GET INVOLVED: JUSTICE & TRANSFORMATION - AND A NEW WORK OF ART THAT IS LIKE NOTHING YOU'VE EVER SEEN BEFORE! As you may know, a citizen artist named vanessa german has been working on a major new multidisciplinary art project commemorating…

APPLY NOW: The application period for the 2024 TopArts Grant Program is currently open - February 6th, 2024 is the deadline to apply. Now is the time! Each year ArtsConnect allocates funds for the TopArts Grant Program to support all artistic…

APPLY NOW: The application period for the 2024 TopArts Grant Program is currently open -February 6th, 2024 is the deadline to apply. Now is the time! Each year ArtsConnect allocates funds for the TopArts Grant Program to support all artistic…

EVENT CALENDAR! Any year is best when started with art - whether it's something new for your own home, tickets to a play or a night of live music, it's all here. If you are an artist or want to hone your skills, there's plenty for you, too. Have a…

2023 Arty Award Honorees Announced ArtsConnect is so excited to announce the 2023 Arty Award Honorees and we hope that you will join us at the Beacon on December 6th to celebrate. This year’s honorees truly exemplify how the arts can be a…

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Despite several days of winter, we're back to the best of Autumn for the First Friday Artwalk tomorrow....and the best of Topeka is always on tap for First Friday, so I hope you're planning to head out on the town tomorrow evening. The listing…

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Good afternoon, Top City - you ready for your weekend event roundup?? Tonight in the ArtsConnect gallery, we'll be hosting Artistic Expressions - a free art class that happens every 2nd & 3rd Thursday at 6p. If you can't make it tonight, mark…

Hey there, Topeka! It's hard to belive that it's already September, but - like all the others - this First Friday promises a full variety of art, music and more. We hope that you are making your plans to be out experiencing Topeka in a way that…

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Arts Connect News - August 17, 2023 It's been a week of big changes - and it's difficult to believe that it's already Thursday, but there's a ton of great things to do from now through the end of the weekend - check out the events below.…

Hey there, Topeka art lovers.... Are you ready for another weekend that's blowing up with art all around town? We hope so because you can't ask for any better than this weekend's First Friday Artwalk! Remember, you can find ALL of the amazing…

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Good morning, Topeka! Today, we are reaching out to share five (!!!) crazy cool events coming up in the next week, all of which are taking place at the ArtsConnect gallery, located in the NOTO Arts & Entertainment District. You don't want to…

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Hey there, Topeka! Long emails aren't usually this fun....so buckle up! This weekend is very special because you'll have an opportunity to join in the celebration of Juneteenth with a full day of activities including live music, poetry and more…

Hey there, Topeka art lovers.... Get ready for the latest installment of this weekend's event calendar redux. Tonight alone there is more to do than one person could possibly manage, but when you extend that to the whole weekend, well....it's a…

Hey there, Topeka art lovers.... We've got a lot of choices to make in the next few days - but whatever you do, don't miss out on the First Friday Artwalk - making sure to stop at the annual Kaw Valley Bank Block Party. You can find ALL of the…

Artsconnect Selected For $100,000 In Funding From The Nat'l Endowment For The Arts For New Project Commemorating Brown V. Board Citizen artist vanessa german has been selected to create multidisciplinary, community-based works to coincide with 70th…

Topeka art lovers.... Below, you'll find information about the Artistic Expressions Healing Arts Initiative tomorrow night at the ArtsConnect gallery along with links to TWO concerts taking place TONIGHT: The Brown v. Board 69th anniversary concert…

Hey there, Topeka art lovers.... Below, you'll find information about a variety of events happening in the next week right here in Topeka, Kansas! Live music, entertainment... not to mention opportunities to learn more about how to use art as a…

EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! ArtsConnect Announces the 2023 Artist INC Topeka Artist Cohort ArtsConnect is thrilled to announce the 2023 participants (“fellows”) for the 2023 session of Artist INC Topeka. These artists have been…

We Are the Keepers Earth Day Celebration & Coloring Contest This weekend, lead artist Mona Cliff will join ArtsConnect and the Tonantzín Society in hosting an Earth Day event to be held at 10a on Saturday, April 22nd at 10a in…

The application deadline is TOMORROW for the 2023 Artist INC Topeka session - so get your application completed today. This program is an AMAZING opportunity for artists of all disciplines from Topeka and the surrounding area. Please note that the…

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First Friday Artwalk It's almost here - the March First Friday Artwalk is just a couple of days away, and we hope that you're making plans for an evening exploring your newest favorite spots in town. We work hard in partnership with…

The application deadline is approaching for the 2023 Artist INC Topeka session - so get your application completed today. This program is an AMAZING opportunity for artists of all disciplines from Topeka and the surrounding area.* Up to 25…

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER January 25 @ 5:30p - What Works Workshop January 30 @ 5:30p - What Works Workshop February 7 @ 11:59p - TopArts Grant Application Deadline March 7 @ 11:59p - Artist INC LIVE Topeka Application Deadline Get…

May 2024 represents the 70th anniversary of the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case. Topeka is gearing up for a summer-long civil rights commemoration for 2024 and ArtsConnect is committed to making the arts an integral component of that…

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YOUR OFFICIAL GUIDE TO THE 2022 ARTY AWARDS What to expect when you're attending.... -High-fives & enthusiastic applause. (And hugs. THE HUGS!) -Gathering with your friends in beautiful Redbud Park on a perfect fall evening in the NOTO…

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YOU'RE INVITED: 2022 ARTY AWARDS Please join ArtsConnect for the 2022 Arty Awards on October 13th from 6-9p at Redbud Park in the heart of the NOTO Arts District. A celebration of the best and the brightest of the arts all across Topeka, the…

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FIRST FRIDAY ARTWALK The ArtsConnect First Friday Artwalk is an amazing way to explore Topeka. Please check out the events listed below for the latest information about events and activities! Remember that most of the businesses that participate…

ArtsConnect is excited to announce the addition of two new team members - Marty Hillard and Bridget Elmer. They bring killer talent and experience to the organization - and also represent a significant expansion, increasing our ability to do work to…

JULY FIRST FRIDAY! Hard to imagine that it's already July, but that means there's even more to celebrate. Get out and about all across Topeka on Friday night and you'll find art, music and so much more everywhere you turn. If you want to check…

You've tried the ArtsConnect First Friday Artwalk....now it's time to take the next step. Check out the events listed below - or visit the ArtsConnect events calendar for more awesome art & events all across Topeka! Click here to View the More…

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FIRST FRIDAY IS THIS WEEK! You might already know that the ArtsConnect First Friday Artwalk is one of the most awesome nights of the month for the arts in Topeka, but there's always something new to see, so check out our events calendar on our…