March 12, 2016
Acclaimed Documentary Film Producer Dave Kendall will present a preview of the “Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve: A Flint Hills Love Story.” Kendall is producing a film to celebrate the 20th anniversary of…. More
Kansas Farm Bureau Board Reception
March 6, 2016
The Kansas Farm Bureau will host a private reception for KFB board members and invited guests. 5:30-7:00 pm
Kansas Farmers, Ranchers, and You
March 6 – April 3, 2016
Kansas Farmers, Ranchers, and You is an exhibit of photographs from the book Kansas Farmer by Scott Stebner, an agricultural photographer who specializes in taking powerful and captivating photographs of those who make a living off the land. His photographs showcase the spirit, hard work and dedication of Kansas farmers and ranchers.
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Chef Allí Tasting Event
March 5, 2016
Chef Alli will make a special appearance at The Volland Store on the evening of Saturday, March 5. Chef Alli and local ranchers will talk about where our food comes from and how it is produced – from farm to table. Join us for a delightful evening of tasty food and an opportunity to preview the exhibit
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Stone Arched Cellar Tours
February 13 & February 21, 2016
Stone Arched Cellars are the focal point of the current exhibit “The Spirit of Place: Rooted in the Flint Hills”. Join photographer Tom Parish on a tour of area cellars, and enjoy his interpretation of these hidden treasures.
The Spirit of Place: Rooted in the Flint Hills
January 24 – February 28, 2016
Tom Parish’s monumental photographs of arched caves in Wabaunsee County and Jim Cook’s large-scale paintings of his original home, his “roots,” the Flint Hills. Member Preview, January 23, 7 pm. Opening Reception, January 24, noon – 5pm. Closing Reception, February 28, noon-5pm
Chapman Center for Rural Studies Board of Directors Retreat
December 18, 2015
Holiday Mercantile
December 12-13, 2015
Shopping at the Volland Store – a tradition returns! In the spirit of Kratzer Bros. Mercantile, we are working to bring the best design from near and far. We have sought out vendors from both urban and rural areas to participate in our Holiday Mercantile: Rural | Urban Saturday, December 12, and Sunday, December 13, 11am-7pm. More
Art Historian to speak on Women’s Work
November 1, 2015
Noon – Lunch by reservation 1:00 pm – Presentation
Michele Fricke, professor and program head of art history at the Kansas City Art Institute, will give a talk and facilitate a discussion that begins by considering the notion of women’s work historically and in more contemporary practice. The discussion which will include conversation with the exhibiting artist Debra Smith will then move to the role of fiber art in the current multi-media age of artistic expression. More
Dinner at The Volland Store
October 25, 2015
5:30 pm-Sunset
Take a Sunday drive through the beautiful Flint Hills to join us for dinner at The Volland Store. We are excited to announce that Scott Benjamin of 4 Olives Restaurant and Wine Bar in Manhattan will join us as our first guest chef!
Women’s Work: Points of View Opening Reception
September 20, 2015
1-5 pm Remarks by the artist at 2 pm
An exhibit of contemporary textiles by Debra Smith will be paired with vintage American quilts collected by Elizabeth Wilson of Asiatica.
Women’s Work: Points of View
September 20 – December 20, 2015
An exhibit of contemporary textiles by Debra Smith will be paired with vintage American quilts collected by Elizabeth Wilson of Asiatica. As the third generation in her family to work as a textile artist, Debra Smith’s fascination with the medium of fabric was instilled at a young age. More