Upcoming Exhibitions

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Future Exhibitions

Welcoming the World to Lawrence

May 19, 2026–July 12, 2026
Jack & Lavon Brosseau Center for Learning

This installation celebrates the spirit of global connection inspired by the world’s premiere international soccer competition hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada in 2026.

three female figures playing instruments underwater in tones of blue and green

Christian Thompson: Future Ancestors

August 18, 2026–January 10, 2027
Larry & Barbara Marshall Family Balcony

Future Ancestors presents two photographs and one video work by renowned Bidjara artist Christian Thompson that explore a non-linear interpretation of time.

Color photograph of various green plants and white and red flowers with a face in the center and multiple hands covered in white lines protruding

Looking After

Art and Care in Education Across Kansas

August 15, 2026–January 10, 2027
Sam & Connie Perkins Central Court, The Estelle S. & Robert A. Long Ellis Foundation Gallery, Dolph Simons Family Gallery

This exhibition will feature works from the collection that have inspired Kansas educators and contributed to enhanced learning experiences for K–12 students across the state.

Three white women draw on a paper taped to a wall