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UPDATED: 04 November, 2005

 ART GALLERIES OR VENUES WITH GALLERY SPACES
VENUE LOCATION/CONTACT  HOURS  DESCRIPTION
Art Affair Gallery
622 High St., Baldwin City. 785.594.7470 or e-mail. Tue-Fri 2-6, Sat 9-noon and by appt. Gallery run by Baker University students that typically features work by Baldwin City area artists.
Back to the Garden Gallery
Celestial Ironworks, 619 N. 2nd., Lawrence. 785.749.3109 or e-mail. Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5 Celestial Ironworks makes home and garden ornaments from recycled steel, and everything from the whimsical to the truly elegant. Gallery features metalworks designed by owner/artist Kelvin Schartz, winner of the Niche Award for his Frank Lloyd Wright inspired Prairie Wall Clocks, as well as glass, ceramics and a variety of 2-D media.
Baker University:
Holt-Russell Gallery
Parmenter Hall, Baker University, Baldwin City. 785.594.4538. Mon-Fri 1-4 and by appt. Exhibits include BU student and faculty shows, and, every two years, the International Orton Cone Box Show (the next one is scheduled for 2006).
Bob Brown Co./Art Zone
727 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.766.4222 Mon-Sat 9-5:30 Featuring work by local and regional artists including stained, fused, and blown glass; jewelry; woodwork; watercolor, oil and acrylic painting; and mixed-media sculpture.
Diane's Artisan Gallery
801 1/2 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.856.1155 or e-mail. Tue-Wed 10-5:30, Thu 10-7:00, Fri -Sat 10-5:30. In an airy, light-filled, second story space, Diane Horning, weaver and gallery owner, combines her studio--where she weaves luxurious shawls, stoles and scarves--with a fine craft gallery. Featuring the works of 25 accomplished American artisans who create in fiber, pottery, art glass, wood, jewelry and more.
Fields Gallery
712 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.842.7187 or e-mail Mon-Wed 10-5:30, Thu 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-5:30, Sun noon-5 Original art by local and regional artists including oil, acrylic and watercolor painting; stoneware sculpture, mixed media on paper, screenprints and photography. Over 1,000 fine-art prints and quality custom framing.
Framewoods Gallery
819 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.842.4900 or e-mail. Mon-Wed 9:30-5:30, Thu 9:30-8, Fri 9:30-5:30, Sat 9:30-5 For over 25 years, Framewoods has provided expert custom framing, collectable limited edition prints, decorative posters and prints including KU subjects, Jayhawk statutes, and other sports memorabilia.
Haskell Indian Nations University:
Cultural Center & Museum
155 Indian Avenue, Lawrence. 785.832.6686 or e-mail. M-F 8-5, Sun 1-5 Featuring interpretive displays that explain the history of Haskell and contemporary art by students, faculty and other artists.
The Image Works
711 W. 23rd. (Malls Shopping Center), Lawrence. 85.865.0777 Mon-Sat 9-6 Photography supplies and photo-finishing services. Photography gallery.
It's About Time

NEW FOR SUMMER 2005!
816 Massachusetts Street, Lawrence. 785.842.1500 Call for hours Featuring the funktional artwork of the master of metal and owner, Kelvin Schartz.
KOJO Workshop
745 New Hampshire, Lawrence. 785.841.5656 Call for hours Functional and decorative objects featuring recycled materials.
Lawrence Arts Center
940 New Hampshire, Lawrence, KS 66044. 785.843.2787 or gallery e-mail. Mon-Sat 9-5. Gallery shop: Tue-Sat noon-5. Until 9 pm when classes or special events occur–call ahead to confirm. Community facility that provides an extensive array of exhibitions by local, regional and national artists; theatrical, musical and dance productions; and offers a full schedule of classes in all art media, theater and dance. Features two galleries, gallery shop, performance hall and studios for a variety of media. A not-for-profit educational corporation.
Lawrence Community Theatre
1501 New Hampshire, Lawrence. 785.843.7469 Accessible only during production runs. Gladys Six Green Room, located in the basement of the theater. Exhibits program sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild.
Lawrence Public Library
707 Vermont, Lawrence. 785.843.3833 Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-6, Sun 2-6 Art is displayed in any or all of the following areas: gallery, entrance lobbies and display cases, auditorium, lower level. Exhibits program sponsored by the Lawrence Art Guild in cooperation with the Lawrence Public Library.
