Lavinia Roberts (AM) Traci Bunkers, Katie Alldritt (PM) CY68A9: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A9: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P9: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P9: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
Instructors: Katie Alldritt, Erika Kjorlie Geery (AM) Andy Smith, Jules Sotomayor (PM) CY68A10: Ages 6-8, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY912A10: Ages 9-12, Mornings; 9am-12pm CY68P10: Ages 6-8, Afternoons; 1-4pm CY912P10: Ages 9-12, Afternoons; 1-4pm
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TEEN VISUAL ARTS CAMPS
AGES 13-18
Teen summer camps are designed to introduce young artists to the Arts Center’s studios through in-depth exploration of art mediums, techniques, projects, and ideas. Teen camps are led by local artists, each providing insight to aspects of their own creative practice through fun exercises and projects, downtown exploration, and collaboration.
JUNE 6-10
DIY: Weaving
INSTRUCTOR: LIZ BONNY
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Learn do-it-yourself weaving and fiber techniques that will open your eyes to a wealth of supplies all around you. We’ll build our own looms from upcycled materials to weave colorful tapestries and fabrics with supplies you can find around the house, like plastic grocery bags and old t-shirts. We’ll scavenge junk from the recycling bin, pluck plants from the backyard, and learn to dye fabrics with kool-aid in the microwave to incorporate into our textured designs. CYTJA1: Monday-Friday: June 6-10; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Throw on the Wheel (A)
INSTRUCTOR: CINDY KERSENBROCK
Learn to manipulate clay on the potter’s wheel to create functional wares. This camp will introduce students to each step of creating a pot with guided instruction as we practice creating bowls, cups, and other forms. CYTCP1: Monday-Friday: June 6-10; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
JUNE 13-17
Studio Exploration
INSTRUCTOR: BAILEY KIVETT
2
This camp is designed to give teen artists a sampling of a wide range of art mediums and a glimpse into the creative practice of working artists. We’ll spend our week exploring printmaking, ceramics, and metalworking. We will learn to use specialized equipment and tools throughout the Arts Center and take walks to visit the studios of working artists in the neighborhood. CYTJA2: Monday-Friday: June 13-17; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Drawing Loose
INSTRUCTOR: MATTHEW LORD
Cut loose in this camp that will encourage students to explore drawing through quick ideation, collaborative artmaking, observational exercises, and experimental mark making! We’ll practice making art intuitively in sketchbooks and use expressive lines on large paper. Students will use a variety of media including artists’ markers, pen and ink, oil sticks, charcoal, and more while embracing spontaneity and letting go of perfection. No erasers necessary! CYTJP2: Monday-Friday: June 13-17; 1:30-4:30pm $140 ($126)
Screen Print: T-Shirts & Totes INSTRUCTOR: ALICIA KELLY
Create your very own t-shirts, totes, and posters in this camp that will teach the foundations of screen printing. Students will experiment with hand drawn stencils, color, and design to create piles of prints and wearable works of art! CYTPP2: Monday-Friday: June 13-17; 1:30-4:30pm $150 ($135)
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JUNE 20-24
Metalsmithing
INSTRUCTOR: JULES SOTOMAYOR
3
This intro to metalworking will encourage students to transform articles of sheet metal into jewelry and decorative objects. Learn the basic skills needed to transform raw materials by sawing, filing, sanding, and soldering. Students will have the opportunity to create rings, earrings, pendants, bracelets, or small sculptures. CYTJA3: Monday-Friday: June 20-24; 9:30am-12:30pm $150 ($135)
Creative Inspiration: Wander & Wonder
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JUNE 27-JULY 1
Painting Animals
INSTRUCTOR: KATIE ALLDRITT
Gain confidence with acrylic painting in this camp that will take inspiration from the animal kingdom. Practice painting texture and pattern, and explore color mixing to create wispy feathers in flight. Experiment with untamed furry brushstrokes as we carefully capture wildlife on canvas. Don’t miss this dynamic class, perfect for painters of all skill levels! CYTJA4: Monday-Friday: June 27-July 1; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Teen Print Shop
INSTRUCTOR: RACHEL DOWNS-DOUBRAVA
INSTRUCTOR: ANNABELLE WITHINGTON
Learn to see the world with the eyes of an artist in this camp that will take us out of the Arts Center to collect ideas for the art we’ll create in the studio. We’ll create our own sketchbooks to record our observations of nature and downtown Lawrence through quick drawings and written responses. In the studio, we’ll explore the ideas we gathered to create works of art. CYTPA3: Monday-Friday: June 20-24; 9:30am-12:30pm $140 ($126)
This camp will provide an overview of basic printmaking methods and equipment. We’ll start the week with a visit to Wonder Fair art supply and print gallery to soak in the immense collection of prints and spark our ideas. Then students will learn to make multiples, using the Arts Center’s printing press to create painterly monotypes, carved relief prints, and combined collagraphs. CYTPA4: Monday-Friday: June 27-July 1; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Draw What You See
Metals: Stone Setting
INSTRUCTOR: WHITNEY JACOBS
INSTRUCTOR: BAILEY KIVETT
Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing as we learn to accurately render proportion, perspective, mass, and value. Students will explore a variety of drawing media including pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink. CYTJP3: Monday-Friday: June 20-24; 1:30-4:30pm $140 ($126)
Learn to create jewelry designed to highlight the beauty of natural stones. Students will select a stone of their choice to inspire their designs, then learn to saw, file, sand, and polish metal to create a one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry. Our finished jewelry will be ready to wear on a chain or cord. CYTJP4: Monday-Friday: June 27-July 1; 1:30-4:30pm $150 ($135)
Darkroom Photography INSTRUCTOR: ANN DEAN
Learn the basics of 35mm photography including composition and camera mechanics, film development, and darkroom printing. Film, chemicals, and paper provided. Students are encouraged to bring their own 35mm film camera or one will be provided by the Arts Center upon request. CYTGP3: Monday-Friday: June 20-24; 1:30-4:30pm $150 ($135)
Clay Jewelry
INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE ROGNE
Create clay you can wear in this camp that will introduce simple hand-built ceramics techniques to create pendants, earrings, pins, and bracelets. Students will also make a ceramic jewelry box, ring holder, and earring tree to hold our clay adornments. CYTCP3: Monday-Friday: June 20-24; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
JULY 5-8
Boho Bedroom
INSTRUCTOR: KIM BROOK
5
Learn simple crafts and design techniques to create a cozy space inspired by Bohemian style that is all your own. Make do-it-yourself projects with high impact, like macramé wall hangings, dyed tapestries, stylish planters, and more. CYTJA5: Tuesday-Friday: July 5-8; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Everyday Photography INSTRUCTOR: MARIAH SEIFERT
Make the most of your camera to snap everyday photographs in this camp that will teach students to shoot from the hip! We’ll learn to document the beauty of everyday subjects like our pets, loved ones, fashionable outfits, sunset, or even your daily coffee. We’ll look closely at the photos we take to create moodboards and curate a collection of images that express our uniquely individual experiences. Students are encouraged to bring their own digital camera. A limited number of cameras are available for loan from the Arts Center by request. CYTJP5: Tuesday-Friday: July 5-8; 1:30-4:30pm $140 ($126)
Garden Ceramics
INSTRUCTOR: TRACI BUNKERS
Create with clay to make art for the garden or windowsill. We’ll learn hand-built ceramics techniques to shape clay into sculptural pots for plants and small whimsical garden pieces to hide in your yard or at the park for someone to find. CYTCP4: Monday-Friday: June 27-July 1; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Rain Stencils
INSTRUCTOR: ALICIA KELLY
Learn to cut your own stencils then hide your designs around town without getting in trouble with spray paint. We’ll place our stenciled images onto sidewalks with a sophisticated, non-toxic invisible ink that only appears when it rains to reveal a bright spot on an otherwise dreary day. CYTPP4: Monday-Friday: June 27-July 1; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
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JULY 11-15
