Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Happy trees and happy accidents — come learn to paint like Bob Ross! This 3-hour class includes everything you need to paint a beautiful floral (see sample photo) from start to finish.

The Arts Center is excited to host this Bob Ross Painting Workshop on Saturday, April 13th at 9 am-12 pm, and the $60 cost includes all supplies and instruction. Space is limited, so sign up here to hold your spot!

Instructor Derese McAbee (of Butterbee Boutique out of Pratt, KS) is a certified Bob Ross instructor who hosts monthly painting workshops at the Pratt Public Library. She also holds private painting classes and classes for other businesses and organizations.

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Once Upon A Mattress: Youth Edition is a one-hour musical adaptation of ‘The Princess and the Pea’.

Many moons ago, princesses came from far and wide to win the hand of Prince Dauntless, but none could pass the impossible tests given to them by the Queen. That is, until the “shy” swamp princess, Winnifred the Woebegone, showed up. Would she be able to pass the Sensitivity Test and marry her prince? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the classic tale provides some side-splitting shenanigans.

***This performance is invitation only for local schools.***

Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition) is presented through special arrangement with Concord Theatricals.

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present FLAT STANLEY at Chaparral High School on Friday, February 2nd,  2024, at 2 pm.  This performance is for students in grades 3rd through 6th.

The Wichita Children’s Theatre Professional Touring Company will present THE UGLY DUCKLING at Chaparral High School, on Friday,  February 2nd, 2024, at 9 am.  This performance is for students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.

This casting call for “Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)” is open to students 4th through 12th grades. The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. Come prepared with a memorized piece (something like a poem or a monologue). We’ll also include a vocal audition (we’ll teach you a short bit of music from the show, and you’ll sing it by yourself) and a short dance audition (we’ll teach you a short bit of choreography, and then you’ll present it with a group). We want to hear and see what you bring to the stage!

This free workshop is optional for auditioning for “Once Upon a Mattress (Youth Edition)”, but it’s a great chance to get some practice on the stage, brush up on those acting skills, and get some helpful pointers for your upcoming auditions!

Come join us for the 7th annual Benefit in the Barn — we affectionately call it the “Barnifit”! This fun evening is worth braving the chilly night air — we’ve got a delicious soup supper (no tickets or reservation needed!), a virtual silent auction with items curated by the Arts Center board, live entertainment, and a lively pie auction. We hope you’ll come for an evening together, benefitting the work we do, and having some fun at the same time!

Happy trees and happy accidents — come learn to paint like Bob Ross! This 3-hour class includes everything you need to paint a beautiful mountain landscape (see sample photo) from start to finish.

The Arts Center is excited to host this Bob Ross Painting Workshop on Saturday, November 4th at 9 am-12 pm, and the $60 cost includes all supplies and instruction. Space is limited, so sign up here to hold your spot!

Instructor Derese McAbee (of Butterbee Boutique out of Pratt, KS) is a certified Bob Ross instructor who hosts monthly painting workshops at the Pratt Public Library. She also holds private painting classes and classes for other businesses and organizations.

A day full of fun festivities — all celebrating fall in the city of Anthony, Kansas! Live music, hay scramble, pumpkin decorating, vendors, food, music, and FUN!

What about art events? We’ll be working on a mural at the Arts Center building, and we’d love to have your help painting! Come grab a brush, paint for a bit, and have a hand in transforming a little corner of Anthony.

We hope to see you there!

A day full of fun festivities — all celebrating the city of Harper, Kansas! Vendors, bed races, BBQ contest, food, music, games, inflatables, crafts and FUN!

What about art events? We’re hosting muralist Christian Stanley, who is painting a mural at Central & 10th Street, so you can come watch him make mural magic! We’ll also have a booth where you can come make&take a button of your own design.

We hope to see you there!

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

The Arts Center is proud to present the adult community theatre production of ‘Fools’, by the American master of comedy, Neil Simon.  ‘Fools’ is a comic fable, sure to delight audiences of all ages with its witty humor and lovable (and hilarious) characters! 

‘Fools’ is presented by special arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc.  (www.concordtheatricals.com)

TICKETS:  Advanced tickets for ‘Fools’ are available here. Tickets will also be available at the box office of the theatre on the day of the show.

Come audition to be a part of the cast for this comic fable by Neil Simon, the master of American comedy. We’re looking for 3 women and 7 men to bring this hilarious tale to life on stage…we know the right players are just waiting in the wings!

This casting call for “Fools” is open to adults (18+). The time is come-and-go, but plan to spend 20-30 minutes with us. No need to prepare anything — we’ll have sides (short scenes from the script) for you to read with a partner.

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...improv classes for adults (age 18+)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and your first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...improv classes for teens (ages 13-18)! These are beginning level short-form improv class, taught by Jessie Grey from Flying Pig Improv, based in Wichita, Kansas. Classes will be held at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $10 per student per class (and the first one is free!). No need to sign up — just show up, ready for anything!

Introducing...monthly art classes for homeschool families!

We’re proud to present a visual art program focused on theelements of art and famous artists for homeschool students ages 5-18. This program will meet on the 4th Thursdays at the Arts Center building, and the cost is $5 per student per session, which includes all needed art materials. No need to sign up…just show up, ready to learn and create!