Essex Art Center is where creativity becomes community, and community becomes creative.
Connect to your inner artist.
Every visit brings fresh inspiration, and there’s always something waiting for you to explore.
Creative ideas, real impact.
Essex Art Center does more than offer classes, events, and exhibitions; it fills gaps in arts education, creates paid opportunities for young people, supports artists at critical moments, brings residents together, and helps Lawrence imagine and build a vibrant Arts & Culture District.
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Fall Classes are Now Live!
Classes for all ages 5-Adult
Lawrence youth use LAW50 for 50% off our art classes
Lawrence adults use LAW20 for 20% off our art classes -
The Crow Show & Community Roost / Upcoming Crow Events
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Wheel Throwing Nights
Fridays in October, 6:00 - 8:00PM
Cost: $75 per person or just $125 for two
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Nerd Alert II: A Micro-Con Returns!
Saturday, November 14, 2026,
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
A one-day celebration of comics, gaming, art, cosplay, and all things nerdy. Packed with Pokémon, raffles, vendors, and more! -
Portfolio Night
Join us on Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM for Portfolio Night! This is a great opportunity to meet representatives from local art colleges and universities and gain insights into where your creative future can take you. Bring your portfolio, get feedback on your work, and learn about scholarships and admissions.
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