6
Dynamic Figure Drawing
Sewn Monsters
INSTRUCTOR: MATTHEW LORD
INSTRUCTOR: TRACI BUNKERS
Gain confidence drawing the human body in this class that will take a dynamic approach to drawing people. Using still-life objects, photo studies, and a thematically dressed figure model, students will spend time investigating human anatomy and skeletal structure to better render figurative proportions in pencils and charcoal. We’ll loosen things up with fun collaborative exercises, real time sketching of people in public settings and quick portraits of our studio mates! CYTJA6: Monday-Friday: July 11-15; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Stitch and sew sculptural monsters to bring your sketchbook creatures to life. Students will learn to combine machine sewing with hand stitching to form three dimensional monstrosities with a playful charm. We’ll also experiment with upcycling stuffed animals in a Frankenstein-style to create wild new creatures. CYTJP6: Monday-Friday: July 11-15; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Printmaking: Inside & Out
INSTRUCTOR: ANNABELLE WITHINGTON
Get out and about in this camp that will teach printmaking techniques that incorporate nature and found materials. We’ll explore the parks and alleyways near the Arts Center to collect items to incorporate into our prints in the studio, ink up street surfaces to make prints in the wild, and spend time carving relief blocks to make images to put into the world. CYTPA6: Monday-Friday: July 11-15; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Creative Writing: Short Stories INSTRUCTOR: JENEA HAVENER
Hone your skills as a storyteller in this camp that will spark ideas for immersive short stories. We’ll start the week with a visit to the Raven Book Store to pick out special writers’ journals. And we’ll begin each day with special instruction at the Arts Center before walking to our writers’ “club house” at Sunflower Outdoor & Bike Shop. CYTGA6: Monday-Friday: July 11-15; 9:30am-12:30pm 140 ($126)
Paper Pop-Ups
INSTRUCTOR: ALICIA KELLY
Cut, bend, fold, and weave paper to transform the flat surface into delightful works of art. We’ll learn simple paper construction techniques to create paper pop-ups, architectural books, and even paper you can wear. CYTPP6: Monday-Friday: July 11-15; 1:30-4:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Hybrid Camp: Digital Photography INSTRUCTOR: ANN DEAN
In this blended virtual and in-person camp, young photographers will develop photographic skills and learn more about digital camera functions, including composition & light, creative exposure techniques and shooting with manual controls. Students will meet in person at the Arts Center on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and virtually on Wednesday and Friday. Students will need a personal digital camera for this camp. CYTDP6: Monday-Friday: July 11-14; 1:30pm-4:30pm $140 ($126)
JULY 18-22
Watercolor Painting
INSTRUCTOR: KATIE ALLDRITT
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Dive into the hypnotizing world of watercolor to learn the fundamentals of color mixing, practice brush strokes, and explore special effects. Students of all skill levels will work to create finished artworks and set up their own watercolor palette to take home at the end of the week! CYTJA7: Monday-Friday: July 18-22; 9:30am-12:30pm $145 ($130.50)
Visual Journaling
INSTRUCTOR: RACHEL DOWNS-DOUBRAVA
Take the idea of a sketchbook to a whole new level in this camp that will encourage students to respond to artworks, nature, and human life to transform old books into works of art bursting with ideas. We’ll rip, tear, paste, collage, paint, draw, and write onto the pages of found books to create personal multi-media narratives. CYTPA7: Monday-Friday: July 18-22; 9:30am-12:30 pm $140 ($126)
Acrylic Painting: Mini-Masterpieces INSTRUCTOR: WHITNEY JACOBS
Shrink the great works of the masters down to the size of a matchbox or a spoon. In this camp we will use acrylic painting to make thorough miniature paintings. We’ll learn to carefully control our brush to paint on tiny canvases and found objects to make small-scale artworks that pack a punch. CYTJP7: Monday-Friday: July 18-22; 1:30PM-4:30 PM $145 ($130.50)
Cardboard Creations INSTRUCTOR: ALICIA KELLY
Students are encouraged to explore their sculptural potential as we create cardboard constructions that hang from above, stand up tall, shine bright, or attach to walls. We’ll learn to create small paper maquettes before realizing our designs on a large scale using recycled cardboard. CYTPP7: Monday-Friday: July 18-22; 1:30PM-4:30 PM $145 ($130.50)
Throw on the Wheel (B)
INSTRUCTOR: CINDY KERSENBOCK
Learn to manipulate clay on the potter’s wheel to create functional wares. This camp will introduce students to each step of creating a pot with guided instruction as we practice creating bowls, cups, and other forms. CYTCP7: Monday-Friday: July 18-22; 1:30PM-4:30PM $145 ($130.50)
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JULY 25-29
Digital Illustration: Stylized Characters
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INSTRUCTOR: YEKYOUNG KIM
Create original characters with style in this camp that will teach the basics of digital illustration. Explore style and design using shape and color within original or fanart characters. Students will take characters from the pages of a sketchbook into a digital world while learning the basics of design software like Adobe Photoshop and Procreate. CYTDA8: Monday-Friday: July 25-29; 9:30AM-12:30PM $140 ($126)
Metals: Combined Materials INSTRUCTOR: JULES SOTOMAYOR
Combine natural materials with shiny metal surfaces to create objects with variegated beauty. Students will learn simple soldering, hammering, sawing, and filing techniques to create small objects that combine wood, metal, or other found items. CYTJA8: Monday-Friday: July 25-29; 9:30AM-12:30PM $150 ($135)
Mixed Media: Layers of Art INSTRUCTOR: TRACI BUNKERS
Combine printmaking, drawing, painting, and collage in this camp as we build layers and layers of imagery, color, and texture to create 2D mixed-media masterpieces. We’ll spend time investigating ideas, learning techniques, and collecting found images to assemble together to create personal narratives. CYTJP8: Monday-Friday: July 25-29; 1:30PM-4:30PM $145 ($130.50)
Downtown Photography INSTRUCTOR: ANN DEAN
Learn to make the most of your digital camera or phone to photograph cultural treasures and quirky areas around downtown and East Lawrence. We’ll learn to edit our collected images in the Arts Center’s Digital Media Lab to produce our own photo essays. Students will need a digital camera or camera phone for this camp. CYTGP8: Monday-Friday: July 25-29; 1:30PM-4:30PM $140 ($126)
AUGUST 1-5
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (C) INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE ROGNE
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Learn to manipulate clay on the potter’s wheel to create functional wares. This camp will introduce students to each step of creating a pot with guided instruction as we practice creating bowls, cups, and other forms. CYTCA9: Monday-Friday: August 1-5; 9:30AM-12:30PM $145 ($130.50)
Art Appeal
INSTRUCTOR: JULES SOTOMAYOR
Take a market approach to making art in this class that will encourage students to imagine, create, and prepare art as products for a broad audience. We’ll spend time creating designs or logos for printed t-shirts, create pop art prints, make stickers and more before learning to mat, package, and present our finished works of art for public consumption. CYTJA9: Monday-Friday: August 1-5; 9:30AM-12:30PM $150 ($135)
Wheel Thrown Ceramics (D) INSTRUCTOR: MICHELLE ROGNE
Learn to manipulate clay on the potter’s wheel to create functional wares. This camp will introduce students to each step of creating a pot with guided instruction as we practice creating bowls, cups, and other forms. CYTCP9: Monday-Friday: August 1-5; 1:30PM-4:30PM $145 ($130.50)
Powerful Posters
INSTRUCTOR: ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY
Create graphic posters with powerful imagery in this camp that will explore combined art mediums such as stenciling, painting, and printmaking to make art with a message. CYTJP9: Monday-Friday: August 1-5; 1:30PM-4:30PM $145 ($130.50)
AUGUST 8-12
Graphic Novels
INSTRUCTOR: ERIKA KJORLIE GEERY
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Learn to tell visual stories with original characters or fanart. We’ll spend time sketching storyboards and designing characters then work to produce a colorful panel page using Copic markers and pen and ink. CYTJP10: Monday-Friday: August 8-12; 1:30PM-4:30PM $145 ($130.50)
CREATIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Save the Date: SNAP OUT!, Saturday, May 14; 4-8 PM
Join the HANG12 crew for a FREE artful community event full of music, art, and more!
