Lawrence Arts Center Winter Spring 2012

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The mission of the Lawrence Arts Center is to enrich individuals and the community by nurturing love of the arts through education, exploration, and expression. Our vision is to be a center of excellence, embracing innovation while honoring tradition and welcoming all people and ages. As the unifying leader in the Lawrence arts community, we will be a vital resource by both attracting artists and promoting the public’s support of the arts.

Executive Director Susan Tate | [email protected]

Exhibitions Director Ben Ahlvers | [email protected]

Marketing Coordinator Amy Albright | [email protected]

Artistic Director, Theater and Film Ric Averill | [email protected]

Dance Program Director Candi Baker | [email protected]

Studio Coordinator Jessica Conner | [email protected]

Development Director Heather Hoy | [email protected]

Curator of Education Laurie McLane-Higginson | [email protected]

Director of Programs and Partnerships Margaret Weisbrod Morris | [email protected]

Arts-Based Preschool and Early Childhood Education Director Linda Reimond | [email protected]

Business Director Rick Yarnell | [email protected]

Board of DirectorsJohn Bullock, PresidentEllen Chindamo, VIce PresidentLindy Eakin, TreasurerGrace CarmodyTom CarmodyCarol Ann CarterJulie CarterLarry ChanceBrian Horsch

Lisa Leroux-SmithMichel LoomisMolly MurphyMike OrozcoJim OttenKate Harding PohlMaria Preston-CargillDan SchrinerEvan Williams

Lawrence Arts Center is open seven days a week.Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm | Sat-Sun, 9am-5pmGallery hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm | Sat, 9am-5pm | Sun, 1-5pm

Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. Our members and donors are critical to the success of the Lawrence Arts Center, and we thank you for your financial support. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us. See page 31.

Welcome to our Winter/Spring 2012 Course and Event Catalog. We’re eager to show you our latest offerings in ar ts education from a fabulous faculty of teaching ar tists, exhibitions and related conversations with ar tists, and per formances in theater and dance in a wide range of genres.

The Lawrence Ar ts Center is a surprising place, eclectic, and home to changing rosters of courses and events. Yet, our mission is centered on ar t and suppor ts the work of creation and creating access and oppor tunity for all. Star ting with this commitment, and with your suppor t, in our classrooms, studios, labs, and on stages, ar tists make ar t, almost always in the company of student dancers, actors, and visual ar tists. We invite you to join us.

We are animated in our work by thinking about thresholds between studios and galleries and theaters and our daily oppor tunities for improvisation and fast-thinking. We love the Ar ts Center ’s inventive juxtapositions of the staid and the quirky, youth and age, watching and doing, experimental and classic, the long-planned and the last-minute brainstorm, together in a public place. We are a l iminal place, suppor ting the power of ar t to move us from one idea to another, across thresholds from not knowing to knowing about one another and our world, about contemporar y dance and theater, how to think in reverse to solve a problem, about how pots take shape on a wheel, how PVC pipes and a plastic swimming pool question the politics of sustainability.

We direct our energy toward encouraging new work, fresh ideas, and unexpected, sometimes improvisational, collaborations. This includes the impor tant work of early childhood ar ts classes that connect innovative thinking, discover y, and ar t, as well as ar tist residencies and exhibitions of the work of ar tists in our galleries, on our stages, and beyond. There are more than 30 thresholds inside 940 New Hampshire, and we invite you to cross them all. From your child’s preschool into a galler y space. From a ballet concer t to a ceramics studio or a Stor y Slam. From watching to doing.

We invite you to cross our threshold and Find Yourself Inside .

Susan TateExecutive Director

from the director

THANK YOU, THANK YOU Photographs in this catalog are by Ann Dean, Marlo Angell, and Amy Albright. The cover was designed by Chris Ralston.

Susan Tate PHOTO BY DIANE GUTHRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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PAPERCUTS A GIFT FROM PROFESSOR QIAO XIOGUANG Qiao Xioguang, an established artist in Beijing, and professor and deputy dean of the Cultural Heritage Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts, has created a series of 10 paper cuts for the Lawrence Arts Center. This gift of public art is now installed above the main doors of the Lawrence Arts Center, welcoming all visitors for the next year. The title for this series is “Lucky Window and Spring Sun.” Qiao used traditional Chinese symbols such as sheep, deer, a rooster, birds, and crows to express the beauty of nature and the rebirth of the seasons. He explains, “The symmetrical layout is the traditional dual approach, and the repetitive form in Chinese papercut is the way to enhance a sense of sublimation.” Thank you to Professor Qiao for this generous and beautiful gift.

I N T R O D U C I N G N I N E F O RT Y L I V E NINE FORTY LIVE, a new music series, features artists creating innovative, fresh, and original sounds across a variety of musical genres. The Lawrence Arts Center provides a unique opportunity for audiences to experience great music in an intimate, laid-back theatre setting. Building on the robust music scene of Lawrence, the series will feature dynamic performers and celebrate diverse artists, music, and songwriting. See page 22 for information and check the Lawrence Arts Center’s website and Facebook page for up-to-the-minute announcements and concert details.

G U E S T A RT I S TS From our year-long residencies currently held by Carla Aspenberg (Printmaking, www.carlaaspenberg.com) and Allen Chen (ceramics, www.allenchenart.com) to our project-based residency program, the Arts Center welcomes artists who come to teach, exhibit, or create work. Look for guest master teachers in dance, visual arts, and theater this semester. We invite artists to check our website for residency information, including our Project-Based Residency.

P O E T R Y O F F T H E PAG E The Lawrence Arts Center and the Lawrence Public Library invite you to celebrate an entire season of poetry, March through May 2012. Be on the lookout for manual typewriters, chalkboard walls, a community epic poem, a special class, an unusual installation, a poem mailbox, and more. With a few guerilla tactics (and a few Gorilla Poets), poetry is certain to turn up in unexpected places throughout Lawrence. See page 23 and stay tuned to www.lawrenceartscenter.org.

what’s going on

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940 New Hampshire Street | Lawrence, KS 66044lawrenceartscenter.orgpatrussell@lawrenceartscenter.org785-843-2787 | 785-843-6629 fax

WE SAY THANK YOU!you make the difference .........................................................6

GOINGS ONfor your calendar ....................................................................4city of the arts ........................................................................5 performances .......................................................................20special events ......................................................................23exhibitions ...........................................................................24

CLASSESENROLLMENT FOR WINTER/SPRING BEGINS NOVEMBER 27(NOVEMBER 20 FOR MEMBERS)

arts-based preschool ..............................................................8youth art................................................................................9 school’s out days and spring break ........................................10 arts institutes ......................................................................11 adult art ..............................................................................12dance...................................................................................16theater ................................................................................19Enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at Lawrence Arts Center.

Arts tutorialsThe Lawrence Arts Center teaching staff offers individual sessions on a limited basis in the areas of theater and film, acting, dance, metals, jewelry, glass, ceramics, photogra-phy, printmaking, and digital media. Rates begin at $35 per hour. To enquire or to enroll, contact the Arts Center at 843-2787.

Space for your eventThe Lawrence Arts Center is available for rental. Consider the lobby spaces and the galleries for weddings and receptions. The versatile theater offers the perfect space for professional seminars and presentations. Contact Heather Hoy: [email protected].

Financial aid available Financial aid is available throughout the year for both children and adults. Applications are available online at lawrenceartscenter.org and at the front desk.

find yourself inside

“LUCKY WINDO AND SPRING SUN” (DETAIL) PAPERCUTS BY QIAO XIOGUANG


for your calendar

N O V E M B E R 25 Final Friday 5-9pm

D E C E M B E R 2 Opening Reception: Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold; Isadora Stowe, Jordon Schranz; and Amber Hansen Exhibitions 7-9pm

2 through January 14 Isadora Stowe and Jordan Schranz Exhibition: “Lived: Living”

2 through January 14 Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold Exhibition: “Yesnomaybe”

2 through January 14 New Works by Amber Hansen Exhibition

3 Arts-Based Preschool Annual Cookie Sale

3 First Saturday Players: THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS 11am, 2pm

3 INSIGHT Art Talk: Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold 2pm

3 UNSCRIPTED: Improvised Comedy 7:30pm, 10pm

9, 10, 16, 17 THE KANSAS NUTCRACKER 7pm

11, 18 THE KANSAS NUTCRACKER 2pm

16 Submission deadline for Langston Hughes Creative Writing Awards

J A N U A R Y 5 Auditions: OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING 7pm

13 STORY SLAM: “Cold” 7pm

21 Auditions: PETER PAN 2pm

21 NINE FORTY LIVE Concert: The Danny Pound Review 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

27 Final Friday Reception: Jennifer Crupi, Hong Chun Zhang 5-9pm

28 Paul Mesner Puppets presents ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON 10am, 1pm

F E B R U A R Y 1 Langston Hughes Creative Writing Awards 7:30pm

3, 4 OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING: Screen to Stage 7:30pm

4 Souper Bowl Saturday 11am-2pm

4 Film: DOUBLE TIME 2pm

5 Auditions: WILLY WONKA 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

8 INSIGHT Art Talk: Hong Zhang 7pm

10 STORY SLAM: “Love./Hate” 7pm

10 NINE FORTY LIVE Concert: Truck Stop Honeymoon / Tyler Gregory 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

11 FIRE YOUR MUSE: Staged Readings of New Plays 3pm, 6pm, 9pm


23-25 Regional Choreography Festival

23 Film: MONTE ALTO MOTION PICTURE ORCHESTRA 7pm

24 Final Friday Reception: Hong Zhang and Jennifer Crupi 5-9pm

M A R C H 3 First Saturday Players: THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE 11am, 2pm

9 STORY SLAM: “It Happened in Kansas” 7pm

10 Youth Ballet Company: PETER PAN 7pm


15 INSIGHT Art Talk: Burdett Loomis 7pm

15 through April 14 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition

30 Final Friday Reception: Annual Benefit Art Auction Exhibition 5-9pm

30 WILLY WONKA 7:30pm

31 WILLY WONKA 2pm

A P R I L 1, 7 WILLY WONKA 2pm

3 Film: HERB AND DOROTHY 7pm

5, 6 WILLY WONKA 7:30pm

13 STORY SLAM: “Chance” 7pm

14 Annual Benefit Art Auction 5:30pm

16–20 Lawrence Arts Center Preschool Exhibition

20, 21 Owen/Cox Dance Group 7:30pm

23 through May 9 Lawrence Public Schools Art Exhibition

27 Final Friday 5-9pm

27, 28 Lawrence Ballet Theatre and Lawrence Jazz Ensemble: THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY 7pm

27, 28 Lawrence Arts Center Garage Sale

28 Spring Studio Visits for Imagination Society Members 1-4pm

M A Y 5 First Saturday Players: CROW BRINGS DAYLIGHT AND CROW BRINGS FIRE 11am, 2pm

6 Summer Youth Theater auditions

11 STORY SLAM: “Annual Best Of ” 7pm

11, 12 DROP YOUR SHORTS: 4th Annual Short Film Festival

18 DANCE GALA 2012 7pm

19 DANCE GALA 2012 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm

25 Final Friday: Art Tougeau Street Party 5-9pm

Information about these listings is included in this catalog. For performances, see pages 20-22. For special events, see page 23. For exhibitions, see page 24.

if you like: you’ll love:• A R T T A L K S . Come for our INSIGHT Art Talks and other fasincating discussions with artists and collectors. See page 24.• S T O R Y S L A M . That’s right — independent storytelling with cocktails and live music, Cabaret-style in the Black Box Theater once a month. See page 20.• P O E T R Y R E A D I N G S . See page 23 for a peek at plans for poetry season and watch our website for other events.• D O C U M E N T A R I E S . Also shorts and short-shorts. And, yes, art films with live orchestra. See page 22.• L I V E M U S I C . Come for NINE FORTY LIVE and hear artists who are creating new sounds in various genres of music. See page 22.• I M P R O V I S E D C O M E D Y. Three improv troupes join forces at the Arts Center on December 3. See page 20.• C O N T E M P O R A R Y D A N C E . The Owen/Cox Dance Group is coming in April to shake things up. See page 21.

A R T F I L M S I M P R O VS T I M U L A T I N G C O N V E R S A T I O N P U S H I N G T H E E D G ER O C K A B I L L YS U S H I


Lawrence is home to many and varied arts organizations, cultivating a vibrant arts scene in our community. Check with these organizations for information about upcoming events.

American Indian Repertory Theatre http://aireptheatre.org

Americana Music Academy 1419 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-830-9640 americana-music.org

Art Tougeau Art Car Parade arttougeau.org

Asteroid Head Art Club asteroidhead.com

B.A.L.M. Darin Whitebeautyartandlifemovement.org785-764-2216

Diane’s Artisan Gallery 4 East 7th St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-1155

EMU Theatre emutheatre.net

Fresh Produce Art Collective dotdotdotartspace.wordpress.com

The Invisible Hand Gallery Adam Smith801 1/2 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044785-813-1813

Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Sammie Messick [email protected]

KU Art and Design Gallery Art and Design Building, 3rd Floor Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4401 | arts.ku.edu

KU School of the Arts Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4662 | sota.ku.edu

KU School of Music Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-3436 | music.ku.edu

Lawrence Art Guild | Gallery 1109 Linda Baranski, president 1109 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-2784lawrenceartguild.org

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-2787 lawrenceartscenter.org

Lawrence Arts Commission lawrenceartscommission.org

Lawrence ArtMarket lawrenceartmarket@ thecenterforart.com

Lawrence ArtWalk [email protected] lawrenceartwalk.org

Lawrence Chamber Orchestra Jacqueline Bogner 785-691-7824 [email protected]

Lawrence Children’s Choir P.O. Box 4173 Lawrence, KS 66046 785-331-4662 lawrencechildrenschoir.org

Lawrence Civic Choir Pat Fairchild [email protected] 785-841-0324 lawrencecivicchoir.org

Lawrence Percolator [email protected]

Lawrence Photo Alliance lawrencephotoalliance.org

Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-3833 lawrencepubliclibrary.com

The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-2787 | lied.ku.edu

Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Mississippi St. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4710 spencerart.ku.edu

Theatre Lawrence 1501 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-SHOW (7469) theatrelawrence.com

Thunderbird Theatre 155 Indian Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046-4800 785-749-8433

University Dance Kansas University 1530 Naismith Dr., Room 460 Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4264 | dance.ku.edu

University Theatre Kansas University 311 Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Dr. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-3982 | kutheatre.com

Van Go Mobile Arts 715 New Jersey St Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-3797 | van-go.org

Wonderfair Art Gallery, Shoppe, and Studio 803 1/2 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-3247

city of the artsL A W R E N C E A R T I S T S ’ E X H I B I T I O N A T S M I T H S O N I A N T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2This summer the venerable Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened an exhibit featuring the works of two Lawrence artists, Roger Shimomura and Hong Chun Zhang.

“Asian American Portraits of Encounter” comprises the work of seven artists of Asian heritage who now, or at one time, considered the United States home. Highlighting the diversity of contemporary experi-ence, the curatorial aim is to move assumptions past stereotype so the nuances of the Asian American experience are made clear. Like the multifaceted landscape of ethnicity and experience, the artistic techniques displayed reflect the complexities of expression. The works range from paintings to charcoal drawings, from manipulated digital photography to cutting-edge videos.

Shimomura’s participation began when Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, contacted him during the very early stages of the exhibit planning. The exhibit was initially titled “Asians in America: Portraits of Encounter.” Shimomura suggested a change: “I protested this title on the basis that Asians in America sounded like ‘foreigners’ in America,” he explains. “They agreed.”

Also at Shimomura’s suggestion, the curators invited Zhang to submit materials for review. Ultimately, from more than 200 artist submissions, Shimomura and Zhang were among the seven artists chosen.

Zhang has lived in Lawrence since 2004. Her current work combines traditional artmaking skills honed at the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts with iconographic Kansas images and long black hair, a strong symbol of Asian identity. “According to Eastern culture, a young woman’s long hair is associated with life force, sexual energy, health, and beauty,” says Zhang. In “Cyclone,” for instance, a quiet storm of charcoal hair mixes the personal with the environmental, the classic with the new, by echoing her past home (China, signified by the paper scroll) with her current home (think John Steuart Curry’s John Brown mural in the Kansas Statehouse). “As you approach the piece, the massive movement and twists of long hair become apparent,” she says.

In contrast, Shimomura uses contemporary popular culture to confront racial assumptions. He teases the viewer by placing his likeness on Japanese imports such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, projecting a forced identity that many Japanese Americans must wrestle with. Initially playful, the paintings are sharp critiques of the racist stereotyping Japanese Americans have been forced to navigate since the days of Japanese internment camps during World War II. “I think it’s wonderful that this exhibition highlights the politics of ethnic identity and not just another portrait show of staid and tired traditional portraits,” says Shimomura.

This is Zhang’s first exhibition at the Smithsonian. Shimomura, however, has displayed his works at the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum, American History Museum, Building Museum, and the Renwick Gallery. “Asian American Portraits of Encounter” is on view in Washington, D.C., through October 14, 2012.

The Lawrence Arts Center was home to Shimomura’s exhibition entitled “Shadows of Minidoka” in winter 2011. Hong Zhang’s exhibition of new work,“Hay Wire,” opens January 20, 2012 at the Arts Center. She is the featured artist for the Arts Center’s 2012 Benefit Art Auction on April 14. See pages 24-25.

—by Leslie von Holten

“AMERICAN VS. JAPS 2,” ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 2010, BY ROGER SHIMOMURA

“CYCLONE” (DETAIL), CHARCOAL ON PAPER SCROLL, 3’x9’, 2010, BY HONG CHUN ZHANG

...the curatorial aim was to move assumptions past stereotype so the nuances of the Asian American experience would be made clear.


Our members and donors are critical to the success of the Lawrence Arts Center, and we thank you for your financial support. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us to support our mission of bringing arts education, performance, and contemporary exhibition to our community. Every membership and every donation is vital to our ability to survive and strengthen our offerings. The Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law. See membership form on page 31.

Thank you to all Lawrence Arts Center donors.

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T H A N K Y O U ! E V E R Y M E M B E R S H I P, E V E R Y D O N A T I O N F U R T H E R S O U R S U C C E S SThe Arts Center, a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is a valuable resource in our community: It is a gathering place to be captivated by the power of art to enrich people’s lives, enhance our quality of life, and support economic development. We welcome more than 100,000 patrons through our door each year and provide job opportunities to more than 150 contract artists and performers each year. We ask for the support of local businesses and individuals to make sure we can continue to be a resource for all in our community — scholarships, workshops, artists’ residencies, exhibits, and performances are just a few of the ways your support can really make a difference!

AnonymousKay & Tom CarmodyLara & Doug Compton

Stephen J. Craig Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation

Sarah FaymanRay FlemingThomas D. Galloway Family

Jan & Jack GaumnitzGunda & Dave HiebertAnne & David HollondDiane & Al Horning

The Bob Moore Family Barbara NordlingPete Rowland

Paula & Miles SchnaerSally Hare-Schriner & Dan SchrinerSusan & Brad Tate

Special thanks to these Inspiration Society members, 2011:

Linda BaileyBarbara Huppee & Jerry BaileySusan & Jim BatemanDeborah BettingerJudy & David BillingsMary Wharff & Andy BloomerJim BrothersChristie Brandt &

John Gary BrownJolissa & Don BuchnerEliza & John BullockGrace & Tom CarmodyBarbara & Bill CarswellCarol Ann CarterJulie & Wayne CarterMel Chin Ellen & Brad ChindamoAmy & David ClarkBob McCaffrey & Jack CollinsPhyllis & Louis Copt

Marilyn & Tom DobskiClare DovetonKaye & Chris DrahozalElizabeth Miller & Lindy EakinGretchen & Mark EdwardsAnn EvansDana FertigPaula & Joe FlanneryBetsy & Tim ForcadeThea Rademacher &

Steve FredricksonColette & Ron GachesBrenda GaddMelody & Joe GattiVirginia & John GauntSandra GauttBobbie & Steve GishJoan & Web GoldenEmily Hill & Burke GriggsSusan & John Gronbeck-Tedesco

Kelly Barth & Lisa GrossmanSue & Al HackErin & Justin HamiltonTeresa & Chris HannaSaralyn Reece HardyTerri & Tom HarperCindi Kroll & Jay HauptliSandra & Don HazlettBarbara & Jon HeebNancy HelmstadterMarcia & Stephen HillBarbara & Steven HilmerJackie & Russell HiltonMarilyn & Brian HorschCarolie & Bill HouglandHeather & Matthew HoySheryl & Bud JacobsRobin & Terry JacobsenKay & Monte JohnsonBetsy & Maurice Joy

Diane KappenNora KaschubePatty & Marty KennedyLaura KirkKimberly KirkendollDana & Patrick KnorrKaren & Ed KompMargo KrenJennifer Jarnot &

Jerry KunkelJill & Mark LaPointKe-Sook Lee Michel & Bird LoomisAlli & Shane LopezGrace & Chito ManaloCarrie & Jim MandigoBailey & Justin MarableCindy & Michael MaudeKathy & Steve McDowellCarol & Gene Meyer

Dee & Mike MichaelisDurand Rieber & Martin MooreMargaret Weisbrod Morris &

Jonathon MorrisMelissa McCormick & Ed NoonenDeborah & Mike OrozcoVickie & Jim OttenNancy & John ParkerBruce PfannenstielAmy & Chris PhalenSally & Lynn PillerKate Harding Pohl & Brad PohlKim & Mike RackRachel & Phillip RademacherDaniel RanjbarLinda & Scott RobinsonNicole & Dan SabatiniLeni & Neil SalkindDru & Bill SampsonElizabeth Schultz

Janet Davidson-Hues & Roger Shimomura

Lisa Leroux-Smith & Wes SmithBeverly Smith BillingsLinda & John T. Stewart, IIIPam & Mike SullivanMarianne & Giles ThompsonEvan Williams & Roger WalterAnnette & Ken WertzbergerAnn & Pete WiklundSusie & Steve WilsonAngela & Paul WilsonJudy & Jack WrightLois & Stan Zaremba715 Partners

Many thanks to these members of the Imagination Society, 2011:


715Adecco Martin-Smith

Personnel Services, Inc.American Century Investments Ann Dean PhotographyAT&T Foundation Au MarcheBeimer’s BBQ Berry PlasticsBittersweet Garden & FloralBlack Hills Energy Boston Financial Data Services

Bracker’s Good Earth ClayCapital City BankCEK InsuranceCentral National BankCheckersCommunity MercantileCornerBankCottin’s HardwareCreative Road StudioDavid Dunlap, MD First Med

& Walk-In ClinicDillon’s

Dr. John Hay, DDS and Dr. Marvin Heinbach, DDS

Evan Williams CateringFour & Twenty Blackbirds PastriesFree State BreweryFun & GamesGaches, Braden, and AssociatesGould EvansGrandstand SportswearGreat Golf Life & FitnessGreat Harvest Bread Co.HyVee

IngredientINTRUST BankInvisible Hand GalleryJ&S Coffee Kennedy GlassKU Credit UnionLandmark BankLawrence Decorating CenterLawrence Paper CompanyLocal BurgerMaceli’sMass Street Music

McCaffrey-Collins Interior Design McDonald’s of LawrenceMuncher’s BakeryPachamamasPayless Shoe Source Pendleton’s Country MarketPipeline ProductionsPrairie Elf Tree FarmSunfire CeramicsSylas & Maddy’sThe Perfect FaceThe Raven Bookstore

The Write DesignVangent, Inc. Vinland Valley Nursery Wal-Mart Weaver’sWestside 66Wheatfield’sWilkerson, Saunders, Anderson, DDSYarn Barn

Thank you to these Lawrence businesses for their support of the Lawrence Arts Center:

Capitol Federal FoundationCenter for East Asian Studies,

University of Kansas

City of LawrenceDouglas County Community

Foundation

Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership

Kansas Health FoundationLawrence Cultural Arts Commission

Minority MuseumPiersol FoundationPrairie Band Potawatomie Nation

Shumaker Family FoundationWalMart FoundationW.W. Carpenter Enamel FoundationWilliam T. Kemper Foundation

York Children’s FoundationUS Bancorp Foundation

We are grateful to these foundations and organizations for providing grant funding, 2011:


Special thanks to our major corporate sponsors:

WE SAY THANK YOU Thank you to these sponsors of our September 17 benefit in support of our scholarship and ARTSreach fund:

Steven Bogler Douglas County Bank Great Life Golf & FitnessMolly & Robert KrauseThe Shumaker Family FoundationSteven J. Craig Family Fund of the Douglas County Community FoundationSunflower RentalThe Thomas D. Galloway FamilyUS Bancorp Foundation

k r a u s eKrause DiningRobert & Molly Krause

MSM Systems Inc.

