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!

🌞🎨 Summer Solstice Paint & Sip led by Destiny!Unwind, get creative, and paint your own masterpiece as Destiny guides you...
06/24/2026

🌞🎨 Summer Solstice Paint & Sip led by Destiny!

Unwind, get creative, and paint your own masterpiece as Destiny guides you through each step of the process. No experience needed—just bring your favorite beverage and enjoy a fun evening of art and relaxation!

📅 Friday, June 26 ⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM 👤 Ages 21+💲 $25 per person

Leave with a beautiful new piece of art and memories to match! Register 👉 emporiaksarts.org/education/ See less

Deon Morrow - Movement closes on June 27th.Deon searches for the moments that pull us closer to ourselves and to each ot...
06/24/2026

Deon Morrow - Movement closes on June 27th.

Deon searches for the moments that pull us closer to ourselves and to each other. The ones that carry love, vulnerability, and recognition. Moments that might seem small, but hold weight in how we remember, connect, and feel.

🎉 Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Emporia Arts Council! Be part of a special evening honoring five decades of cr...
06/23/2026

🎉 Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the Emporia Arts Council! Be part of a special evening honoring five decades of creativity, community, and the arts in Emporia.

🎨 A silent auction featuring incredible artwork from artists in the Glaser Art Store
🎶 Live music by Sam and the Firewatchers
🍴 Delicious appetizers from Radius Brewing Company

This event is FREE and open to the community! Come celebrate this milestone, connect with fellow arts supporters, and help us look ahead to the next 50 years.

✨ RSVP today and be part of this memorable evening! https://emporiaksarts.org/emporia-granada-theatre/eac-gala/

🎨🥏 Calling all young artists and disc golf fans! The Emporia Arts Council is excited to partner with Dynamic Discs once ...
06/23/2026

🎨🥏 Calling all young artists and disc golf fans! The Emporia Arts Council is excited to partner with Dynamic Discs once again for our Kids Design Discs event!

Kids will receive their own disc to decorate and make uniquely their own. Once completed, each disc will be photographed for a chance to win a prize. Prizes from Dynamic Discs will be awarded (1st, 2nd & 3rd) to ages PreK - 5th & 6th - 12th.

📅 Happening now through June 27
📍 Emporia Arts Center | 815 Commercial St.
👧 Ages PreK–18
🥏 One free disc per child
✨ Kids get to keep their disc!

Come get creative, show off your artistic skills, and design a disc that's truly one of a kind!

🎨 Week 4, Art History Week June 23 - 26, this will be the last week of classes before EAC is closed (June 30th - July 4t...
06/23/2026

🎨 Week 4, Art History Week June 23 - 26, this will be the last week of classes before EAC is closed (June 30th - July 4th)

👫PreK - K, Tiny Self Portrait, June 23 (FULL!)
🎨 1st - 5th, Pop Art Party, June 24
🎨 PreK - 12th, Kids Clay Club, June 25, 2 sessions!
🎨 MS- HS, Pop Art Party, June 26

Register 👉 emporiaksarts.org/education/

📚🌞 Don't forget to turn in your June Explorer Log! We'll be drawing for prizes on Friday, June 26, and you won't want to...
06/22/2026

📚🌞 Don't forget to turn in your June Explorer Log! We'll be drawing for prizes on Friday, June 26, and you won't want to miss out on the chance to win goodies from our amazing participating partners! 🎉

🗺️ The adventure doesn't stop there—July Explorer Logs are available now! Pick one up and keep exploring all summer long.

📍 Drop off completed logs and pick up July's at:
• Emporia Arts Center
• Emporia Public Library
• Emporia Recreation Center

Keep exploring, learning, and having fun this summer! ☀️

🎨🖌️ Calling all young artists! The deadline for Shaping the Future entries is this Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 PM!Youth in...
06/22/2026

🎨🖌️ Calling all young artists! The deadline for Shaping the Future entries is this Saturday, June 27 at 3:00 PM!

Youth in Emporia and surrounding communities are invited to submit one artwork created within the past year for this year’s exhibition. Best of all, entry is free!

📌 Submission Requirements:
• One piece of artwork (any medium)
• 2D artwork must be framed and ready to hang
• Artwork must have been created within the past year

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creativity and be part of the exhibition!

Learn more: https://emporiaksarts.org/art-exhibits/

🎭 Missoula Children's Theatre performance of The Emperor's New Clothes was such a great performance! Thank you to Mayann...
06/22/2026

🎭 Missoula Children's Theatre performance of The Emperor's New Clothes was such a great performance!

Thank you to Mayanna and Adison with Missoula for spending the week with us, to all the kids that participated, the family and friends that joined us and our Major Presenting Sponsor - Mitchell Markowitz Construction.

Next year will be the 25th Anniversary of bringing Missoula Children's Theatre to Emporia!

06/19/2026

🎨NEXT WEEK! Week 4, Art History Week June 23 - 26

👫PreK - K, Tiny Self Portrait, June 23 (1 spot left!)
🎨 1st - 5th, Pop Art Party, June 24
🎨 PreK - 12th, Kids Clay Club, June 25
🎨 MS- HS, Pop Art Party, June 26

Register 👉 emporiaksarts.org/education/

🏺 Kids Clay Club is happening every Thursday this summer! (No sessions on July 2nd)We have TWO sessions available:⏰ 1:30...
06/18/2026

🏺 Kids Clay Club is happening every Thursday this summer! (No sessions on July 2nd)

We have TWO sessions available:
⏰ 1:30 – 3:00 pm & ⏰ 4:00 – 5:30 pm

For just $10 per child, per session, young artists can explore the world of clay through hand-building and wheel throwing. Whether they're trying clay for the first time or building on their skills, Kids Clay Club is a fun and creative way to spend a summer afternoon!

🎨 Register now! 👉 emporiaksarts.org/education/

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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