What is HANG12?
HANG12 is a curatorial collective of high school students who create art shows and events with a variety of themes and inspirations. We strive to showcase art from all corners of the wider Lawrence community, displaying what makes this city such a special place. HANG12 also designs, creates, and sells merchandise to help fund future projects and exhibitions. Follow HANG12 on social media to stay up to date on events and happenings: @hang12lawrence on Facebook or Instagram!
Join HANG12:
Are you an art-minded teen interested in gaining job skills as a part of a creative collective? Visit hang12.org to find out how to apply and the positions open for the 2022-2023 HANG12 crew. HANG12 members are paid for their contributions to the Arts Center and its community.
stARTup: Coming this Fall!
Making great art is only one part of the job of an artist. Join with other art-minded teens this fall for art making workshops and learn the entrepreneurial skills needed for artistic success. Participants will learn the skills for self-promotion, grant and scholarship writing, artwork documentation and more. Visit the Creative Youth Development page at lawrenceartscenter.org for updates about his special program for aspiring artists. Hang12 is generously supported by: Thomas D. Galloway Family, Capital Federal Foundation, and The Ethel and Raymond F. Rice Foundation Art is for everyone.
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SCHOOL OF THEATRE & MUSIC SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE SYT ROOKIE : Grades 1 to 4 NO AUDITIONS NECESSARY. Join us in our SYT Rookie Make-a-Play series. In these weeklong camps, students will focus on character building and developing their actor’s toolbox (body, voice, and imagination) to create an original adventure story. A sharing will occur on the last day of class. These courses take place at 10th & Mass Studios. Coral Reef Kingdom
Journey to the Sun
This week takes us on an underwater journey in search of the wild creatures and beautiful mysteries of the great coral reef! CROOK1: 5/31-6/3, TU-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100 ($90)
This week takes us up, up, and away on a fantastical escapade to our neighboring star. Who knows what kind of space silliness awaits! CROOK5: 7/5-7/8, TU-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $100 ($90)
Unicorn City
Ice Cream Mountain
This week takes us to the bustling metropolis of Unicorn City. Get ready to meet all sorts of unicorns, build the city of your dreams, and become an official unicorn, too! CROOK2: 6/6-6/10, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
This week takes us to the top of Ice Cream Mountain. Make sure you’ve got a warm coat, winter boots, and your ice cream skis! CROOK6: 7/11-7/15, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
LEAH TOWLE
KAYLA SANDUSKY
KAYLA SANDUSKY
LEAH TOWLE
Spaghetti Party
Magic and Mayhem KAYLA SANDUSKY
LEAH TOWLE
This week takes us on a weird, wacky adventure all about spaghetti, parties, and MORE spaghetti! CROOK3: 6/13-6/17, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
This week takes us to a land filled with fairies, witches, wizards, dragons, and more! What kind of magical mischief will you find yourself in? CROOK7: 7/18-7/22, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
Quest for Dinosaurs
Pirate Palooza
This week takes us back to faraway lands in search of dinosaurs. Avoid volcanoes, travel through tricky jungles, and see what mysteries are lurking! CROOK4: 6/20-6/24, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
This week takes us out onto the dangerous seas in search of treasure, ocean monsters, and important pirate business! CROOK8: 7/25-7/29, M-F; 9:00 AM-11:30 AM, $125 ($112.50)
KAYLA SANDUSKY
LEAH TOWLE
SYT CREATIVE PLAY
PRESCHOOL-KINDERGARTEN GRADES PRE-K TO K
Join us for a Summer Youth Theatre experience for our youngest performers. Using their wildest imaginations, students will engage with each other through play and dramatic exploration. These courses take place at 10th & Mass Studios.
June Session
July Session
CPLAYI: 6/20-6/24, M-F; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $65 ($58.50)
CPLAYII: 7/25-7/29, M-F; 1:00 PM-2:00 PM, $65 ($58.50)
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KAYLA SANDUSKY
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SYT Studio: Directing Lab ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
Join director Elizabeth Sullivan for a hands-on introduction to the world of directing. Learn the basics of directing including blocking, staging, creating stage pictures, analyzing scripts, subtext, beats, and themes. Work together to create a showcase of scenes to share with your family and friends on the final day of class. These courses take place at 10th & Mass Studios. Novice/Junior Session Grades 4 to 8 CLAB2: 7/5-7/15, M-F; 2:00 PM-3:30 PM, $150 ($135) Senior Session Grades 8 to 12 CLAB1: 5/31-6/10, M-F; 2:00 PM-3:30 PM, $150 ($135)
SYT Tech Theatre: Grades 5 to 12 LEXEY JOST
Guided by industry professionals, tech theatre students will learn “behind the scenes” basics, specializing in the area that interests them the most: lighting, painting, carpentry, sound, property, or rigging. As part of these courses, each student will work as a crew member on one of our SYT performances. June Session: CTECHJUNE: 5/31-6/24, M-F; 9:15 AM-12:30 PM, $235 ($211.50) July Session: CTECHJULY: 7/5-7/29, M-F; 9:15 AM-12:30 PM, $235 ($211.50)
SYT Costuming: Grades 5 to 12 HANAH GLIMPSE
Guided by industry professionals, students will learn the basics of costume design and use their skills to bring costumes to life for our exciting summer season! As part of these courses, participation in SYT performances is optional. June Session: CCOSTJUNE: 5/31-6/24, M-F; 9:15 AM-12:15 PM, $235 ($211.50) July Session: CCOSTJULY: 7/5-7/29, M-F; 9:15 AM-12:15 PM, $235 ($211.50)
SYT Internship Program: Grades 9 to College ELIZABETH SULLIVAN
SYT’s Internship Program is open to high school and college students who want to explore a hands-on theatre work study experience. Each student will be assigned a role for a specific show and will be required to attend weekly meetings over the course of eight weeks. We will be taking a total of twelve to fourteen participants this summer. All positions will be paid by stipend. Our goal is to provide specialized job training and real work experience to make students more competitive in the professional world. To apply, email a resume and letter of interest to Elizabeth Sullivan at elizabeth@lawrenceartscenter.org by Saturday, April 30th. 5/31-7/29, TH; 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
SUMMER YOUTH THEATRE
SYT NOVICE/JUNIOR: Grades 4 to 8 Auditions Required
SYT SENIOR: Grades 8 to 12 Auditions Required
Madagascar, A Musical Adventure Jr.
The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Tales
Peter and the Starcatcher
Legally Blonde the Musical
Music and lyrics by George Noriega and Joel Someillan, book by Kevin Del Aguila. Alex the lion is the king of the New York Central Park Zoo along with his best friends, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe, and Gloria the hippo. Spurred on by curiosity for the great unknown, Marty and his friends (with the help of some prodigious penguins) escape from their home and find themselves on an unexpected journey to the madcap world of King Julien’s Madagascar.
Written by John Glore. Though the characters may be familiar, each of your favorite storybook fables is uproariously derailed in this adaptation of Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith’s book of fractured fairy tales. Wild music and witty narration accompany the likes of ineloquent giants, sassy barnyard animals, colossal cow pies, and enough stinky cheese to go around.
Written by Rick Elice, Music by Wayne Barker. A young orphan and his mates are shipped off from Victorian England to a distant island ruled by the evil King Zarboff. At sea, the boys are discovered by a precocious girl named Molly, a Starcatcher-intraining who realizes that they are traveling with precious cargo: starstuff, a celestial substance so powerful that it must never fall into the wrong hands. When the ship is taken over by pirates—led by the fearsome Black Stache—the journey quickly becomes a thrilling adventure.
