Phoenix Gallery
825 Massachusetts St.
July 25th, 2025 Final Friday
6-9 pm
End July with the Phoenix Gallery this Final Friday!
In the Phoenix Underground Gallery, we have a very special collaborative pottery exhibition from the Lawrence Potters Guild. The “Lawrence Potters Guild 2025” exhibit will feature a wide range of different artists and pottery meaning there is something for everybody! To have a chance of meeting some of the artists, be sure to stop by the gallery Friday night!
In the Upper West Gallery, we will have local favorite Maria Martin with her new exhibit, “BEYOND THE VISIBLE”. Maria’s art always wows with its color and intensity, and you can ask her about it in person opening night at the gallery!
You can meet the artists and gain insight into their exhibition on opening night, June 25th from 6pm to 9 pm.
Opening night music will be provided by local musician Alonnzo Beardshear.
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Lawrence Potters Guild
Lawrence, KS
We are a collection of ceramic artists from Lawrence, KS and surrounding areas.
Our guild is dedicated to fostering a passion for pottery and ceramics, offering a welcoming space for both novice and experienced artisans to explore their creativity. We believe that working with clay is not just about crafting functional art but about connecting with oneself and others. Our talented members come together to share techniques, experiences, and inspirations, transforming raw materials into stunning pieces that reflect our collective love for this timeless art form.
At Lawrence Potters’ Guild, we offer a range of activities, from workshops and classes to collaborative projects and exhibitions. Whether you’re interested in hand-building, wheel-throwing, or glazing techniques, our resources and supportive environment will help you discover your unique artistic voice. Join us in celebrating the beauty of pottery, making lasting friendships along the way, and become part of a vibrant community that thrives on creativity, craftsmanship, and the joy of making.
You can find the Lawrence Potters Guild exhibit in the Phoenix Underground Gallery of the Phoenix Gallery.
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BEYOND THE VISIBLE
Maria Martin
Lawrence, Kansas
Artist Statement
“BEYOND THE VISIBLE” an exhibit on abstract landscapes, aims to be evocative and intriguing, hinting at the abstract nature of the artwork while still referencing the landscape theme. The overall direction of my work is abstract bordering on realism, and “BEYOND THE VISIBLE” also strikes a balance between being descriptive and open to interpretation.
I am a professional artist. I work in acrylic, monotype printing, and I cut paper. I use mediums and gels to work in texture and depth. My paintings include layers of vertical and horizontal colors, including collage adding a mix of textured papers which include my sketches, photographs, and interesting handmade papers. My style tends to be representational abstract art where it clearly depicts real objects and scenes but does not attempt to represent the real world as is.
Artist Biography
Maria studied art in Philadelphia and then at The University of Kansas in Lawrence, and continues to take art studio classes and technique workshops. Since moving to Lawrence in 1984, Maria became active in the art community. While working at the KU Museum of Anthropology 1984-2003 she began coordinating the Lawrence Indian Arts Show and continued that through 2003 when the Indian Arts Show scaled down to only the Haskell Indian Arts Market an on going national market for Native North American Indians artisans. In 1998 through 2007, she opened and operated a gallery specialty shop specializing in American Indian art, jewelry as well as Mexican imports.
Maria received the prestigious City of Lawrence Phoenix Award for Visual Arts in 2002 for her work with the Lawrence Indian Arts Show, and is a recent recipient of a 2023 Best of Show annual juried exhibition award. In 2013, Maria returned fulltime to painting. As a professional visual artist, she has exhibited around the country, and her work is in both cooperate and private collections. She works from her studio, Triptych Art Studios, in the Warehouse Arts District, in Downtown Lawrence, Kansas.
Maria presently serves as President of the Lawrence Art Guild.
You can find the Maria Martin’s exhibit in the Upper West Gallery of the Phoenix Gallery.
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Enjoy music on opening night with local musician Alonzo Beardshear.
Also check out other Arts events in Lawrence, Workshops in Lawrence, Exhibitions in Lawrence.