MAJOR MEDIA SPONSOR


preschool

2 5 Y E A R S O F I N S P I R I N G T H E C H I L D R E N O F L A W R E N C E ARTS-BASED PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2012 STARTS FEBRUARY 11. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Arts-Based Preschool is for children ages 3-5 and provides social, motor, and creative experiences that excite a love for learning. Music, sculpture, painting, drawing, and creative movement are an integral part of this award-winning program. Your child’s self-esteem will grow through rich and varied arts experiences integrated into a comprehensive preschool education. The Lawrence Arts Center Preschool is a pioneer in early childhood education, offering a curriculum that allows students to learn from working with profes-sional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians; attending performances; and creating in a ceramics studio. We offer a caring, thoughtful early education environment that nurtures creative thinking, decision making, imagination, and cultural awareness. Children must be fully toilet trained. Children who turn age 3 in September or October 2012 can enroll in the Tuesday / Thursday morning preschool class (space is limited).

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact Linda Reimond, preschool director, at 785-843-2787.

Classes without a minimum enrollment will be cancelled.

Integrated Arts for Preschoolers— Kim Rack and Whitney Juneau Integrated Arts is ideal for your child’s first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Students explore the arts and learn through a variety of creative experiences. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must! Ages 3-5. WI-API-1: Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 1-3pm, $130 SP-API-2: Fri, Mar 30-May 11 (7wks), 1-3pm, $115

Coloring Outside the Lines—Linda Reimond This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint and play, and sing and play, and print and play in this hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes a must! WI-APC-1A: Fri, Jan 13-Feb 3 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 WI-APC-1B: Fri, Jan 13-Feb 3 (4wks), 10:45-11:45 am, $55 WI-APC-2A: Fri, Feb 17-Mar 9 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 WI-APC-2B: Fri, Feb 17-Mar 9 (4wks), 10:45-11:45am, $55 SP-APC-3A: Fri, Mar 30-Apr 20 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 SP-APC-3B: Fri, Mar 30-Apr 20 (4wks), 10:45-11:45am, $55 SP-APC-4A: Fri, Apr 27-May 11 (3wks), 9:30-10:30am, $42 SP-APC-4B: Fri, Apr 27-May 11 (3wks), 10:45-11:45am, $42 Fun for the whole family! Include a sibling for $10/day.

Saturday Coloring Outside the Lines— Linda Reimond Join us for some good ol’ messy fun! This child/adult class is an excellent opportunity to get creative and explore the arts with your 2- or 3-year old. Play clothes are a must for both of you! WI-APCS-1: Sat, Jan 21, 9:30-10:30am, $18 WI-APCS-2: Sat, Feb.11, 9:30-10:30am, $18 WI-APCS-3: Sat, Mar 10, 9:30-10:30am, $18 SP-APCS-4: Sat, Apr 21, 9:30-10:30am, $18 Fun for the whole family! Include a sibling for $10/day.

SPECIAL CLASSES for preschool-aged children (enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk)

PAUL MESNER PUPPETS COMIN’ TO TOWN... AND THEY’RE BRINGING ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON! Saturday, January 28—10am, 1pmIn typical fashion, Paul Mesner Puppets put a delightful spin on beloved tales to entertain audiences of all ages. Reflecting a time of dragons, damsels, and dungeons, this story features a princess named Georgette. Her father

the King wants her to stay in the kitchen, do her needlepoint, and get married. But Georgette has ideas of her own. The story unfolds as Georgette disguises herself as “George the Knight” who fights the earth-shaking dragon. Georgette conquers the dragon with brains and wit, and her father sees her true talents. The King sends her to college and they all live happily ever after. See page 23 for more info and be sure to visit www.paulmesnerpuppets.org. Thanks to Black Hills Energy for the sponsorship support!

SWEET... COOKIES FOR SALE! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3: LAC Preschool’s Annual Cookie Sale The Annual Cookie Sale will be Saturday, December 3, in conjunction with the Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair at the Lawrence Arts Center and at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County Gingerbread House Festival at the Carnegie Building. Visit awrenceartscenter.org or the Cookie Sale event page on Facebook for details. Cookies sold for $6 per pound. New this year: A limited lunch menu will be available, too! Our thanks to Panera!

See page 16 for Preschool Dance classes. Also see Family Pottery on page 12.

SmART MOVES! Thanks to a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, SmART MOVES is being incorporated into our arts-based preschool programming. With guest artists Ashley Boyack and Amanda Clark, children will use their creative energy to dance, act, and play — and to discover joys that physical activity, art, and a healthy lifestyle can bring.

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1ST-2ND GRADEStory Theater—Larry Mitchell Learn the basics of acting through story-playing. Explore the “art of play,” bringing classic fairy tales and modern fables to life! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT011: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110 SP-AYT012: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110

Story Acting—Jennifer Glenn See description on page 19. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT141: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85 SP-AYT141: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85

Mudpie Madness—Whitney Jacobs/James Noury What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0413 (James): Sat, Jan 21-Feb 11 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 WI-AY0411 (Whitney): Mon, Jan 23-Feb 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0414 (James): Sat, Feb 18-Mar 10 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 WI-AY0412 (Whitney): Mon, Feb 20-Mar 12 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0411 (Whitney): Mon, Mar 26-Apr 16 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0413 (James): Sat, Mar 31-Apr 21 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 SP-AY0412 (Whitney): Mon, Apr 23-May 14 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0414 (James): Sat, Apr 28-May 19 (4wks), 9-10am, $40

Design Derby—Christa Dalien Students will play with the basic principles of design us-ing printmaking, graphics, drawing, collage, and painting techniques. Projects include screen print T-shirt designs, cards, books, and other functional everyday items that incorporate an artistic eye with a practical, decorative, or functional use. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0711: Tue, Jan 17-Feb 7 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0712 : Tue, Feb 14-Mar 6 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0711: Tue, Mar 27-Apr 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0712: Tue, Apr 24-May 15 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55

Imagination Station—Mollie Blackburn Explore your world in shape, form, color, and movement. This class will explore fundamental sculpture techniques including using a variety of materials from paper to recycled materials. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0211: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 8 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 WI-AY0212: Wed, Feb 15-Mar 7 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0211: Wed, Mar 28-Apr 18 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0212: Wed, Apr 25-May 16 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55

Home School Arts: Thursdays 1-3—LAC Staff Explore drama, dance, and visual arts (including clay and printmaking) over the course of 16 weeks. Min 8/Max 14 WI-AYX011: Thu, Jan 19-May 17 (16wks, no class Mar 15 or Mar 22), 1-3pm, $160

Drawing and Painting—Hannah Hurst Students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques and hone their artistic skills to discover their own unique artistic style. Students will learn how to paint and draw like some of the most famous 20th Century modern artists: Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, and Dali. The approach in this class is that every person is an artist. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0260: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 9 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0261 : Thu, Feb 16-Mar 8 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0260: Thu, Mar 29-Apr 19 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0261: Thu, Apr 26-May 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55

Picture Stories for Kids—Ann Dean Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” In this two-part class, students will learn how to tell a story with photographs. A Picture Story or Photo Essay is a series of photographs related around a particular topic that tells a story. Students will view different Picture Stories and venture out to learn how to use the camera. A photo topic will then be assigned for students to work on at home. At our second meeting the images will be projected in large format in the digital media studio and students will be invited to talk about their work and share with the group. This class requires a digital camera. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYH015: Sat, Apr 7 and 21 (2wks), 10am-noon, $45

3RD-5TH GRADEImagination Station—Sarah Rooney Students will discover their world in a new way by playing with shape, form, color, and movement. Students will learn fundamental sculpture techniques by using paper, cardboard, recycled materials, and more. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0632: Mon, Jan 23-Feb 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0633: Mon, Feb 20-Mar 12 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0634: Mon, Mar 26-Apr 16 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0635: Mon, Apr 23-May 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55

Drawing and Painting—Hannah Hurst Students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques and hone their artistic skills to discover their own unique artistic style. Students will learn how to paint and draw like some of the most famous 20th Century modern artists: Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, and Dali. The approach in this class is that every person is an artist. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0353: Tue, Jan 17-Feb 7 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0354: Tue, Feb 14-Mar 6 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0355: Tue, Mar 27-Apr 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0356: Tue, Apr 24-May 15 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55

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C O M E T O P L A Y, E X P O R E , I M A G I N E , C R E A T EThe Lawrence Arts Center’s arts education program supports students’ capacity to make connections, think creatively, and express themselves in a place that inspires imagination. From clay to creative writing, painting to plays, graphic design to film, instructors are professional teaching artists who inform and engage. Experiment with something new, activate your mind, develop skills, and expand your confidence in classes after school, on the weekend, and school’s out days. Come in to connect, innovate, and expand your world.

ENROLLMENT Enroll online beginning November 27 (November 20 for Lawrence Arts Center members) at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk.

FINANCIAL AID AND PAYMENT PLANS are available for students of all ages. Please ask for information at the front desk or call 785-843-2787 (financial aid applications are also available online at lawrenceartscenter.org), then complete your enrollment at the front desk.

TEACHING ARTISTS See teaching artist bios at www.lawrenceartscenter.org/faculty.html.

youth art

See pages 16, 17, and 19 for Dance and Theater classes and performance opportunities.

Enroll in two sessions of any class, get $10 off! Not valid with other discounts or incentives.



































school’s out days and spring break


S P E N D D A Y S A T T H E A R T S C E N T E RJUST BECAUSE SCHOOL’S OUT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE FUN! Come hang out with us and learn something new. These special classes are designed to engage students in active learning while they express their talents and creativity. Materials are provided. Bring your own sack lunch and two snacks for all-day camps.

3RD-5TH GRADE, continued

Clay Creations—Kim Brook This class will explore sculptural and functional forms built using the most easy and accessible method in ceramics, called hand-building. Students will use clay coils, slabs, and balls to create surprisingly complex and imaginative artwork. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0400: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 8 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 WI-AY0401: Wed, Feb 15-Mar 7 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP -AY0402: Wed, Mar 28-Apr 18 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0403: Wed, Apr 25-May 16 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55

Design Derby—Angela Pickman Students will play with the basic principles of design us-ing printmaking, graphics, drawing, collage, and painting techniques. Projects include screen print T-shirt designs, cards, books, and other functional everyday items that incorporate an artistic eye with a practical, decorative, or functional use. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0811: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 9 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0812: Thu, Feb 16-Mar 8 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0811: Thu, Mar 29-Apr 19 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0812: Thu, Apr 26-May 17 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55

Home School Arts—LAC Staff Explore drama, dance, and visual arts over the course of 16 weeks. Min 8/Max 14 WI-AYX013: Thu, Jan 19-May 17 (16wks, no class Mar 15 or Mar 22), 1-3pm, $160

Comic Book Art—Labeeba Hameed Back by popular demand! Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AY0531: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 10am-noon, $110 SP-AY0531: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 10am-noon, $110

Word Club—Leslie von Holten Join us to take writing to creative extremes. We build up word forms only to tear them down again. We’ll write essays, poems, and short stories, guerilla poetry, word bombs, and surrealist mash-ups. Work on your novel or shred it! This class is based on the idea that words are as cool and fluid as you make them. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYW631: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 10-11:30am, $75 SP-AYW631: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 10-11:30am, $75

Picture Stories for Kids—Ann Dean Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” In this two-part class, students will learn how to tell a story with photographs. A Picture Story or Photo Essay is a series of photographs related around a particular topic that tells a story. Students will view different Picture Stories and venture out to learn how to use the camera. A photo topic will then be assigned for students to work on at home. At our second meeting the images will be projected in large format in the digital media studio and students will be invited to talk about their work and share with the group. This class requires a digital camera. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYH013: Sat, Apr 7 and 21 (2wks), 1-3pm, $45

youth art

SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPSFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Guest Artist Workshop: Hong Zhang and the Art of Chinese Brushwork (1st-5th grade) Children will join Hong Zhang, Smithsonian exhibitor and the featured artist of this year’s Benefit Art Auction, in a day-long workshop to create a large-scale scroll installation filled with Chinese characters. Students will learn how to write 15 Chinese characters, each with a meaning related to rural and urban landscape such as mountain, water, forest, tree, grass, water, sun, moon, people, build-ings, cars. Working with Hong, students will draw them on a 30-foot Chinese scroll to be displayed in the lobby. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYD021 (1st-2nd grade): Fri, Feb 10, 9am-4pm, $40 WI-AYD023 (3rd-5th grade): Fri, Feb 10, 9am-4pm, $40

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16-17 Robots and Rare Visions: Art in the Future (1st-5th grade)—Angie Pickman/Guest Artists In this unique multi-arts school’s out day camp, students will explore connections between mechan-ics, science, art, and design. Students will investigate how art and design has influenced innovators and scientists to design robots and other inventions. Stu-dents will explore movement, visual art, and science to create “prototype” inventions for the future. This camp operates on the idea the next Steve Jobs will be from Lawrence! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX021 (1st-2nd grade): Thu-Fri, Feb 16-17, 9am-4pm, $80 WI-AYX023 (3rd -5th grade): Thu-Fri, Feb 16-17, 9am-4pm, $80

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 School’s Out, Camera’s Rolling (6th-8th grade)—Christie Dobson What a difference a day makes... Continuing the long tradition of “Bully the Kid and the Stand Up Gang” films, produced in partnership with GaDuGi SafeCenter, StormDoor Productions’ Christie Dobson continues the Round Up at the Not-OK Corral and invites kids to create a swashbuckling Western genre flick about the important stuff, all in one day. Bully-ing, friendship, aliens, you name it. We make it and we shoot it. With a camera, of course. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL240: Fri, Mar 9, 9am-4pm, $40

SPRING BREAK CAMPSMONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 19-23 Spring Break Guerilla Art Camp (1st-5th grade)—LAC Staff A guerilla artist is someone who makes temporary art that is installed, performed, or attached in public places to affect the world in a creative or thought-provoking way. Guerilla art adds to the cultural landscape of an area and creates a sense of community in a neighborhood. Learn methods and ideas behind guerrilla art and exercise getting ideas out into the world. Chalking, planting, stickering, leaving behind books, postering, miniature environments included. No supplies needed, just bring your sense of humor and fun. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX031 (1st-2nd grade): Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 9am-4pm, $180 WI-AYX033 (3rd-5th grade): Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 9am-4pm, $180

Spring Break Movie Camp (4th-8th grade)— Nathan Cardiff Don’t spend your spring break watching movies- let’s make one! Students will learn filmmaking principles such as cinematography, editing and sound through hands on experience. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYL440: Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 1-4pm, $95

What a deal! Spring Break Camp enrollees get $10 off a Spring session Youth Visual Arts class and a free ticket to the Arts Center’s Production of WILLY WONKA!

BFF Day: Bring a friend on Saturday, November 26 to sign up for Winter and Spring classes, and you’ll each get 50% off one class.

Scout Appreciation Days: Attention, all Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4H members! Bring proof of membership and get 20% off one class on Monday, December 5 and Monday, March 12.

























MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS INSTITUTE 6TH-8TH GRADEYouth Filmmaking 1 (4th-8th grade)— Nathan Cardiff Learn the basics of digital cinema production — storyboard, screenwriting, camera work, scheduling, sound, lights, directing, and acting for the camera while making a short film. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL045: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75 SP-AYL045: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75

Writers Word-shop—Leslie von Holten Write beyond the essay. Writing prompts, experiments, and exercises will excite your mind, hone your craft, develop new ideas, and bust through to an exciting realm of creative writing. Students in this collaborative “word-shop” will choose the genres they want to work in, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, graphic novel-las, memoir, or art and image. Bring a work in progress, or come ready to start a new project. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX062: Tue, Jan 17-Apr 17 (13wks, no class Mar 20), 5:30-7:30pm, $120

Beyond Glee: Musical Theater Workshop (6th-12th grade)—Rhonda Carlson In one of the Arts Center’s most popular classes, acting meets music in this comprehensive approach to the music theater repertoire taught by an instructor whose students have appeared on Broadway and on national tours. This ensemble will be sprinkled with repertoire and scenes — and, for those wishing to be featured, individually selected songs, scenes, and monologues. Join in this creative approach to performing the Broadway repertoire. Min 5 WI-AYMUS: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95 SP-AYMUS: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95

Spark! Drama for the Middle School Mind— Jamie McCall Mix it up every Wednesday! Acting, writing, and imaginative thinking collide in this weekly class that focuses on exploring our creativity. We’ll play games, find out what inspires us, and learn how to channel our ideas into art. No two days will be exactly the same and students will have input on the projects we undertake. No prior experience required. Just bring an open mind and your sense of fun! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT063: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100 SP-AYT063: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100

Style Rookies: Fashion!—Hannah Hurst This brand-new course introduces middle school students to the fashion industry! Students learn about fashion history, designers, styles, illustration, clothing redesign, merchandising, and fashion careers. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYX061: Wed, Jan 18-Apr 18 (13wks, no class Mar 21), 2:30-4pm, $160

Animation (4th-8th grade)—Richard Varney Learn the basic fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing, and production. Flip Boom Cartoon animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applications in the production of basic animation. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL140: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 22 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95 SP-AYL140: Wed, Mar 28-May 2 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95

Darkroom Photography (6th-9th grade)— Ann Dean Explore art photography in this fun, informative class. Learn the basics of 35mm photography including composition and how the camera works, and develop and print your own film in the darkroom. Bring a 35mm camera and two rolls of TMAX 400 36-exposure black-and-white film, available at Jayhawk Bookstore or Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. Min 5/Max 12 SP-AY0891: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $95

Comics and the Graphic Novel (6th-12th grade)— Phil Jones There is an explosion of popular interest in comics and the graphic novel. We will explore all aspects of this exciting and growing art form: character design, story and writing, lettering, designing backgrounds, and the publishing process. Each student will create their own comic and publish their work on paper or the Web. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYD046: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100 SP-AYD046: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100

Guerilla Art (6th-12th grade)— Sarah Rooney/Guest Artists A guerilla artist is someone who makes temporary art that is installed, performed, or attached in public places with the purpose of affecting the world in a creative or thought-provoking way. Guerilla art adds to the cultural landscape of an area, and creates a sense of community in a neighborhood. Learn about the methods and ideas be-hind guerrilla art, and exercise getting ideas out into the world — starting at the Arts Center itself, and expanding to the surrounding area when possible. Chalking, plant-ing, stickering, leaving behind books, postering, miniature environments included. No supplies needed, just bring your sense of humor and fun. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AY043: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $115

HIGH SCHOOL ARTS INSTITUTE 9TH-12TH GRADEYouth Filmmaking II—Nathan Cardiff This class is for those have completed Youth Filmmaking I or have previous film experience. We will explore sync dialogue, handheld cinematography, interior and exterior shooting conditions, and focused exploration of editing in Final Cut Xpress. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL065: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75 SP-AYL065: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75

Expressive Drawing and Painting—Pat Nemchock This class will integrate literal drawings into ones that are based on a personal/expressive point of view. Using art history as the basis for study we will learn and apply the principles of Expressionism into our own work. We will draw and paint from a clothed model and from still lifes to learn why expressive artists chose their artistic direction. The only prerequisite for this class is a desire to explore the fascinating world of expressive art! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYD053: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 15 (5wks), 3:30-6pm, $100

Fashion Illustration and Design—Sarah Harris Fashion illustration is a great way to turn your ideas of fashion into reality. In this course, we will start with il-lustrating a bag. Learn how to translate that drawing into a pattern, then create your own fashion bag. There are no prerequisites for this course. Some drawing and creativity will go a long way. We’ll even try some textile design techniques. Min 5/Max 12 SP-AYD019: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 4-6pm, $115

Beyond Glee: Musical Theater Workshop (6th-12th grade)—Rhonda Carlson See description under Middle School Arts Institute. WI-AYMUS: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95 SP-AYMUS: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95

Animation—Richard Varney Learn the basic fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing, and production. Flip Boom All-Star V.2 animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applica-tions in the production of basic animation. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL940: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 23 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95 SP-AYL940: Thu, Mar 29-May 3 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95

Comics and the Graphic Novel (6th-12th grade)— Phil Jones There is an explosion of popular interest in comics and the graphic novel. In this course we will explore all aspects of this exciting and growing art form: character design, story and writing, lettering, designing backgrounds, and the publishing process. Each student will create their own comic and publish their work on paper or the Web. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYD046: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100 SP-AYD046: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100

Life Drawing—Pat Nemchock Life Drawing is an essential component in any college scholarship portfolio. As is thought by many, “If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything.” Drawing from the female model you will gain understanding and confidence in drawing and painting the figure in space. We will render the human form through a variety of tech-niques and art-making materials ranging from charcoal and pastels to ink and paint. The only prerequisite for this class is your desire to learn how to draw the human body. All supplies are included. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AYD026: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 8:30am-noon, $100

Drawing from Dreamscapes—Pat Nemchock This class is about exploring the imaginative world of “dreams.” Students will tap into dream imagery and content for inspiration to create new visual language and metaphors. We will explore dream themes and symbol-ism, along with the imaginative drawing techniques needed in order for you to visualize your memories of dreams. There will by lots of hands-on playful exercises to introduce you into this world of inventive imagery. You will develop drawings and paintings that narrate personal dream. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AYD036: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 1-5pm, $110

Guerilla Art (6th-12th grade)— Sarah Rooney/Guest Artists See description under Middle School Arts Institute. SP-AY043: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $115

arts institutes

Students age 14+ are welcome in many adult classes. See pages 12-15.

F O R M I D D L E S C H O O L A N D H I G H S C H O O LWE’RE PROUD TO OFFER THESE ARTS INSTITUTES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! These classes, taught by experienced teachers and professional artists, are for students who wish to explore new mediums, discover art outside of a school day, develop a portfolio, or just have try something new. Our Arts Institutes offer instruction in visual arts, dance, theater, and digital media for both beginners and advanced students in a creative environment. Enroll online beginning November 27 (November 20 for Lawrence Arts Center members) at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk. Thank you to our Education Program sponsors, Enel Green Power North America, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and TradeWind Energy.

FINANCIAL AID is available throughout the year for children and adults. For an application, visit lawrenceartscenter.org or ask at the front desk.

Visit the LAC You Tube channel for video shorts about our Arts Institutes.





























