Lawrence Arts Center

he Lawrence Arts Center is a public and private partnership, a regional center for visual and performing arts, contemporary exhibitions, film, and lectures. These programs are complemented by fully developed curricula in ballet and modern dance, theater performance, and visual arts. The Arts Center employs over 120 teaching artists whose courses observe Kennedy Center standards for visual and performing arts. 10,000 students take courses annually, and the Arts Center greets over 200,000 visitors each year. The Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law. Our mission is to enrich individuals and the community by nurturing love of the arts through exhibitions, performance, and arts education. Serving the community of Lawrence, Kansas since 1975 with arts programs and services for individuals of all ages, interests and backgrounds.