The Volland Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, serves as an anchor for activities in Volland: art exhibitions and community programming in the gallery; outdoor performances at "the Ruin;" a residency  program in Volland; guest accommodations in the Loft and the Little House for the general public; and the History, Nature, and Sculpture Trail, open throughout the year from dawn to dusk.


American Souvenir:

Log Slab Paintings from the E.G.Schempf Collection

february 7 - march 29 | 2026



Opening Reception

February 7 | 1-4pm

Conversation with E.G. Schempf at 2pm


Theatre at the Ruin returns in 2026!


A new theater project by Volland, Emmett Spaw, andYou!

In keeping with the national celebration ofAmerica 250, Kansas Abridged will honor the rich history of our state by staging a series of original short plays written and performed by Wabaunsee Countians.
All residents of Wabaunsee County, of all ages and experience levels, are invited to submit writing samples to Emmett Spaw (spaw@ksu.edu) by February 28th, 2026
A call for Wabaunsee County actors will be announced soon!
Performances on June 26th and June 27th, 2026

Mark your calendar!


Sculptures on the Nature Trail

Discover 6 sculptures

on the History, Nature, and Sculpture Trail

Explore the work of M. T. Liggett

across Volland Road

"8 whimsical sculptures"


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Support the Arts, Science, and Humanities in the Flint Hills at Volland.