BOOKMAKING The Art of Bookmaking—Roberta Woodrick Learn the ancient art of creating unique artist books. Students will be introduced to pamphlet, accordion, stab, and simple sewn bindings, and will learn to make a flag book. Learn the fascinating history of book construction, properties of paper, book bindings, and paper along the way! Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAR072: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $130

CERAMICSBeginning Ceramics: Handbuilding— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is for anyone who’s never touched clay before and wants to get their hands dirty! We will learn basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction and transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques. Returning and practiced are also welcome to participate, and we can concentrate on personal projects. Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAC031: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC031: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

First Time Potter— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence/Amy Lenharth James Noury This class will introduce you to the pottery wheel and learn fundamental techniques for making pottery. The instructor will provide weekly demonstrations, lead discussions, and help with projects and developing skills on the wheel. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC010 (Allen): Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 SP-AAC010 (Allen): Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 WI-AAC013 (Amy): Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 12:30-2:30pm, $150 SP-AAC013 (Amy): Fri, Mar 30-May 18 (8wks), 12:30-2:30pm, $150 WI-AAC014 (James): Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC014 (James): Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Returning Potter: Kitchen Accoutrements— Joseph Meinecke Cups, bowls, canisters, pitchers…this class will challenge and hone your throwing skills, primarily focusing on mak-ing objects that are used every day in your kitchen and around your home. Enroll in both Reutrning Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC016: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 SP-AAC016: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150

Returning Potter—Amy Lenharth/James Noury Refine your technique! Reach new goals! We will begin with the basics then incorporate more advanced work such as making lidded vessels and pulled handles, and assembling from separate components. Enroll in both Reutrning Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC016 (James): Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 SP-AAC016 (James): Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 WI-AAC014 (Amy): Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 SP-AAC014 (Amy): Fri, Mar 30-May 18 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150

Practiced Potter: Wheel Throwing— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is for students who wish to explore a variety of intermediate to advanced wheel throwing techniques. We will focus on centering larger amounts of clay, throwing thinner walls and dynamic vessels forms. Enroll in both Practiced Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC023: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC023: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Practiced Potter: Kiln Firing and Glaze Calculation—Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is an exploration into the world of glaze formu-lation and kiln firing techniques. Students will be encour-aged to develop their own unique glazes and learn the effects of different kiln atmospheres on that glaze. We will investigate low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire glazes as well as special-effect, surface texture glazes. Enroll in both Practiced Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC052: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150 SP-AAC052: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150

Family Pottery—Hollie Rice Come to class together for a special art experience with your child or children. Everyone will learn basic pottery techniques while making keepsakes for the family to share. It’s easier than you think! Any adult/child combo ages 7+ is welcome. Up to two children per adult (please make sure each attendee is individually enrolled). Students are welcome to use the studio outside of class time to finish projects (children must be accompanied by an adult). Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC094: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC094: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Ceramics Revolution—Hollie Rice Beginners and advanced students are welcome to try a fresh new approach to creating ceramic sculpture and functional art. This class requires an openness to clay and a willingness to have fun! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC044: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150 SP-AAC044: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150

Ceramics Open Studio—LAC Staff Open Studio is for advanced-level students who want to work independently. Fees include equipment use, firing, and basic glazes.Participants must provide etheir own clay. Unless posted otherwise, participants have open access to the studio during business hours except during a scheduled class. Students must attend a mandatory meeting in the studio on Tue, Jan 17, at 6:30pm in the studio. WI-AAC10: Jan 17-Mar 9 (8wks), $120 SP-AAC10: Mar 26-May 18 (8wks), $120

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R E F R E S H Y O U R I M A G I N A T I O N , E X P L O R E I N T E R E S T S , C A P T I V A T E Y O U R I N T E L L E C TART EXPERIENCES AT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER encourage students to experiment, explore, and deepen understanding of art while making lasting connections. Work with experienced teaching artists to develop skills and expand knowledge in classes that fit a variety of schedules and interests. Most materials are provided, except where indicated. Students age 14+ are welcome in many adult classes. Enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk.

FINANCIAL AID AND PAYMENT PLANS are available for students of all ages. Please ask for information at the front desk or call 785-843-2787 (financial aid applications are also available online at lawrenceartscenter.org), then complete your enrollment at the front desk. Become a member of Lawrence Arts Center today and receive a 10% discount on classes!


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Private Ceramics Sessions—LAC Ceramics Faculty The Lawrence arts center is now offering private lessons in the ceramics studio. Can’t find a class that fits your interest or schedule? These individualized lessons are meant for those who need individual attention from a professional to create a work of art or to “fine tune” a technique. Meeting times are arranged on an hourly basis and are to be arranged by teacher and student. Choose from our highly qualified staff. To learn more about them, go to www.lawrenceartscenter.org. WI-AACAC or SP-AACAC: Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence WI-AACJC or SP-AACJC: Jessica Conner WI-AACAL or SP-AACAL: Amy Lenharth WI-AACJM or SP-AACJM: Joseph Meinecke WI-AACJN or SP-AACJN: James Noury WI-AACHR or SP-AACHR: Hollie Rice WI-AACBA or SP-AACBA: Ben Ahlvers $35/hour, minimum 1 hour

DIGITAL MEDIA Branding Yourself as an Artist with Social Media—Jason Barr This class will focus on creating a brand for artists through new media. We’ll cover blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, and many other options. This will help you start and maintain your online presence as an artist. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAL012: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

Photoshop—Robbin Loomis This class is for beginners and intermediate students and will explore photo manipulation and image editing. Learn how to improve your current photographs, how to restore old photographs, and build collage and composite artwork. Students must provide their own flash drive to store work. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAL023: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145 SP-AAL023: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

Photoshop Open Lab—Robbin Loomis Expand your Photoshop skills or work on personal projects under the supervision of a Photoshop expert. You will have access to the Lawrence Arts Center’s Digital Medial Lab using Adobe Creative Suite 5 and Adobe Elements 9. Some Photoshop experience required. Work at your own pace and discover tips and techniques than will improve your overall Photoshop experience. The lab is not open outside of class hours. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAL110: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

WordPress 1, 2, 3—Marlo Angell Have you been putting off building your website because of the cost of software, design, and maintenance? Build visibility in a class that will jumpstart your virtual cha-risma. WordPress is popular because it is free and easy to use. It is also an industry standard — as of August 2011 it has produced 22% of all new sites on the Web. This class offers help getting started, access to a computer, and few weeks play. Soon you will have the foundation of your Web presence under your belt. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAL027: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 10am-noon, $75

DRAWING AND PAINTING Drawing Fundamentals—Jenny Jenks This class is for adults who are new to drawing, as well as high school students who want to solidify their knowl-edge of drawing before entering college. Students learn and practice a variety of approaches to depicting pictorial space including contour, gesture, volume summary, and linear perspective. Instruction is geared toward college-level beginners, so is it friendly to those new to drawing and will also help in portfolio preparation for those look-ing to enter art school. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AAD011: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAD011: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Life Drawing and Anatomy for the Artist— Jeff Ridgway Learn techniques for drawing the human figure in various mediums, working from a live model. This class is open to beginning and advanced-level students. Anatomical study is optional and involves self-paced practice. If you are a beginner, you will need to purchase basic drawing supplies, so please request a materials supply list from the front desk. Otherwise you may use any materials you wish. Model fee is included in class price. Enrolling in this class makes you eligible to enroll in Open Model sessions at a 50% discount. Must be 18+ to enroll. No photograph-ic devices allowed. Min 5/Max 16 WI-AAD024: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7-10pm, $175 SP-AAD024: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7-10pm, $175

Portraiture—Jeff Ridgway We will explore the composition, symbolism, and history of the portrait. Learn basic anatomy, structure, and presentation of the human being. The class will have a short lecture and a live model each three-hour period. Please bring supplies for the first night in the media that you are most comfortable with and be prepared to take notes and sketch from life for several 20-minute poses. If you are undecided on a medium, please request a supplies list from the front desk. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAP033: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 7-10pm, $175 SP-AAP033: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 7-10pm, $175

Portrait Workshop—Pat Nemchock If you ever wanted to realistically draw/paint a self-por-trait, or one from a model, then this is the class for you. Acquiring foundational drawing skills and understanding the structural forms of the head, portrait drawing or painting can be painless. We will use a variety of media to draw/paint multiple self portraits and portraits from a clothed model. All supplies are included. Join us for this intensive “fun” class. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AYD034: Thu, Apr 5-May 3 (5wks), 9am-12:30pm, $125

Open Model—Jeff Ridgway (facilitator) Draw from the model each week using your choice of media. Models will do quick gesture poses at the begin-ning of each session and then a longer pose for the group. This class is not for beginners unless you are enrolled in Life Drawing as well. Enrollees must provide their own art supplies. Must be 18+ to enroll. Photographic devices not allowed. Min 4/Max 14 WI-AAD110: Sun, Jan 22-Mar 11 (8wks), 1-3pm, $120 SP-AAD110: Sun, Mar 25-May 13 (8wks), 1-3pm, $120

Introduction to Painting—Jason Romanishin Learn the fundamentals of painting, from composition and color theory to paint application. Create works from the figure and your own chosen subjects. The first day of class we will address terms and needed materials and look at current exhibitions at the Lawrence Arts Center. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAP012: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7-9pm, $150 SP-AAP012: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7-9pm, $150

Oil Painting—Phil Jones This class is friendly to beginners as well as advanced students. Carefully crafted assignments will make the complex media of oil painting an enjoyable endeavor. Intermediate and advanced students, please bring your ideas and visions. We’ll work together to translate them into tangible reality on canvas. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AAP023: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 SP-AAP023: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150

Encaustic Painting Workshop—Gina Adams The Lawrence Art Center collaborates with R&F Handmade Paints to bring you this three-day hands-on workshop that will provide you with a basic working knowledge of encaustic painting. Artists with backgrounds in almost any medium will find this workshop an exciting op-portunity to expand their visual vocabulary with wax. We will learn about the basic materials and formulas used in encaustic,and discuss safety procedures, supports, and grounds, along with a variety of tools and techniques for fusing. Demonstrations will include creating transparen-cies and glazes, layering and scraping/scribing, building up of texture, creating clean lines, collage, assemblage, carving, monotype, image transfer, combining oil and encaustic, dipping, and many experimental techniques. A digital presentation of historical and contemporary work in encaustic will give participants a good sense of how other artists have used this versatile medium. Email [email protected] for the link to the suggested materials list. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAP064: Fri-Sun, Mar 16-18 (3-day workshop), 9am-5pm, $425

Watercolor Week Workshop—Tricia Spencer Welcome to the wonderful world of watercolor! This class will be focused on working from life and will provide students of all skill levels the ability to expand their understanding of this medium. Students will be introduced to color, texture, graded washes, wet into wet, and expressive brush work to create expressive paintings while maintaining the wonderful transparency that makes watercolor such a creative medium. Demonstra-tions will also help students find their own individual way of working with watercolor. For more information about Tricia Spencer, please see www.artworktspencer.com, artworksts.blogspot.com, Artistictrekkers.blogspot.com, and Facebook. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAP076: Mon-Fri, May 7-11 (5 days), 9:30-11:30am, $125

FIBERS/MIXED MEDIA/ INTERDISCIPLINARY Fascinating Fascinators—Liza McKinnon Tiny Hats, Coiffure Confections, Hair Bling: call it what you will, hair accessories are enjoying a glamorous and fash-ionable comeback. During this class, students will learn multiple fabric embellishment techniques, from burned edge organza flowers to roses made from felt, ribbon, twisted silk, and yo-yos. Participants can expect to com-plete at least five or six clip accessories as well as one or two full-sized fascinators, depending on composition and sewing speed. Methods learned in this class are directly applicable to handmade brooches and wreaths as well as pillow, garment, and purse embellishment. All materials such as feathers, felt, ribbon, beads, fabric, hair hardware, etc. (except French Birdcage Netting) are included in the supply fee. You adore Kate’s hair accessories, hats, and fascinators — now it’s time to see how easy it is to make your own! Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAX021: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7-9pm, $120

Image Transfer Techniques—Liza McKinnon This class provides artists and non-artists alike with a knowledge base of image transfer and manipulation techniques, applicable to a variety of mixed media art forms — from scrapbooking, journaling, and greeting cards to quilting, jewelry, and sculpture. Students will delve into a wide variety of image transfer techniques using methods such as heat, stencil, glues and mediums, solvent, and print transparencies. Students will have the opportunity to experiment with multiple methods each evening. All materials are supplied; however, students will be encouraged to bring photocopied imagery — color or black-and-white — to customize their pieces. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAX031: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7-9pm, $120

Mixed Media Collage—Lora Jost Enjoy the process of arranging pictures, papers, cloth, and other materials into works of art that tell stories, commemorate events, comment on society, or simply engage viewers in a playful mixture of textures and colors. Anything is possible in this introductory level class that includes hands-on exercises, focusing on tools and techniques, and plenty of class time to conceptualize and create your own collage projects. All levels welcome. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AAX034: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 15 (8wks, no class Feb 9), 5:30-7:30pm, $155

Fantastic Fabric—Jennifer Glenn This class will concentrate on several ways to experi-ment with textiles and transform fabric to add color and whimsy to sewing, quilting, and fashion design. Class includes several printing techniques, gelatin prints, and low-immersion dying, as well as several easy and acces-sible resist methods to customize your textile designs. Students are welcome to bring their own fabrics but we will have some for you to experiment with. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAX044: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 6:30-8:30pm, $135 SP-AAX044: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 6:30-8:30pm, $135


adult artLondon/Paris Spring Break trip 2012! Plan now to join Lawrence Arts Center as we travel to two of the world’s favorite cities. See page 25.

Classroom Professional Appreciation Week: K-12 teachers and paraprofessionals, bring your district ID to the Arts Center December 19-23 and get a 20% discount on one Winter or Spring Adult Art class. Lawrence Public Schools teachers can receive IDP points for taking classes at the Lawrence Arts Center.

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Scratchboard and Clayboard Workshop—Lora Jost Come for an introduction to the classic illustration medium called “scratchboard,” a board covered with a chalky white surface that is in turn covered with black ink. Drawings are made when the ink is scraped away to reveal the white surface below. The workshop will also expose students to the similar multimedia surface known as clayboard in which a variety of colored media may be used. What are the best tools to use with scratchboard (and clayboard) and where do you get them? How do you translate a black-on-white idea into a white-on-black product? How do you create grey areas and shading? The workshop will answer these questions and more, will lead participants through a series of hands-on exercises, and will assist students in creating their own small-scale scratchboard works of art. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAX026: Sat, Feb 18, 10am-noon, $30

Inspiration Nation: Field Sketching and Idea Gathering—Lora Jost Keeping a field sketchbook, collecting artifacts, drawing from nature or the built environment, and taking notes from the world around us can all provide stimulation for making art, and are all part of the creative process. This class is devoted to expanding our perceptions by drawing and documenting our experiences. We will draw, write, and collect things on site at a unique location each week. Site visits will include such places as parks, playgrounds, museums, the zoo, the university, the antique mall, and a coffee shop. The instructor will present a variety of draw-ing and note-taking techniques to try each week as we explore the world together as a source of inspiration and pleasure. Min 5/Max 12 SP-AAX036: Sat, Apr 7-May 12 (6wks), 10am-noon, $115

JEWELRY, METALS, AND GLASS Intro to Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design— Mollie Blackburn In this class for beginners, students will experiment with ways to saw, texture, color, rivet and solder small-scale metal projects. Come for instruction in the basics of jewelry construction and design. Bring your ideas and ambition and Mollie will provide technical guidance, inspiration, and know-how. Everyone is welcome; no experience necessary. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAJ241: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $125 SP-AAJ241: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $125

Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design II— Mollie Blackburn For those who have some experience working metal, this class will sharpen your technical skills, develop your designs, and enrich your metalsmithing knowledge. Soldering complex forms, making mechanisms, and surface embellishments are just a few of the topics that will be covered. Bring your ideas and ambition and Mollie will provide technical guidance, inspiration, and know-how. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAJ242: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $125 SP-AAJ242: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $125

Jewelry Essentials—Joel Pollock This class is for those focused on making quality jewelry pieces. Working in copper, brass, and Sterling silver, students will develop skills in sawing, filing, drilling, soldering, forming, stone setting. Students interested in expanding their techniques will explore mokume gane, raising techniques, and much more. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AAJ112: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125 SP-AAJ112: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125

Enameling Workshop—Herb Friedson Learn the fundamentals of enameling in this one-day intensive workshop. Students will learn the process of design and application of translucent pigment made from powdered glass to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind bowl. No experience is necessary. All materials included. Enroll in the workshop in conjunction with Jewelry Essentials and receive $10 off your Jewelry Essentials class. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAJ036: Sat, Apr 7, 10am-4pm (lunch on your own), $65

Enameling—Herb Friedson Discover the distinctive decorative technique of enamel-ing in this informative class. Embellish jewelry or metal objects with one or more layers of translucent pigment made from powdered glass that are then fused to a smooth surface using a kiln. The process produces richly colored, intricate designs. Enroll in this class along with Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design II and receive $10 off your Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design II class. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAJ032: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 22 (6wks), 7-9:30pm, $140

Returning Enamelist—Laurie McLane-Higginson This class is for the enamellist who has had one class or more in enameling and would like to continue to develop new skills and techniques. We will learn to use resists, stenciling, rubber stamps, and how to draw on the surface of an enamel piece with ceramic pencils. Some simple settings will be shown. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAJ042: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 7-9pm, $150

Stained Glass—Shanna Wagner Discover the thousand-year-old art of stained glass, by arranging small pieces of glass to form ornate patterns or pictures. Often described as “illuminated decoration,” the results control and enhance light to spectacular effect. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome to explore this accessible art form in a four-week class. Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAJ011: Sat, Jan 21-Feb 11 (4wks), 9-11am, $70 SP-AAJ011: Sat, Apr 14-May 5 (4wks), 9-11am, $70

Mosaics—Shanna Wagner Mosaic is the art of creating images with an assemblage of small pieces of colored glass, stone, or other materials. It is a classic decorative art used throughout the ages as an interior decoration with cultural and spiritual signifi-cance. In this four-week workshop students will design and create a beautiful mosaic piece for house or garden. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome. Enroll in conjunction with Stained Glass in 3D, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAJ012: Sat, Feb 18-Mar 10 (4wks), 9-11am, $70

Stained Glass in 3D—Shanna Wagner Students will make a stained glass lantern or box in this two-day workshop. Beginners and advanced students alike are welcome. Enroll in conjunction with Mosaics, get $10 off. Materials included. Min 5/Max 8 SP-AAJ013: Sat, Mar 31-Apr 7 (2wks), 9am-noon, $80

Private Metals Sessions—LAC Metals Faculty The Lawrence Arts Center is now offering private les-sons in the metals studio. Can’t find a class that fits your interest or schedule? These individualized lessons are meant for those who need individual attention from a professional to create a work of art or to hone a technique. Meeting times are on an hourly basis and are to be arranged by teacher and student. Choose from our highly qualified staff. To learn more about them, see lawrenceartscenter.org. WI-AAJHF or SP-AAJHF: Herb Friedson WI-AAJMB or SP-AAJMB: Mollie Blackburn WI-AAJJP or SP-AAJJP: Joel Pollack $35/hour, minimum 1 hour

Metals Open Studio—Mollie Blackburn Finish up a project from your last class, or continue to explore jewelry making and metalsmithing in the metals studio. You must have prior metals experience to enroll. Equipment and tools will be available but students must supply their own materials. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAJ110: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $125 SP-AAJ110: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $125

PHOTOGRAPHY Photo 1: Digital Photography—Ann Dean Learn to take better pictures and develop your technique. Explore basic camera functions, exposure, composition, and lighting. Through weekly assignments and slide lec-tures, we will cover several different areas of photography while getting to know your camera better. Bring your camera and a flash drive to class. Min 5/Max10 WI-AALO11: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145 SP-AAL011: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

Photo 2: Intermediate Digital Photography— Ann Dean This class is for the more experienced photographer who understands the basic concepts of the camera and compo-sition. Fine tune your skills and become more comfortable with manual exposure. We will explore different aspects of light, including flash and studio lighting, and discuss the business of photography. You must bring your own flash drive for weekly assignments. Min 5/Max10 SP-AALO21: Wed, Mar 28-May 2 (6wks), 7-9pm, $110

Photoshop for Photographers: Portraits— Robbin Loomas This class will cover both shooting and post-production work in photographing people. We will bring your images into Photoshop and give them that professional look. Min 5/Max10 SP-AAL013: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

Darkroom Photography—Jason Romanishin Learn the fundamentals of photography, from process-ing film to developing prints. Increase your knowledge using various darkroom techniques including multiple exposures, solarization, photograms, reversals, and ton-ing. Bring a manually adjustable 35mm single lens reflex camera and provide your own film and paper. Chemicals are supplied and access to lab outside of class is available. Cameras also available for loan. Min 5/Max10 WI-AAH014: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125 SP-AAH014: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125


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ESPECIALLY FOR ARTISTSBranding Yourself as an Artist with Social Media—Jason Barr This class will focus on creating a brand for artists through new media. We’ll cover blogging, Facebook, Twitter, Etsy, and many other options. This will help you start and maintain your online presence as an artist. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAL012: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 7-9pm, $145

WordPress 1, 2, 3—Marlo Angell Have you been putting off building your website because of the cost of software, design, and maintenance? Build visibility in a class that will jumpstart your virtual charisma. WordPress is popular because it is free and easy to use. It is also an industry standard — as of August 2011 it has produced 22% of all new sites on the Web. This class offers help getting started, access to a computer, and few weeks play. Soon you will have the foundation of your Web presence under your belt. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AAL027: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 10am-noon, $75

Power Lunch for Artists—Rick Yarnell In a creative industry, the same as any other, being smart about your business is essential to success. Just in time for tax season, this class covers the basics on business plans, incorporation, and taxes, and connects you with an arts-friendly CPA to answer questions. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAW023: Thu, Mar 8, noon-1pm, $15

Grantwriting Quick and Dirty—Margaret Weisbrod Morris Feel lost trying to find what is out there for artists and where to find it? You are not alone. Come get expert guid-ance on how to submit solid proposals, writing advice, resources, making connections, and the lowdown on how funding happens. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AAW022: Thu, Feb 2, 6-8pm, $20



































Wetlands Workshop—Ann Dean Photograph the natural world with a local photographer. The first week we will meet at the Arts Center and carpool to the wetlands. The following week we will evaluate our images. This field trip will allow you to ask questions in a real-world environment and to learn about basic composi-tion techniques and camera operation in the field. We will reschedule in the event of rain. Min 5/Max10 SP-AAH030: Sat, May 5, 6-8am AND Sat, May 12, 10am-noon, $60

Photography Open Studio For experienced photographers only — at least two classes, or the equivalent experience, are mandatory. Participants have access to the equipment and darkroom during Arts Center hours; scheduled classes have the right-of-way. Supply your own materials and chemistry. Enrollees must attend a mandatory orientation and studio procedures meeting on Tue, Jan 17, at 6pm before using darkroom. WI-AAH030: Mon-Sat, Sun hours as posted, Jan 17-Mar 9 (8wks), $120 SP-AAH030: Mon-Sat, Sun hours as posted, Mar 26-May 18 (8wks), $120

Private Photography Sessions— LAC Photography Faculty The Lawrence Arts Center is now offering private lessons in the photography studio. Can’t find a class that fits your interest or schedule? These lessons are meant for those who need individual attention from a professional to create a work of art or to hone a technique. Meeting times are on an hourly basis and are to be arranged by teacher and student. Choose from our highly qualified staff. To learn more about them, see www.lawrenceartscenter.org. WI-AAHAD or SP-AAHAD: Ann Dean WI-AAHJR or SP-AAHJR: Jason Romanishin $35/hour, minimum 1 hour

PRINTMAKINGPrint Beginnings: The Art of Printmaking— Carla Aspenberg, Artist-in-residence This introductory class surveys the foundations of print-making. This is a great course for those who are interested in printmaking and need a place to begin their inquiry into this multifaceted, enigmatic art form. Students will investigate techniques for monotype, woodcut, and intaglio methods of printmaking through demonstrations and hands-on work time! Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAR012: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 7-9pm, $140 SP-AAR012: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 7-9pm, $140

Clay Monoprint Workshop— with guest artist Mitch Lyons Mitch Lyons earned his MFA degree in ceramics from Tyler School of Art, and his BFA degree in graphics from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia. His clay monoprints can be found in numerous private and public collections throughout the United States, including the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Woodmere Museum, American University, and the University of Delaware. Students will learn to pull clay monoprints from a slab of stoneware clay (matrix) by applying China clay mixed with colored clays, and pigments, not inks, to the slab. Mark making is encouraged by utilizing textures, stencils, and pastels, as well as many printmaking and ceramic techniques, to the soft clay. A wooden rolling pin (press) is rolled over a wet canvas/paper to remove a thin layer of colored clays. Because China clay is very inert and the pigments are permanent, this unique printing process using clay will remain light-fast and stable. Mitch will demon-strate his inventive printing process each day. This class if open to anyone — printmakers, ceramists, and painters — who wants to use clay in a very different way. Enroll in two printmaking workshops, get $10 off. Min 6/Max 12 WI-AAC999: Fri, Mar 9, 6-7:30pm (demo) AND Sat-Sun, Mar 10-11, 10am-4pm (workshop), $350

Print Foundations: Silk Screen—Christa Dalien Silk screen or serigraphy is a form of printing in which an image is made by squeezing ink through silk onto paper or fabric. Silk screen is a simple process, with beautiful results. Students will design their own images and learn the process to turn it into beautiful printed artwork or practical piece. Min 4/Max 8 WI-AAR031: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7-9pm, $140 SP-AAR031: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7-9pm, $140

