Barton Arts Movement

03/06/2026

It's Youth Art Month! Check out this awesome print-making unit with Ms. Williams at Great Bend Middle School! The students' projects turned out great, and they learned new techniques and skills. Way to go!

11/24/2025

🎨 BAM is still here—and we’re gearing up for a vibrant year ahead!

While it’s been a quieter year for the Barton Arts Movement, our commitment remains as strong as ever: creating community pride through public art. Our work brings color, connection, and creativity to our communities—and you make it possible.

As we look forward to a fresh year of projects, your support on Giving Tuesday matters more than ever. A financial gift today helps fuel new artistic initiatives that uplift our community and celebrate who we are.

🌟 Donate now through Tuesday, Nov. 2nd by visiting www.goldenbeltcf.org and clicking on Giving Tuesday.

Thank you for believing in the power of public art—and in BAM! 💛🖼️✨

06/03/2025

🎉 Mural Reveal – Better Late Than Never! 🎉
While you're in Downtown Great Bend for the Big Bend Bash on June 7, be sure to check out the last mural completed by BAM in the Fall of 2024! 🎨 Located at the Barton County Health Department, this vibrant work of art is a tribute to our incredible healthcare heroes and a reminder of the importance of wellness in our community. 💙

Although the paint dried months ago, we're excited to finally celebrate and share this meaningful project with all of you!

This project was sponsored in part by the State of Kansas through the Kansas Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts, as well as the Golden Belt Community Foundation and other generous businesses and individuals!

05/01/2025

Earlier this week, BAM members put on their (mini) muralist hats to paint mice inspired by BAM donor Sheryl Cheely. 📣 🐁 ⚾️ 🍿

Look closely to check out these sweet little field mice at Al Burns Memorial Field next time you are cheering on our Great Bend Bat Cats!

Shout out to Dilly & Doc for the chalk paint used to complete these mini murals.

04/24/2025

⏱Deadline Alert -- Adult Class

🌸ACRYLIC SPRING POUR PAINTING
This is a fun art form in which you apply paint to a canvas in puddles, pools, or drop like patterns. We will be creating a fun spring piece.
Age: 16 & up
FEe: $10.00
Date: 5/6
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM

Enroll:
📍 In-Person: 1214 Stone Street
💻 Online
📱 In the App
📱 Over-The-Phone
💻📱 Want to view the guide or sign-up online? Check it out in our Great Bend Rec App or on our website.

04/24/2025

04/24/2025

Calling all artists 📢

Visit https://www.bartonartsmovement.com/contests to be featured in the art alley during the Big Bend Art Walk!

04/22/2025

We love this mural at Al Burns Memorial Field and can’t wait for summer nights cheering for the Bat Cats!

04/07/2025

🎨✨ BAM Announcement: Unfortunately, BAM has made the difficult decision to postpone this event due to a lack of entries. Stay tuned as we plan to showcase regional artists at a future community event in 2025!🎉
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