Olive Gallery and Art Supply
15 E. 8th, Lawrence. 785.331.4114 or e-mail. Mon-Sat 11-8, Sun 11-7 Featuring different work each month by local, contemporary artists with opening receptions on the first Saturday evening of each month and performance art events. The gallery is always in search of art "on the edge" in almost any medium. It is a fresh new hub for artists in all genres. Jewelry, mixed media, painting, photography, sculpture and performance art.
Phoenix Gallery
919 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.843.0080 or e-mail. Mon-Wed 10:30-5:30, Thu 10:30-8, Fri 10:30-5:30, Sat 10-5:30, Sun 1-5 The gallery specializes in functional, decorative pottery and art glass. The gallery also carries textiles, stained glass, fine woodworking, mixed-media assemblages and masks, jewelry, paintings, prints and more. Work by over 150 local and regional artists and craftspersons is represented.
Riverfront Mosaics
239 Elm, Lawrence. 785.842.2262 or e-mail. Wed 5-9, Thu-Fri noon-9, Sat 11-6, Sun noon-4 Step off the beautiful North Lawrence river walk into a world of possibilities designed to please your inner artist! Mosaic classes are offered for every skill level. Receive hands-on guidance through every step necessary to create your own mosaic in a well-stocked studio. Gallery area features mosaics, ceramics, glass, wood, sculpture and painting.
Roy’s Art Gallery & Framing
1410 Kasold Dr., Lawrence. 785.842.1554 Tue-Sat 10-6 Featuring the largest selection of fine art in all media by local and regional artists. Owner Mehrzad Alison also offers custom framing, art and frame restoration, and portrait painting.
Signs of Life Gallery
722 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.830.8030 or e-mail. 2nd floor location, stair-only access. Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu-Sat 10-10 The Kansas City art magazine Review says of the gallery, "the space is big and beautiful, and gives the impression of an established gallery worthy of big names and large audiences." Espresso bar and bookstore featuring hundreds of current art books can be found downstairs at street level.
Silver Works and More
715 Massachusetts, Lawrence.
785.842.1460		 Tue-Wed 10-5:30, Thu 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-5:30 Features original jewelry designs in sterling silver, gold and platinum by metalsmith-owner Jim Connelly. Although his work takes center stage, the gallery also showcases jewelry, ceramics, fiber, glass and furniture produced by over 60 local, regional and nationally renowned craftspersons.
Southwest and More
727 Massachusetts, Lawrence. 785.843.0141 or e-mail. Mon-Wed 10-6, Thu 10-8, Fri-Sat 10-6, Sun noon-5 Specializing in American Indian jewelry, fine art and gift items; Western art and gift items; and Mexican imports. Jewelry by Hopi, Navajo and Zuni silversmiths. Oils, watercolors, acrylics, pen and ink, functional and decorative pottery, textiles and more.
Unity Art Gallery
Unity Church, 900 Madeline, Lawrence. 785.841.1447.
Gallery info: e-mail.		 Mon-Fri 10-4, Sun 9:30am-
12:30pm and by appt.		 The Unity Art Gallery is an extension of the Unity Church. The gallery's purpose is to encourage and inspire, honor and celebrate the unique creative spirit in the visual arts as well as to enrich the lives of others through art exhibits. Digital, drawing, fiber, mixed media, painting and photography.
University of Kansas:
Art and Design Gallery
Art and Design Building, 1467 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence.
785.864.4401 or e-mail. Visitor parking is available nearby at the Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage, 1501 Irving Hill Road.		 Mon-Wed 8:30-4:30, Thu 8:30am-9pm, Fri 8:30-1:30, Sun 1-4:30. Open only during academic semesters. The gallery is the exhibition space for M.F.A. students, Art and Design faculty and visiting artists.
University of Kansas:
Kansas Union Gallery
Kansas Union, University of Kansas, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence. 785.864.7469
Will Lamborn, 2003-04 Fine Arts Coordinator, SUA Office, 472 Kansas Union, 1301 Jayhawk Blvd., Lawrence. 785.864.7469 or e-mail.		 Mon-Fri 9-4 The gallery displays a variety of work by University of Kansas students and faculty, and other local and regional artists. Managed by the Student Union Activities Fine Arts Committee.
University of Kansas:
Spencer Museum of Art
1301 Mississippi St., University of Kansas, Lawrence. 785.864.4710 or e-mail. Tue-Wed 10-5, Thu 10-9, Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun noon-5. The art museum of the University of Kansas.
Featuring selections from the permanent collection of more than 22,000 works of art and special exhibitions drawn from the collection or touring from other museums. Areas of special strength include medieval art; European and American paintings, sculpture, and prints; photography; Japanese Edo-period painting and prints; 20th-century Chinese painting; and the Museum's renowned quilt collection.