The Hays Art Center (HAC) is hosting their Winter Art Walk Friday, December 6th. The anchor to the art walk is the opening reception for the 30th Annual Five State Photography Exhibition. HAC Executive Director Brenda Meder told Hays Post that the photography exhibition will open to the public at 7:00 pm, though some of the guest photographers will be seen entering the gallery before then.
Around 450 entries were received for the photography contest, and from those over 160 were selected for exhibition. Meder said that this year, the exhibition will be dedicated to Jack Logan, who passed away in August. Logan had been a long time supporter of HAC, the photography contest, and the Hays community, and some of his work will be showcased during the art walk as well.
Meder added that there are a few places a little ways from Main Street (designated below with *) that offer unique exhibits as part of the art walk.
“I really want to encourage people to take advantage of that; check out those sites that are a little off the beaten path because they will be worth it.”
Locations and exhibits taking part in the art walk are listed below.
The Hays Arts Council Winter Art Walk Friday, December 6th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hays Arts Center, 112 E. 11th
30th Annual Five State Photography Exhibition
“Remembering Jack” Jack Logan Photography Tribute Exhibition
Hays Public Library, 1205 Main
Artwork by DSNWK Consumers
Couture for Men, 1109 Main
“Trains and Buffalo” paintings by Dennis Schiel
Madd Matter Frame Shop & Gallery, 112 E. 11th
Recent Works by John C. Thorns, Jr.
Hays Arts Center Annex, 1010 Main
BFA Exhibition of Molly Walters & Matt Miller
Paintings & Photography by Bruce Burkholder
Diamond R Jewelry, 1008 Main
Photomedia Arts by Julie Keller
White Chocolate, 810 Main
Photography by Jesse Jensen
Kuksi Fine Art, 807 Main
Prints & Drawings~FHSU students under the direction of Gordon Sherman
Music by Max Walker
Crossroads Photography, 719 Main
Hays Photography Club Exhibition
Ellis County Historical Society, 100 W. 7th
Christmas Open House
Music by Crossroads, Prairie Timbre, Solid Sound, & Bill Wyse
“A Year on the Family Farm” book signing by Mary Kay Schippers
*JDR Painting Services, 803 Fort
“Jack of a Trade” MFA Thesis Exhibition of Joshua Smith
*Moss Thorns Gallery, FHSU Rarick Hall
Studio 653 Exhibition ~ BFA Professional Development Class
Courtesy of the Hays Convention & Visitors Bureau, the CVB Trolley will shuttle guests between Union Pacific Park (10th & Main) and the Moss-Thorns Gallery (FHSU) from 7-9pm
Early or Extended Hours
*The Robbins Center, One Tiger Place, FHSU – 6:30-9:30pm
“Boomya Sculpture Experience” works by FHSU Students, Faculty, & Tim Chapman
*Thirsty’s Grill & Pub, 2704 Vine – 5:00-10:00pm
Paintings by Karissa Gonzales
Singers, 114 E. 12th
Music by “Hooten Hallers” – 9:00pm