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About Us

 The Lumberyard Arts Center is located in the heart of the Baldwin City entertainment district, adjacent to Sullivan Square with nearby restaurants and bars. A creative arts complex, we strive to create - play - innovate with our community. Public art, live local music, community theatre, rotating arts exhibits and an arts boutique foster a dynamic vibe throughout the year. A 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, our mission is accomplished with a strong board of directors, a full time director and dedicated volunteers.

A Brief History

Strategic Plan

Long Live the Lumberyard!

 
Public Hours
Wednesday - Friday, 1-5
Saturday, 10-12
Location
718 High Street, Baldwin City, KS
MISSION
The Lumberyard Arts Center enhances community wellbeing through creative experiences.

VISION
The Lumberyard Arts Center is the home of multidisciplinary arts and innovation in Baldwin City, KS

VALUES

Creativity, Inclusivity, Engagement, Enrichment, Reinvention and Connection

DIVERSITY & BELONGING
The Lumberyard Arts Center supports the creative growth of all, embracing the diversity of socioeconomic statuses, races, ethnicities, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ages, abilities, and creeds. We are committed to creating policies to ensure that our employees, board members, volunteers, and visitors feel safe and welcome as well as programs that speak to the wide variety of identities that make up our community. We truly believe that art has the power to transform our community into a more just, equitable, and open place where everyone belongs.
Board of Directors
Ruthie Rodden, President
Donna Curran, Vice President
Chris Thomas, Treasurer
Sunny Allen, Secretary
Jennifer Burkhead, Member
Bryan Butell, Member

 
Brian Cramer Member
Dorian Logan, Member
Joanne Morgan, Member
Ian Stuart, Member
Becky Weaver, Member
Autumn Weiss, Member

 
Executive Director
Jeannette Blackmar
director@lumberyardartscenter.org
785-594-3186
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