Grassroots Art Center

08/28/2026

LAST CHANCE......!!!!! Don't miss your chance to win a cash prize, gift certificate or Lego set!
Where: Lucas Senior Center
When: Sat. Aug. 29, 2026 11:30 am - 3 pm
What: Lucas Lego Challenge
TOMORROW 10 am our registration will be closing. Sign up with our online registration to save your space. Scan the QR code or visit our website for the link. Hurry, before the registration closes.
Prizes available thanks to our generous sponsors: Rainbow Bricks, Russell County Area Community Foundation, Kansas Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts and Harley Noble

08/28/2026

LAST CHANCE......!!!!! Don't miss out, sign up today!
The Lucas Lego Challenge is TOMORROW during the Adam's Apple Fest 11:30 am to 3 pm. Online registration in required. Scan the QR code or visit our website for the link. Hurry, before the registration closes.
Cash prizes available thanks to our sponsors: Rainbow Bricks, Russell County Area Community Foundation, Kansas Arts Commission, National Endowment for the Arts, Harley Noble

08/27/2026

Creativity lives everywhere—even on the open range! 🌾🛠️
Meet IH Jim Dickerman's painted metal sculpture on sale at the Grassroots Art Center. Did you know the incredible metal sculptures you see along the K-18 Highway were created by a local father-son duo?
Jim Dickerman, a welder by trade from Beverly, KS, and his son Trent Dickerman of Lincoln, KS, are the hands behind the 'Open Range Zoo.' They prove that you don't need a fancy studio to be an artist—just some metal scraps, a vision, and the skills you use every day.
At the Grassroots Art Center, we’re dedicated to documenting these unique Kansas environments and inspiring new creators like you!
Get inspired and join the challenge:
🧱 What: Lucas LEGO Challenge
📅 When: August 29th at 11:30 AM
📍 Where: Lucas Senior Center (during the 52nd Adam's Apple Festival)
Come see Jim and Trent's work on exhibit here at the center, then show us your own building skills for a chance to win cash and prizes!
Pre-Register for the live build with the QR code here or visit our website.
Have you ever seen the 'Open Range Zoo' on your travels? Tell us your favorite sculpture in the comments and while you're at it share some pics of your Lego recreation of "IH"

08/25/2026

Calling all LEGO builders! 🧱✨
Show off your skills in the Lucas LEGO Challenge! We want to see your best recreations of Jim Dickerman's iconic 'HI' sculpture.
How to enter:
Build your version of 'HI' using LEGOs.
Share a photo in the comments below with your name and location!
Join us for the live event:
📅 When: August 29th at 11:30 AM
📍 Where: Lucas Senior Center
Held in conjunction with the 52nd Lucas Adam's Apple Festival, this challenge is open to all ages with cash and prizes up for grabs!
Register now: Pre-registration is required. Find the rules and sign-up form via the QR code or the link in our bio.
Can't wait to see your creations! 🦖🛠️
Jim Dickerman of Beverly, KS, a welder by trade along with his son Trent Dickerman of Lincoln, KS created the "Open Range Zoo" of metal sculptures along K-18 Highway between Lucas and Tescott. Both Mr. Dickerman and his son have sculptures at the art center on exhibit and for sale.

08/18/2026

How fun is this! We surprised the Grassroots Art Center with a $250 Random Grant of Kindness to support the Lucas Lego Challenge at the Adams Apple Festival. Thank you for making Russell County a wonderful place to live.

08/17/2026

The Third Adventure of Mr. Minifig
For the last 2 weeks Sharkknight Minifig has been roaming the Grassroots Art Center discovering self-taught art. Today he stopped beside the Jim Dickerman's scrap metal creature named IH. Jim was a welder by trade. He and his Son Trent created the "Open Range Zoo" of metal sculptures along K-18 Highway between Lucas and Tescott. Mr. Dickerman has sculptures at the art center on exhibit and for sale. Many large metal sculptures are scattered throughout the town of Lucas.

The Grassroots Art Center"s LEGO© Facebook Challenge is to create your own LEGO© interpretation of the Dickerman metal creature, photograph it, and share it on our page. Every two weeks, Minifig will visit a new artwork, giving participants another chance to create and submit an entry. Please include your name, city and state. Minifig’s adventures will conclude on August 31.

On August 29th starting at 11:30am the Grassroots Art Center will host the “Lucas LEGO© Challenge.” It's an independent LEGO© Brick Building community tournament held in conjunction with the 52nd Lucas Adam's Apple Festival. All ages of Lego enthusiasts may enter the competition. Pre-registration is required, registration and rules for the event can be found on the Grassroots Art Center FB by following QR code to Lucas Lego © Challenge Pre-Registration Form.

08/14/2026

08/14/2026

The Third Adventure of Mr. Minifig
For the last 2 weeks Sharkknight Minifig has been roaming the Grassroots Art Center discovering self-taught art. Today he stopped beside the metal creature of Jim Dickerman. Jim was a welder by trade. He and his Son Trent created the "Open Range Zoo" of metal sculptures along K-18 Highway between Lucas and Tescott. Mr. Dickerman has sculptures at the art center on exhibit and for sale. Many large metal sculptures are scattered throughout the town of Lucas.

The LEGO© Facebook Challenge is to create your own LEGO© interpretation of the Dickerman metal creature, photograph it, and share it on our page. Every two weeks, Minifig will visit a new artwork, giving participants another chance to create and submit an entry. Please include your name, city and state. Minifig’s adventures will conclude on August 31.

On August 29th starting at 11:30am the Grassroots Art Center will host the “Lucas LEGO© Challenge.” It's an independent LEGO© Brick Building community tournament held in conjunction with the 52nd Lucas Adam's Apple Festival. All ages of Lego enthusiasts may enter the competition. Pre-registration is required, registration and rules for the event can be found on the Grassroots Art Center FB by following QR code to Lucas Lego © Challenge Pre-Registration Form.

08/13/2026

FB challenge - snap a pic of your lego recreations of this piece of art work and share with us in comments along with your name, city and state. We are also hosting an in person Lego Competition during the annual Adam's Apple Fest in Lucas, Kansas August 29 from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM which will include prizes for winners! Pre registration requested.