University Daily Kansan / Wednesday, August 22, 1990
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Original art is abundant on streets of Lawrence
More than 300 pieces of public art, such as this kinetic sculpture in front of city hall, can be viewed in Lawrence.
By Elicia Hill
Special to the Kansan
Art lovers who live in Lawrence are in luck.
Lawrence ranks 12th in the United States for the number of resident professional artists, according to the National Endowment for the Arts. Numbering more than a quarter of work in a field of media, includes paints, watercolor, clay, glass, bronze, and photography.
With that many professional artists, there is bound to be something for everyone.
According to one Lawrence art lover, Craig Fondra, a confessed art addict and local caterer, Lawrence is the place to be.
"There is a very large slice of New York right here in Lawrence," he said. "There are excellent exhibitions, great openings and wonderful, national artists who live right here."
"If you enjoy art, it's definitely around. Call the galleries and find out when the openings are. They are great for parties, and the public is always invited."
Artists enjoy Lawrence because of its quiet atmosphere and the lack of pressure that is typical of large cities such as New York, said Martin Cheng, who has lived in Lawrence since 1968 Cheng, who paints watercolors, said another artist who studies artists in the area. Cheng sells his paintings in Lawrence and Kansas City galleries, he said.
The Lawrence Arts Center, 200 W Ninth St., is the local arts information and engagement center in the town of Lawrence Public Library building.
The primary mission of the center is to provide arts experiences for Lawrence youth, said Andrew Dubo尔斯, education program coordinator. The center supports artists through various activities including gallery space and teaching opportunities for local artists.
The center offers classes in art, music, drama and dance, and also sponsors shows and exhibitions.
The Downtown Lawrence Sculpture Project sponsored the construction of artwork alon Massachusetts Street.
Artwork is displayed in many public buildings in Lawrence as well, including the Lawrence Public Library, the County Judicial and Law Enforcement Building, Lawrence Memorial Hospital, and the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
Steps away from Massachusetts Street are galleries that have atmospheres and collections that showcase New York galleries. Fondren said.
The Kellas Gallery, 7 E. Seventh St., and Artists En Masse, 803 1/2 Massachusetts St., display and sell
regional and national artists' works.
Another downtown gallery, Art Frames, 912 Illinois St., has the area's only sculpture garden.
In addition to downtown Lawrence, the University of Kansas has much to offer the art lover.
A 2000 foot gallery in the Art and Design building exhibits works by students, faculty and national artists. The works are rotated bweekly
The Spencer Art Museum, recognized as one of the finest university museums in the United States, hosts many national touring exhibits and has an extensive permanent collection.
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