Emporia Arts Council

Emporia Arts Council Educate, Advocate, and Celebrate the Arts! The Emporia Arts Council is dedicated to bringing quality performances and artistic events to the Emporia Area.

Our mission is to: Educate, Advocate & Celebrate the Arts!

🎨🍷 Join Us Tonight for Emporia First Friday! 🍷🎨Be among the first to experience two beautiful new exhibits at the Empori...
09/04/2026

🎨🍷 Join Us Tonight for Emporia First Friday! 🍷🎨

Be among the first to experience two beautiful new exhibits at the Emporia Arts Center!

✨ Trusler Gallery: Ann Galbraith and Friends
✨ Jones Hallway Gallery: Jennifer Bartlett

Stop by for an evening of art, conversation, and community as we celebrate these talented artists. Enjoy a complimentary reception featuring 🧀 cheese, 🍇 fruit, 🥩 meats, and 🍷 wine while you explore the exhibits.*

👥 Open to the public and everyone is welcome!
🍷 Wine available for guests 21+.

Take a sneak peek with these featured exhibit photos, then come see the artwork in person tonight!

📍 Emporia Arts Center (815 Commercial St., Emporia, KS 66801)
🎉 Emporia First Friday

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*While supplies last! Please

🎨📚 Calling All Artists and Designers! 📚🎨The Emporia Public Library's Library Card Design Contest is happening all month ...
09/04/2026

🎨📚 Calling All Artists and Designers! 📚🎨

The Emporia Public Library's Library Card Design Contest is happening all month long, and we've got a special creative space set up right here at the Emporia Arts Center to help bring your ideas to life!

✨ Open to all ages 🗓 September 1-30 🎨 Drop in anytime during September to create your design

We'll provide: ✅ Library card template ✅ Art supplies ✅ Space to work

You bring: 💡 Ideas 🎭 Talent 🌈 Creativity

Show us what you've got and design a library card that stands out! Entries must be submitted directly to the Emporia Public Library or emailed to [email protected].

Stop by the Arts Center, get creative, and take your shot at having your design chosen! ✏️🎨📖

Be sure to follow and support Emporia Public Library for contest details and updates! ❤️

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Get creative with nature tomorrow! 🍂Join us at the Emporia Arts Center for Paper Leaf Wall Hanging and use cardboard, pa...
09/04/2026

Get creative with nature tomorrow! 🍂

Join us at the Emporia Arts Center for Paper Leaf Wall Hanging and use cardboard, paper, and natural materials to create a colorful fall-inspired wall hanging of your own.

Saturday, September 5
12:30–2:00 PM
1st–5th Grade
$10 per student

A fun way to spend your Saturday creating something colorful to take home and display!

School’s out tomorrow… but work isn’t! 🎨Need something fun for your child to do while you’re working? Bring them to the ...
09/03/2026

School’s out tomorrow… but work isn’t! 🎨

Need something fun for your child to do while you’re working? Bring them to the Emporia Arts Center for a Drawing & Sketching class for just $15.

K–4th: 10:30 AM–12:30 PM
5th–High School: 1:00–3:00 PM

A creative way to spend their day off without you having to take the whole day off too!

✨ Sneak Peek! ✨Take a look at artwork from Jennifer Bartlett of Artisan Prairie, now featured with us for a limited time...
09/03/2026

✨ Sneak Peek! ✨

Take a look at artwork from Jennifer Bartlett of Artisan Prairie, now featured with us for a limited time!

You can find more of Jennifer’s work on Facebook at ArtisanPrairie, on Instagram at , or online at ArtisanPrairie.com.

Her work will be available through October 31, so be sure to stop in and take a look before it’s gone!

A little tribute to Dolly. 🍎✨With a touch of country charm and a quote from Dolly Parton, this dish towel is a fun way t...
09/02/2026

A little tribute to Dolly. 🍎✨

With a touch of country charm and a quote from Dolly Parton, this dish towel is a fun way to bring a little personality into your kitchen. Pair it with handmade pieces from local artists for a cozy, one-of-a-kind display.

Featured in this display:

• Dolly Parton Quote Dish Towel – Phylis Odgers
• Glass Apple – AlBO Glass
• Apple Card – Barbara Herrin
• Tan & Green Mug – Sadie Ayer

Stop by the Glaser Art & Gift Store at the Emporia Arts Center to see what catches your eye.

09/01/2026

Ready to bring your ideas to life? 🎬✨

Join us for Short-Form Animation in the Innovation Lab!

📅 Tuesdays, Sept. 8–Oct. 13
⏰ 5:30–7:00 PM
👤 Ages 18+
💻 Only 4 seats available

Learn the basics of creating short-form animation while exploring digital tools and creative techniques in a small-group setting.

Space is limited, so register early!

Learn more and sign up at emporiaksarts.org.

📚 Back-to-School Style Starts HereLooking for the perfect back-to-school accessory? Browse Locker Buddies, keychain char...
08/28/2026

📚 Back-to-School Style Starts Here

Looking for the perfect back-to-school accessory? Browse Locker Buddies, keychain charms, jewelry, stuffies, and more—all handcrafted by talented local artists at Glaser Art & Gift Store.

Featured this week:
• Phylis Odgers – Blue baby blanket
• Zaila Valencia – Hamster and Unicorn stuffies
• Jane Markowitz – Small ceramic bowl
• Andrew Richardson – Handcrafted wooden bear
• Dawna Mendoza – Blue and pink necklace, hoop earrings, three keychain charms, and a cat necklace
• Tracey Graham – Small turtle and bunny stuffies and a rainbow purse
• Blue Dragonfly Gifts – Mushroom necklace

Stop by Glaser Art & Gift Store and find your new favorite handmade treasure!

Address

815 Commercial Street
Emporia, KS
66801

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 3pm

Telephone

+16203436473

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