Art/Galleries

Birger Sandzén Memorial Gallery

401 N First St
Ph: (785) 227-2220

The Birger Sandzén continues its namesake's promotion of the arts. The Gallery presents exhibits of work by local and regional as well as nationally recognized artists, music programs, receptions and docent tours for groups. Birger Sandzén is one of 8 Wonders of Kansas in Art because of his unique landscape paintings featuring bold brushwork and vibrant color and because of his lithographs, block prints, and drypoints.

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Hemslöjd

201 N Main
Ph: (800) 779-3344 (785) 227-2053

Winner in 8 Wonders of Kansas, the Hemslöjd is an "Adventure in Swedish Tradition." Browse the gift shop that overflows with traditional, unusual and practical Swedish gifts, crafts, housewares and more. Tour the workshop and visit with the folk-artist or craftsmen as they make Dala horse signs and other specialties.

Since 1984, Hemslöjd has handcrafted personalized Dala Horse signs for homes and businesses all around the world. Among their many Scandinavian items, they offer traditional Dala Horses direct from Sweden. Over the years the hand carved and painted Dala Horse has become a symbol of authentic Swedish handicraft and one of Sweden's most popular souvenirs.

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McPherson County Old Mill Museum and Heritage Square

120 Mill St
Ph: (785) 227-3595

Finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas History, the Old Mill houses Oscar Gunnerson's concrete sculptures and Anton Pearson's Scandinavian flat plain figure carvings.

The museum preserves the early heritage of McPherson County. The museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits and interprets materials related to this heritage with special emphasis on the period from 1870 to 1910.

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Red Barn Studio Museum

212 S Main
Ph: (785) 227-2217

The Red Barn Studio was the working studio for professional artist and craftsman Lester Raymer (1907 - 1991). The Red Barn Studio is filled with Raymer's art and handiwork, from paintings and printers to ceramics and metalwork, from wood carving to stitchery, furniture and jewelry. A finalist in 8 Wonders of Kansas Art.

The Red Barn also offers an Artist-in-Residence program. The Artist-in Residence program at the Red Barn Studio offers visual artists and craftsmen, musicians, writers, and performer the opportunity to pursue their particular art form while being surrounded by the inspiring environment of Lester Raymer's Red Barn Studio. The Raymer Society offers the participant the use of a small apartment and studio space for periods from one week to several weeks.

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Small World Gallery

127 N Main
Ph: (785) 227-4442

See through the eyes of world-traveled National Geographic photographer Jim Richardson at his Small World Gallery. In exhibits and in a huge greeting card selection of his work, you'll witness his passion for photography that says more. Meet Jim, if he's not on assignment, and see creations by Kathy Richardson, a jewelry designer who works with unusual and vintage metals, glass and semi-precious stones.

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The Courtyard Gallery

125 N Main

Ph: (785) 212-0107

Once the local Plaza theatre, The Courtyard Gallery is now home to an art gallery featuring unique works displayed and available for purchase by local artists, as well as an ice cream shop and bakery.

Smoky Valley Arts & Folklife Center

105 N. Main St .

Email: svafc.ks@gmail.com

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SVAFC is a venue for present and future artists, craftsmen, scholars, and performers, to introduce and exhibit their work to the Smoky Valley community and inspire creativity to abound in all ages.

Come visit our downtown gallery each weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday afternoons from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.