A Look at 2023 and 2024 at Volland

A brick building with a sign that says art on it
Your support in 2023 made possible compelling art exhibitions, appearances by internationally acclaimed performers, intimate poetry readings, and a New York Times best-selling author presentation. Your warm and enthusiastic acceptance of the programming at Volland validates the need for access to the arts for rural citizens, while the delight of urban dwellers experiencing the arts in the surrounds of Nature speaks to the unique value of Place. Enjoy the memories below and see what you made happen (click on the links), then scroll down to what’s coming in 2024!

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SPRING 2023 ART

Spring 2023 art exhibitions: in plain sight (three emerging photographers from Kansas: Doug Barrett, Laura Cobb, Dylan Connell); Women’s Work II: Liza McKinnon and Shin-hee Chin; Country|Citizens by Philip Heying

Guggenheim Fellow Philip Heying exhibited Country|Citizens at Volland, which then moved on to the Kansas City Public Library. We were honored to exhibit his extraordinary work.

Man with glasses sits in tall grass, wearing a green jacket, looking at the camera, with a field backdrop.

SUMMER 2023 EVENTS, RESIDENCIES

Candice Millard discussed her latest book, River of the Gods, and teased us with her next project.  Millard engaged a large audience of admirers in a most delightful conversation.

Woman with long brown hair smiles, wearing a black shirt, in a home office.

Charro Jerry Diaz and Family performed to the amazement of a large crowd on July 8. The Diaz Family has performed across the country, and this is their second appearance at Volland.

Three riders in traditional outfits on horses; man in sombrero speaks, woman in blue dress smiles.

 Mireya Ramos, Latin Grammy Award Winner, wowed the crowd!

Woman with curly black hair, singing into a microphone, wearing a black jacket with red accents.

FALL 2023 –  MORE ART, MUSIC, ARTISTS, KIDS

SALT WORKS by Alison Cekala and a music concert by Kelley Hunt; two Volland Residents from China and a land artist from Louisiana: a collaboration with the Dance Department of the UMKC Conservatory, and KONZA BALES, a land art installation; BOMBINO brought his World Tour to Volland; TWO PLACES by Norman Akers and Isaiah Stewart and Music by Ryan Klassen.

 Bombino made his final appearance in the US at Volland before continuing on his World Tour. An acoustic concert for the Ruin.  The weather was cold, but the audience provided warmth.

A poster for bombino shows a man with a scarf around his face

 

 2023 finished on a high note with 44 elementary students visiting the Volland gallery to see TWO PLA CES, the exhibit by Norman Akers and Isaiah Stewart.  It was the best of times!

A group of students and teachers in an art gallery, posing in front of displayed art.

Your support helped to make all this possible.
Thank you!

Read on for what is planned for 2024 – so far!

 (please consult the website closer to time for any changes in dates or programming details)

FEBRUARY – MARCH

Sarah Hearn: Microbial Multiverse 2/3-3/31 Opening Reception with the artist 2/3

The Adventures of Bottle Calf, Ann Vigola Anderson’s latest book, reading and signing

with an art activity by Illustrator Sara Long 3/2

Eclipse Presentation by Jerelyn Ramirez, with Stargazing and optional Campout 3/16

APRIL – MAY

Art exhibition by Sean Nash , 2023 Charlotte Street Fellow,  4/6-5/26  Opening Reception with the artist 4/6

Eric T. Reynolds book signing, The Lost Town of Garrison, a time travel historical novel about the town flooded by Tuttle Creek Reservoir 4/13

Mark Feiden “Emil Redmon’s Cow” latest film & Community Potluck, a collaboration with the Wabaunsee County Historical Society 4/14

Volland Spring Residency begins 5/7 (ends June/6)

JUNE – JULY

Fifth Annual FishWizards Tour! a fundraiser for the Native Stone Scenic Byway & the Volland Foundation 6/1 & 6/2

The Nature Conservancy presents Winning Photos of the Kansas Photo Contest 6/1-6/30 Reception 6/15

Volland Spring Residency ends 6/6  Volland Summer Residency begins 7/9 (ends August 6)

Writing Wabaunsee County Performances 6/29 & 6/30 -Original play written and performed by residents of Wabaunsee County, produced and directed by Beth Wynstra and Mary Pinard, professors at Babson College

Hong Chun Zhang Exhibit 7/13-9/22 Opening Reception with the artist 7/13  (hint: It’s the Year of the Dragon)

“Signal Ridge” (Bluegrass/Folk) at the Ruin 7/27

AUGUST – SEPTEMBER

Volland Summer Residency ends 8/6

“Slim Hanson and the Poor Choices” (real honky tonk and Western classics) at the Ruin  8/24

Volland Fall Residency begins 9/17 (ends 10/15)

September concert TBA

OCTOBER – DECEMBER

Surprise Exhibit curated by Erika Nelson 10/5-12/1

Exhibit programming to be announced

Volland Fall Residency ends 10/15

Winter Music Concert – 12/1

If you would like to be part of what’s happening at Volland – and one of our ever-growing community of people who enjoy art, music, and lively entertainment that lift your spirits and nourish your soul, please consider a 2024 gift to keep things happening in the best way at Volland! Your support will recognize the importance of the arts and artists – and will have a lasting impact on the many lives who experience the arts, humanities, and science at Volland.

If you made an Annual Appeal Gift for 2023, Thank You!
*You will find your name below
(12.30.23)

 To donate by check:
Please make checks payable to Volland Foundation.

 Please indicate Year-end Gift on the memo line of your check.

 mail to:
The Volland Foundation
PO Box 144

Alma, KS 66401

 To donate online:
click here

Donations to The Volland Foundation are tax-deductible. Consult your tax advisor to determine the best way to report your contribution.

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Thank you for your 2023 Year-End Gift and your 2024 Donation!

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