Art Unplugged! – Manhattan Public Library
August 19 @ 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Cultivating Creativity: Growing the Visual Art Scene in Manhattan, KS
Join us for a lively panel discussion with leaders from Manhattan’s key visual art institutions. Together, we’ll explore how to grow, connect, and energize the local art scene.
Date: Tuesday, August 19th, 2025
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Manhattan Public Library
Free and open to the public
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Location: Manhattan Public Library
Free and open to the public
Panelists:
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Kendra Kuhlman, Director, Manhattan Arts Center
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Kent Michael Smith, Director, Beach Museum of Art
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Erin Dragotto, ExecutiveDirector, Museum of Art & The Museum of Art + Light
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Shree Joglekar, Head, Department of Art, Kansas State University
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Gina Snyder, Executive Director, Downtown Manhattan
Topics include:
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How to expand public engagement with art
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Opportunities for artist support and exhibition
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Collaborative partnerships across institutions
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The role of art in downtown development and tourism
Audience Q&A + Post-panel networking reception
Come share your ideas and be part of the creative future of Manhattan.
