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The Hays Arts Council is proud of the programs it presents.  Below is a
sampling of programs presented in our schools,
for families, and community.
 

“The Little Engine That Could” from Omaha Theater Company, February 19, 2010
 
“Patchwork: the Little House Life of Laura Ingalls Wilder” from Theatre IV (Richmond, Va) - April 23, 2010


"
Murder on the Disoriented Express" -
Annual Meeting
and Mystery Dinner Theater, October 30, 2009
 

Pippi Longstocking - The American Family Theater Company musical production, May 1, 2009
 
"Beaux Arts Ball 2008" - Annual Meeting and Ball for the Hays Arts Council, October 25, 2008

"Talking With..."  - A Community Theater Production of the Hays Arts Council, September 2008

"If You Give A Pig A Party" - Presented by The Dallas Children's Theater, April 2008

"Beaux Arts Ball 2007" - 40th Anniversary Celebration for the Hays Arts Council, October 2007
Archives - Visual
Visual Arts Alliance of McPherson,an exhibition of two and three-dimensional works by the members of V.A.A.M., June 18 - August 12, 2010  See More

Ann Zerger: "In, Out, and In Between" a collection of monotypes and bronze, ceramic & mixed media sculpture March 5 through April 20  See More

"Bruce Burkholder: A Life's Pursuit"a retrospective exhibition featuring paints & drawings from childhood through the completion, and formal unveiling, of his 20-year project "History Holds the Future"  January 29 - February 27, 2010  See More

"Five State Photography Exhibition" is an annual photographic competition of works submitted from Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri and Nebraska. Out of 489 photographs submitted this 26th year, 172 were accepted by the juror.  See More

"Bridge the Arts" is a collective of artists offering unique perspectives through bronze, clay, paper casting, painting, pastel, mixed media and installation.  From abstraction to realism and traditional to contemporary, the bridge connecting this group is their ongoing creative exploration and passion for the visual arts. Exhibiting Artists : Dr. Richard Bergen, Rich Bergen, Michael Duane, Jerry Exline, Larry Goodwin, Michaela Groeblacher, Becky Hyberger, Don Lind, Peggy Medina, Mira Mickler Moss, Debbie Wagner  October 23 - December 2, 2009  See More

"Legends & Legacy, An Exhibition in Two Parts"  "Legends" is a celebration of artists who have left an indelible mark on our community by inspiring us as artists, teachers, mentors, and friends,  featuring works by John Cody, Hazel Dick, Florence Fellers, Pete Felten, Dale Ficken, Jim Hinkhouse, Omer Knoll, Kathleen Kuchar, Jack Logan, Darrell McGinnis, Frank Nichols, John C Thorns, Jr. with private collection works by Gary Coulter, Skip Harwick and Joel Moss  August 28 - October 9, 2009 See More
"Maelstrom", a sculptural string installation by former Hays resident and Paris, France artist Sean McGinnis.  August 28 - November 5
See the entire installation process     

See most of Sean's images in his "blog" 
40th Annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition  April 24th through June 6th 2009 See More

"Connecting Threads" fiber work by Paulette VonLintel Karlin of Buena Vista, Colorado (formerly of Ellis County) and "Recent Works" by Frank Nichols of Hays,  March 6 - April 16, 2009 See More

"Five State Photography Exhibition"  This year's competition marked the 25th Anniversary of this event. Five hundred fifty six photographs were submitted from Kansas, Oklahoma, Colorado, Missouri, and Nebraska.  The Juror accepted 182.  See More

"Sleeping in the City: Dreamscapes and Other Episodes from inside the Wire”  Street Photography Exhibition by G. Mark Smith of Lawrence was featured in the Art Center November 5 - December 6, 2008  See More

"Flowers:  Real & Imagined" featured a variety of media including live floral displays.  The show was featured in all three galleries and was exhibited August 22-September 26, 2008  See More
39th Annual Smoky Hill Art Exhibition  April 25th through June 6th 2008 See More
"Southwest Images" is a exhibition of works featuring southwest artwork and several Native American artists. Exhibition dates March 7th through April 18th 2008  See More
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