Giving Back

Preserving Kansas creativity together.

““The Grassroots Art Center educates, exhibits, documents, and preserves grassroots, outsider art environments and folk art in the Midwest.””
— Mission Statement, Grassrootsart.net

Our Partner

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Grassroots Art Center is close to our hearts. It’s a project of the Lucas Arts & Humanities Council, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Grassroots Art Center

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What is Grassroots Art?

Created by self‑taught makers—often later in life—grassroots art turns reclaimed materials into immersive environments meant to be experienced as a whole. These spaces are fragile and need ongoing care to survive.

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How Your Support Helps

Street view of a stone building with large windows, an outside bench with a painted dog figure, a hanging sign, and flower boxes with colorful flowers.

Preserve:

Care for indoor/outdoor folk‑art environments.

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Exhibit & Educate:

Curate shows, tours, and programs.

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Document:

Record artists’ stories, methods, and archives.

Memberships keep the mission moving.

  1. Biannual printed newsletter

  2. Invites to all events

  3. Free admission (conditions apply)

  4. Active 365 days from purchase

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Operated by Lucas Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. (501(c)(3)).

Our Commitment

  • Highlighting exhibits and artists in our content and at our mobile booth.

  • Running limited‑edition product campaigns benefiting the Center.

  • Encouraging our community to visit Lucas, KS, and become members.

Transparency & Impact

We’ll share campaign totals and highlights—installations preserved, exhibits funded, and more. Follow along on social or via our email list.

Visit & Learn More

www.grassrootsart.net

213 S. Main, Lucas, KS, 67648

 

FAQ

  • Donations made directly to the Lucas Arts & Humanities Council, Inc. (the 501(c)(3) operating the Grassroots Art Center) may be tax‑deductible. Consult your tax advisor.

  • Everyday purchases are not tax‑deductible. We periodically run clearly labeled fundraising products/campaigns and disclose the amount or percentage donated.

  • Become a member, volunteer, visit with friends, share on social, or shop the Center’s gift shop.

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