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Visual Arts

Registration open for artists wishing to participate in this fall’s ArtWalk
Staff reports
May 19, 2013
Registration is open for fine artists wishing to participate in this year’s Lawrence ArtWalk, scheduled for Oct. 26 and 27.
When furniture turned into art: Wendell Castle’s KU connection
Sculptor called father of art furniture movement returns to KU for honorary degree
By Sara Shepherd
May 19, 2013
It was around 1960 when a Kansas University sculpture student named Wendell Castle started work on a “strange, hybrid object” that defied established artistic definitions — even if no one else but Castle knew it yet.
Behind the Lens: Website helps teach photography basics
By Mike Yoder
May 19, 2013
Camerasim.com explores the mechanics and functions of a digital single-lens camera in a unique way.
Photography project reveals much about human condition, creator
By Giles Bruce
May 18, 2013
Seven years ago, Scott Indermaur set out to do a weekend-long photo project on spirituality. Now, a book, radio show and museum exhibit later, he’s learned more about his fellow man, and himself, than he ever could have imagined. Indermaur is screening a documentary about the project, “Revealed,” at Unity Church, 900 Madeline Lane, in his former hometown of Lawrence on Sunday. By Giles Bruce
Interactive, collaborative art exhibit will string viewers along
Staff Reports
May 16, 2013
What exactly does “String Theory” mean? An expected 70 artists and community groups will each contribute their interpretations in a collaborative art installation opening this week at the Lawrence Arts Center.
Film screening revisits former Lawrence photographer’s project, ‘Revealed’
By Sara Shepherd
May 16, 2013
In the seven years since its first subjects were photographed in Lawrence, Scott Indermaur’s “Revealed” project has developed a resume spanning multiple states and artistic media. The project will have a homecoming of sorts this weekend, with a film screening at Unity Church. By Sara Shepherd
Performer deals with traumatic experience through art
By Giles Bruce
May 16, 2013
Samin Son’s experience in military service provides the inspiration for the Toothpaste Action Series, a performance art/mixed-media show he is bringing to Lawrence this weekend.
Art on the go
Free program draws kids, families to museum to create art projects
Meryl Carver-Allmond, Special to the Journal-World
May 13, 2013
On a recent Saturday morning, the weather outside was disgusting, but it wasn’t enough to keep kids from filling the fourth floor gallery of the Spencer Art Museum. The draw? The museum’s weekend Art Cart.
KU students’ art and design work on display
Staff Reports
May 12, 2013
The best student photo media and design projects from Kansas University’s Department of Design are being displayed this month on campus.
2013 Summer Arts Guide
Sara Shepherd, Chance Dibben and John R. Phythyon Jr.
May 12, 2013
Winter is finally dead (we hope) and it’s time to shed some layers. As 100-degree temperatures approach, here’s a look at some notable upcoming summer entertainment in the area to help Lawrencians have fun in the sun or beat the heat inside. By Sara Shepherd, Chance Dibben and John R. Phythyon Jr.
Summer movie preview: Which new franchises will take flight?
By Eric Melin
May 12, 2013
Nobody ever accused Hollywood of being original, so it’s no wonder that so many sequels and reboots are on deck for 2013. The big question is whether any new franchises will be able to separate themselves from the pack this summer.
Jealous? Artist, filmmaker explores difficult topics in ‘NV in KC’
By Giles Bruce
May 9, 2013
Judith G. Levy uses art to explore difficult subjects for which words alone oftentimes can’t suffice. Envy is a topic that frequently goes untalked about, particularly in the art world, Levy says. In “NV in KC,” the Lawrence artist takes on the topic full force in a playful sendup of the Kansas City, Mo., art scene. By Giles Bruce
Lawrence falls short in bid for national ArtPlace grant
By Sara Shepherd
May 7, 2013
Lawrence fell short in its bid to win a competitive national grant that would have been a major springboard for the city’s creative placemaking efforts, the Lawrence Arts Center learned Monday. By Sara Shepherd
Go-Getter: Photography
By Rebekka Schlichting
May 6, 2013
Spring is a great time to pick up a camera and maybe sneak into a few photography classes that could aid your future reminiscing and impress your friends.
KU student wins creativity award for photography
Two other winners, three honorable mentions also announced
Staff Reports
May 5, 2013
Sarah Stern, a Kansas University student from Lawrence who has been widely recognized for her photography from a poor Brazilian neighborhood has been chosen for a Jack and Lavon Brosseau Creativity Award, KU’s Spencer Museum of Art announced.

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