“I took a pottery class in Topeka. I’m all for community centers and classes.”

— Diane Pomeroy, fifth-grade teacher, Topeka

“Yes. A watercolor class through the arts center.”

— Ann Hause, tech director, Lied Center, Lawrence

“I took an intro to photography class at KU. I really enjoyed it; it made me question my major.”

— Brett Benedict, paraeducator, Lawrence

“I haven’t but I’m a supporter of the arts and happy to have the arts center in town.”

— Erin Duffy, independent title researcher, Lawrence