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Hays Arts Center Gallery
112 E. 11th St.
Hays, Kansas 67601
785-625-7522
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Gallery Hours
Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1 pm


Area Arts

Visual Arts

Artists at Work Studio
Located in one of the oldest original buildings in downtown Hays is this unique artists' studio.  This group of five women artists share the building known as the Philip Hardware Store.  The native limestone rock building that the artist call home was built as a dry goods store in 1874. The artists work with various media such as monoprinting, acrylic and oil, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, collage and fiber.
717 Main
Hays, KS 67601
785-650-3998
Hours: varies
Admission: Free

Bank of Hays
1000 W. 27th
Hays, KS 67601
785-621-2265
Hours:  9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon Saturdays

Bruce Burkholder Studio
Bruce is a Photo Realist Artist of paintings, drawings, and digital photography.  He was selected as well-known Kansas Artist featured in KANSAS! Magazine in 2008 and was selected as one the the Best of Kansas Artists in 2007.
W. 11th St. next to the Arts Council
Hays, KS 67601
785-650-3673
Hours:
bburkholder@media-net.net

Cafe Semolino
Cafe Semolino is a cafe, coffee shop, art gallery, and live music venue.  Exhibitions change monthly with an opening on the first Friday of the month and run through the last Wednesday of the month.
110 W. 11th
Hays, KS 67601
785-621-2520
Hours:  7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 8 am - 12 pm Sunday

Coffee Rules
The gallery shows change throughout the year.  Featured are photography, paintings, ceramics, and more from artists around the area.
1011 Elm
Hays, KS
Hours:
  Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Admission:  Free

Commerce Bank Gallery

Located on the lower level of the bank is The Art Gallery. Featured are paintings, drawings, crafts and a variety of art works from artists from across Kansas
718 Main
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-6542
Hours: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Admission: Free

Dennis Schiel Studio & Gallery
Dennis is an artist from Colorado who recently came to Hays and opened his own studio. He sells his original fine art as well as commissions. He provides framing services, sells art supplies and teaches a variety of art classes.
107 E. 11th
Hays, KS 67601
970-597-0707

Hadley Art Collection - Hays Medical Center

The Hadley Art Collection includes over 200 works of art including paintings, drawings, prints, ceramics, sculptures, and fabric by principle Kansas artists.  Currently, there are sixteen Governor's Artists Award winners represented in the Collection.  Located in the public areas of the hospital, the collection may be viewed utilizing a self-guided brochure.  Guided tours may be arranged upon advance request by calling 785-623-5890.

Moss-Thorns Gallery of Art
The gallery changes shows throughout the year. They include: faculty exhibitions, MFA thesis exhibitions, traveling exhibits, student exhibits, print collections and various other student works.
FHSU Rarrick Hall, 600 Park
Hays, KS 67601
785-628-4247
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday
Admission: Free
http://www.fhsu.edu/art/gallerymain.shtml

711 Studio
The studio features the works of local artist Michael Jilg.  On display are his paintings, drawings, lithographs and etchings. A past Governors Visual Artist, Michael has honored his profession with 200 exhibitions and representations in museum collections in the U.S., England and Asia.
711 Main
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-4895
Hours: Tours available by appointment.
Admission - Free

The Stone Gallery
Stone comes to life at Stone Gallery, the professional studio for sculptor Pete Felten.  Visitors are always welcome at the Stone Gallery and you will typically find Pete at work in his studio between 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday or outside working on another project in progress. Guided group tours are available with advance notice.
107 ½ West 6th
Hays, KS 67601
785-625-7619
Hours: Guided tours available by appointment.
Admission: Free

Studio Kuksi
Kris Kuksi creates art that brings social issues, death and sexuality to light in a dark way. He creates paintings, drawings, sculptures, murals, illustrations, and portraits, some of which are displayed throughout Hays or can be seen
by appointment at his private studio.
8th & Main
Hays, KS 67601
785-650-4990
Admission: Free Guided tours by appointment only
www.kuksi.com
 

Performing Arts

Hays Symphony Orchestra
The Hays Symphony Orchestra is a college/community orchestra. The orchestra is comprised of FHSU students, faculty, and community members. Each season, the orchestra presents four concerts. The final concert in May is presented in collaboration with the department's concert choir.
Pops Concert ~ Saturday, September 6, 2008, 7:00-10:00 pm
http://www.fhsu.edu/music/ensembles/symphony.shtml

FHSU Department of Music
The Department of Music calendar includes, band, orchestra, choir performances, plus guest recitals and faculty recitals.
http://www.fhsu.edu/music

FHSU Encore Series  (all performances 7:30 pm in Beach/Schmidt PAC)
Golden Dragon Acrobats ~ Monday, October 6, 2008
The Capitol Steps ~  Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Soweto Gospel Choir ~ Monday, November 10, 2008
Barrage ~ Wednesday, January 21, 2009
To Kill a Mockingbird ~ Thursday, February 26, 2009
Hairspray ~  Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Guarneri & Johannes String Quartets ~  Monday, March 23, 2009
Ain't Misbehavin' ~  Ruben Studdard - Friday, April 3, 2009
http://www.fhsu.edu/perf_arts/

FHSU Theater
2008-2009 Theater Season Productions
(Felten-Start Theater)
Damn Yankees ~October 10-11, 2008 7:30 pm, October 12, 2:30 pm
FHSU Student Theater Festival ~ November 7-8, 2008 7:30 pm
Arthur Miller's All My Sons ~ March 5-7, 2009 7:30 pm, March 8 2:30 pm
FHSU Student Director's Showcase ~ April 10-22, 2009 7:30 pm
http://www.fhsu.edu/communication/theatre.php
 

Museum Showings

Ellis County Historical Society Museum
The Ellis County Historical Society collects, displays, and appropriately preserves items and historical sites that illustrate the history of Ellis County.
September 16 - December 30, 2008 ~ Politics in Ellis County
October 7 ~ Grand Re-opening of Settlement & Salvation Phase 2
April 7 - May 8, 2009 ~ “Under Cover: A Look at the Art and Tradition of
         Blankets, Coverlets, and Afghans” Textile Exhibit
June 1 - 30 ~
“Kansas and the Home Front” courtesy of the Kansas
         Interpretive Traveling Exhibit Service.

June 3 - August 28, 2009 ~ “Wartime Weddings” Wedding Gown Exhibit

October 13, 2009 ~ Grand Re-Opening of the exhibit Music in Ellis County.
http://www.elliscountyhistoricalmuseum.org/index.asp

FHSU Sternberg Museum
August 31, 2008 ~ Arikaree Breaks
September 13 - November 9, 2008 ~ Wow! That Oughta Be in a Museum
May 24, 2008 - March 29, 2009 ~ T.rex cetera:  Dinosaurs and other Mesozoic
       Monsters
Ongoing & Everchanging ~ John Cody: Audubon of Moths
Ongoing ~ Journey to South Africa: An Exhibit Experience

Chamber of Commerce Calendar

PlayHays.com Calendar

 

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112 E. 11th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601  785-625-7522