Music and lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe and Nell Benjamin, book by Heather Hach. Elle Woods appears to have it all before her life is turned upside down. Determined to win back her love, Elle ingeniously charms her way into the prestigious Harvard Law School. With the support of some new friends, Elle quickly realizes her potential and sets out to prove herself to the world.
Rehearsals: 4 weeks, May 31 - June 23, M-TH 4-9:30PM / F 4-7pm
CBLONDE: 7/5-7/28, M-F; 4:00 PM-9:30 PM, $325 ($292.50)
CLARA KUNDIN
Rehearsals: 3 weeks, May 31 - June 16, M-F 1-5PM Performances: June 17th, 7PM, June 18th, 2PM & 7PM.
LEAH TOWLE
Rehearsals: 3 weeks, July 5-21, M-F 1-5PM Performances: July 22nd, 7PM, July 23rd, 2PM & 7PM. CCHEESE: 7/5-7/21, M-F; 1:00 PM-5:00 PM, $275 ($247.50)
IN-PERSON AUDITIONS:
SAT, APRIL 30 CALLBACKS:
MAY 2 & 3 *please see our website for details Rehearsals and performances will take place indoors at the Lawrence Arts Center and 10th & Mass Studios.
AMANDA PINTORE
Rehearsals: 4 weeks, July 5-28, M-TH 4-9:30PM / F 4-7pm Performances: July 29th, 7PM, July 30th, 2PM & 7PM.
Performances: June 24th, 7PM, June 25th, 2PM & 7PM
CMADAGASCAR: 5/31-6/16, M-F; 1:00 PM5:00 PM, $275 ($247.50)
Summer Youth Theatre Auditions
ANDY WALDRON
CSTARCATCHER: 5/31-6/23, M-F; 4:00 PM9:30 PM, $325 ($292.50)
ADULT THEATRE CLASSES Adult Improv: Summer Session
Movement for Adult Actors
Must be 18 or older Ready for a spontaneous and hilarious challenge? Spend your summer with us and build your improv skills, learn new games, and meet new people. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios. CAAZ002: 6/7-7/26, TU; 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, $140 ($126)
Must be 18 or older Join Guest Artist Clara Kundin and develop tools for engaging your whole body in performance. Focus techniques will include Viewpoints, Lecoq, yoga, and more. Actors will learn to apply movement skills to text-based performance. This course takes place at 10th & Mass Studios. CAAZ001: 5/31-6/3, T-F; 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, $70 ($63)
LEAH TOWLE
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CLARA KUNDIN
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ADULT VISUAL ARTS
AGES 14 TO ADULT (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)
All classes are in person unless otherwise noted. Virtual classes are exempt from our COVID policy. Hybrid classes are not.
Enroll in any class with a red code by May 22nd to get $10 off tuition! NO CLASS ON JULY 4TH.
AGES 14 TO ADULT (UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED) FEATURED WORKSHOPS Moldmaking & Slipcasting Workshop KYLE JOHNS
This workshop will explore expressive uses of plaster and clay. Explore the fundamentals of mold making and slip casting through a series of projects addressing topics such as mold design, clay and plaster modeling techniques, plaster methods, and slip casting principles. Previous clay experience is highly recommended. CAC15: 5/16-5/20, MO-FR; 5:30 PM-8 PM, $150 ($135)
Love Garden Window Installation ROSA NUSSBAUM & NICHOLAS STAHL
PROJECT BASED RESIDENT:
Alexander Landerman This summer we are thrilled to welcome Alexander Landerman to our print studio to produce new work and teach a printmaking workshop about combining imagery & text. During his project-based residency, Alexander will continue to explore the relationships between drawn images and handset letterpress printed type. He will be creating a body of work highlighting his relationship with animals and plants native to the region. The subjects of these illustrations will be those perceived as threatening, disgusting, or simply other and beneath notice with the purpose of highlighting their importance to local ecosystems. Bio: Alexander Landerman completed his BFA in 2-Dimensional Art at the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, and his MFA in Printmaking at Indiana University. His work is represented throughout the United States and internationally; he has participated in numerous residency programs such as the Jentel Artist Foundation and the Petrified Forest National Park AiR program. He is currently faculty at Indiana University where he runs the Letterpress Studio and continues to create work.
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an understanding of simple pop-up structures, geometric folding designs, basic kirigami, and paper cutting traditions. Let’s get poppin’! CAX17: 7/17, SU; 1 PM-5 PM, $70 ($63)
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Participate in the creation of an interactive window display at Love Garden on Mass Street during this four week intensive. Learn how to pitch design ideas to a client as well as learning technical skills using electronics and microcontrollers. No prior experience needed. CAX24: 6/9-6/30, TH; 5 PM-9 PM, $190 ($171)
Mokuhanga Workshop MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA
Come and spend a week learning traditional mokuhanga carving and printing techniques. This is a highly technical class that will allow the students to focus and hone their carving and printing skills. All levels welcome. CAT51: 8/15-8/19, MO-FR; 5 PM-8 PM, $190 ($171)
PAPER ARTS & PRINTMAKING WEEKEND WORKSHOP Make it POP! Intro to Pop-Up Books ALICIA KELLY
Experimenting with pop-up book structures, simple folding techniques, and movable mechanics, this class introduces students to the versatility of paper and how to create movement and motion with a two-dimensional material. Alongside demos, students will gain
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PAPER ARTS & PRINTMAKING Beginning Printmaking MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA
Students will learn the fundamentals of traditional printmaking techniques including monoprint, collagraph, cyanotype, screen print, relief and etching, as well as safe printshop practices. We will explore how these techniques can be combined and layered creating both unique prints and multiples. CAT24: 6/9-7/28, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Type & Image
ALEXANDER LANDERMAN
Together we will explore the fundamentals of letterpress and relief printing to combine these two mark making techniques into a single print. CAT13: 6/13-6/29, MO;WE; 6 PM-9 PM, $190 ($171)
Papermaking ANNE ROGERS
In this course, students will learn the basics of the papermaking process, and then experiment with various techniques including watermarking, pulp painting, sizing, and surface dyeing the sheets of paper they make. CAT12: 6/7-7/12, TU; 5:30 PM-8 PM, $180 ($162)
Screenprinting on Fabric ALICIA KELLY
Learn how to screenprint on t-shirts, bags, tea towels and more! Using hand drawn stencils and experimental color methods, students will leave the class with custom-printed fiber items that are unique & functional. Some screenprinting experience is helpful. CAT31: 7/18-8/8, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $120 ($108)
Posters with BIG Type
Plates & Platters
DIGITAL MEDIA
Print BIG, print BOLD! Students will learn about layering text and colors while they use the studio’s new large wood type to make posters that POP. No previous print experience necessary. CAT21: 7/11-8/1, MO; 7 PM-9 PM, $120 ($108)
Learn throwing techniques to craft plates of all sizes, as well as methods of decorating them using texture, slip, and glaze. CAC32: 6/7-7/26, TU; 10 AM-12 PM, $190 ($171)
Intro to Video Game Design
TIM O’BRIEN
Intro to Intaglio TIANA HONDA
This course will introduce students to basic intaglio printmaking processes such as drypoint and basic line etching. CAT22: 7/19-8/9, TU; 5:30 PM-8 PM, $130 ($117)
Printmaking Open Studio MATTHEW WILLIE GARCIA
Open studio is for advanced students to work independently, using their own inks and paper. Scheduled classes have the studio right-of-way. Instructor permission required. CAT57: 6/6-8/13, ALL; 9 AM-9 PM, $240 ($216)
CERAMICS 1st Time Potter
MICHELLE ROGNE, MIKE CERV, JONATHAN CHRISTENSEN CABALLERO, SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK
Learn the basics of wedging, centering, wheel throwing, trimming, and glazing while making functional objects like cylinders, mugs, bowls, and plates. Michelle: CAC11: 6/6-8/1, MO; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $190 ($171) Mike: CAC12: 6/7-7/26, TU; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $190 ($171) Jonathan: CAC13: 6/8-8/10, WE; 5 PM-7 PM, $220 ($198) Shantel: CAC16: 6/11-8/13, SA; 10 AM-12 PM, $220 ($198)
Life Casting
JONATHAN CHRISTENSEN CABALLERO
Create lifelike sculptures by learning different kinds of mold making. During this class, we will focus on different techniques with alginate, plaster, and clay. CAC31: 6/6-8/8, MO; 5 PM-7 PM, $230 ($207)
MIKE CERV
Lovin’ Cups KYLA STRID
