Lawrence Arts Center

The Lawrence Arts Center in Kansas is a facility used for performing arts, lectures, modern exhibitions, and visual presentations. Located in Lawrence, the center opened in 1974 and offers programs on theatre performance, ballet, visual arts, and contemporary dance which all abide by the National Core policies. The center with over 10,000 enrollees annually and 200,000 visitors each year has more than 120 artist-teachers. In 2002, a new addition to the Lawrence Arts Center was created, which totaled to 40,000 square feet composed of dance studios, theatres, visual arts rooms, and exhibition galleries.

Only a 30-minute drive from Kansas City and 45 minutes from Mayetta, the Lawrence Arts Center is surrounded with an array of fun activities and interesting sights. Hotels are scattered in the most strategic sites offering easy access to different points of interest. The Towneplace Suites Lawrence Downtown is a modern hotel with swimming pool for business and leisure travelers. It is a short drive to the Kansas Memorial Stadium, the venue of exciting football matches in the area. The Forbes Field Airport is only 30 minutes away by car. Also located near the area and the University of Kansas is another family- and business-friendly property, Springhill suites by Mariott Lawrence. All air-conditioned rooms of the hotel near Lied Center of Kansas are equipped with modern amenities and high-speed Wi-Fi. The property also offers a swimming pool and a snack bar. A good number of dining establishments, from restaurants that serve Japanese cuisine to those who cook Greek, is within walking distance of the hotel.