Print Foundations: Monotype— Carla Aspenberg, Artist-in-residence Learn the freedom of creating a unique print on paper! Monotype is known as the “painterly print. We will cover processes such as additive and subtractive methods, stencils, layering and patterns, collage, mixed media, and more. We will look at basic shop tools and equipment, as well. Beginners and those with experience are welcome. Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAR033: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $140

Print Foundations: Woodcut and Relief— Carla Aspenberg, Artist-in-residence This class is a basic introduction to woodcut and other relief printmaking processes. We will start with softer carving materials and work our way toward wood while getting to know the tools and processes. We will cover advanced methods of multiple plate registration and color layering, and learn how to create an edition. All levels welcome. Min 5/Max 8 SP-AAR032: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $140

Print Foundations: Letterpress—Tim O’Brien If you like the written word and making images, this class gives you a chance to combine your interests in graphic design. Learn to design, set, and print type to create stationery, business cards, and broadsheets or a project of your own. Basic supplies included. Min 4/Max 8 WI-AAR044: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $140 SP-AAR044: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $140

Clay Monotype Discovery Workshop— Carla Aspenberg, Artist-in-residence Monotype is a printmaking process that uses drawing and painting techniques to create unique works by applying pressure to a plate or matrix. In this class we will use clay slip instead of ink and learn how to use a slab to transfer slip onto paper and create one-of-a-kind mixed media prints. Enroll in two printmaking workshops, get $10 off. Min 4/Max 8 WI-AAR166: Sat, Jan 14, 1-4pm, $30

Handprinted Valentine Workshop—Christa Dalien Impress your loved ones with a handprinted card this sea-son. During this workshop you will be guided through the steps to create an edition of 20 one-color screenprinted cards. Bring a 5x7 black-and-white, high-contrast image that you would like to print from, or use one of the pre-designed images ready for your use. Other materials are available to embellish and make each card lovely. Enroll in two printmaking workshops, get $10 off. Min 4/Max 8 WI-AAR106: Sat, Jan 28, 10am-1pm, $30

Printmaking Open Studio This studio class is for experienced printmakers interested in working independently. At least two printmaking classes, or the equivalent experience, are recommended before signing up for Open Studio for the first time. . Included in the fee is equipment use, basic inks and tools. Participants must provide their own paper and specialty inks. Unless posted otherwise, participants have open access to the studio during business hours except during a scheduled class. Students must attend a mandatory meeting on Tue, Jan 18, at 6pm. WI-AAR0110: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 9 (8wks), $120 SP-AAR0111: Mon, Mar 26-May 18 (8wks), $120

Private Printmaking Sessions— LAC Printmaking Faculty The Lawrence Arts Center is now offering private lessons in the printmaking studio. Can’t find a class that fits? These lessons are meant for those who need individual attention from a professional to create a work of art or to hone a technique. Meeting times are on an hourly basis and are to be arranged by teacher and student. Choose from our highly qualified staff. To learn more about them, see www.lawrenceartscenter.org. WI -AARCA or SP-AARCA: Carla Aspenberg, Artist-in-residence WI-AARCD or SP-AARCD: C hrista Dalien WI -AARTO or SP-AARTO: Tim O’Brien $35/hour, minimum 1 hour

WRITINGHello, Poetry!—Mark Hennessey Discover poetry in a class that is gentle with the novice. The class will examine the idea of “poetic” and tour artistic traditions that create those expectations. Students will survey poems from diverse, inclusive sources and explore strategies for compositional exercise. Bad-ass language will be celebrated, inventiveness enjoyed, freshness reveled and critiquing constructive. Students will write and edit a class-specific publication to be released at a reading/performance/slam. Look for Mark Hennessey’s poetry installation in the gallery during National Poetry Month. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AAW021: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7-8:30pm, $95 SP-AAW021: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7-8:30pm, $95

Dramatic Writing—Marlo Angell Learn and explore screenwriting fundamentals such as character, dialogue, and plot structure of screeplays and stage plays in a workshop setting. Bring an existing idea or create a new one, write actively at home, and get to work on the tour de force you’ve always meant to start. Min 6/Max 12 WI-AYW025: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $115 SP-AYW025: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $115

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Lawrence Arts Center Garage Sale April 27-28: Benefit from our spring cleaning of the studios, costume shop, and storage areas! Check our website and Facebook page for details. Items will include equipment, supplies, art notions, and doo-dads large and small.
































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YOUTH DANCE CLASSESPRESCHOOL-K All classes for young children are designed to introduce dance through a creative movement exploration process that respects their age and abilities. It looks like play, it feels like play, but it’s an educational experience. Each child is given opportunities to develop greater control of his/her own body and an understanding of movement. Classes are designed to prepare children to succeed in later study of ballet, modern dance, sports, and other physical activities. Enroll in age-appropriate classes. For dance attire see Dance Handbook at lawrenceartscenter.org or stop by the Arts Center.

Preschool Dance I (age 3)— Maria Thompson/Betsy McCafferty WI-CDYPD14 (Betsy): Thu, 9:45-10:30am, $182 WI-CDYPD16 (Maria): Sat, 9-9:45am, $182

Preschool Dance II (ages 3.5-4)—Maria Thompson WI-CDYPD26: Sat, 9:45-10:30am, $182

Preschool Dance II/III (ages 3.5-5)— Betsy McCafferty/Ashley Boyack WI-CDYPD21 (Betsy): Mon, 3:30-4:15pm, $182 WI-CDYPD23 (Ashley): Wed, 9:35-10:20am, $182

Preschool Dance III (ages 4-5)— Betsy McCafferty/Maria Thompson WI-CDYPD34 (Betsy): Thu, 10:30-11:15am, $182 WI-CDYPD36 (Maria): Sat, 10:30-11:15am, $182

Preschool Dancing Fairy Tales (ages 3-5)— Betsy McCafferty WI-CDYS14: Thu, Jan 12-Mar 1 (8wks), 3:30-4:15pm, $81 SP-CDYS14: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 3:30-4:15pm, $81

Kinder Ballet (Kindergarten)— Betsy McCafferty/Maria Thompson Students learn simple ballet movements in center place; combine two or more loco motor or axial movements together in simple patterns; and learn about the basic ele-ments of dance by contrasting concepts such as high space and low space, light and strong energy, and rhythmic patterns and tempos. They also learn to express ideas, feelings, and moods from stories through movement. For attire see Dance Handbook available at the Lawrence Arts Center or at lawrenceartscenter.org. WI-CDYKB11 (Betsy): Mon, 4:15-5:15pm, $190 WI-CDYKB16 (Maria): Sat, 11:15am-12:15pm, $190

CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING Students interested in ballet enter a sequential training program designed to train the body’s flexibility, strength, musicality, and coordination in order to become an advanced dancer. As students progress, ballet training requires an increased time commitment; however, stu-dents are allowed to choose to study at a slower pace and stay at a level for a longer time period in order to master technical requirements at that level. (See Syllabus on website.) For dance attire see Dance Handbook available at the Lawrence Arts Center or at lawrenceartscenter.org.

Introduction to Ballet (1st grade)— Betsy McCafferty/Shannon Pickett WI-CDYIB13 (Betsy): Wed, 3:15-4:15pm, $190 WI-CDYIB15 (Shannon): Fri, 4:30-5:30pm, $190

Ballet I (2nd grade+)— Betsy McCafferty/Shannon Pickett WI-CDYB11 (Betsy): Mon, 5:15-6:15pm, $190 WI-CDYB16 (Shannon): Sat, 9-10am, $190

Ballet I (teenagers)—Paige Comparato WI-CDYB12 (new beginners): Tue, 3:15-4:15pm, $190 WI-CDYB24 (continued/experienced): Thu, 3:30-4:30pm, $190

C O M E D A N C E W I T H U S !DATES The Winter/Spring Dance semester begins January 7 and ends May 18 (18wks, no class Jan 16 or Mar 18-25). Enroll at lawrenceartscenter.org or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk.

DANCE EDUCATION AT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER OFFERS: • Comprehensivetechnicaltrainingbasedonthemajordisciplines:ballet,moderndance,jazz,andtap.• Superiorinstructionthatbuildstheknowledge,strength,flexibility,andcoordinationappropriateforeachdiscipline.• Explorationandenrichmentprogramsduringthesummerandthroughouttheyear,developingdancersasthinkingartists.• Guestartistsresidencies,masterclassesandintensiveworkshopstobroadenunderstandingandawarenessofthelargerworldofdance.• Uniqueperformanceopportunitiesthatofferage-andtraining-appropriatestageexperiences.Dance Artists at the Lawrence Arts Center demonstrate that: • Likeapaintbrushtoapainter,thebodyisthedancer’stoolandneedstobeinexcellentcondition:strong,flexible,andwell-coordinated.• Likepaintistoapainter,movementisthedancer’smedium.• Likeacanvas,spaceisthedancer’sstage.• Timeisthedancer’sorganizer(rhythm,tempo,syncopation,accent,etc.).• Energy(effort/force)addstextureandnuance.

The Lawrence Arts Center Dance program complies with professional dance standards including appropriate dance attire. As a community-based educational facility, the Lawrence Arts Center strives to support everyone in the community’s ability to participate in its programs. Because of this, the Lawrence Arts Center extends scholarships for dance footwear as well as for tuition. See lawrenceartscenter.org/dance.html for more info, including the full dance program syllabus and handbook.

STUDENT/FAMILY DISCOUNTS We offer discounts for students and families enrolling in two or more regular technique classes (codes that begin with WI-C) per semester.

FINANCIAL AID is available all through the year for children and adults. Ask at the front desk or see lawrenceartscenter.org.



















Ballet II (3rd grade+ and completion of Ballet I or equivalent)—Paige Comparato/Shannon Pickett Two classes a week are recommended. WI-CDYB22 (Paige): Tue, 4:15-5:15pm, $190 WI-CDYB24 (Paige): Thu, 4:30-5:30pm, $190 WI-CDYB26 (Shannon): Sat, 10-11am, $190

Ballet III (4th grade+ and completion of Ballet II or equivalent) —Cynthia Crews/Shannon Pickett Three classes a week are recommended. WI-CDYB31 (Cynthia): Mon, 4:15-5:30pm, $217 WI-CDYB33 (Cynthia): Wed, 4:15-5:30pm, $217 WI-CDYB36 (Shannon): Sat, 11am-noon, $190

Ballet IV: Year One (5th grade+ and completion of Ballet III or equivalent)— Deborah Bettinger/Paige Comparato Three classes a week are recommended; two classes a week are required. *WI-CDYB42 (Paige): Tue, 5:15-6:30pm, $217 *WI-CDYB44 (Paige): Thu, 5:30-6:45pm, $217 WI-CDYB46 (Deborah): Sat, noon-1:30pm, $246

Ballet IV: Year Two (6th grade+ and completion of Ballet IV: Year One or equivalent)— Deborah Bettinger/Paige Comparato/Cynthia Crews Four classes a week are recommended; three classes a week are required. *WI-CDYB42 (Paige): Tue, 5:15-6:30pm, $217 WI-CDYB43 (Cynthia): Wed, 5:30-6:45pm, $217 *WI-CDYB44 (Paige): Thu, 5:30-6:45pm, $217 WI-CDYB46 (Deborah): Sat, noon-1:30pm, $246

Ballet V (7th grade+ and completion of Ballet IV or equivalent)— Jerel Hilding/Cynthia Crews/Deborah Bettinger Some Ballet V classes will include intermediate pointe. Four classes a week are recommended; three classes a week are required. WI-CDYB51 (Jerel): Mon, 5:30-7pm, $246 WI-CDYB52 (Cynthia): Tue, 7-8:15pm, $217 WI-CDYB53 (Cynthia): Wed, 5:30-6:45pm, $217 WI-CDYB54 (Deborah): Thu, 7:15-8:30pm, $217 WI-CDYB56 (Deborah): Sat, noon-1:30pm, $246

Ballet VI (9th grade+ and completion of Ballet V or equivalent)— Jerel Hilding/Cynthia Crews/Deborah Bettinger Students at this level have made a full commitment to the serious study of ballet. They have potential for a career in dance or to focus their studies in dance at the college level. They are integrating the artistry, complexity, and challenges of dancing en pointe in every class. Four classes a week are required. WI-CDYB61 (Jerel): Mon, 5:30-7pm, $246 WI-CDYB62 (Cynthia): Tue, 7-8:15pm, $217 WI-CDYB63 (Cynthia): Wed, 6:45-8:15pm, $246 WI-CDYB64 (Deborah): Thu, 7:15-8:30pm, $217 WI-CDYB66 (Deborah): Sat, noon-1:30pm, $24

BALLET POINTE Pointe shoes are worn by ballerinas to enhance grace and beauty. All students must be taking a minimum of three regular ballet classes a week to dance en pointe. At the Ballet IV level, Pre-pointe and Beginning Pointe classes must be taken separate from regular class, with instructor approval, to begin the pointe training process. At the Ballet V level and above, pointe training is integrated into regular classwork at no additional cost. For Ballet VI, pointe shoes must be worn for Tuesday and Thursday class. Students should consult with class Instructor about when to wear pointe shoes.

Pre-pointe and Beginning Pointe (instructor approval required)—Paige Comparato Due to the physical demands of pointe work, proper body alignment and strong feet and ankles are vital. Students must have recommendation by their teacher, three to four years of consistent ballet training, and be age 11+. Pre-pointe and first-year pointe students have class twice a week for half an hour in order to carefully begin the training process and accustom the body to the challenges of dancing en pointe. WI-CDYB424: Tue, 6:30-7pm AND Thu, 6:45-7:15 pm, $190 for both classes *Starred Ballet IV classes must be taken with these Beginning Pointe classes.

Intermediate and Advanced Pointe Intermediate students will wear pointe shoes for part of their regular Ballet V or VI classes. Consult with your instructor if you have questions about when you should wear your pointe shoes. No additional fee for pointe train-ing. Advanced students are encouraged to wear pointe shoes for at least part of all classes. Unless your instructor advises you differently, pointe shoes will be required dur-ing all of the Tuesday/Thursday Ballet VI classes. Consult with your instructor if you have questions about when you should wear your pointe shoes. No additional fee for pointe training.

YOUTH MODERN DANCE These classes focus on the development of the whole child with the philosophy that every child is an artist. As children begin their journey through dance, they discover dance as an art form and grow in their technique and artistry. Through modern dance exploration and training, dancers reach progressive goals and are taught the vo-cabulary for dance. Students are taught dance technique and are encouraged to find their authentic movement patterns. Studio interactions and experience encourage the development of discipline and respect. The curriculum encourages creative problem solving and social, cognitive, and emotional growth, as well as the development of the highest quality dance technique. Culmination of this class will be co-creating dances for DANCE GALA 2012.

For K-5th grade students: Dance Theater I and II classes replace Modern Dance I and II.

Youth Dance Theater I (K-2nd grade)— Ashley Boyack WI-CDYM14: Thu, 4:15-5:15pm, $190

Youth Dance Theater II (3rd-5th grade)— Ashley Boyack WI-CDYM24: Thu, 5:15-6:15pm, $190

Modern Dance II/III (6th-12th grade, adult) This class will use modern dance to develop strength, flexibility, and coordination needed in dance. At the same time students will learn about the structure and creative process of creating a dance. Starting with specific ques-tions and concepts in dance movement, we will explore, analyze, and apply them as we create short movement phrases. Eventually we will apply this knowledge to choreograph for DANCE GALA 2012. WI-CDYM34: Thu, 6:15-7:30pm, $217

Boys Dance and Theater (3rd grade+)— Matt Rodriguez This class is great for boys interested in improving their athletic moves as well as those interested in the perform-ing arts. Learn to jump higher, leap farther, move with confidence in athletics, and in life on or off the stage. This class concentrates on agility, flexibility, and strength training especially important to young male dancers and actors, and provides young athletes with new moves to use on and off the field. WI-CDYS15: Fri, 5:30-6:30pm, $19

YOUTH JA ZZ DANCE Students in jazz will learn classic jazz techniques and moves including explosive leaps and kicks, isolation movements, jazz stylizations, and more. Some charac-teristics of hip hop movements, include poppin’, lockin’, breakin’, and free-style may be included. These high-energy classes are a dynamic, fun way to build strength and confidence.

Hip Hop Fun (3rd grade+)—Naomi Carson WI-CDYJH16: Sat, 3-4pm, $190

Jazz I (4th grade+)—Naomi Carson WI-CDYJ13: Wed, 4:15-5:15pm, $190

Jazz II/III (6th-12th grade and completion of Jazz I or equivalent)—Brandi Green WI-CDYJ22: Tue, 4:30-5:30pm, $190

Also see Advanced Jazz Ensemble.

Jazz students in 9th-12th grade can join adult classes.

YOUTH TAP DANCE Clogging, Irish step dancing, Spanish Flamenco dancing, African dance, and jazz music all contributed to this exuberant dance form. Dancers will learn the traditional rhythms of tap dancing including shuffle, “buck and wing”, soft shoe, time steps, and stomping. Within tap footwork, dancers build awareness of the rhythms and timing in music.

Tap I (2nd grade+)—Maria Thompson WI-CDYT16: Sat, 12:45-1:30pm, $182

Tap II (3rd grade+ and completion of at least one year of Tap I)—Maria Thompson WI-CDYT26: Sat, 1:30-2:15pm, $182

Tap III (5th grade+ and completion of Tap II or equivalent)—Naomi Carson WI-CDYT36: Sat, 2:15-3pm $182


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PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIESYouth Ballet Company presents PETER PAN Dance in the Youth Ballet Company’s presentation of PETER PAN and experience magical Never Neverland where kids never grow up and Peter Pan flies with fairy dust. Meet Tinker Bell and join the Lost Boys to out-smart Captain Hook and his pirates. Inspired by the timeless classic by J. M. Barrie, Deborah Bettinger has created a delightful ballet suitable for everyone. Open to ballet students ages 8 through high school. WI-DYX56: Most rehearsals will be on Saturday afternoons, Jan 27-Mar 10, exact times TBA (additional rehearsals may be held Mar 4-9) Auditions (for placement, as all ballet students age 8+ are cast): Jan 21, 2-4:30pm Performance: Sat, Mar 10, 7pm AND Sun, Mar 11, 2pm Participation Fee: $89

Lawrence Ballet Theatre—Cynthia Crews, Artistic Director Lawrence Ballet Theatre, the Lawrence Arts Center’s pre-professional dance company, was recently accepted into the Mid-States Region of the prestigious Regional Dance America (see page 22). New advanced dancers will be selected for the 2012-2013 ballet company at an audition in May. Each year the artistic director and guest artists set both classical and contemporary works on this company. Don’t miss the performance of classical and modern ballet at the THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY on April 27-28. WI-CDYBX61: Mon, 7-9pm AND Fridays 4:30-6pm Participation Fee: $200 per semester ($250 if not currently taking classes at the Arts Center)

Lawrence Jazz Ensemble—Brandi Green, Artistic Director Advanced dancers are selected at an audition in August for the advanced jazz company. Challenging new works are choreographed each year. New director Brandi Green brings fresh ideas and the latest jazz moves to the ensemble. Don’t miss their dynamic and original performance at THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY on April 27-28. WI-CDYJX32: Tue, 5:30-7pm Participation Fee: $180 per semester ($230 if not currently taking classes at the Arts Center)

See pages 21-22 for more about these events:

THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION BEAUTY April 27-28 at 7pm The Lawrence Ballet Theatre and the Lawrence Jazz Ensemble

DANCE GALA 2012 May 18 at 7pm, and May 19 at 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm Five showcases give our students a chance to be performing artists and share what they have learned.

The Winter/Spring Dance semester begins January 7 and ends May 18 (18wks, no class Jan 16 or Mar 18-25).





































ADULT DANCE CLASSESThe adult dance program is designed to engage the entire range of students, from the true beginner to students returning to dance after a break in studies, or advanced students looking for a place to continue their training. Our teachers are experienced instructors who draw upon a vast wealth of knowledge to provide personal attention and well-structured classes to help adults develop their strength and confidence as dancers. Students in 9th grade+ are welcome in the adult dance classes.

ADULT BALLET Adult Ballet I—Cynthia Crews WI-CDAB13: Wed 8:15-9:30pm, $217

Adult Ballet II—Cynthia Crews WI-CDAB22: Tue, 8:15-9:30pm, $217

Adult Ballet II/III—Deborah Bettinger WI-CDAB23: Wed, 7-8:30pm, $246

Adult Only Pointe—Deborah Bettinger WI-CDAB43: Wed, 8:30-9pm, $85

Gentle Ballet—Cynthia Crews Designed for adult women who have had ballet previ-ously, this class will begin with gentle stretching and easy ballet movements to increase range of motion in the mature body. Working at each individual’s own pace, the instructor will provide exercises to build balance, strength, and coordination to develop increased mobility and confidence. All abilities welcome. WI-CDABS14: Thu, 1-2:30pm, $246

Qualified adult advanced students are welcome to enroll in youth Ballet V and VI classes.

ADULT JA ZZ DANCE Adult Jazz I—Brandi Green WI-CDAJ12: Tue, 7-8pm, $190

Adult Jazz II—Matt Rodriguez WI-CDAJ22: Tue, 1-2:15pm, $217 WI-CDAJ26: Sat, 4-5:15pm, $217

Adult Jazz III—Matt Rodriguez WI-CDAJ31: Mon, 6:15-7:30pm, $217

ADULT TAP DANCE Adult Tap I—Naomi Carson WI-CDAT13: Wed, 5:30-6:15pm, $182

Adult Tap II/III—Naomi Carson WI-CDAT23: Wed, 6:15-7pm, $182

ADULT MODERN DANCE Adult Modern Dance I/II—Lori Neuerschwander WI-CDAM21: Mon, 7:30-8:30pm, $190

Adult/Teen Modern Dance II/III—Ashley Boyack WI-CDAM24: Thu, 6:15-7:30pm, $217

NEW! Dance Lab/Open Studio Project— Candi Baker (facilitator) This dance lab offers an open space for choreographers and dancers to work together on projects. If you are a dancer in search of a choreographer or a choreographer in search of dancers, this open studio offers the potential to find what you need. It is a place to experiment and explore ideas, to try something new, to play with ideas on your own and with others. The first night will be for sharing ideas, dance projects, and possible performance opportunities. WI-DAM32: Tue, Jan 17-May 15 (19wks, no class Mar 20), 8-9:30pm, $5 per class after Jan 17

ADULT BALLROOM DANCE Beginning Ballroom—Blue Barrand/Christie Curtis Learn the basic ballroom dances from this delightful, award-winning father/daughter team so that you and your partner can dance confidently on the floor. Includes ballroom (foxtrot, swing, waltz) and/or Latin dances. WI-DAS14: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7:30-8:30pm, $90 per couple

Swing and Salsa—Blue Barrand/Christie Curtis Join Blue and Christie for a fun and energetic session of swinging and salsa dancing. Dance with confidence after learning the basics and some fun variations. WI-DAS24: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7:30-8:30pm, $90 per couple

FITNESS AND YOGA CLASSESStretch and Tone (Intermediate/Advanced)— Deborah Bettinger Get your body centered and your blood flowingin this Saturday morning class that focuses on Yoga-based stretching and strengthening exercises. Feel great all day! WI-CDAY16: Sat, 8-9am, $190

Yin Yoga—Alice Steuerwald Alice Steuerwald has a wealth of experience in the traditional health field combined with years of study and teaching in yoga and massage therapy. This class targets the connective tissue of the hips, pelvis, and lower spine — bringing your attention inward, unlocking the body, and liberating the mind and spirit. You will gain greater body awareness, knowledge of structural issues, and knowledge of how to care for yourself. WI-DAY21A: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), noon-1pm, $80 WI-DAY21B: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), noon-1pm, $80

Body Journey: Yoga for Seniors—Alice Steuerwald Students benefit from Alice’s 28 years of studying the human body and spirit. The exercises in the class lead to an awareness of self through breath and movement and help develop a sense of freedom with your body and self empowerment. This class will introduce prana yama, ap-propriate strength training, micro movement, and yoga. WI-DAY11A: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 10:45-11:45am, $80 WI-DAY11B: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 10:45-11:45am, $80

Zumba—Pat Middaugh Zumba is exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, calorie-burning, dance fitness that’s moving millions of people toward joy and health. Enroll now! WI-DAZ12: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 11-11:45am, $80 WI-DAZ14: Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 11-11:45am, $80 Enroll in both classes for $128

SP-DAZ12: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 11-11:45am, $80 SP-DAZ14: Fri, Mar 30-May 18 (8wks), 11-11:45am, $80 Enroll in both classes for $128

MASTER CLASSES / GUEST ARTISTSThroughout the year the Lawrence Arts Center provides occasions to inspire and inform the community about dance by providing educational opportunities to learn from exceptional visiting teachers and guest artists. Many thanks to our sponsors Dan and Nicole Sabatini of Sabatini Architects.