Take a deep dive into the history, design, and uses of one of the most iconic ceramic forms of all time. We will consider how form and function are connected as we discuss various approaches to handles, surfaces, altering forms, and feet. Previous clay experience is highly recommended. CAC14: 6/9-7/28, TH; 10 AM-12 PM, $190 ($171)
Ceramics Revolution
ROSA NUSSBAUM
VIRTUAL Learn how to make simple video games and work with 3D modeling. No prior experience required. All software is free. Your device should be a laptop or desktop, no more than 5 years old. Please see detailed class description on our website for minimum system requirements. CAX13: 6/8-7/27, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $170 ($153)
JEWELRY, FIBERS, & CRAFTS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS Naturally Dye Wool & Silk Fibers LIZ BONNY
HOLLIE RICE
Fresh, new, and alternative approaches to working with clay are explored in this experimental class. All levels welcome! CAC24: 6/9-7/28, TH; 6 PM-9 PM, $230 ($207)
In this class we will learn how to scour, mordant, and dye wool and silk with materials found in nature. This class will cover three dyes. CAF36: 7/9-7/10, SA;SU; 1 PM-5 PM, $110 ($99)
Sculpting with Thrown Parts SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK
This course will cover methods of combining thrown elements to create sculptural forms and abstract pots (either functional, or not). We will explore throwing in multiples, building with thrown parts, and various methods of altering. CAC36: 6/11-8/13, SA; 1 PM-3 PM, $220 ($198)
Ceramics Open Studio SHANTEL WRIGHT-HANCOCK
Open studio is for advanced students who want to work independently. Participants must provide their own clay, and classes have studio right-of-way. Instructor permission is required. CAC57: 6/6-8/13, ALL; 9 AM-9 PM, $240 ($216)
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ADULT VISUAL ARTS JEWELRY, FIBERS, & CRAFTS WEEKEND WORKSHOPS (CONTINUED)
Hyperbolic Crochet Workshop ANNE ROGERS
We will start by practicing a basic crochet stitch, and then each student will learn how to make ruffled, undulating hyperbolic crochet forms and make a mushroom or lichen that can be transformed into a scrunchie, brooch, or displayed as is. Some crochet experience is recommended. CAF16: 7/16-7/17, SA;SU; 1 PM-3 PM, $70 ($63)
Recycled Plastic Jewelry EKATERINA KORZH
Off to a Rocky Start
Drawing Loose
This course is an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills: sawing, filing, soldering, stone setting. We will also be making a pair of sea stone earrings! No previous experience needed. CAJ22: 7/5-7/26, TU; 5 PM-8 PM, $150 ($135)
This class will introduce students to a variety of individual and group drawing activities that emphasize looseness, embrace spontaneous mark making, explore media, and let go of perfection. CAD21: 6/6-6/27, MO; 7:30 PM-9:30 PM, $110 ($99)
Goldwork Embroidered Jewelry
Drawing Lawrence: Feathers & Fur
Goldwork embroidery is a 1000-year-old technique. It has a luxurious quality that is often used in haute couture production. Explore this technique to create one-of-a-kind earrings. CAJ24: 8/2-8/11, TU;TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $120 ($108)
HYBRID WITH SUPPLY KIT This course focuses on sketching various birds, reptiles, and mammals. The instructor will work with students to develop skills in gesture, anatomy, value, texture, color, and composition. Following safety protocols, this class may try to meet in person some weeks at outdoor locations. CAD15: 6/10-7/29, FR; 9 AM-11 AM, $200 ($180)
LISA HAMILTON
EKATERINA KORZH
Learn more about sustainable recycling practices to make jewelry. This class will take a regular plastic bag from your groceries to create a one-of-kind jewelry piece. CAJ36: 8/6, SA; 10 AM-1 PM, $70 ($63)
Sheep to Yarn: Spinning Local Wool
JEWELRY, FIBERS, & CRAFTS
Hand Carved Spoons
Beginning Metalsmithing
Enjoy the serenity of quiet, homebound, or fireside handwork. Students will learn the basics of crafting wooden spoons and cookware with small basic hand tools. Delight your friends and family with handmade gifts. No previous woodworking skills required. CAX14: 7/7-7/28, TH; 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, $150 ($135)
CONNOR DYER
This course will provide an introduction to basic metalsmithing skills like sawing, filing, soldering, and setting a stone. CAJ11: 6/6-8/1, MO; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Enameling Workshop EMILY MARKOULATOS
Learn the basics of enameling on copper as a way to add color, patterns, or imagery to your metal work. Previous metalsmithing experience is helpful but not necessary. CAJ12: 6/7-6/28, TU; 5 PM-7 PM, $160 ($144)
Bangles & Bracelets RACHAEL SUDLOW
Use a variety of metals to solder, form, and create several cuffs, bangles & other bracelets. We’ll focus on forming, stone setting, and adding texture. CAJ13: 6/8-6/29, WE; 5:30 PM-8:30 PM, $160 ($144)
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LIZ BONNY
In this class we will skirt raw fleece grown in Lawrence, scour the wool, prepare it for spinning, and then spin and ply the wool on a drop spindle. CAF26: 6/11-7/2, SA; 9:30 AM-12 PM, $130 ($117) THOMAS HUANG
PAINTING & DRAWING Beginning Drawing MATTHEW LORD
This class invites students of all levels to begin learning how to train the eyes and hands together. Observe and translate real objects to a two-dimensional drawing, experience how to render light and shadow, and delve into basic color theory. CAD11: 6/6-8/1, MO; 5:30 PM-7 PM, $150 ($135)
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Life Drawing & Anatomy for the Artist JEFF RIDGWAY
*Must be 18 or older Students learn to draw the human figure, working from a live model and using a variety of drawing media. No photographic devices allowed. CAD24: 6/9-8/11, TH; 7 PM-9:30 PM, $260 ($234)
Open Model JEFF RIDGWAY
*Must be 18 or older This class provides an opportunity for skilled artists to draw a model each week using their choice of media. The models will do quick gesture poses at the beginning of each session and then a longer pose for the group. This class is not for beginners. Enrollees must provide their own art supplies. Must be 18 to enroll. No photographic devices allowed. CAD37: 6/5-8/7, SU; 1 PM-3 PM, $220 ($198)
Intro to Oil Painting JESS BELANGEE-ENGLERT
This introductory course emphasizes seeing and painting together, teaching basic technique and skills. We will explore how forms, shapes, and value from observation start to complete a dialogue, introducing a foundation for painting. CAP22: 6/7-7/26, TU; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Mixed Media Watercolor
WRITING
Learn how to bring mixed media watercolors to life! Students will draw and paint with watercolors, add mixed media, and collage elements to create vibrant and expressive works of art. All levels welcome. CAP13: 6/8-7/13, WE; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $160 ($144)
Making Stuff Up: Writing Fiction
BLANCA HERRADA
Painting Portraits CECILIA ROBERTS
Paint portraits and learn about technique, composition and examples of portraits in art history. Previous oil painting experience recommended. CAP36 : 6/11-7/30, SA; 1 PM-3 PM, $210 ($189)
PHOTOGRAPHY Intro to Digital Photography ANN DEAN
VIRTUAL Develop your photographic technique and learn more about your camera in this beginning class for DSLR users. We will explore basic camera function, the lens, light, composition, and exposure as you learn to take better pictures. CAH11: 6/6-8/1, MO; 6 PM-8 PM, $170 ($153)
JASON BALTAZAR
VIRTUAL We’ll explore fundamental techniques of writing fiction with emphasis on what makes for a compelling narrative through a combination of guided exercises, reading published work, and workshopping one original short story per student. CAW22: 6/7-8/9, TU; 6:30 PM-8:30 PM, $190 ($171)
Laughing Matters: Writing Comedy LAVINIA ROBERTS
Writers will explore various means of creating comedy, including, but not limited to: joke construction, word play, physical comedy, sketch comedy, and more. Participants will also learn about the psychology behind humor and the science of well-crafted comedy. Participants will do improv activities and minimal writing activities in genres of choice to cultivate their own comedic abilities. CAW13: 6/8-7/13, WE; 6 PM-7:30 PM, $110 ($99)
Black & White Digital Photography Workshop ANN DEAN
VIRTUAL Explore the dynamic beauty of black and white photography in this virtual workshop. We will work with composition, light, and contrast to create impactful images including landscapes, portraits, and abstracts. Previous experience is helpful but not necessary. CAH24: 7/7-7/28, TH; 5:30 PM-7:30 PM, $100 ($90)
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BOYS DANCE SCHOLARSHIPS are for young men who demonstrate a strong interest in the field of dance. Applicants must be in 2nd-12th grade to be eligible. Contact Hanan Misko, School of Dance Director, to apply.
