HAYS ARTS COUNCIL INC

HAYS ARTS COUNCIL INC exhibitions, programs & eventsFive State Photography ExhibitionThe 2025 Five State Competition opens to the public on December 6th as the anchor for the Winter Art Walk, 10am - 4pm. This annual photography exhibition is the result of 648 photo submissions by photographers in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri & Colorado. John Finch the juror, selected 150 photographs for exhibition and determined cash awards totaling $1,500. Info and Schedule of events at the link below.FIVE STATE PHOTOGRAPHY"for the Heart of Hays"A capital campaign is underway to renovate and expand the physical operations of the Hays Arts Council, which include the current Hays Arts Center building at 112 E. 11th and the HAC Annex at 1010 Main. For information on the project and ways to participate, follow the link below.Heart of HaysMembership Matters!Membership has always been the foundation of the HAC's existence and we would be honored to include you as we continue our commitment of cultural service with community art walks, exhibitions, family theatre experiences, classes, school programming, cultural resources, and more!Learn MoreSmoky Hill Art ExhibitionThe 2025 annual juried exhibition was curated by Jay Nelson, who selected the exhibited 57 works from 276 entered by Kansas artists, & awarded $3,000 in cash prizes. Gallery & works images, the juror's statement, and scenes from the Spring Art Walk, at the link below. The 2026 Smoky Hill will be announced in early January.Smoky Hill & Spring Art Walk