• Ellie Goudie-Averill, dancer with Philadelphia’s Stone Depot Dance, in residence February 19-25 In conjunction with the Choreography Festival, Philadelphia dance artist Ellie Goudie-Averill will be in residence at the Lawrence Arts Center. We are excited to announce her return as visiting artist “to nurture her roots” to teach and choreograph in the dance program for the week of February 19-25. Ms. Goudie-Averill grew up in Kansas, received her BA in dance from the University of Kansas and her MFA in dance from the University of Iowa. While in Lawrence, she was a dancer for the Prairie Wind Dancers and a founder of the Bowery Dance Company. At the Lawrence Arts Center, she taught a wide variety of classes from ballet and modern dance to composition, and was a beloved preschool dance instructor. She will teach several master classes and visit many of our regular classes during the week. She is a featured artist on the Saturday night performance of the Choreography Festival.

• Janet Charleston, University of Kansas guest teacher, to present master class in modern dance Janet Charleston is an established professional dancer, having danced in most of the major theaters in New York City, including Lincoln Center and the Joyce Theatre. Ms. Charleston has toured the world, dancing in Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. She holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Dance from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, and has been a dance teacher and mentor for many years. Her foundation training was in Cunningham technique, but she has received training in dance therapy, Alexander technique, ballet, se-mantics, and other movement approaches. Ms. Charleston will teach a master class for the Lawrence Arts Center during her residency at the University of Kansas this spring; please check lawernceartscenter.org and eblasts for announcement of upcoming dates and times.

For more information, contact Dance Program Director Candi Baker: [email protected].

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DANCE CLASS FEE STRUC TURESEMESTER CLASSES (classes with codes that start with “WI-C” or “SP-C”)• Tuitionisdueatenrollment.• Astudentmustbeenrolledtotakeclassandwillbeasked

to observe class if enrollment has not been processed.• FortheWinter/Springsemester,afour-paymentoptionis

available. A $12 processing fee will be added to your total bill before it is divided into three payments:–1st payment due at enrollment–2nd payment due February 1–3rd payment due March 1–4th payment due April 1

• Thefollowingstudent/familydiscountsapply:–15% for two semester classes–20% for three semester classes–30% for four or more semester classes

If you are using multiple-class discounts, using the payment plan, or applying for financial aid, please call 785-843-2787 or stop by the front desk.

SESSION CLASSES (classes with codes that start with “WI-D” or “SP-D”)Eight-week classes and special workshops are priced individually. See descriptions.

Financial aid Scholarships are available to qualified families. The Lawrence Arts Center Dance program complies with professional dance standards including appropriate dance attire. As a community-based educational facility, the Lawrence Arts Center strives to support everyone in the community’s ability to participate in its programs. Because of this, the Lawrence Arts Center extends scholarships for dance footwear as well as for tuition. Ask for an application form at the front desk or download one from lawrenceartscenter.org. A 10% deposit of your total is due at enrollment.

Dance Class Cards You may purchase a Dance Class Card for up to four adult classes and use it for any adult class during the semester. • 45-minuteto1-hourclasses:

$12 per class up to three classes/$46 for 4 classes• 1.25-hourclasses:

$14.50 per class up to three classes/$56 for 4 classes• 1.5-hourclasses:

$17 per class up to three classes/$65 for 4 classes

Questions? Call 785-843-2787 or email [email protected].

The Winter/Spring Dance semester begins January 7 and ends May 18 (18wks, no class Jan 16 or Mar 18-25).

FREE ZUMBA CLASSES! Try it out, have some fun! Leave boredom at the door and open yourself to exuberance. No need to enroll...just bring your sense of adventure and join us! Tue, Jan 10, 11-11:45am OR Thu, Jan 13, 11-11:45am



























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K-2ND GRADE Theater for Young People: Story Acting— Jennifer Glenn This beginning acting class will use stories and theater games to teach the basics of acting — improvisation, character development, and working as a team. We will use Aesop’s Fables and Native American Tales as the base of all of our stories. Students in the January-March ses-sion receive a free pass to see The First Saturday Players production of THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE on Saturday, March 3 at 11am and 2pm. Students in the March-May session receive a free pass to see The First Saturday Players production of CROW BRINGS FIRE AND CROW BRINGS DAY-LIGHT on Saturday, May 5 at 11am and 2pm.Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT141: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85 SP-AYT141: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85

Theater for Young People: Story Theater— Larry Mitchell See description on page 9. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT011: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110 SP-AYT012: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110

3RD-5TH GRADE Theater for Young People: Creative Drama— Christie Dobson Through games and exercises for the imaginative child, drama therapist Christie Dobson will teach students to trust their creative instincts and discover the artist within. Students will build scenes and improvisations around themes explored group. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT320: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 4:30-6pm, $100 SP-AYT320: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 4:30-6pm, $100

Theater for Young People: Acting with a Script— Jennifer Glenn This semester-long acting process gives all students a chance to audition for, be cast in, and rehearse a formal scripted play. Together we will gather sets, costumes, and props for the performance on the last day of class in the Black Box Theater. This session we will be working on MANY MOONS. The play is an adaptation of James Thurber’s lovely fairytale about a princess who wishes for the moon. This is a great opportunity for young actors to get their feet wet in a semiformal play situation or for the more experienced to work on their acting. Min 5/Max 20 WI-AYT340: Wed, Jan 18-May 16 (16wks, no class Mar 14 or Mar 21), 4-5:30pm, $205

6TH-12TH GRADE Spark! Drama for the Middle School Mind— Jamie McCall Mix it up every Wednesday! Acting, writing, and imagina-tive thinking collide in this weekly class that focuses on exploring our creativity. We’ll play games, find out what inspires us, and learn how to channel our ideas into art. No two days will be exactly the same and students will have input on the projects we undertake. No prior experi-ence required. Just bring an open mind and your sense of fun! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT063: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100 SP-AYT063: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100

Beyond Glee: Musical Theater Workshop— Rhonda Carlson In one of the Arts Center’s most popular classes, acting meets music in this comprehensive approach to the music theater repertoire taught by an instructor whose students have appeared on Broadway and on national tours. This ensemble will be sprinkled with repertoire and scenes — and, for those wishing to be featured, individually selected songs, scenes, and monologues. Join in this creative approach to performing the Broadway repertoire. Min 5 WI-AYMUS: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95 SP-AYMUS: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95

Teen Scene—Christie Dobson In the style of City Youth Theatre, teens will brainstorm and create a transformational performance that explores an issue relevant to them. Drama therapist and seasoned youth theatre director Christie Dobson will combine theatre exercises and group activities to develop students’ artistic voices and to foster an awareness of how to make exciting things happen. Scenes and work produced will be performed for the public at the end of the session. Enroll with a friend, and you each receive a 20% discount. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT060: Sat, Feb 4-25 (4wks), 10am-noon, $40

ADULTS Undeclared Actor—Rhonda Carlson A lively class for closet comedians, backyard thespians, video hams, and other adults who always wondered if they could act but have not yet given it a try. Theater games, improvisations, scenes, monologues, and solid ad-vice about being an actor are presented in an easy-going, light-hearted atmosphere. A playful way to tap into your inner actor waiting to come out! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAT010: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125 SP-AAT010: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 7-9pm, $125

Actors Workshop—Christie Dobson This workshop is for young and young-at-heart adult actors, age 14 +, with some experience and interest in further practicing their craft. It will be an interactive gathering for performers to have fun, connect, and act. Activities will include review of theories of theatrical study as well as vocal and movement training through scenes, monologues, and ensemble pieces from classical and contemporary plays. Guest artists and experts will be invited to share industry tips, give feedback, and answer questions about working, and getting work, as an actor. There will be an end-of-session public performance. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT020: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 6:30-8pm, $100 SP-AYT020: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 6:30-8pm, $100

G E T I N O N T H E A C T ! THEATER EDUCATION AT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER FEATURES CAPTIVATING SESSIONS IN DRAMA, DANCE, FILM, AND MUSIC TAUGHT BY THEATER EXPERTS. Classes and workshops encourage students to cultivate public speaking skills; develop acting techniques; investigate improvisation, film making; test audition techniques and explore dramatic writing. The theater education program at the Lawrence Arts Center is a great place to gain self-confidence and connect with friends. It offers a place for students to express themselves, explore ideas, take intellectual risks and meet performance artists of all ages and skill levels who share their interests. We look forward to seeing you in the theater!

ENROLL ONLINE at lawrenceartscenter.org or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk. Looking for private acting lessons and dramatic writing coaching? Contact Ric Averill at [email protected].


GOOD POINT! Lawrence Public Schools teachers can earn IDP points for taking Arts Center classes.


MARK YOUR CALENDARS! Auditions for Summer Youth Theater will be Sunday, May 6. All who enroll will be cast. See page 21 for a sneak preview.


















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S U R P R I S I N G A N D I N N O V A T I V E : T H E A T E R , D A N C E , M U S I C , F I L M , A N D M U LT I M E D I A A R T SAT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER, WE RE-IMAGINE AND RE-INVIGORATE PERFORMING ARTS EVERY DAY. We offer surprising and innovative productions in theater, dance, music, film and multimedia arts each season. The Lawrence Arts Center changes at a breakneck pace to facilitate bringing new ideas and performing artists into the city and to support the work of established and indie artists alike. We strive to bring the freshest ideas happening in the performing arts to Lawrence, in unexpected contexts and combinations.

Check our website regularly to get up to the minute details on performances by new and cutting-edge production companies, spontaneous showings of contemporary film and groundbreaking documentaries; stimulating discussions on art and society; special appearances by master artists; guest lectures; live work in our galleries; demonstrations in our lobby spaces; and a host of book signings, poetry readings, and concerts. Sign up for our eblast, and “Like” us on Facebook for breaking news about what is new and exciting at the Lawrence Art Center. —Ric Averill, Artistic Director, Performing Arts

M U LT I M E D I AFebruary 3 and 4—7:30pm OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING, the multimedia challenge Regional filmmakers have been challenged to mix media to create a short play in which video must be an important feature of the production! This mini-festival, produced by Marlo Angell, is a must see for cinephiles, producers, actors, and those who enjoy movies, film, and/or chocolate. Guest artists committed to the project include Jeff Tamblyn and Robert Hurst, Laura Kirk, Peter Jasso and Marlo Angell, Misti Boland, Jeremy Osbern, Gary Huggins, and Ric Averill, with more writers and directors to come. Check listings at lawrenceartscenter.org as we announce who will be taking up the challenge! The Black Box Theater has limited seating, so purchase tickets early. Tickets (on sale January 1): $18 adults, $12 seniors and students

AUDITIONS! January 5 for OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING Bring a prepared audition of less than two minutes. Auditions are for both film and live theater roles. In addition, actors may sign up to be a part of the new play staged readings on February 11-12. Audition Times: Thu, Jan 5—7pm Callbacks: Mon, Jan 9

T H E A T E RFebruary 11—3pm, 6pm, 9pm February 12—2pm, 5pm, 8pm FIRE YOUR MUSE...this is where new plays really come from (an 18+ event) Staged readings produced by Dan Born. Local actors and musicians will do simple staged readings of four plays, two musicals of six local playwrights in two days. Check lawrenceartscenter.org for a final schedule of readings. Plays and playwrights selected are:• THETINWOODMAN,aplayadaptedfromFrankBaum

by Larry Mitchell: Tells the beloved Oz character’s backstory.

• HIS&HERSbyMarloAngell:Intwodifferentroomsin the same house, the same issue is being avoided. A recent miscarriage refuses to be swept under the rug when friends and family stop by to help and hinder.

• JONAHQWERTYISFEMMEASSASSINGUYbyMichaelTimothy Dieker: A full-length musical horror about the rise of gay serial killer Jonah Qwerty, who rose to infamy for uploading musicalized murders to YouTube.

• LETMYMINDFLASHWITHBLADESbyDanBorn: A full-length drama about the psychoanalysis of the American poet Hilda Doolittle by Sigmund Freud.

• THEPONZISCHEMEbyWillAverill:Amusicalbasedon the life of Ponzi interwoven with the story of a contemporary hustler. Music by Firewater.

• PIESFROMTHEPORNKITCHEN,anewplaybyNatalieLiccardello: Two cleaning ladies walk into an upscale Manhattan apartment and encounter an unlikely mix of baked goods, pornography, and a naked dude named Zeke. Shenanigans ensue, hearts are won, and a star is born.

Donations accepted

March 30, April 5 and 6—7:30pm March 31, April 1 and 7—2pm

Roald Dahl’s WILLY WONKA Roald Dahl’s timeless story of the world-famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of CHARLIE AND THE

CHOCOLATE FACTORY, which features the songs from the classic family film WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 seniors and students, group rates available

AUDITIONS! February 5 for WILLY WONKA Don’t let anything stop you from auditioning for a musical version of Roald Dahl’s well-loved novel, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, directed by Ric Averill. Lead roles for Willie Wonka; Charlie, a 10- to 14-year-old-boy; his grandfather; and the motley crew visiting Mr. Wonka’s factory, as well roles for parents, grandparents, and the lovable, eccentric Oom-Pah-Loom-Pahs. Auditioners must bring a comic monologue or reading less than one minute in length, plus 16 bars of a memorized Broadway song. Call 785-843-2787 to get your name on the appropriate audition list. Audition Times: Sun, Feb 5—2pm (ages 6-9), 3pm (ages 10-15), 4pm (ages 16+ and adult) Callbacks: Mon-Tue, Feb 6-7 Cast list posted: Wed, Feb 8—3pm. First read through: Wed, Feb 15—7pm

STORY SLAM: THE AUDIENCE AS PERFORMER (an 18+ event)

Stories told live. Extraordinary, witty, suspenseful: Whatever yarns you have, spin them. This is a don’t-miss occasion to hear and share whoppers, MOTH–style, the second Friday of each month.

Raconteurs step up to the mic to bring laughs, tears, surprise, amazement, and the occasional awkward moment. All are welcome, bring a tale to tell on the theme for the evening, or just come to eavesdrop. Never the same story, or evening, twice. Adults, 18+ only. Live music starts at 7pm. Slam starts at 7:30pm. Cocktails throughout. Dates and themes: “Cold” (January 13), “Love/Hate” (February 10), “It Happened in Kansas” (March 9), “Chance” (April 13), and “Annual Best Of ” (May 11, featuring all Story Slam winners).

December 3—7:30pm, 10pm

UNSCRIPTED: IMPROVISED COMEDY (an 18+ event) Two premier Kansas City improv troupes, Improv-Abilities and Holy Cow!, join local comedy favorites Girlprov for an evening of laughter born in the moment. These engaging performers spontaneously create scenes and stories from audience suggestions — no advance planning allowed. May contain mature content. Tickets: $10, $8 seniors and students


BOOKMAKING The Art of Bookmaking—Roberta Woodrick Learn the ancient art of creating unique artist books. Students will be introduced to pamphlet, accordion, stab, and simple sewn bindings, and will learn to make a flag book. Learn the fascinating history of book construction, properties of paper, book bindings, and paper along the way! Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAR072: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $130

CERAMICSBeginning Ceramics: Handbuilding— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is for anyone who’s never touched clay before and wants to get their hands dirty! We will learn basic building techniques through pinch pots, coiling, and slab construction and transition into more advanced forming and surface decoration techniques. Returning and practiced are also welcome to participate, and we can concentrate on personal projects. Min 5/Max 8 WI-AAC031: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC031: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

First Time Potter— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence/Amy Lenharth James Noury This class will introduce you to the pottery wheel and learn fundamental techniques for making pottery. The instructor will provide weekly demonstrations, lead discussions, and help with projects and developing skills on the wheel. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC010 (Allen): Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 SP-AAC010 (Allen): Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 WI-AAC013 (Amy): Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 12:30-2:30pm, $150 SP-AAC013 (Amy): Fri, Mar 30-May 18 (8wks), 12:30-2:30pm, $150 WI-AAC014 (James): Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC014 (James): Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Returning Potter: Kitchen Accoutrements— Joseph Meinecke Cups, bowls, canisters, pitchers…this class will challenge and hone your throwing skills, primarily focusing on mak-ing objects that are used every day in your kitchen and around your home. Enroll in both Reutrning Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC016: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150 SP-AAC016: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 7:30-9:30pm, $150

Returning Potter—Amy Lenharth/James Noury Refine your technique! Reach new goals! We will begin with the basics then incorporate more advanced work such as making lidded vessels and pulled handles, and assembling from separate components. Enroll in both Reutrning Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC016 (James): Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 SP-AAC016 (James): Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 WI-AAC014 (Amy): Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150 SP-AAC014 (Amy): Fri, Mar 30-May 18 (8wks), 1-3pm, $150

Practiced Potter: Wheel Throwing— Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is for students who wish to explore a variety of intermediate to advanced wheel throwing techniques. We will focus on centering larger amounts of clay, throwing thinner walls and dynamic vessels forms. Enroll in both Practiced Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC023: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC023: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Practiced Potter: Kiln Firing and Glaze Calculation—Allen Chen, Artist-in-residence This class is an exploration into the world of glaze formu-lation and kiln firing techniques. Students will be encour-aged to develop their own unique glazes and learn the effects of different kiln atmospheres on that glaze. We will investigate low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire glazes as well as special-effect, surface texture glazes. Enroll in both Practiced Potter classes, get $10 off. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC052: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150 SP-AAC052: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150

Family Pottery—Hollie Rice Come to class together for a special art experience with your child or children. Everyone will learn basic pottery techniques while making keepsakes for the family to share. It’s easier than you think! Any adult/child combo ages 7+ is welcome. Up to two children per adult (please make sure each attendee is individually enrolled). Students are welcome to use the studio outside of class time to finish projects (children must be accompanied by an adult). Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC094: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150 SP-AAC094: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7:30pm, $150

Ceramics Revolution—Hollie Rice Beginners and advanced students are welcome to try a fresh new approach to creating ceramic sculpture and functional art. This class requires an openness to clay and a willingness to have fun! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AAC044: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150 SP-AAC044: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 8-10pm, $150

Ceramics Open Studio—LAC Staff Open Studio is for advanced-level students who want to work independently. Fees include equipment use, firing, and basic glazes.Participants must provide etheir own clay. Unless posted otherwise, participants have open access to the studio during business hours except during a scheduled class. Students must attend a mandatory meeting in the studio on Tue, Jan 17, at 6:30pm in the studio. WI-AAC10: Jan 17-Mar 9 (8wks), $120 SP-AAC10: Mar 26-May 18 (8wks), $120

adult art

R E F R E S H Y O U R I M A G I N A T I O N , E X P L O R E I N T E R E S T S , C A P T I V A T E Y O U R I N T E L L E C TART EXPERIENCES AT THE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER encourage students to experiment, explore, and deepen understanding of art while making lasting connections. Work with experienced teaching artists to develop skills and expand knowledge in classes that fit a variety of schedules and interests. Most materials are provided, except where indicated. Students age 14+ are welcome in many adult classes. Enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk.

FINANCIAL AID AND PAYMENT PLANS are available for students of all ages. Please ask for information at the front desk or call 785-843-2787 (financial aid applications are also available online at lawrenceartscenter.org), then complete your enrollment at the front desk. Become a member of Lawrence Arts Center today and receive a 10% discount on classes!


Other family classes: Coloring Outside the Lines, Saturday Coloring Outside the Lines on page 8

Enroll in Winter and Spring sessions of any class at the same time, and get $10 off! Not valid with other discounts or incentives.



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T H E A T E R F O R Y O U N G P E O P L E Theater to amuse ages 3 to 103+

FIRST SATURDAY PLAYERS PRESENT: • December3—11am,2pm

THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS $5 suggested donation at the door

• March3—11am,2pm THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE $5 suggested donation at the door

• May5—11am,2pm CROW BRINGS DAYLIGHT AND CROW BRINGS FIRE $5 suggested donation at the door

SNEAK PREVIEW: SUMMER YOUTH THEATER • June14-16—timesTBA

THE WIZARD OF OZ 3rd-8th grade students rehearse May 29-June 16

• June21-24—timesTBA THE ROSE OF TREASON, a World War II resistance drama by James DeVita 8th-12th grade students rehearse May 29-June 24

• July19-21—timesTBA An original comedy by Will Averill, TBA 3rd-8th grade students rehearse July 2-21

• July26-29—timesTBA CABARET, the musical by John Kander and Fred Ebb, directed by Diana Dresser 8th-12th grade students rehearse July 2-29

AUDITIONS! May 6 for Summer Youth Theater All who enroll will be cast. Callbacks: Mon-Tue, May 7-8

D A N C EDecember 9, 10, 16, 17—7pm December 11, 18—2pm THE KANSAS NUTCRACKER, Sesquicentennial Edition with Mandolin Orchestra In honor of Kansas’ sesquicentennial, the beloved Christmas ballet has been set in 1861 Governor Robinson’s barn. More than 130 dancers and actors and a 13-piece orchestra weave together Kansas’ abolition, suffrage, and temperance politics with oversized personalities, unpredictable weather, the plains landscape, and the Civil War into Clara’s ballet dreams. Artistic direction and choreography by Deb Bettinger, script and stage direction by Ric Averill, and orchestration and conducting by Jeff Dearinger. Tickets: $18 adults, $13 seniors and students, group rates available

CLARA’S TEA PARTY: Join us for tea and goodies before matinee showings of The Kansas Nutcracker on Sundays, December 11 and 18. Reservations required. Call 785-843-2787.

Our thanks to TCK-The Trust Company of Kansas for sponsorship support.

February 23-25 REGIONAL CHOREOGRAPHY FESTIVAL

This annual event held at the Arts Center advances high-quality dance and emerging choreographers. Events include adjudicated showcases, professional workshops, and Final Friday events. This year

the event features a performance at the Lied Center by Jin Xing Dance Theatre and a week-long residency working with Philadelphia choreographer, Eleanor Goudie-Averill, as well as many of the best dancers and choreographers in the region. The festival will culminate in a juried perfor-mance of featured companies, artists, and new works on February 25, at the Arts Center.

March 10—7pm March 11—2pm Youth Ballet Company presents PETER PAN

The delightful dancers of the Youth Ballet Company (ages 8-18) and artistic director Deborah Bettinger take the audience on a magical journey to Never Never Land, where children can fly,

crocodiles tick, and the evil Captain Hook is outsmarted by youngsters led by a fairy and a boy in tights. An event for the entire family. Tickets: $7 adults, $5 seniors and students

April 20 and 21—7:30pm IN CONCERT: OWEN/COX DANCE GROUP

The Owen/Cox Dance Group is an ensemble of professional dancers and musicians dedicated to collaboration and new work. Founders Jennifer Owen and Brad Cox combine Kansas City’s most

talented artists from a variety of dance genres to perform to live music. With diverse backgrounds ranging from the Bolshoi Ballet and the Leningrad Chamber Orchestra, to Alvin Ailey and Dave Brubeck, the dancers and musicians form a highly skilled and multi-faceted corps. The collaboration results in fresh, vibrant new works that are classical in form, but contemporary in expression. Tickets: $18 adults, $12 seniors and students

April 27 and 28—7pm Lawrence Ballet Company and Lawrence Jazz Ensemble present THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY

The elegance of the Lawrence Ballet Theatre and the dynamics of the Lawrence Jazz Ensemble join to present STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY, a performance given by students who have risen to distinction

through training and dedication. These emerging dance artists give outstanding performances that will intrigue, awe, and delight.

