art

New Art Gallery coming soon to Robinson

June 19, 2025

Robinson will soon be the home of the new Billups Gallery and Art Center. Located at 114 State St., the gallery will house the works of Elizabeth J. (Betty) Billups who resides near Priest River, Idaho. The location just south of the ballpark is owned by Teton Sunrise, LLC and will serve as not only a gallery with Betty’s works on display, but it will also be a hub from which her works can travel to various exhibits in the Midwest. Her work was recently featured at a three-week show at the Yost Gallery at Highland Community College in February. The facility will also feature regular exhibits of aspiring artists in the area, and on occasion, will be an art education facility for art classes. Additionally, the facility will be available for other events in the community. Betty’s originals and lithographic fine art prints will be available for purchase at the new gallery, and a percentage of any sales will be donated to help fund college scholarships for native students.

Horton High School Students Win 1st at Northeastern Kansas Regional Art Competitions at Highland Community College for a Second Year in a Row

May 12, 2025

Several Horton High School art students participated in the Northeastern Kansas Regional Art Invitational and Competition at Highland Community College in Highland Kansas on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Fourteen of the artworks submitted by Horton High School art students earned the school a First Place in competition against other 1A, 2A, and 3A Kansas schools. Over nine hundred artworks were submitted from 45 schools from across the state participated in this event this year. Art Day judges will view several hundred works of art and present Best of Show, Artistic Excellence, and Honorable Mention awards to selected works. The competition offers students the opportunity to publicly display their art and to view the work of their fellow students. The show is a wonderful source of inspiration and ideas for students and educators alike.