Resources and Facilities
Studio Facilities
Explore the individualized facilities of each of our studio areas.
The Common Shop and VAST Lab
Learn more about our Wood Machine Shop, Metal Fabrication Area, and Visual Art Studio Technologies (VAST) Lab.
Interdisciplinary Ceramics Research Center
The Interdisciplinary Ceramic Research Center (ICRC) is a new laboratory for individuals and teams across disciplines to experiment with traditional and cutting-edge approaches to the manipulation of clay. The Center provides interested parties with the opportunity to explore their research with access to specialized equipment in a collaborative work environment.
Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery
Located on the third floor of Chalmers Hall, the Edgar Heap of Birds Family Gallery serves as a teaching space. Students from the department, as well as from the university at large, are exposed to art by their peers, visiting and regional artists, and faculty members. Many Visual Art students experience installing and exhibiting their work in a gallery setting for the first time in this space.
University Resources
In addition to department resources, students have access to the resources of a major research university including libraries, the Spencer Museum of Art, the Commons, the Biodiversity Institute, and various research labs.
Community Resources
Lawrence is a diverse and progressive city that still maintains the charm of a smaller community with a picturesque downtown, a thriving art scene and beautiful neighborhoods. Just 45 minutes away is Kansas City which offers all the resources of a major metropolitan area.
