LUMBERYARD ARTS CENTER GALLERY

 Hours:   Tuesdays through Fridays, 1pm to 4pm

Saturdays, 9am to Noon

• Baldwin High and Jr. High School Annual Exhibit

DUCT TAPE - IT'S NOT JUST FOR REPAIRS ANYMORE!

Artwork will soon fill the main gallery, the courtyard and the classrooms of the Lumberyard Arts Center. There will be a mix of students' work from grades 7 thru 12.  The exhibit will run from Friday, February 3 thru Saturday, February 29, during regular gallery hours.

An open house will be held on Friday, February 17, from 6 to 8 pm with the student artists in attendance.  That evening, the students will treat everyone to their first ever "Duct Tape Fashion Show" from 6:30 to 7 pm.  There will be free refreshments on the evening of the artists' open house. 

THE 2012 CHOCOLATE AUCTION!

 Sunday, February 12, 2012 - Doors open at noon. Silent auction starts at 12:30 and live auction at 2pm.

Tasty and tempting chocolate goodies and fabulous pieces of art donated by area artists. The auction proceeds will go toward arts scholarships for high school seniors, scholarships to various classes sponsored by the Lumberyard and toward other programs to support the activities and events at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

Refreshments will be served, including fruit trays, a chocolate fountain, hot chocolate and mocha punch. A children's table will contain smaller items that allow the children to bid on their favorites too. Lester Edgecomb will be the auctioneer again this year.

Chocolate  *  Art  *  Music  *  Fun

• Easel Show - Ongoing 

Various area artists will display their artwork in the courtyard or classrooms.  There may be paintings, drawings, 3-D art and more on display.  Works will change periodically.  Stop by anytime during regular gallery hours.

 2012 Calendar of Gallery Exhibits:

• MARCH 2 to 31, 2012 - USD#348 - Elementary School Exhibit

• APRIL 5 to 28, 2012 -  USD#348 - Teacher's Art Exhibit

• MAY 4 to 26, 2012 - Tricia Spencer - Oils & watercolors

• JUNE 15 to JULY 14, 2012 - Kathy Bourgeois - Artist and Teacher

• JULY 20 to AUGUST 11, 2012 - open

• AUGUST 17 to SEPTEMBER 15, 2012 - Linda Everett 

• SEPTEMBER 21 to OCTOBER 13, 2012 - Jim Sallenbach & Debra Dunlap

• OCTOBER 20 & 21, 2012 - MAPLE LEAF FESTIVAL

•  OCTOBER 26 to NOVEMBER 17, 2012 - Ken Kraushaar Photography

• NOVEMBER 23, 24, 25, 2012 - Holiday Art Sale 

Lumberyard Arts Center Party Packages

For birthdays, special days, or just because!  Let the Lumberyard Arts Center staff help you construct a party and build some art-inspired fun into any occasion!

Packages are for 6 children/2 adults and include:

• Classroom rental at the Lumberyard - 2hours
• Cake or cupcakes and your choice of drink, plus paper goods and utensils
• Art activity that results in a take-home creation for each child
• Organized, theme-appropriate games with prizes
• One energetic party planner to make the whole process stress-free!

Packages as described above are $125 for a 2 hour event. Add-ons (including extra guests and help with invites) are available for an additional fee. Call for more information. We'd love to help plan your Lumberyard Arts party or event! For more information call The Lumberyard Arts Center - 785-594-3186 or e-mail Wendy at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

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