Arts & Entertainment

Looking for inspiration, creativity, and a good time? You’ll find it all right here in Kansas. From live music and local theater to gallery shows, public art, and film festivals, the Sunflower State is bursting with cultural experiences—many of them just a short drive away.

This is your go-to space for discovering the vibrant arts scene and entertainment options that make Kansas come alive. Whether you're searching for your next weekend outing, want to support Kansas creatives, or just love staying connected to the cultural pulse of the state, these stories will help you dive in, explore more, and make the most of what’s happening across Kansas.

 

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Mid-Century Woodworking

Zack Schaffer exudes midwestern modesty. He ranches by day, running several hundred head of cattle, and refers to his furniture shop as a…

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Working from a Past Heading to a Future

Photography by Jason Dailey (Mona Cliff) and Aaron Patton (Ric Dunwoody) Ric Dunwoody and Mona Cliff talk contemporary Native art and the…

Beauty in Paper, Blooms and Glass

From her home studio in Wichita, Tomiyo Tajiri creates stunning kimonos, origami art and accessories. Tajiri began studying her craft while…

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Now Entering: 'Dimemsion G' aka Geneseo

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Illustration by Torren Thomas Geneseo hosts an interplanetary party For three years, Geneseo has hosted the Kansas UFO Day Festival, a celebration that draws on the area’s legends and historic…

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Big, Bold & Beautiful: Murals Across Kansas

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Kansas is home to nearly 500 vibrant murals that turn public spaces into powerful works of art. From rural silos to downtown walls, these large-scale creations celebrate local history, creativity…

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Tour de Art: Kansas Grassroots & Folkart

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Discover mechanical marvels and whimsical creatures in this Midwestern capital for folkart Kansas has long been a surprising haven for visionary folk artists who transform everyday materials into…

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A Luminous Debut: Museum of Art + Light

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The Museum of Art + Light in Manhattan opens to redefine possibilities for a modern galleries Manhattan, Kansas, The Little Apple, has created a museum that even the Big Apple does not yet have. When…