June 1 – September 1, 2019
Standard tropes of Western films…Blackburn’s embrace of the land…an exploration into the nature of painting. More
Stargazing at Volland | 2019
August 24, 2019
“Experience the darkness of the night sky and the brilliance of the stars. It’s one of the best things about the Flint Hills.” Pure magic. Photo (detail) by Dave Leiker
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HUNGRY HEARTLAND
September 7 – October 6, 2019
“Food deserts in Kansas.” An exhibition by students from the Art, Journalism, and English departments at Kansas State University. An exploration of the lack of fresh food in a land of plenty. More
SOIL JOURNEY with JOSH LLOYD
September 29, 2019
Fifth-generation farmer from Clay County is regenerating his soil and increasing profitability. Hear his story. More
Tallgrass Tales: Stories from the Flint Hills
October 5, 2019
A collection of recollections from Flint Hills ranchers and other cow-folk, captured on film by Mark Feiden. Share a potluck lunch with the Wabaunsee County “stars” at 12:30 pm. Filmmaker Mark Feiden will share highlights of the interviews, followed by folklorist and historian Jim Hoy, who will lead a panel discussion.
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Zhang Hongtu and Jim Richardson
October 6, 2019
The first Prairie Studies Institute residents are arriving this fall. Artist Zhang Hongtu and photojournalist Jim Richardson will speak at the Closing Reception of the art exhibit Hungry Heartland. PSI is a collaboration of The Volland Store Gallery and the Marianna Kistler Beach Museum of Art at Kansas State University. More
Kandango Gravel Ride
October 11-13, 2019
Ride the gravel roads around Volland _ and enjoy the Fourth Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit More
Time Machines IV | Annual Vintage Motorcycle Exhibit
October 12-13, 2019
A selection of nine extraordinary vintage motorcycles curated by Tom Strongman. Food. Music. Fun. Four scenic routes to Volland. Ride your motorcycle and display it on the lawn! More
Charro Jerry Diaz and Family
July 27, 2019
Charro Jerry Diaz and Family perform vaquero equestrian skills at the Volland Arena. Food, music, and superb horsemanship! More
Calamity Jane
August 4, 2019
a compelling first-person narrative performance by Dr. Joyce Thierer, Professor Emeritus of History at Emporia State University. More
Kelly Hunt | Folk/Americana Singer-Songwriter
August 8, 2019
Kelly Hunt, rising folksinging phenomenon performs at Volland. More
Summer Residency at Volland
Summer 2019
The inaugural inter-disciplinary residency at Volland features a painter and a poet. We extend a warm welcome to Zhang Hongtu and Mary Pinard More