Under the artistic direction of Cynthia Crews, the Lawrence Ballet Theatre will perform new work and excerpts of the classical ballet GISELLE staged by Crews, as well as several pieces by distinguished guest artists Melissa Hale Coyle of Charlotte, N.C.; Hope Theodorus Ely of Tulsa, Okla., and Krystyna Jurkowski Hilding of Lawrence. The high-energy dancers of the Lawrence Jazz Ensemble will perform new works by new artistic director Brandi Green. Green’s direction fuses classical and cutting-edge jazz with powerful results. The ensemble will premier a piece rooted in a Web-based collaborative project between Green and guest artist Ellie Goudie-Averill of Stone Depot Dance Lab in Philadelphia.

About our guest artists:

Melissa Hale Coyle was a principal dancer with the Cincinnati and Tulsa Ballet Companies. She danced in several films, including “The Turning Pointe.” She is currently on the faculty and is the director of the ballet program at Sullivan Dance Centre, on the faculty at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, teaches company classes for North Carolina Dance Theatre, and is the choreographer for the Charlotte Philharmonic Orchestra. Hale has also been a guest choreographer for numerous companies, large and small. The North Carolina School of the Arts honored her as the “Best Dance Teacher of North Carolina.”

Hope Theodoras Ely is a former soloist and ballet mis-tress with Tulsa Ballet Theatre. Since 1976, she has been one of Tulsa’s most prominent ballet teachers and cho-reographers. Ely has taught at the Tulsa School of Ballet, Tulsa Ballet Theatre, and The Harwelden Arts Institiute. She was artistic director of a Tulsa Youth Ballet Company. She currently teaches at The Dance and Performing Arts Academy and at Oral Roberts University. She has restaged works by the late Roman Jaskinski for ballet companies in New York, Ohio, Louisiana, and Oklahoma.

Krystyna Jurkowski Hilding was a principal dancer with the Joffrey Ballet for 12 years, dancing featured roles in works by Gerald Arpino, Ruthanna Boris, and Sir Frederic Ashton. She performed as a guest artist with Edward Villella’s touring company and as a leading dancer with the New Jersey Ballet. As a performer, she toured nation-ally and internationally, appeared in the acclaimed PBS series Dance in America, and was in a television special featuring Diana Ross. She also danced at the Kennedy Center Performance of American Arts for President Jimmy Carter and Vice-Premier of China, Deng Xiapong. Hilding currently teaches ballet in the area and is on the dance faculty at the University of Kansas.

Ellie Goudie-Averill grew up in Kansas, received her BA in dance from KU and her MFA in dance from the University of Iowa. While in Lawrence, she was a dancer for the Prairie Wind Dancers and a founder of the Bowery Dance Company. She has been living and working in New York and Philadelphia for most of the last four years. She is a dancer for Group Motion and founder of Stone Depot Dance Lab. Her choreography has been selected for per-formance in numerous regional events. She has been a key choreographer in “About Bodies of Text,” a unique series of interdisciplinary collaborations between Philadelphia’s dance and book arts communities.

Our thanks to Central National Bank for sponsorship support. Tickets: $8 adults, $6 seniors and students



MIDDLE SCHOOL ARTS INSTITUTE 6TH-8TH GRADEYouth Filmmaking 1 (4th-8th grade)— Nathan Cardiff Learn the basics of digital cinema production — storyboard, screenwriting, camera work, scheduling, sound, lights, directing, and acting for the camera while making a short film. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL045: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75 SP-AYL045: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75

Writers Word-shop—Leslie von Holten Write beyond the essay. Writing prompts, experiments, and exercises will excite your mind, hone your craft, develop new ideas, and bust through to an exciting realm of creative writing. Students in this collaborative “word-shop” will choose the genres they want to work in, such as fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenwriting, graphic novel-las, memoir, or art and image. Bring a work in progress, or come ready to start a new project. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX062: Tue, Jan 17-Apr 17 (13wks, no class Mar 20), 5:30-7:30pm, $120

Beyond Glee: Musical Theater Workshop (6th-12th grade)—Rhonda Carlson In one of the Arts Center’s most popular classes, acting meets music in this comprehensive approach to the music theater repertoire taught by an instructor whose students have appeared on Broadway and on national tours. This ensemble will be sprinkled with repertoire and scenes — and, for those wishing to be featured, individually selected songs, scenes, and monologues. Join in this creative approach to performing the Broadway repertoire. Min 5 WI-AYMUS: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95 SP-AYMUS: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95

Spark! Drama for the Middle School Mind— Jamie McCall Mix it up every Wednesday! Acting, writing, and imaginative thinking collide in this weekly class that focuses on exploring our creativity. We’ll play games, find out what inspires us, and learn how to channel our ideas into art. No two days will be exactly the same and students will have input on the projects we undertake. No prior experience required. Just bring an open mind and your sense of fun! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT063: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100 SP-AYT063: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $100

Style Rookies: Fashion!—Hannah Hurst This brand-new course introduces middle school students to the fashion industry! Students learn about fashion history, designers, styles, illustration, clothing redesign, merchandising, and fashion careers. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYX061: Wed, Jan 18-Apr 18 (13wks, no class Mar 21), 2:30-4pm, $160

Animation (4th-8th grade)—Richard Varney Learn the basic fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing, and production. Flip Boom Cartoon animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applications in the production of basic animation. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL140: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 22 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95 SP-AYL140: Wed, Mar 28-May 2 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95

Darkroom Photography (6th-9th grade)— Ann Dean Explore art photography in this fun, informative class. Learn the basics of 35mm photography including composition and how the camera works, and develop and print your own film in the darkroom. Bring a 35mm camera and two rolls of TMAX 400 36-exposure black-and-white film, available at Jayhawk Bookstore or Wolfe’s Camera in Topeka. Min 5/Max 12 SP-AY0891: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $95

Comics and the Graphic Novel (6th-12th grade)— Phil Jones There is an explosion of popular interest in comics and the graphic novel. We will explore all aspects of this exciting and growing art form: character design, story and writing, lettering, designing backgrounds, and the publishing process. Each student will create their own comic and publish their work on paper or the Web. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYD046: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100 SP-AYD046: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100

Guerilla Art (6th-12th grade)— Sarah Rooney/Guest Artists A guerilla artist is someone who makes temporary art that is installed, performed, or attached in public places with the purpose of affecting the world in a creative or thought-provoking way. Guerilla art adds to the cultural landscape of an area, and creates a sense of community in a neighborhood. Learn about the methods and ideas be-hind guerrilla art, and exercise getting ideas out into the world — starting at the Arts Center itself, and expanding to the surrounding area when possible. Chalking, plant-ing, stickering, leaving behind books, postering, miniature environments included. No supplies needed, just bring your sense of humor and fun. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AY043: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $115

HIGH SCHOOL ARTS INSTITUTE 9TH-12TH GRADEYouth Filmmaking II—Nathan Cardiff This class is for those have completed Youth Filmmaking I or have previous film experience. We will explore sync dialogue, handheld cinematography, interior and exterior shooting conditions, and focused exploration of editing in Final Cut Xpress. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL065: Tue, Jan 17-Mar 6 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75 SP-AYL065: Tue, Mar 27-May 15 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $75

Expressive Drawing and Painting—Pat Nemchock This class will integrate literal drawings into ones that are based on a personal/expressive point of view. Using art history as the basis for study we will learn and apply the principles of Expressionism into our own work. We will draw and paint from a clothed model and from still lifes to learn why expressive artists chose their artistic direction. The only prerequisite for this class is a desire to explore the fascinating world of expressive art! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYD053: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 15 (5wks), 3:30-6pm, $100

Fashion Illustration and Design—Sarah Harris Fashion illustration is a great way to turn your ideas of fashion into reality. In this course, we will start with il-lustrating a bag. Learn how to translate that drawing into a pattern, then create your own fashion bag. There are no prerequisites for this course. Some drawing and creativity will go a long way. We’ll even try some textile design techniques. Min 5/Max 12 SP-AYD019: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 4-6pm, $115

Beyond Glee: Musical Theater Workshop (6th-12th grade)—Rhonda Carlson See description under Middle School Arts Institute. WI-AYMUS: Thu, Jan 19-Mar 8 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95 SP-AYMUS: Thu, Mar 29-May 17 (8wks), 5:30-7pm, $95

Animation—Richard Varney Learn the basic fundamentals of digital animation: storyboards, animatics, sound editing, scene editing, and production. Flip Boom All-Star V.2 animation software will be introduced as well as other digital software applica-tions in the production of basic animation. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL940: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 23 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95 SP-AYL940: Thu, Mar 29-May 3 (6wks), 4-6pm, $95

Comics and the Graphic Novel (6th-12th grade)— Phil Jones There is an explosion of popular interest in comics and the graphic novel. In this course we will explore all aspects of this exciting and growing art form: character design, story and writing, lettering, designing backgrounds, and the publishing process. Each student will create their own comic and publish their work on paper or the Web. Min 5/Max 12 WI-AYD046: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100 SP-AYD046: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 1-3pm, $100

Life Drawing—Pat Nemchock Life Drawing is an essential component in any college scholarship portfolio. As is thought by many, “If you can draw the figure, you can draw anything.” Drawing from the female model you will gain understanding and confidence in drawing and painting the figure in space. We will render the human form through a variety of tech-niques and art-making materials ranging from charcoal and pastels to ink and paint. The only prerequisite for this class is your desire to learn how to draw the human body. All supplies are included. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AYD026: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 8:30am-noon, $100

Drawing from Dreamscapes—Pat Nemchock This class is about exploring the imaginative world of “dreams.” Students will tap into dream imagery and content for inspiration to create new visual language and metaphors. We will explore dream themes and symbol-ism, along with the imaginative drawing techniques needed in order for you to visualize your memories of dreams. There will by lots of hands-on playful exercises to introduce you into this world of inventive imagery. You will develop drawings and paintings that narrate personal dream. Min 5/Max 14 SP-AYD036: Sat, Apr 7-28 (4wks), 1-5pm, $110

Guerilla Art (6th-12th grade)— Sarah Rooney/Guest Artists See description under Middle School Arts Institute. SP-AY043: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 2:30-4pm, $115

arts institutes

Students age 14+ are welcome in many adult classes. See pages 12-15.

F O R M I D D L E S C H O O L A N D H I G H S C H O O LWE’RE PROUD TO OFFER THESE ARTS INSTITUTES FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS! These classes, taught by experienced teachers and professional artists, are for students who wish to explore new mediums, discover art outside of a school day, develop a portfolio, or just have try something new. Our Arts Institutes offer instruction in visual arts, dance, theater, and digital media for both beginners and advanced students in a creative environment. Enroll online beginning November 27 (November 20 for Lawrence Arts Center members) at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk. Thank you to our Education Program sponsors, Enel Green Power North America, Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and TradeWind Energy.

FINANCIAL AID is available throughout the year for children and adults. For an application, visit lawrenceartscenter.org or ask at the front desk.


D A N C E, continued

May 18—7pm May 19—10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm DANCE GALA 2012

Each year the Lawrence Arts Center celebrates the skill and achievement of the dancers and teachers of the dance program in an electrifying week-end of performance. The concert showcases what students have

been learning throughout the year, from the youngest to the most advanced dancers. Each showcase samples the levels and styles within the Lawrence Arts Center’s dance program. Friday evening features adult students and advanced youth dancers. Performances by the Lawrence Arts Center’s pre-professional ballet company, the Lawrence Ballet Theatre, as well as the Lawrence Jazz Ensemble, the Youth Dance Theatre groups and senior solos highlight each showcase. Our thanks to Capital City Bank for sponsorship support. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 seniors and students

SAVE THE DATE! July 7—7pm SUMMER DANCE THEATER PERFORMANCE CAMP Over two summer weeks, dance camp students and direc-tors collaborate on the presentation of a classic children’s story for a community audience. The magic starts the first day of rehearsal and finales on the stage to delight and charm all who come to see. Tickets: $6 adults, $4 seniors and students

SNEAK PREVIEW: SUMMER YOUTH BALLET July 7—times TBA Rehearsals June 25-July 7. Check lawrenceartscenter.org and Facebook this spring for details.

M U S I CNINE FORT Y LIVE New! NINE FORTY LIVE features innovative, fresh, and original sounds from artists across a variety of musical genres. The Lawrence Arts Center provides a unique opportunity for audiences to experience great music in an intimate, laid-back setting. Building on the robust music scene of Lawrence, NINE FORTY LIVE’s dynamic performers revel in music and songwriting. Find concert announcements on our website and Facebook page.

January 21—7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) THE DANNY POUND REVIEW See www.dannypoundsounds.com Tickets: $10

February 10—7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) TRUCK STOP HONEYMOON / TYLER GREGORY See truckstophoneymoon.com and www.tylergregorymusic.com Tickets: $10

F I L MFebruary 4—2pm DOUBLE TIME This arrestingly frank documentary film follows two disparate jumprope teams — one suburban white and one inner-city black — as they train to compete against each other for the very first time. The film offers a strikingly forthright look at race and culture in America. This film is part of the DOCUMENTARY AND INDEPENDENT FILM SERIES curated by David Hollond. Check Facebook and lawrenceartscenter.org for a complete list of show titles, dates and times, and links to trailers.

February 23—time TBA MONTE ALTO MOTION PICTURE ORCHESTRA Recreating the small local orchestras popular in America from 1890 to 1930, the days before the “talkies,” this five-piece chamber ensemble plays live to silent film. This is just one film in the FOOTPRINTS SILENT FILM SERIES curated by Mick Ranney. Check lawrenceartscenter.org and Facebook for a complete list of show titles, dates, and times.

April 3—7pm HERB AND DOROTHY He was a postal worker. She was a librarian. Together they amassed one of the most important contemporary art collections in the world. This documentary tells the extraordinary tale of Herb and Dorothy Vogel, a seemingly ordinary couple who filled their humble one-bedroom New York apartment with more than 4,000 works of art over a 45-year period. Filmmaker Megumi Sasaki turns her lens on the Vogels during a critical period of transition for the couple and their cherished collection.

May 11 and 12—call or check website for times DROP YOUR SHORTS: 4TH ANNUAL LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER SHORT AND SHORT-SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AND FILM INTENSIVE

Calling all film-makers, new and old: Submit your short and short-short films for adjudication, awards, and a cash prize. Shorts will be screened on Friday and Saturday evenings, May 11-12.

A Film Seminar Festival with workshops for all ages will take place Saturday, May 12. The Saturday evening reception will be hosted by the Kansas Film Commission. Check lawrenceartscenter.org and Facebook in March for submission announcement, entry forms, and up-to-the-minute details!

LAWRENCE BALLET THEATRE EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION, ACCEPTED INTO REGIONAL DANCE AMERICA

The Lawrence Arts Center is proud to announce the Lawrence Ballet Theatre’s selection for membership in the MidStates Region of Regional Dance America, an organization dedicated to promoting the artistic development of regional dance companies throughout the United States. Regional Dance America’s mission is to advance and foster the growth and education of dancers, choreographers, directors, and dance companies in every community across the United States and Canada. RDA provides a national identity and support for its five regional associations — MidStates, Northeast, Pacific, Southeast, and Southwest. Development of member companies is further promoted through regional and national festivals by affirming standards of

appraisal, evaluation, and performance to which all members are held. Upon graduation from an RDA company, a majority of the dancers continue with their training through professional contracts or college dance programs.

The Lawrence Ballet Theatre is a pre-professional ballet company at the Lawrence Arts Center under the artistic direction of Cynthia Crews. The company began in the fall of 2010. Current dancers include Emma Davison, Adriana Gramley, Sophie Laufer, Shelby Steichen, Devany West, Sophia Von Feldt, Olivia Fox, Helen Hawkins, and Clarate Heckler.

The mission of the Lawrence Ballet Theatre is to provide training and performing opportunities to serious students who are seeking a collegiate or professional career in the field of dance and to provide high-quality, rich dance experiences for audiences in Lawrence and beyond.

The company’s acceptance into Regional Dance America will provide unique opportunities for the company’s dancers, including participation in the 2012 Festival de Danse held in Montreal this May. There, the dancers will take daily classes from top professionals in the field, perform in one of the Showcases held every night of the conference, meet dancers from throughout the U.S. and Canada, and learn about scholarships, summer workshops, and other opportunities in dance.

For more information, see www.regionaldanceamerica.org.

performances

Visit the LAC You Tube channel for video shorts about our Arts Institutes.

school’s out days and spring break


S P E N D D A Y S A T T H E A R T S C E N T E RJUST BECAUSE SCHOOL’S OUT DOESN’T MEAN YOU CAN’T HAVE FUN! Come hang out with us and learn something new. These special classes are designed to engage students in active learning while they express their talents and creativity. Materials are provided. Bring your own sack lunch and two snacks for all-day camps.

3RD-5TH GRADE, continued

Clay Creations—Kim Brook This class will explore sculptural and functional forms built using the most easy and accessible method in ceramics, called hand-building. Students will use clay coils, slabs, and balls to create surprisingly complex and imaginative artwork. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0400: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 8 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 WI-AY0401: Wed, Feb 15-Mar 7 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP -AY0402: Wed, Mar 28-Apr 18 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0403: Wed, Apr 25-May 16 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55

Design Derby—Angela Pickman Students will play with the basic principles of design us-ing printmaking, graphics, drawing, collage, and painting techniques. Projects include screen print T-shirt designs, cards, books, and other functional everyday items that incorporate an artistic eye with a practical, decorative, or functional use. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0811: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 9 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0812: Thu, Feb 16-Mar 8 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0811: Thu, Mar 29-Apr 19 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0812: Thu, Apr 26-May 17 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55

Home School Arts—LAC Staff Explore drama, dance, and visual arts over the course of 16 weeks. Min 8/Max 14 WI-AYX013: Thu, Jan 19-May 17 (16wks, no class Mar 15 or Mar 22), 1-3pm, $160

Comic Book Art—Labeeba Hameed Back by popular demand! Create your own comic characters and adventures! This class is for youth who want to learn fun and easy ways to make comics. Students will also learn the basic tools and techniques for developing their drawing skills. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AY0531: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 10am-noon, $110 SP-AY0531: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 10am-noon, $110

Word Club—Leslie von Holten Join us to take writing to creative extremes. We build up word forms only to tear them down again. We’ll write essays, poems, and short stories, guerilla poetry, word bombs, and surrealist mash-ups. Work on your novel or shred it! This class is based on the idea that words are as cool and fluid as you make them. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYW631: Sat, Jan 21-Mar 10 (8wks), 10-11:30am, $75 SP-AYW631: Sat, Mar 31-May 19 (8wks), 10-11:30am, $75

Picture Stories for Kids—Ann Dean Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” In this two-part class, students will learn how to tell a story with photographs. A Picture Story or Photo Essay is a series of photographs related around a particular topic that tells a story. Students will view different Picture Stories and venture out to learn how to use the camera. A photo topic will then be assigned for students to work on at home. At our second meeting the images will be projected in large format in the digital media studio and students will be invited to talk about their work and share with the group. This class requires a digital camera. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYH013: Sat, Apr 7 and 21 (2wks), 1-3pm, $45

youth art

SCHOOL’S OUT DAY CAMPSFRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Guest Artist Workshop: Hong Zhang and the Art of Chinese Brushwork (1st-5th grade) Children will join Hong Zhang, Smithsonian exhibitor and the featured artist of this year’s Benefit Art Auction, in a day-long workshop to create a large-scale scroll installation filled with Chinese characters. Students will learn how to write 15 Chinese characters, each with a meaning related to rural and urban landscape such as mountain, water, forest, tree, grass, water, sun, moon, people, build-ings, cars. Working with Hong, students will draw them on a 30-foot Chinese scroll to be displayed in the lobby. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYD021 (1st-2nd grade): Fri, Feb 10, 9am-4pm, $40 WI-AYD023 (3rd-5th grade): Fri, Feb 10, 9am-4pm, $40

THURSDAY-FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16-17 Robots and Rare Visions: Art in the Future (1st-5th grade)—Angie Pickman/Guest Artists In this unique multi-arts school’s out day camp, students will explore connections between mechan-ics, science, art, and design. Students will investigate how art and design has influenced innovators and scientists to design robots and other inventions. Stu-dents will explore movement, visual art, and science to create “prototype” inventions for the future. This camp operates on the idea the next Steve Jobs will be from Lawrence! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX021 (1st-2nd grade): Thu-Fri, Feb 16-17, 9am-4pm, $80 WI-AYX023 (3rd -5th grade): Thu-Fri, Feb 16-17, 9am-4pm, $80

FRIDAY, MARCH 9 School’s Out, Camera’s Rolling (6th-8th grade)—Christie Dobson What a difference a day makes... Continuing the long tradition of “Bully the Kid and the Stand Up Gang” films, produced in partnership with GaDuGi SafeCenter, StormDoor Productions’ Christie Dobson continues the Round Up at the Not-OK Corral and invites kids to create a swashbuckling Western genre flick about the important stuff, all in one day. Bully-ing, friendship, aliens, you name it. We make it and we shoot it. With a camera, of course. Min 5/Max 10 WI-AYL240: Fri, Mar 9, 9am-4pm, $40

SPRING BREAK CAMPSMONDAY-FRIDAY, MARCH 19-23 Spring Break Guerilla Art Camp (1st-5th grade)—LAC Staff A guerilla artist is someone who makes temporary art that is installed, performed, or attached in public places to affect the world in a creative or thought-provoking way. Guerilla art adds to the cultural landscape of an area and creates a sense of community in a neighborhood. Learn methods and ideas behind guerrilla art and exercise getting ideas out into the world. Chalking, planting, stickering, leaving behind books, postering, miniature environments included. No supplies needed, just bring your sense of humor and fun. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYX031 (1st-2nd grade): Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 9am-4pm, $180 WI-AYX033 (3rd-5th grade): Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 9am-4pm, $180

Spring Break Movie Camp (4th-8th grade)— Nathan Cardiff Don’t spend your spring break watching movies- let’s make one! Students will learn filmmaking principles such as cinematography, editing and sound through hands on experience. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYL440: Mon-Fri, Mar 19-23, 1-4pm, $95

What a deal! Spring Break Camp enrollees get $10 off a Spring session Youth Visual Arts class and a free ticket to the Arts Center’s Production of WILLY WONKA!


Scout Appreciation Days: Attention, all Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, and 4H members! Bring proof of membership and get 20% off one class on Monday, December 5 and Monday, March 12.



LANGSTON HUGHES CREATIVE WRITING AWARDS The Lawrence Arts Center and the Raven Book Store will celebrate the birthday of Langston Hughes on February 1 at 7:30pm at the Arts Center. Music, readings, and birthday cake will be a part of this celebration of Hughes’ birthday and the winning entries of the Raven and Arts Center Creative Writing Awards, given annually in the areas of poetry and short fiction. Please join us! (Submit entries to [email protected]. Submission deadline December 16.)

POETRY OFF THE PAGE: PLANTING VERSE IN THE REAL WORLD The Lawrence Arts Center and the Lawrence Public Library invite you to celebrate an entire season of poetry, March through May 2012! Here’s what to look for:

Speed Poetry: Exercise your poetic muscles. Knock out a poem on a manual typewriter installed in the Lawrence Arts Center lobby during month of April. Drop it in the Poem Mailbox to let it out into the world.

Poem Mailbox: If you love it, let it go. Drop an original or favorite poem into the Lawrence Arts Center’s Poem Mailbox, and be surprised where it turns up — in a book at the library, on a wall at the LAC, in a restaurant menu, on the sidewalk, who knows where. Set your verse free so someone else can love it, too. Anonymous work accepted.

Graffiti Bards: Notice to all virtuosos of the clandestine couplet: Don’t hide your genius. Handwrite your original or favorite poem on the chalkboard wall installed at the Lawrence Arts Center instead. Weekly “best of” will make it into a virtual chapbook.

Community Epic Poem: Bored by Beowulf? Lost in Paradise Lost? Over The Iliad? Move over, Mahabharata — add a stanza to the ongoing epic poem installed at the Lawrence Arts Center beginning in March. The epic poem will be completed in May and published on the Lawrence Arts Center’s website.

Hello Poetry! Join poet Marc Hennessy’s class and awaken your poetry nerve. This class combines real-deal poetry history and word play to boost your courage with verse. Meets weekly on Tuesdays, 7pm. Fee: $95. See page 15.