SCHOOL OF DANCE
CARMINE BALLERE SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded by audition to two students who have demonstrated excellence in dance and a commitment to their craft. Auditions for this scholarship are held each spring.
YOUTH DANCE CLASSES VIEW THE SCHOOL OF DANCE HANDBOOK for important class-specific policies and more by visiting the School of Dance homepage. In-person class participation is subject to the guidelines set forth by the Kansas Department of Health & Environment, the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department and Arts Center availability. All School of Dance classes will be held in-person.
Little Movers
TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT! Give any dance class a try. The first one is on us. Call the front desk for more information about discounts and trial classes.
CDYPDL16: 6/4-7/23, SA; 9:15 AM-10:00 AM
School of Dance Little Movers classes are designed to improve motor skills and self-control as well as encourage confidence in movement within a playful environment. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. Tuition: $85 ($76.50) $63.75
Preschool Dance I: Ages 3 to 4 ANNA HASTINGS
Preschool Dance II: Ages 4 to 5 ANNA HASTINGS
CDYPDL26: 6/4-7/23, SA; 10:15 AM-11:00 AM
BUNDLE DANCE DISCOUNT By enrolling in three or more dance classes/camps/events, individuals and families can receive a 25% discount. Dance bundle discount prices are shown in bold after member prices in parenthesis where applicable.
Kinder Ballet: Grades K to K HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS
CDYKB16: 6/4-7/23, SA; 10:00 AM-10:45 AM
YOUTH BALLET
Beginning with Intro to Ballet, School of Dance students follow a sequential program in which the syllabus for each level is designed to encourage greater awareness of musicality and coordination as well as increased flexibility and strength. Tuition: $85 ($76.50) $63.75
Intro to Ballet: Grades 1 to 1 HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS
CDYB16: 6/4-7/23, SA; 9:00 AM-9:45 AM, CDYBB12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 5:00 PM-5:45 PM
Ballet I-II
One ballet class a week is recommended at this level to continue to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Ballet I: Grades 2 to 2 HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS
CDYB12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Ballet II: Grades 3 to 4 CYNTHIA CREWS
CDYB21: 6/6-7/18, MO; 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
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Ballet III
One ballet class a week is recommended at this level to continue to build strength and technique. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive, or special summer program. Tuition: $80 ($72) $60
Ballet III: Grades 4 to 5 CYNTHIA CREWS
CDYB31: 6/6-7/18, MO; 5:45 PM-7:00 PM
Ballet IV-V
One ballet class a week is required at this level. Students are also encouraged to enroll in a class of another genre, Junior Lawrence Dance Intensive, or a special summer program. Ballet Va students who have been approved to train en pointe are permitted to wear their pointe shoes during the barre portion of class.
Ballet IVa-Va: Grades 5 to 12 CYNTHIA CREWS, PAIGE COMPARATO
CDYB453a: 6/8-6/15, WE; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $35 ($31.50) $26.25 CDYB451a: 6/6-6/13, MO; 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, $35 ($31.50) $26.25 CDYB451b: 6/20-7/18, MO; 5:00 PM-6:30 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75 CDYB453b: 6/22-7/20, WE; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75
Ballet IVb-Va CYNTHIA CREWS
CDYB454a: 6/9-6/16, TH; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $35 ($31.50) $26.25 CDYB454b: 6/23-7/21, TH; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75
Ballet Vb-VII
This is an intermediate-advanced class for dancers in levels Ballet Vb-VII or equivalent. Pointe shoes are optional for level VI-VII students. Students at this level are encouraged to attend the Senior Lawrence Dance Intensive.
Ballet Vb-VII: Grades 6 to 12
CYNTHIA CREWS, SHANNON M PICKETT
CDYB56a: 6/4-6/18, SA; 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, $50 ($45) $37.50 CDYB571a: 6/6-6/13, MO; 5:45 PM-7:15 PM, $35 ($31.50) $26.25 CDYB571b: 6/20-7/18, MO; 5:45 PM-7:15 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75 CDYB56b: 6/25-7/23, SA; 11:00 AM-12:30 PM, $70 ($63) $52.50
AUDITIONS
AUDITIONS FOR THE LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE COMPANY
Saturday, June 11 |1-3 PM Location: Studio B, 10th and Mass Studios Ages 11-18, Equivalent to Ballet IV-VII
Auditions are held each year for company members and apprentices. To be considered for LBT, applicants must attend a formal audition. Pre-registration is required. The deadline to register online is June 8. Lawrence Ballet Theatre (LBT) is the resident pre-professional ballet company of the Lawrence Arts Center. The mission of Lawrence Ballet Theatre is to provide extensive training and performance opportunities and to broaden connections to the dance community. Led by Artistic Director Cynthia Crews, company members gain exposure and experience through numerous performances of classical ballet repertoire and original works. LBT dancers work directly with professional guest choreographers in addition to their work with the artistic director. Lawrence Ballet Theatre is a member company of the prestigious Regional Dance America/MidStates. Each year, Lawrence Ballet Theatre attends the annual RDA/Midstates Festival held in various cities across the Midwest. Company Members & Apprentices are required to: Be at least 11 years of age or older • Take three ballet technique classes per week • Take one additional dance technique class of any style per week • Attend all weekly company rehearsals (2-4 hours per week) and additional rehearsals during production weeks. • Be available to perform at scheduled events/concerts
Contemporary Ballet Vb-VII TRISTIAN GRIFFIN
CDYB53a: 6/8-6/15, WE; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $35 ($31.50) $26.25 CDYB53b: 6/22-7/20, WE; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75
Ballet Fundamentals
This class is geared toward mature learners who seek either to learn or to revisit the fundamentals of ballet. New and returning students are welcome!
