The Salina Art Center received a multiyear grant from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts to support its visual arts programming.
The grant will help the center continue to bring nationally recognized artists, exhibitions and public programs to central Kansas.
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is one of the nation’s leading supporters of contemporary visual art organizations. The grant is a recognition of the Salina Art Center’s commitment to presenting contemporary exhibitions and fostering connections between artists and communities.
“We are deeply honored to receive this support from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts,” said Misty Serene, executive director of Salina Art Center. “This investment affirms the importance of providing access to contemporary art in communities of all sizes and allows us to continue creating experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity and conversation.”
The grant will help strengthen the Salina Art Center’s ability to present exhibitions featuring contemporary artists, expand educational opportunities, public programming and community engagement over the coming years.
For nearly five decades, the Salina Art Center has served as a cultural hub for central Kansas through free gallery admission, art education, independent cinema and innovative programming that makes contemporary art accessible to all.
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