Poetry Off the Page, an Installation by Marc Hennessey and friends: This is not your usual poetry reading. Beginning April 16, the front gallery at the Lawrence Arts Center will house an ongoing poetry installation featuring everything poetry but the book.

Guerilla Poetry: Look for poetry to turn up in unexpected places all throughout Lawrence from March to May. Pay heed: Gorilla Poet sightings possible.

Stay tuned to www.lawrenceartscenter.org for more exciting poetry antics and incidents.

PAUL MESNER PUPPETS ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON Saturday, January 28—10am, 1pm

The ever-popular Paul Mesner Puppets, now in their 24th season, return to the Lawrence Arts Center for two shows on January 28. This year they will present ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON, a delightful ditty of dragons, damsels, and dungeons.

Paul Mesner is a puppeteer, author, and performer living and working in Kansas City. He and his company have become a fixture in the Kansas City theater and arts scene and in the national community of puppeteers. Mesner produces a full season in Kansas City and logs 30,000 miles in travel presenting shows in schools, community centers, festivals, and theaters to

more than 100,000 children and adults each year. He collaborates frequently with the Kansas City Symphony, the Kansas City Ballet, and many other arts organizations. The company has received many grants and awards, among them the UNIMA-USA Award for excellence in puppetry. Mesner incorporates slapstick humor and a break-neck performance pace to make stories simultaneously entertaining to children and amusing to adults.

Many thanks to Black Hills Energy for sponsorship support. All proceeds go to the LAC Arts-Based Preschool scholarship fund.Tickets: $5.50 (on sale beginning January 4)

15TH ANNUAL SOUPER BOWL SATURDAY Saturday, February 4—11am–2pm

Mark your calendars for the 15th annual super-sized event! Shop for handmade bowls created and donated by local artists. Add some soup and local bread and you’ve got a real treat. Each year we have hundreds of bowls for sale, each one unique and soup-worthy. Bowls range in price from $10 to $50, and your purchase includes delicious soup from Hy-Vee and bread from Great Harvest Bread Co. Both of these businesses have partnered with the Arts Center since the event began and their donations help make this event an ongoing success! Doors open promptly at 11am. A word to the wise: The line usually starts to form an hour before the doors open. Proceeds are used

to enhance the ceramics program here at the Arts Center. See Ceramics classes on pages 12-13.

special events

I T ’ S H A P P E N I N G H E R EIf it’s a must-see or must-do in town, the Lawrence Arts Center is where it’s at — thanks to the generosity and creativity of our members, friends, and area artists. Inspired teaching and learning. People of all ages and experiences working together. Space to try out new ideas. Serious study. A little levity. Exhibitions, dance, theater, films, music, poetry, and soup. And puppets. And even an artsy garage sale. Watch lawrenceartscenter.org or the Lawrence Arts Center’s Facebook page for the latest.


1ST-2ND GRADEStory Theater—Larry Mitchell Learn the basics of acting through story-playing. Explore the “art of play,” bringing classic fairy tales and modern fables to life! Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT011: Mon, Jan 23-Mar 12 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110 SP-AYT012: Mon, Mar 26-May 14 (8wks), 4-5:30pm, $110

Story Acting—Jennifer Glenn See description on page 19. Min 5/Max 14 WI-AYT141: Wed, Jan 18-Mar 7 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85 SP-AYT141: Wed, Mar 28-May 16 (8wks), 3-4pm, $85

Mudpie Madness—Whitney Jacobs/James Noury What can be more fun than digging in, playing with and getting your hands dirty in mud? Students will discover the magical qualities of clay to make handbuilt forms, bowls, creatures and anything else they can imagine while developing technical skills. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0413 (James): Sat, Jan 21-Feb 11 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 WI-AY0411 (Whitney): Mon, Jan 23-Feb 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0414 (James): Sat, Feb 18-Mar 10 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 WI-AY0412 (Whitney): Mon, Feb 20-Mar 12 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0411 (Whitney): Mon, Mar 26-Apr 16 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0413 (James): Sat, Mar 31-Apr 21 (4wks), 9-10am, $40 SP-AY0412 (Whitney): Mon, Apr 23-May 14 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0414 (James): Sat, Apr 28-May 19 (4wks), 9-10am, $40

Design Derby—Christa Dalien Students will play with the basic principles of design us-ing printmaking, graphics, drawing, collage, and painting techniques. Projects include screen print T-shirt designs, cards, books, and other functional everyday items that incorporate an artistic eye with a practical, decorative, or functional use. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0711: Tue, Jan 17-Feb 7 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0712 : Tue, Feb 14-Mar 6 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0711: Tue, Mar 27-Apr 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0712: Tue, Apr 24-May 15 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55

Imagination Station—Mollie Blackburn Explore your world in shape, form, color, and movement. This class will explore fundamental sculpture techniques including using a variety of materials from paper to recycled materials. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0211: Wed, Jan 18-Feb 8 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 WI-AY0212: Wed, Feb 15-Mar 7 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0211: Wed, Mar 28-Apr 18 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55 SP-AY0212: Wed, Apr 25-May 16 (4wks), 2:30-4pm, $55

Home School Arts: Thursdays 1-3—LAC Staff Explore drama, dance, and visual arts (including clay and printmaking) over the course of 16 weeks. Min 8/Max 14 WI-AYX011: Thu, Jan 19-May 17 (16wks, no class Mar 15 or Mar 22), 1-3pm, $160

Drawing and Painting—Hannah Hurst Students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques and hone their artistic skills to discover their own unique artistic style. Students will learn how to paint and draw like some of the most famous 20th Century modern artists: Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, and Dali. The approach in this class is that every person is an artist. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0260: Thu, Jan 19-Feb 9 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0261 : Thu, Feb 16-Mar 8 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0260: Thu, Mar 29-Apr 19 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0261: Thu, Apr 26-May 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55

Picture Stories for Kids—Ann Dean Have you ever heard the saying, “A picture is worth a thousand words?” In this two-part class, students will learn how to tell a story with photographs. A Picture Story or Photo Essay is a series of photographs related around a particular topic that tells a story. Students will view different Picture Stories and venture out to learn how to use the camera. A photo topic will then be assigned for students to work on at home. At our second meeting the images will be projected in large format in the digital media studio and students will be invited to talk about their work and share with the group. This class requires a digital camera. Min 5/Max 10 SP-AYH015: Sat, Apr 7 and 21 (2wks), 10am-noon, $45

3RD-5TH GRADEImagination Station—Sarah Rooney Students will discover their world in a new way by playing with shape, form, color, and movement. Students will learn fundamental sculpture techniques by using paper, cardboard, recycled materials, and more. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0632: Mon, Jan 23-Feb 13 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 WI-AY0633: Mon, Feb 20-Mar 12 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0634: Mon, Mar 26-Apr 16 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55 SP-AY0635: Mon, Apr 23-May 1 (4wks), 4-5:30pm, $55

Drawing and Painting—Hannah Hurst Students will explore a variety of drawing and painting techniques and hone their artistic skills to discover their own unique artistic style. Students will learn how to paint and draw like some of the most famous 20th Century modern artists: Picasso, Pollock, Kandinsky, and Dali. The approach in this class is that every person is an artist. Min 6/Max 14 WI-AY0353: Tue, Jan 17-Feb 7 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 WI-AY0354: Tue, Feb 14-Mar 6 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0355: Tue, Mar 27-Apr 17 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55 SP-AY0356: Tue, Apr 24-May 15 (4wks), 5:30-6:30pm, $55


C O M E T O P L A Y, E X P O R E , I M A G I N E , C R E A T EThe Lawrence Arts Center’s arts education program supports students’ capacity to make connections, think creatively, and express themselves in a place that inspires imagination. From clay to creative writing, painting to plays, graphic design to film, instructors are professional teaching artists who inform and engage. Experiment with something new, activate your mind, develop skills, and expand your confidence in classes after school, on the weekend, and school’s out days. Come in to connect, innovate, and expand your world.

ENROLLMENT Enroll online beginning November 27 (November 20 for Lawrence Arts Center members) at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk.



youth art

See pages 16, 17, and 19 for Dance and Theater classes and performance opportunities.



INSIGHT ART TALKS The Lawrence Arts Center’s INSIGHT Art Talk series brings artists, lecturers, and other quality programming in the visual arts to the community. This series will include presentations by collectors, curators, and art critics. Our thanks to KU Credit Union for sponsorship support. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Join us!

December 3, 2pm: Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, and Kristi Arnold February 8, 7pm: Hong Zhang March 15, 7pm: Burdett Loomis

December 2-January 14 Yesnomaybe: Collaborative Works by Kristi Arnold, Eric Conrad, and Yoonmi Nam

• OpeningReception:December2,7-9pm• INSIGHTArtTalk:December3,2pm

In January 2011 these three artists attended the Frans Masereel Cen-trum, an international printmaking center located in Kasterlee, Belgium. During this residency they collabo-rated by contributing imagery to create 10 large-scale prints using

a variety of techniques. Along with the works they created together in Belgium, each artist will exhibit their own pieces. Although ideas manifest themselves differently within each of their works, they share common aesthetics and concepts.

See www.kristi-arnold.com, www.eric-conrad.com, and www.yoonminam.com.

December 2-January 14 Lived: Living Works by Isadora Stowe and Jordan Schranz

• OpeningReception:December2,7-9pm

Collaborating New Mexico and New York artists, Jordon Schranz and Isadora Stowe, each exhibit individual bodies of work that are influenced largely by ideas surrounding fam-ily and family history. Schranz’s paintings — oil on panel — reflect a personal documentary practice, drawing from a collection of film slides taken by his late grandfather. More than 60 12”x12”, oil-on-panel paintings offer reflections on familial connection, whether

remembered or not. Stowe’s paintings in various media address the complexities of home, relationships, and family identity. Starting with the narrative, Stowe’s work proceeds to translate into coded, ethereal landscapes. The installation of both artists’ works is integral to the content of the exhibit.

See www.isadorastowe.com and www.jordanschraz.com

January 20-March 8 The Articulate Body: Solo Exhibition by Jennifer Crupi

• FinalFridaysReception:January27,7-9pm

The artwork in this exhibition addresses the ways we commu-nicate with each other visually, through body language. Hand-crafted of aluminum or Sterling silver, these interac-tive objects become instruments for gestural behavior. Studies show that 85% of our com-munication is nonver-bal. With the increasing use of e-mail, Internet social networks, and text messaging, true one-on-one interper-sonal communication is fading and our more honest and authentic feelings are being overlooked. All of my pieces point out various gestures or postures and their associated meanings in the hope viewers will realize the importance of how our bodies speak

for us. An old proverb rightfully claims, “actions speak louder than words”. Although our body movements may be mute to the ears, they are inevitably far more revealing than the spoken word which often disguises. Crupi is cur-rently associate professor at Kean University in Union, N. J.

exhibitions

E N R I C H I N G T H E R E G I O N W I T H T H E B E S T I N C O N T E M P O R A R Y A R TTHE LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER FEATURES 20-25 EXHIBITIONS EACH YEAR IN GALLERY SPACES THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING. Individual artists may apply to display their work in the Arts Center (see lawrenceartscenter.org/exhibition). Exhibitions are supported by grants, donations, sales, and primarily by the proceeds of the Benefit Art Auction, the major spring fundraising event of the Lawrence Arts Center (see www.lawrenceartauction.org). In recent years, the Center has shown in its galleries more than 1,000 diverse local and regional artists in all media, ranging from local preschool children to internationally known artists from such places as Tibet, Korea, China, Canada, Germany, and Indonesia. The mission of the Exhibitions Program is to enrich the community by presenting the best in contemporary art. Such richness reflects the community that the Arts Center serves. Thank you to our Exhibitions Program sponsor, Emprise Bank, and to The Eye Doctors, Optometrists, sponsors of the Art Auction. Thank you to Hallmark for sponsoring our lower lobby exhibition space.

“BREEZE”(DETAIL), CHARCOAL ON PAPER SCROLL, BY HONG CHUN ZHANG

COLLABORATIVE PRINT BY ARNOLD/CONRAD/NAM (DETAIL)

PAINTING BY SCHRANZ

“GERANIUMS AND FOOT” BY STOWE

“UNGUARDED” BY CRUPI

“LEG BOUNCER” BY CRUPI

“POWER GESTURE” BY CRUPI

“BOY” BY AMBER HANSEN

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preschool

2 5 Y E A R S O F I N S P I R I N G T H E C H I L D R E N O F L A W R E N C E ARTS-BASED PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT FOR FALL 2012 STARTS FEBRUARY 11. The Lawrence Arts Center’s Arts-Based Preschool is for children ages 3-5 and provides social, motor, and creative experiences that excite a love for learning. Music, sculpture, painting, drawing, and creative movement are an integral part of this award-winning program. Your child’s self-esteem will grow through rich and varied arts experiences integrated into a comprehensive preschool education. The Lawrence Arts Center Preschool is a pioneer in early childhood education, offering a curriculum that allows students to learn from working with profes-sional artists, actors, dancers, and musicians; attending performances; and creating in a ceramics studio. We offer a caring, thoughtful early education environment that nurtures creative thinking, decision making, imagination, and cultural awareness. Children must be fully toilet trained. Children who turn age 3 in September or October 2012 can enroll in the Tuesday / Thursday morning preschool class (space is limited).

FOR MORE INFORMATION Please contact Linda Reimond, preschool director, at 785-843-2787.

Classes without a minimum enrollment will be cancelled.

Integrated Arts for Preschoolers— Kim Rack and Whitney Juneau Integrated Arts is ideal for your child’s first class away from home, or as a supplement to traditional preschool programs. Students explore the arts and learn through a variety of creative experiences. Children must be fully toilet trained. Play clothes a must! Ages 3-5. WI-API-1: Fri, Jan 20-Mar 9 (8wks), 1-3pm, $130 SP-API-2: Fri, Mar 30-May 11 (7wks), 1-3pm, $115

Coloring Outside the Lines—Linda Reimond This child/adult class allows you and your 2- or 3-year-old to explore the arts together. We will paint and play, and sing and play, and print and play in this hands-on atmosphere. Plan to get messy, so play clothes a must! WI-APC-1A: Fri, Jan 13-Feb 3 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 WI-APC-1B: Fri, Jan 13-Feb 3 (4wks), 10:45-11:45 am, $55 WI-APC-2A: Fri, Feb 17-Mar 9 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 WI-APC-2B: Fri, Feb 17-Mar 9 (4wks), 10:45-11:45am, $55 SP-APC-3A: Fri, Mar 30-Apr 20 (4wks), 9:30-10:30am, $55 SP-APC-3B: Fri, Mar 30-Apr 20 (4wks), 10:45-11:45am, $55 SP-APC-4A: Fri, Apr 27-May 11 (3wks), 9:30-10:30am, $42 SP-APC-4B: Fri, Apr 27-May 11 (3wks), 10:45-11:45am, $42 Fun for the whole family! Include a sibling for $10/day.

Saturday Coloring Outside the Lines— Linda Reimond Join us for some good ol’ messy fun! This child/adult class is an excellent opportunity to get creative and explore the arts with your 2- or 3-year old. Play clothes are a must for both of you! WI-APCS-1: Sat, Jan 21, 9:30-10:30am, $18 WI-APCS-2: Sat, Feb.11, 9:30-10:30am, $18 WI-APCS-3: Sat, Mar 10, 9:30-10:30am, $18 SP-APCS-4: Sat, Apr 21, 9:30-10:30am, $18 Fun for the whole family! Include a sibling for $10/day.

SPECIAL CLASSES for preschool-aged children (enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at the front desk)

PAUL MESNER PUPPETS COMIN’ TO TOWN... AND THEY’RE BRINGING ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON! Saturday, January 28—10am, 1pmIn typical fashion, Paul Mesner Puppets put a delightful spin on beloved tales to entertain audiences of all ages. Reflecting a time of dragons, damsels, and dungeons, this story features a princess named Georgette. Her father

the King wants her to stay in the kitchen, do her needlepoint, and get married. But Georgette has ideas of her own. The story unfolds as Georgette disguises herself as “George the Knight” who fights the earth-shaking dragon. Georgette conquers the dragon with brains and wit, and her father sees her true talents. The King sends her to college and they all live happily ever after. See page 23 for more info and be sure to visit www.paulmesnerpuppets.org. Thanks to Black Hills Energy for the sponsorship support!

SWEET... COOKIES FOR SALE! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3: LAC Preschool’s Annual Cookie Sale The Annual Cookie Sale will be Saturday, December 3, in conjunction with the Art Guild’s Holiday Art Fair at the Lawrence Arts Center and at the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Douglas County Gingerbread House Festival at the Carnegie Building. Visit awrenceartscenter.org or the Cookie Sale event page on Facebook for details. Cookies sold for $6 per pound. New this year: A limited lunch menu will be available, too! Our thanks to Panera!

See page 16 for Preschool Dance classes. Also see Family Pottery on page 12.

SmART MOVES! Thanks to a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, SmART MOVES is being incorporated into our arts-based preschool programming. With guest artists Ashley Boyack and Amanda Clark, children will use their creative energy to dance, act, and play — and to discover joys that physical activity, art, and a healthy lifestyle can bring.


January 20-March 8 Hay Wire: Solo Exhibition by Hong Chun Zhang

• FinalFridaysReception:January27,7-9pm• INSIGHTArtTalk:February8,7pm

“Hay Wire” is a site specific-project made for the Lawrence Arts Center. This body of new work includes two large charcoal drawings, three oil paintings, and one instal-lation piece. The idea for this series comes from my life experiences both in urban China and rural Kansas. I mix my Chinese heritage, aesthetics, and identity with my new home in the Midwest and in middle kingdom.

The horizontal charcoal drawing is attached with two hay bales at the ends that are similar to the wooden dowels of a traditional Chinese scroll painting. This piece (3’ x 20’) is hung on one side of the wall, and represents the open space and the flow of the Kansas landscape. The image of hair looks like the waves of prairie grass from a distance.

Another element to this exhibit reveals the sometimes claustrophobic and chaotic aspects of Chinese urbaniza-tion. The massive electric wires are placed sporadically on the wall and connected to the telephone poles at the corners. These are very real aspects of Chinese city life. I attempt to replicate this part of urban development by putting up Chinese posters and advertisements on the electric poles and scattered on the gallery floor.

April 16-20 Lawrence Arts Center Arts-Based Preschool Exhibition

April 23-May 9 Lawrence Public Schools Exhibition

exhibitions

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! March 15-April 14 2012 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition• FinalFridaysReception:March30,5-9pm• LiveArtAuction:April14,5:30pm

The annual Lawrence Art Auction takes place on April 14. This benefit showcases artwork from 150 artists and all proceeds support the Exhibitions program at the Lawrence Arts Center. We are honored to announce this year’s featured artist, Hong Chun Zhang. Hong’s recent work is on display at the Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery Exhibition Portraiture Now: “Asian American Portraits of Encounter.”

This auction and exhibit is not to be missed. We are honored so many artists choose to help support this mission. We ask for your support and gratefully appreciate your partnership with this fundraiser to support the Arts Center’s Exhibition program. Our thanks to The Eye Doctors Optometrists for sponsorship support.

“THREE GRACES” BY ZHANG

L O N D O N / P A R I S S P R I N G B R E A K T R I P : M A R C H 1 7 - 2 5Join the Lawrence Arts Center as we travel to two of the world’s favorite cities: London and Paris. Trip includes:• GroupflightsfromKansasCitytoLondonandParistoKansasCity,• Privatehalf-dayguidedsightseeinginLondonandParis,• FournightshotellodginginLondonandthreeinParis,• Breakfasteachmorning,• Eurostar’sChunnelhigh-speedtrainservicefromLondontoParis,and• Round-tripprivatetransportationfromtheairporttoyourhotel.

Arts Center curator of Education, Laurie McLane-Higginson, will tailor museum and excursions to the interests of this group. You’ll have lots of time to experience both cities on your own, too. Explore museums and galleries, attend the theater, take a river boat cruise along the Thames or the Seine, shop ’til you drop, lunch at a bustling outdoor cafés. Endless possibilities!

Everyone will be invited to the Arts Center for a pre-travel get together. For more information: Contact Staci Garman, Travel Leaders Group Operations, at [email protected], 785 842-8535; or Laurie McLane-Higginson, [email protected], 785 843-2787.

“ICE CREAM FLOATS,” INSTALLATION BY STEVEN JOHNSON

“ON THE EDGE” (DETAIL), SCREENPRINT BY KEN GRIZZELL

“8 STEPS,” DRAWING BY ANDREW HUFFMAN

S P R I N G 2 0 1 2 S T U D I O V I S I T S : S A T U R D A Y, A P R I L 2 8 , 1 - 4 P MThe Lawrence Arts Center is offering an informal opportunity for members of the Imagination Society to meet with local, world-class Lawrence artists Stephen Johnson, Ken Grizzell, and Andrew Huffman in their studios. The Studio Visits will offer a chance to meet the artists, view current work, learn about artistic processes, and witness the diversity of the Lawrence Visual Artist community. Sign up to participate, and fall in love with art! For information about Imagination Society giving, contact Heather Hoy: [email protected].


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Personnel Services, Inc.American Century Investments Ann Dean PhotographyAT&T Foundation Au MarcheBeimer’s BBQ Berry PlasticsBittersweet Garden & FloralBlack Hills Energy Boston Financial Data Services

Bracker’s Good Earth ClayCapital City BankCEK InsuranceCentral National BankCheckersCommunity MercantileCornerBankCottin’s HardwareCreative Road StudioDavid Dunlap, MD First Med

& Walk-In ClinicDillon’s

Dr. John Hay, DDS and Dr. Marvin Heinbach, DDS

Evan Williams CateringFour & Twenty Blackbirds PastriesFree State BreweryFun & GamesGaches, Braden, and AssociatesGould EvansGrandstand SportswearGreat Golf Life & FitnessGreat Harvest Bread Co.HyVee

IngredientINTRUST BankInvisible Hand GalleryJ&S Coffee Kennedy GlassKU Credit UnionLandmark BankLawrence Decorating CenterLawrence Paper CompanyLocal BurgerMaceli’sMass Street Music

McCaffrey-Collins Interior Design McDonald’s of LawrenceMuncher’s BakeryPachamamasPayless Shoe Source Pendleton’s Country MarketPipeline ProductionsPrairie Elf Tree FarmSunfire CeramicsSylas & Maddy’sThe Perfect FaceThe Raven Bookstore

The Write DesignVangent, Inc. Vinland Valley Nursery Wal-Mart Weaver’sWestside 66Wheatfield’sWilkerson, Saunders, Anderson, DDSYarn Barn

Thank you to these Lawrence businesses for their support of the Lawrence Arts Center:

Capitol Federal FoundationCenter for East Asian Studies,

University of Kansas

City of LawrenceDouglas County Community

Foundation

Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership

Kansas Health FoundationLawrence Cultural Arts Commission

Minority MuseumPiersol FoundationPrairie Band Potawatomie Nation

Shumaker Family FoundationWalMart FoundationW.W. Carpenter Enamel FoundationWilliam T. Kemper Foundation

York Children’s FoundationUS Bancorp Foundation

We are grateful to these foundations and organizations for providing grant funding, 2011:


Special thanks to our major corporate sponsors:

WE SAY THANK YOU Thank you to these sponsors of our September 17 benefit in support of our scholarship and ARTSreach fund:

Steven Bogler Douglas County Bank Great Life Golf & FitnessMolly & Robert KrauseThe Shumaker Family FoundationSteven J. Craig Family Fund of the Douglas County Community FoundationSunflower RentalThe Thomas D. Galloway FamilyUS Bancorp Foundation

k r a u s eKrause DiningRobert & Molly Krause

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• All classes meet Tuesdaysat FSHS, beginning January 10, 2012.

• No auditions required

• Scholarships available

• Class Registration at www.lawrencechildrenschoir.org,

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Our members and donors are critical to the success of the Lawrence Arts Center, and we thank you for your financial support. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us to support our mission of bringing arts education, performance, and contemporary exhibition to our community. Every membership and every donation is vital to our ability to survive and strengthen our offerings. The Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law. See membership form on page 31.

Thank you to all Lawrence Arts Center donors.