Ballet Fundamentals I: Ages 8 to 12 SHANNON M PICKETT
An introductory class for beginners CDYB11: 6/6-7/18, MO; 4:30 PM-5:30 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Ballet Fundamentals II: Ages 8 to 16
JAZZ
The program features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Hip Hop I: Ages 7 to 10 CLAIRE BUSS
CDYH12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 5:30 PM-6:20 PM
Hip Hop II-III: Grades 3 to 12 MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON
CDYH23: 6/8-7/20, WE; 6:15 PM-7:15 PM
INTRO TO BALLET & CHINESE DANCE
Jazz I: Ages 7 to 10 CLAIRE BUSS
CDYJ12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 4:30 PM-5:20 PM
Jazz II: Grades 3 to 8 CLAIRE BUSS
CDYJ22: 6/7-7/19, TU; 6:30 PM-7:30 PM
This class is for everyone interested in combining the beauty and art of Ballet and Chinese Classical Dance. Students will learn fundamental ballet technique which compliments the graceful, fluid, and breath-based choreography of Classical Chinese Dance. Develop a greater sense of musicality as well as coordination and flexibility in this one of a kind class. Tuition: $45 ($40.50) $33.75
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Jazz for Adults & Teens: Ages 13 to Adult
For current and returning dancers (equiv. To level II-IV) CDYBF24: 6/9-7/21, TH; 4:45 PM-6:00 PM, $80 ($72) $60
CDAJ1: 6/6-7/18, MO; 6:45 PM-7:45 PM
Intro to Ballet & Chinese Dance: Ages 7 to 10
TAP
CDYBC3: 6/8-6/29, WE; 6:45 PM-7:45 PM
Improvisation: Ages 10 to 18 DANCE FACULTY
Discover your creative spirit by exploring new dynamic ways to move. Also known as “improv”, this class is for dancers interested in free-movement exploration, building of patterns, and creative interpretation, which will be developed through structured exercises. CDYP1: 6/6-7/18, MO; 7:15 PM-8:00 PM, $85 ($76.50) $63.75
MODERN
Teaching the fundamentals of modern dance as well as various other contemporary forms such as floor work, Hamilton’s release technique, and Afrocentric influences, these classes explore circular and grounded movements through an array of contemporary and modern dance methods. Prior dance experience required.
Contemporary Modern: Ages 11 to Adult TRISTIAN GRIFFIN
CDYM13a: 6/8-6/15, WE; 6:15 PM-7:05 PM, $30 ($27) $22.50 CDYM13b: 6/22-7/20, WE; 6:15 PM-7:05 PM, $200 ($180) $150
JUSTIN HARBAUGH
These classes combine rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Tap Fundamentals I: Ages 10 to Adult JUSTIN HARBAUGH
An introductory class for those with no prior tap dance experience CDYT12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Tap Fundamentals II JUSTIN HARBAUGH
For those with at least one years of prior tap dance experience CDYT22: 6/7-7/19, TU; 5:45 PM-6:45 PM
HIP HOP
Based on the original principles of Hip Hop—love, peace, unity, and having fun—these classes are filled with choreography and cover a wide range of movement styles. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75 Art is for everyone.
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Intro to Ballet & Chinese Dance: Ages 12 to Adult WANWAN CAI
CDABC3: 7/6-7/20, WE; 6:45 PM-7:45 PM
IRISH STEP DANCE
These classes are upbeat and involve choreographed traditional and non-traditional dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements like the basic jig and reel steps. Intermediate-level students will incorporate more complicated patterns and preparations for hard shoes. All are welcome to join the Irish Step Dance program and enjoy this percussive dance form. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Intro to Irish Step Dance: Ages 7 to 12 ANNIE STARK
CDYID14: 6/9-7/21, TH; 4:30 PM-5:30 PM Level II-III students are eligible to join the Irish Performance Team. See Summer Dance Performance Ensembles for details. lawrenceartscenter.org
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SUMMER DANCE CAMPS Calling all movement makers! Find yourself inspired this summer by joining one or more of our remarkable dance camps. Each camp aims to provide artistic experiences in a fun, creative, and social environment. Starting on day one, campers will leap into motion to produce a final camp showing for friends and family. You won’t want to miss it!
Break’n to the Beat!: Grades 3 to 6 MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON
Think you know Hip Hop? This funky camp teaches street moves and grooves that are based on the original principles of Hip Hop – love, peace, unity, and having fun! Learn how to break, mix, MC, and DJ. Become a b-boy or b-girl for a week and discover the rich history and fun culture of Hip Hop! CDYBHH: 6/20-6/24, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $200 ($180) $150
Take Me to the Ballet: Grades K to 1 SHANNON PICKETT
Slip on your dance shoes and experience the magical world of classical ballet. Learn famous dance steps as you take flight over Swan Lake, awaken the Sleeping Beauty, and help Cinderella find her slipper. Then, use your imagination to help create an original ballet to perform on the last day of camp. No story ballet is complete without a costume, so you will be crafting your very own tutu and other accessories to wear for your performance. See you at the ballet! CDYTMB: 6/27-7/1, MO-FR; 9:30 AM-11:30 PM, $130 ($117) $97.50
Where the Sidewalk Ends: Grades 3 to 8, all experience levels welcome PAIGE COMPARATO SHANNON M PICKETT
variety of dance genres, participants will bring to life the whimsical and creative poetry of beloved author Shel Silverstein. Dancers will work on all aspects of the production, from sets to choreography to costumes. This two-week camp will culminate in a performance for family and friends. Bring a hearty snack – you will be busy! CDance: 7/11-7/22, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM, $400 ($360) $300
Movers, Shakers & Makers: Ages 6-12
(in collaboration with Youth Visual Arts) BAILEY KIVETT, RACHEL DOWNS-DOUBRAVA
This collaborative camp will mix together specialized Dance and Visual Arts instruction to get us moving and shake up our ideas as we make art all about movement, rhythm, and pattern. Campers will spend part of each day learning to bust a move in the Dance Studios and then apply that dance experience to visual works of art as we stamp out patterns, paint swirling lines, and use our whole bodies to draw and paint. Tuition: $145 ($130.5). Not eligible for Bundle Dance Discount Ages 6-8: CY68A8: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Ages 6-8: CY68P8: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-4:00 PM Ages 9-12: CY912A8: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Ages 9-12 : CY912P8: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
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ADULT AND FAMILY CLASSES The adult dance program offers a variety of techniques for first-time dancers as well as those pursuing a lifelong interest in dance. Instructors specifically organize curriculum to emphasize progress over perfection and experiencing the joy of dance. Classes are for Ages 13 to Adult except where otherwise noted.
Adult Ballet I
HOPE DEYOUNG-DANIELS
Beginner CDAB2: 6/7-7/19, TU; 7:15 PM-8:15 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Adult Ballet II-III PAIGE COMPARATO
For those with prior ballet experience. CDAB34: 6/9-7/21, TH; 6:15 PM-7:30 PM, $80 ($72) $60
Adult Pointe
PAIGE COMPARATO
For those with prior ballet experience. Must also be enrolled in Adult Ballet II-III CDAP4: 6/9-7/21, TH; 7:30 PM-8:00 PM, $70 ($63) $52.50
Afrodance
MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON
Afrodance is a collection of dances originating from Sub-Saharan African countries. Dancers will learn a combination of traditional African, Afro-Carribbean, and African Hip Hop moves set to African pop and Reggaeton music. This high-energy class will get you moving! CDAFD2: 6/7-7/19, WE; 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Afro-Caribbean Fitness: Ages 11 to Adult TRISTIAN GRIFFIN
Blending styles of traditional African dance, hip-hop, and contemporary, Tristian Griffin offers a dance class that will bring your body and heart pure joy. Get ready to move and groove to the latest pop tunes and some throwback jams and build up a workout. This is a perfect dance class for young adults and adults of all levels. CDAAF13: 6/8-7/20, WE; 7:15 PM-8:05 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
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SCHOOL OF DANCE Ballet Fitness
Jazz for Adults & Teens
Holden Qigong
This class blends the beauty of ballet with a traditional fitness framework. Experience a full workout that includes cardio, strengthening, and stretching exercises. Whether you are a beginner looking for a new workout or an advanced dancer wanting to build stamina, everyone will benefit from this unique workout. CDABF1: 6/6-7/18, MO; 7:30 PM-8:20 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
