The Spencer offers a wide range of engaging and educational programs for the community. Programs range from weekly events such as Walk-Ins Welcome on Fridays in the Print Room, to frequent gallery talks, film showings and lectures connected with the exhibitions at the Museum.
Programs are open to the public and are free unless marked.
Kids of all ages can participate in a wide range of educational and entertaining activities year round.
Want to see etchings by Kiki Smith or photographs by Aaron Siskind? Each Friday the Spencer opens its Print Room for requests. If you’re interested in viewing prints, just stop by the Print Room.
The Commons is a KU partnership among the Biodiversity Institute, the Hall Center for the Humanities and the Spencer Museum of Art. The Commons explores the relationships between nature and culture across the sciences, humanities and the arts.
The Spencer Museum of Art is part of a vibrant and collaborative arts community in the Lawrence, Kansas City, and Topeka metroplex. Here are links to some of our area arts presentation partners in the University and local communities.