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American Indian Heritage Month featured artist: Roxanne Swentzell

Posted by Brea Black on November 19, 2012

In recognition of American Indian Heritage Month, I want to share the art of Santa Clara Pueblo artist Roxanne Swentzell with you. We’ll take a closer look at her sculpture called “Laughing at the Ducks”, which is part of the library’s permanent art collection. Then we’ll hit the road to see examples of her work in museums in Kansas City and Denver.

Family Art Day!

Posted by Elizabeth Roe on November 15, 2012

Sabatini Gallery Family Art Day. Take a break from shopping, eating turkey and watching football. Bring Grandpa, Aunt Mary, Cousin George and the kids. Build your own Winter Fantasy artwork or work together as a team! What will you create?

Woven Wonders

Posted by Zan Popp on January 30, 2012

Woven glass—that’s right woven glass. We are all used to seeing woven rugs or woven blankets, but glass?

52 for 150: What’s So Special About Merrell Gage?

Posted by Heather Kearns on July 4, 2011

Happy Independence Day, America! For week 27 of our Kansas sesquicentennial video series we’re taking a closer look at Topeka native and renowned artist, Merrell Gage (1892-1981), “an alumni of the most sophisticated art schools, who turned for subject matter to the basics of American history, the stories of the western struggle, and the lives of heroes of the American soul. Gage portrayed and interpreted the freedom and dignity of the American experience through the medium of his art.”

Sneak Preview of the Topeka Competition 30—Opens April 1

Posted by Heather Kearns on March 31, 2011

Celebrating national artists working in 3-dimensional media, the Topeka Competition offers visitors an opportunity to view new and innovative work in contemporary arts and crafts. Opens April 1 at the Sabatini Gallery.