This class features various styles of jazz including classic, Broadway, and contemporary. Beginning students focus on building rhythm, coordination, and character skills until they are ready for syncopation movements, body isolations, dynamic leaps, suspended turns, and stylized choreography. CDAJ1: 6/6-7/18, MO; 6:45 PM-7:45 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Hip Hop for Adults/Hip Hop III: Ages 12 to Adult
Tap
Qigong (pronounced chee gung) is a movement, meditation, and breathing practice that originated in China over 2,000 years ago. Qi refers to energy, while gong translates to “skills.” Rooted in Taoist and Buddhist philosophies, traditional Chinese medicine, and martial arts, qigong draws upon images from nature to enliven the body, calm the mind, and elevate the spirit. Like its “sister form,” tai chi, qigong includes flowing movements and, like yoga, it contains stretches, postures, breathing, and meditation. We will also do tapping and knocking from traditional Chinese medicine to activate pressure points. This practice does not require previous experience and is suited to all levels of ability. Exercises may be modified for injury, limited mobility, or increased challenge. CDAQ3: 6/8-6/29, WE; 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, $60 ($54) $45
SHANNON M PICKETT
MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON
Come dance to some of your favorite throwback jams! This is a no-stress class where students will learn combinations and simply have a good time grooving. CDAHH3: 6/8-7/20, WE; 7:30 PM-8:30 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Intro to Ballet & Chinese Dance: Ages 12 to Adult WANWAN CAI
This class is for everyone interested in combining the beauty and art of Ballet and Chinese Classical Dance. Students will learn fundamental ballet technique which compliments the graceful, fluid, and breath-based choreography of Classical Chinese Dance. Develop a greater sense of musicality as well as coordination and flexibility in this one of a kind class. CDABC3: 7/6-7/20, WE; 6:45 PM-7:45 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75
JUSTIN HARBAUGH
MICHELLE HEFFNER HAYES
These classes combine rhythm, musicality, and coordination into a fun percussive movement session for your feet. Starting with Level I, students remain in each level until they’ve mastered the required material to progress to the next level. Tuition: $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Tap Fundamentals I: Ages 10 to Adult JUSTIN HARBAUGH
An introductory class for those with no prior tap dance experience CDYT12: 6/7-7/19, TU; 4:30 PM-5:30 PM
Tap Fundamentals II JUSTIN HARBAUGH
For those with at least one years of prior tap dance experience CDYT22: 6/7-7/19, TU; 5:45 PM-6:45 PM
Intro to Irish Step Dance
Social Dance Sampler
These classes are upbeat and involve choreographed traditional and non-traditional dances. Beginner-level students will learn fundamental movements like the basic jig and reel steps. Intermediate-level students will incorporate more complicated patterns and preparations for hard shoes. All are welcome to join the Irish Step Dance program and enjoy this percussive dance form. CDAR4: 6/9-7/21, TH; 7:00 PM-8:00 PM, $105 ($94.50) $78.75
Whether it be at-home, in a club, or at a wedding, this course will teach you basic skills needed to dance with your partner. Included styles are Salsa, Cha Cha, and Waltz. Learn the fundamentals of social dance to become a master of the dance floor. Tuition is priced per person so be sure to enroll and bring a partner. CDAS4a: 6/9-6/30, TH; 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, $40 ($36) $30 CDAS4b: 7/7-7/21, TH; 6:30 PM-7:30 PM, $30 ($27) $22.50
ANNIE STARK
JUSTIN HARBAUGH
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Pilates
ASHLEY SANDEFUR
This class improves strength, flexibility, and overall health. Mats are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and must be requested in advance. CDAP3: 6/22-7/20, WE; 1:30 PM-2:20 PM, $90 ($81) $67.50
Relaxation & Meditation ASHLEY SANDEFUR
Enrich your overall wellness by releasing stress and centering yourself through instructor-led relaxation techniques and movement exercises. This class is designed to rebalance the connections between your mind and body to provide a greater sense of calm, confidence, and awareness. Suitable for all experience levels. CDAM3: 7/6-7/20, WE; 5:30 PM-6:30 PM, $45 ($40.50) $33.75
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SCHOOL OF DANCE SUMMER DANCE PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLES Performance opportunity! Join a Summer Performance Ensemble to present original choreography with your fellow dancers at the new dance space, 10th & Mass. Each ensemble is restricted to only 16 dancers who will perform 1-2 dance works. Deadline to enroll is July 11. Final showing is scheduled for July 29 at 7:30pm. See ensemble requirements for more details. Tuition: $125 ($112.50) $93.75
Ballet Corps: Grades 1 to 3 CYNTHIA CREWS
For dancers placed in Ballet I-II or equivalent. New or prospective dancers can contact the School of Dance to be properly placed in a level. Participants are required to be enrolled in and attend a weekly summer ballet class. CDSDE2: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 4:30 PM-6:00 PM
Hip Hop: Grades 3 to 8 CREW MAYA TILLMAN-RAYTON
For dancers placed in Hip Hop II-III or equivalent. New or prospective dancers can contact the School of Dance to be properly placed in a level. Participants are required to be enrolled in and attend a weekly summer Hip Hop class. CDSDE3: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 5:00 PM-6:30 PM
Jazz Ensemble
LAWRENCE DANCE INTENSIVE 2022
Since 2016, the Lawrence Dance Intensive has provided the regional dancer with quality artistic and development opportunities with accomplished faculty, guest artists, and choreographers. This summer, it returns to host a series of summer programs for ballet dancers ages 10-18 years. Based on a diverse and well-balanced curriculum, this program strives to develop the artists of tomorrow. No pre-screening or audition required to attend.
Senior Intensive
DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST
Prerequisites: 12-18 years of age, dancing at inter-adv level (equiv. to Arts Center Ballet level Vb-VII). Includes choreography/rep showing on the final day. Deadline to enroll is June 2. CDLDI: 6/6-6/17, MO-FR 9:00 AM-4:00 PM, $800 ($720) $600
Junior Intensives
SESSION I DANCE FACULTY, VISITING GUEST ARTIST
Prerequisites: Ages 11-15 years of age, dancing at an intermediate level (equiv. to Arts Center Ballet level IV-Va), Includes Ballet Demonstration on the final day. Deadline to enroll is June 2. CDYJB1: 6/6-6/17, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $400 ($360) $300
Session II
CYNTHIA CREWS, DONNA JO HARKRIDER
Prerequisites: Ages 10-15 years of age, dancing at an intermediate level (equiv. to Arts Center Ballet level III-Va). Includes dance showing on the finale day. CDYJB2: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 9:00 AM-11:45 AM, $200 ($180) $150
CLAIRE BUSS
For dancers placed in Jazz I-III or equivalent. New or prospective dancers can contact the School of Dance to be properly placed in a level. Participants are required to be enrolled in and attend a weekly summer Jazz class. CDSDE4: 7/25-7/29, MO-FR; 6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Irish Dance Performance Team: Grades 3 to 12 ANNIE STARK
For dancers who are placed in Irish Step Dance II-III. New or prospective dancers can contact the School of Dance to be properly placed in a level. No additional enrollment is required to participate. **This ensemble may also have an opportunity to perform at the annual KC Irish Fest, Sept. 2-4. CDSDE1: 6/9-7/29, TH; 5:45 PM-6:45 PM
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CREATIVE PLACEMAKERS $20,000+
SABATINI FAMILY FOUNDATION
THANK YOU!
THOMAS D. GALLOWAY FAMILY
CREATIVE PLACEMAKERS $10,000–$19,999
These businesses and funders provide support which allows the Arts Center to stretch limited budgets and ensure programs remain available and accessible to all. Everything in this catalog exists because of their support!
INSPIRATION SOCIETY $5,000-$9,999
JEFF & MARY WEINBERG OF THE JEDEL FAMILY FOUNDATION
IMAGINATION SOCIETY $1,000-$4,999
“It’s our honor and our continued promise to be an advocate for what makes Lawrence great. The Lawrence Arts Center is a key puzzle piece to our community’s success. They are attracting and retaining talent in Lawrence, and they are building a sense of community.”
JERRY WATKINS Black Hills Energy Kansas general manager ILLUMINATION SOCIETY $500-$999 Audio Reader Bittersweet Floral & Design
Dole Institute of Politics KJHK
Lada Salon Lied Center
Paden Photography Cider Gallery
Pet World Prairie Elf Tree Farm
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lawrence Downtown
PATRON up to $499 Cottin’s Hardware KU Dept. of Film Studies
Lawrence Delta Zeta Alumni Pendleton’s Country Market
Art is for everyone.
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