T H A N K Y O U ! E V E R Y M E M B E R S H I P, E V E R Y D O N A T I O N F U R T H E R S O U R S U C C E S SThe Arts Center, a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, is a valuable resource in our community: It is a gathering place to be captivated by the power of art to enrich people’s lives, enhance our quality of life, and support economic development. We welcome more than 100,000 patrons through our door each year and provide job opportunities to more than 150 contract artists and performers each year. We ask for the support of local businesses and individuals to make sure we can continue to be a resource for all in our community — scholarships, workshops, artists’ residencies, exhibits, and performances are just a few of the ways your support can really make a difference!

AnonymousKay & Tom CarmodyLara & Doug Compton

Stephen J. Craig Family Fund of the Douglas County Community Foundation

Sarah FaymanRay FlemingThomas D. Galloway Family

Jan & Jack GaumnitzGunda & Dave HiebertAnne & David HollondDiane & Al Horning

The Bob Moore Family Barbara NordlingPete Rowland

Paula & Miles SchnaerSally Hare-Schriner & Dan SchrinerSusan & Brad Tate

Special thanks to these Inspiration Society members, 2011:

Linda BaileyBarbara Huppee & Jerry BaileySusan & Jim BatemanDeborah BettingerJudy & David BillingsMary Wharff & Andy BloomerJim BrothersChristie Brandt &

John Gary BrownJolissa & Don BuchnerEliza & John BullockGrace & Tom CarmodyBarbara & Bill CarswellCarol Ann CarterJulie & Wayne CarterMel Chin Ellen & Brad ChindamoAmy & David ClarkBob McCaffrey & Jack CollinsPhyllis & Louis Copt

Marilyn & Tom DobskiClare DovetonKaye & Chris DrahozalElizabeth Miller & Lindy EakinGretchen & Mark EdwardsAnn EvansDana FertigPaula & Joe FlanneryBetsy & Tim ForcadeThea Rademacher &

Steve FredricksonColette & Ron GachesBrenda GaddMelody & Joe GattiVirginia & John GauntSandra GauttBobbie & Steve GishJoan & Web GoldenEmily Hill & Burke GriggsSusan & John Gronbeck-Tedesco

Kelly Barth & Lisa GrossmanSue & Al HackErin & Justin HamiltonTeresa & Chris HannaSaralyn Reece HardyTerri & Tom HarperCindi Kroll & Jay HauptliSandra & Don HazlettBarbara & Jon HeebNancy HelmstadterMarcia & Stephen HillBarbara & Steven HilmerJackie & Russell HiltonMarilyn & Brian HorschCarolie & Bill HouglandHeather & Matthew HoySheryl & Bud JacobsRobin & Terry JacobsenKay & Monte JohnsonBetsy & Maurice Joy

Diane KappenNora KaschubePatty & Marty KennedyLaura KirkKimberly KirkendollDana & Patrick KnorrKaren & Ed KompMargo KrenJennifer Jarnot &

Jerry KunkelJill & Mark LaPointKe-Sook Lee Michel & Bird LoomisAlli & Shane LopezGrace & Chito ManaloCarrie & Jim MandigoBailey & Justin MarableCindy & Michael MaudeKathy & Steve McDowellCarol & Gene Meyer

Dee & Mike MichaelisDurand Rieber & Martin MooreMargaret Weisbrod Morris &

Jonathon MorrisMelissa McCormick & Ed NoonenDeborah & Mike OrozcoVickie & Jim OttenNancy & John ParkerBruce PfannenstielAmy & Chris PhalenSally & Lynn PillerKate Harding Pohl & Brad PohlKim & Mike RackRachel & Phillip RademacherDaniel RanjbarLinda & Scott RobinsonNicole & Dan SabatiniLeni & Neil SalkindDru & Bill SampsonElizabeth Schultz

Janet Davidson-Hues & Roger Shimomura

Lisa Leroux-Smith & Wes SmithBeverly Smith BillingsLinda & John T. Stewart, IIIPam & Mike SullivanMarianne & Giles ThompsonEvan Williams & Roger WalterAnnette & Ken WertzbergerAnn & Pete WiklundSusie & Steve WilsonAngela & Paul WilsonJudy & Jack WrightLois & Stan Zaremba715 Partners

Many thanks to these members of the Imagination Society, 2011:


Lawrence is home to many and varied arts organizations, cultivating a vibrant arts scene in our community. Check with these organizations for information about upcoming events.

American Indian Repertory Theatre http://aireptheatre.org

Americana Music Academy 1419 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-830-9640 americana-music.org

Art Tougeau Art Car Parade arttougeau.org

Asteroid Head Art Club asteroidhead.com

B.A.L.M. Darin Whitebeautyartandlifemovement.org785-764-2216

Diane’s Artisan Gallery 4 East 7th St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-1155

EMU Theatre emutheatre.net

Fresh Produce Art Collective dotdotdotartspace.wordpress.com

The Invisible Hand Gallery Adam Smith801 1/2 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044785-813-1813

Kaw Valley Quilters Guild Sammie Messick [email protected]

KU Art and Design Gallery Art and Design Building, 3rd Floor Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4401 | arts.ku.edu

KU School of the Arts Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4662 | sota.ku.edu

KU School of Music Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-3436 | music.ku.edu

Lawrence Art Guild | Gallery 1109 Linda Baranski, president 1109 Massachusetts St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-2784lawrenceartguild.org

Lawrence Arts Center 940 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-2787 lawrenceartscenter.org

Lawrence Arts Commission lawrenceartscommission.org

Lawrence ArtMarket lawrenceartmarket@ thecenterforart.com

Lawrence ArtWalk [email protected] lawrenceartwalk.org

Lawrence Chamber Orchestra Jacqueline Bogner 785-691-7824 [email protected]

Lawrence Children’s Choir P.O. Box 4173 Lawrence, KS 66046 785-331-4662 lawrencechildrenschoir.org

Lawrence Civic Choir Pat Fairchild [email protected] 785-841-0324 lawrencecivicchoir.org

Lawrence Percolator [email protected]

Lawrence Photo Alliance lawrencephotoalliance.org

Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-3833 lawrencepubliclibrary.com

The Lied Center of Kansas 1600 Stewart Dr. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-2787 | lied.ku.edu

Spencer Museum of Art 1301 Mississippi St. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4710 spencerart.ku.edu

Theatre Lawrence 1501 New Hampshire St. Lawrence, KS 66044 785-843-SHOW (7469) theatrelawrence.com

Thunderbird Theatre 155 Indian Ave. Lawrence, KS 66046-4800 785-749-8433

University Dance Kansas University 1530 Naismith Dr., Room 460 Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-4264 | dance.ku.edu

University Theatre Kansas University 311 Murphy Hall 1530 Naismith Dr. Lawrence, KS 66045 785-864-3982 | kutheatre.com

Van Go Mobile Arts 715 New Jersey St Lawrence, KS 66044 785-842-3797 | van-go.org

Wonderfair Art Gallery, Shoppe, and Studio 803 1/2 Massachusetts St.Lawrence, KS 66044 785-856-3247

city of the artsL A W R E N C E A R T I S T S ’ E X H I B I T I O N A T S M I T H S O N I A N T H R O U G H O C T O B E R 2 0 1 2This summer the venerable Smithsonian National Portrait Gallery opened an exhibit featuring the works of two Lawrence artists, Roger Shimomura and Hong Chun Zhang.

“Asian American Portraits of Encounter” comprises the work of seven artists of Asian heritage who now, or at one time, considered the United States home. Highlighting the diversity of contemporary experi-ence, the curatorial aim is to move assumptions past stereotype so the nuances of the Asian American experience are made clear. Like the multifaceted landscape of ethnicity and experience, the artistic techniques displayed reflect the complexities of expression. The works range from paintings to charcoal drawings, from manipulated digital photography to cutting-edge videos.

Shimomura’s participation began when Konrad Ng, director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program, contacted him during the very early stages of the exhibit planning. The exhibit was initially titled “Asians in America: Portraits of Encounter.” Shimomura suggested a change: “I protested this title on the basis that Asians in America sounded like ‘foreigners’ in America,” he explains. “They agreed.”

Also at Shimomura’s suggestion, the curators invited Zhang to submit materials for review. Ultimately, from more than 200 artist submissions, Shimomura and Zhang were among the seven artists chosen.

Zhang has lived in Lawrence since 2004. Her current work combines traditional artmaking skills honed at the Beijing Central Academy of Fine Arts with iconographic Kansas images and long black hair, a strong symbol of Asian identity. “According to Eastern culture, a young woman’s long hair is associated with life force, sexual energy, health, and beauty,” says Zhang. In “Cyclone,” for instance, a quiet storm of charcoal hair mixes the personal with the environmental, the classic with the new, by echoing her past home (China, signified by the paper scroll) with her current home (think John Steuart Curry’s John Brown mural in the Kansas Statehouse). “As you approach the piece, the massive movement and twists of long hair become apparent,” she says.

In contrast, Shimomura uses contemporary popular culture to confront racial assumptions. He teases the viewer by placing his likeness on Japanese imports such as Hello Kitty and Pikachu, projecting a forced identity that many Japanese Americans must wrestle with. Initially playful, the paintings are sharp critiques of the racist stereotyping Japanese Americans have been forced to navigate since the days of Japanese internment camps during World War II. “I think it’s wonderful that this exhibition highlights the politics of ethnic identity and not just another portrait show of staid and tired traditional portraits,” says Shimomura.

This is Zhang’s first exhibition at the Smithsonian. Shimomura, however, has displayed his works at the Smithsonian’s American Art Museum, American History Museum, Building Museum, and the Renwick Gallery. “Asian American Portraits of Encounter” is on view in Washington, D.C., through October 14, 2012.

The Lawrence Arts Center was home to Shimomura’s exhibition entitled “Shadows of Minidoka” in winter 2011. Hong Zhang’s exhibition of new work,“Hay Wire,” opens January 20, 2012 at the Arts Center. She is the featured artist for the Arts Center’s 2012 Benefit Art Auction on April 14. See pages 24-25.

—by Leslie von Holten

“AMERICAN VS. JAPS 2,” ACRYLIC ON CANVAS, 2010, BY ROGER SHIMOMURA

“CYCLONE” (DETAIL), CHARCOAL ON PAPER SCROLL, 3’x9’, 2010, BY HONG CHUN ZHANG

...the curatorial aim was to move assumptions past stereotype so the nuances of the Asian American experience would be made clear.

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N O V E M B E R 25 Final Friday 5-9pm

D E C E M B E R 2 Opening Reception: Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold; Isadora Stowe, Jordon Schranz; and Amber Hansen Exhibitions 7-9pm

2 through January 14 Isadora Stowe and Jordan Schranz Exhibition: “Lived: Living”

2 through January 14 Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold Exhibition: “Yesnomaybe”

2 through January 14 New Works by Amber Hansen Exhibition

3 Arts-Based Preschool Annual Cookie Sale

3 First Saturday Players: THE BREMEN TOWN MUSICIANS 11am, 2pm

3 INSIGHT Art Talk: Yoonmi Nam, Eric Conrad, Kristi Arnold 2pm

3 UNSCRIPTED: Improvised Comedy 7:30pm, 10pm

9, 10, 16, 17 THE KANSAS NUTCRACKER 7pm

11, 18 THE KANSAS NUTCRACKER 2pm

16 Submission deadline for Langston Hughes Creative Writing Awards

J A N U A R Y 5 Auditions: OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING 7pm

13 STORY SLAM: “Cold” 7pm

21 Auditions: PETER PAN 2pm

21 NINE FORTY LIVE Concert: The Danny Pound Review 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)

27 Final Friday Reception: Jennifer Crupi, Hong Chun Zhang 5-9pm

28 Paul Mesner Puppets presents ST. GEORGE AND THE DRAGON 10am, 1pm

F E B R U A R Y 1 Langston Hughes Creative Writing Awards 7:30pm

3, 4 OFF SCREEN OFFSPRING: Screen to Stage 7:30pm

4 Souper Bowl Saturday 11am-2pm

4 Film: DOUBLE TIME 2pm

5 Auditions: WILLY WONKA 2pm, 3pm, 4pm

8 INSIGHT Art Talk: Hong Zhang 7pm

10 STORY SLAM: “Love./Hate” 7pm

10 NINE FORTY LIVE Concert: Truck Stop Honeymoon / Tyler Gregory 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm)



23-25 Regional Choreography Festival

23 Film: MONTE ALTO MOTION PICTURE ORCHESTRA 7pm

24 Final Friday Reception: Hong Zhang and Jennifer Crupi 5-9pm

M A R C H 3 First Saturday Players: THE TORTOISE AND THE HARE 11am, 2pm

9 STORY SLAM: “It Happened in Kansas” 7pm



15 INSIGHT Art Talk: Burdett Loomis 7pm

15 through April 14 Benefit Art Auction Exhibition

30 Final Friday Reception: Annual Benefit Art Auction Exhibition 5-9pm

30 WILLY WONKA 7:30pm

31 WILLY WONKA 2pm

A P R I L 1, 7 WILLY WONKA 2pm

3 Film: HERB AND DOROTHY 7pm

5, 6 WILLY WONKA 7:30pm

13 STORY SLAM: “Chance” 7pm

14 Annual Benefit Art Auction 5:30pm

16–20 Lawrence Arts Center Preschool Exhibition

20, 21 Owen/Cox Dance Group 7:30pm

23 through May 9 Lawrence Public Schools Art Exhibition

27 Final Friday 5-9pm

27, 28 Lawrence Ballet Theatre and Lawrence Jazz Ensemble: THE GENESIS CONCERT: STRENGTH, PASSION, BEAUTY 7pm

27, 28 Lawrence Arts Center Garage Sale

28 Spring Studio Visits for Imagination Society Members 1-4pm

M A Y 5 First Saturday Players: CROW BRINGS DAYLIGHT AND CROW BRINGS FIRE 11am, 2pm

6 Summer Youth Theater auditions

11 STORY SLAM: “Annual Best Of ” 7pm

11, 12 DROP YOUR SHORTS: 4th Annual Short Film Festival

18 DANCE GALA 2012 7pm

19 DANCE GALA 2012 10am, noon, 2pm, 4pm

25 Final Friday: Art Tougeau Street Party 5-9pm

Information about these listings is included in this catalog. For performances, see pages 20-22. For special events, see page 23. For exhibitions, see page 24.

if you like: you’ll love:• A R T T A L K S . Come for our INSIGHT Art Talks and other fasincating discussions with artists and collectors. See page 24.• S T O R Y S L A M . That’s right — independent storytelling with cocktails and live music, Cabaret-style in the Black Box Theater once a month. See page 20.• P O E T R Y R E A D I N G S . See page 23 for a peek at plans for poetry season and watch our website for other events.• D O C U M E N T A R I E S . Also shorts and short-shorts. And, yes, art films with live orchestra. See page 22.• L I V E M U S I C . Come for NINE FORTY LIVE and hear artists who are creating new sounds in various genres of music. See page 22.• I M P R O V I S E D C O M E D Y. Three improv troupes join forces at the Arts Center on December 3. See page 20.• C O N T E M P O R A R Y D A N C E . The Owen/Cox Dance Group is coming in April to shake things up. See page 21.

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PAPERCUTS A GIFT FROM PROFESSOR QIAO XIOGUANG Qiao Xioguang, an established artist in Beijing, and professor and deputy dean of the Cultural Heritage Research Center at the Chinese Academy of Fine Arts, has created a series of 10 paper cuts for the Lawrence Arts Center. This gift of public art is now installed above the main doors of the Lawrence Arts Center, welcoming all visitors for the next year. The title for this series is “Lucky Window and Spring Sun.” Qiao used traditional Chinese symbols such as sheep, deer, a rooster, birds, and crows to express the beauty of nature and the rebirth of the seasons. He explains, “The symmetrical layout is the traditional dual approach, and the repetitive form in Chinese papercut is the way to enhance a sense of sublimation.” Thank you to Professor Qiao for this generous and beautiful gift.

I N T R O D U C I N G N I N E F O RT Y L I V E NINE FORTY LIVE, a new music series, features artists creating innovative, fresh, and original sounds across a variety of musical genres. The Lawrence Arts Center provides a unique opportunity for audiences to experience great music in an intimate, laid-back theatre setting. Building on the robust music scene of Lawrence, the series will feature dynamic performers and celebrate diverse artists, music, and songwriting. See page 22 for information and check the Lawrence Arts Center’s website and Facebook page for up-to-the-minute announcements and concert details.

G U E S T A RT I S TS From our year-long residencies currently held by Carla Aspenberg (Printmaking, www.carlaaspenberg.com) and Allen Chen (ceramics, www.allenchenart.com) to our project-based residency program, the Arts Center welcomes artists who come to teach, exhibit, or create work. Look for guest master teachers in dance, visual arts, and theater this semester. We invite artists to check our website for residency information, including our Project-Based Residency.

P O E T R Y O F F T H E PAG E The Lawrence Arts Center and the Lawrence Public Library invite you to celebrate an entire season of poetry, March through May 2012. Be on the lookout for manual typewriters, chalkboard walls, a community epic poem, a special class, an unusual installation, a poem mailbox, and more. With a few guerilla tactics (and a few Gorilla Poets), poetry is certain to turn up in unexpected places throughout Lawrence. See page 23 and stay tuned to www.lawrenceartscenter.org.

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WE SAY THANK YOU!you make the difference .........................................................6

GOINGS ONfor your calendar ....................................................................4city of the arts ........................................................................5 performances .......................................................................20special events ......................................................................23exhibitions ...........................................................................24

CLASSESENROLLMENT FOR WINTER/SPRING BEGINS NOVEMBER 27(NOVEMBER 20 FOR MEMBERS)

arts-based preschool ..............................................................8youth art................................................................................9 school’s out days and spring break ........................................10 arts institutes ......................................................................11 adult art ..............................................................................12dance...................................................................................16theater ................................................................................19Enroll online at lawrenceartscenter.org, by phone at 785-843-2787, or ask for an enrollment form at Lawrence Arts Center.

Arts tutorialsThe Lawrence Arts Center teaching staff offers individual sessions on a limited basis in the areas of theater and film, acting, dance, metals, jewelry, glass, ceramics, photogra-phy, printmaking, and digital media. Rates begin at $35 per hour. To enquire or to enroll, contact the Arts Center at 843-2787.

Space for your eventThe Lawrence Arts Center is available for rental. Consider the lobby spaces and the galleries for weddings and receptions. The versatile theater offers the perfect space for professional seminars and presentations. Contact Heather Hoy: [email protected].

Financial aid available Financial aid is available throughout the year for both children and adults. Applications are available online at lawrenceartscenter.org and at the front desk.

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LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER MEMBERSHIP FORM Please mail to Lawrence Arts Center, 940 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS 66044 or see lawrenceartscenter.org. Enjoy the Arts Center to its fullest! As a member, you provide for community arts programs such as scholarships, artist residencies, workshops, and exhibitions. Your support is important and sincerely appreciated.The Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Name

Address City, State, Zip

Home Phone Work Phone Email Address

Amount of donation Individual $50 Family $100 Friend $250 Patron $500 Imagination Society $1,000+ Inspiration Society $5,000+ University Student (18+, with Student i.d.) $30

My employer will match this gift. (Please enclose a matching gift form.)

My donation (payable to Lawrence Arts Center) is enclosed.

Please send me an invoice.

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Our members and donors are critical to the success of the Lawrence Arts Center, and we thank you for your financial support. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us to support our mission of bringing arts education, performance, and contemporary exhibition to our community. Every membership and every donation is vital to our ability to survive and strengthen our offerings. The Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) organization, so your contribution is tax-deductible as allowed by law.

• The Snow Queen, adapted from the Hans Christian Andersen tale by Ric Averill, illustrations by Deborah Bettinger. Lawrence Arts Center, 2010.

• Shadows of Minidoka: Collections and Paintings of Roger Shimomura. Allen Press, 2011.• Adventures of Nyfrm the Sprite by Ric Averill, illustrated by Molly Murphy. Printed by Nicolette Ross

in the John Talleur Print Studio, 2011.• My Two Tailed Halloween Cat by Ric Averill. Dramatic Publishing, 2011.

• Voices of the Plains: A Collection of Short Memoirs. Edited by Jerry Masinton and Nicole Muchmore. Published by The Great Plains Writing Group, 2011.

• Turns by Ric Averill. Dramatic Publishing, 2011.• There’s an Eyeball in my Soup by Ric Averill. Dramatic Publishing, 2011.• Los Zapatos Magicos de Pedro (Pedro’s Magic Shoes) by Ric Averill. Dramatic Publishing, 2011.

I N P R I N T F R O M T H E L A W R E N C E A R T S C E N T E R


The mission of the Lawrence Arts Center is to enrich individuals and the community by nurturing love of the arts through education, exploration, and expression. Our vision is to be a center of excellence, embracing innovation while honoring tradition and welcoming all people and ages. As the unifying leader in the Lawrence arts community, we will be a vital resource by both attracting artists and promoting the public’s support of the arts.

Executive Director Susan Tate | [email protected]

Exhibitions Director Ben Ahlvers | [email protected]

Marketing Coordinator Amy Albright | [email protected]

Artistic Director, Theater and Film Ric Averill | [email protected]

Dance Program Director Candi Baker | [email protected]

Studio Coordinator Jessica Conner | [email protected]

Development Director Heather Hoy | [email protected]

Curator of Education Laurie McLane-Higginson | [email protected]

Director of Programs and Partnerships Margaret Weisbrod Morris | [email protected]

Arts-Based Preschool and Early Childhood Education Director Linda Reimond | [email protected]

Business Director Rick Yarnell | [email protected]

Board of DirectorsJohn Bullock, PresidentEllen Chindamo, VIce PresidentLindy Eakin, TreasurerGrace CarmodyTom CarmodyCarol Ann CarterJulie CarterLarry ChanceBrian Horsch

Lisa Leroux-SmithMichel LoomisMolly MurphyMike OrozcoJim OttenKate Harding PohlMaria Preston-CargillDan SchrinerEvan Williams

Lawrence Arts Center is open seven days a week.Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm | Sat-Sun, 9am-5pmGallery hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-9pm | Sat, 9am-5pm | Sun, 1-5pm

Lawrence Arts Center is a qualified 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. Our members and donors are critical to the success of the Lawrence Arts Center, and we thank you for your financial support. If you are not currently a member, please consider joining us. See page 31.

Welcome to our Winter/Spring 2012 Course and Event Catalog. We’re eager to show you our latest offerings in ar ts education from a fabulous faculty of teaching ar tists, exhibitions and related conversations with ar tists, and per formances in theater and dance in a wide range of genres.

The Lawrence Ar ts Center is a surprising place, eclectic, and home to changing rosters of courses and events. Yet, our mission is centered on ar t and suppor ts the work of creation and creating access and oppor tunity for all. Star ting with this commitment, and with your suppor t, in our classrooms, studios, labs, and on stages, ar tists make ar t, almost always in the company of student dancers, actors, and visual ar tists. We invite you to join us.

We are animated in our work by thinking about thresholds between studios and galleries and theaters and our daily oppor tunities for improvisation and fast-thinking. We love the Ar ts Center ’s inventive juxtapositions of the staid and the quirky, youth and age, watching and doing, experimental and classic, the long-planned and the last-minute brainstorm, together in a public place. We are a l iminal place, suppor ting the power of ar t to move us from one idea to another, across thresholds from not knowing to knowing about one another and our world, about contemporar y dance and theater, how to think in reverse to solve a problem, about how pots take shape on a wheel, how PVC pipes and a plastic swimming pool question the politics of sustainability.

We direct our energy toward encouraging new work, fresh ideas, and unexpected, sometimes improvisational, collaborations. This includes the impor tant work of early childhood ar ts classes that connect innovative thinking, discover y, and ar t, as well as ar tist residencies and exhibitions of the work of ar tists in our galleries, on our stages, and beyond. There are more than 30 thresholds inside 940 New Hampshire, and we invite you to cross them all. From your child’s preschool into a galler y space. From a ballet concer t to a ceramics studio or a Stor y Slam. From watching to doing.

We invite you to cross our threshold and Find Yourself Inside .

Susan TateExecutive Director

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THANK YOU, THANK YOU Photographs in this catalog are by Ann Dean, Marlo Angell, and Amy Albright. The cover was designed by Chris Ralston.

Susan Tate PHOTO BY DIANE GUTHRIE PHOTOGRAPHY

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