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Jul 6, 2023

Large Welcome Mural Slated for August 2023 in Great Bend

The Barton Arts Movement is pleased to announce a new large scale mural to be installed at 2602 10th Street in Great Bend, on the...

Chance Mitchell Receives People's Choice Award During Art Alley Competition June 30

Barton Arts Movement

Jul 6, 2023

In the News

Chance Mitchell Receives People's Choice Award During Art Alley Competition June 30

The Barton Arts Movement is pleased to announce that Hoisington student Chance Mitchell was voted the People's Choice Award Winner on...

New Sunflower Mural to be Added to Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Building

Barton Arts Movement

May 24, 2023

BAM Announcements

New Sunflower Mural to be Added to Great Bend Chamber of Commerce Building

We're excited to be working with the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce to beautify their building at 1125 Williams Street in downtown Great...

BAM to Host "Art Alley" Competition June 30th in Conjunction with Final Fridays

Barton Arts Movement

May 22, 2023

Events

BAM to Host "Art Alley" Competition June 30th in Conjunction with Final Fridays

The Barton Arts Movement volunteers are excited about a special partnership with the Final Fridays on Forest volunteers! For the second...

BAM to Host Mural Tours During June Jaunt

Barton Arts Movement

Apr 25, 2023

BAM Announcements

BAM to Host Mural Tours During June Jaunt

The Barton Arts Movement volunteers are excited to announce that a new mural tour will be available during the City of Great Bend's June...

Sidewalk Chalk Contest Winners Announced

Barton Arts Movement

Mar 28, 2023

Contests

Sidewalk Chalk Contest Winners Announced

Barton Arts Movement is pleased to announce the winners from our recent Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest over spring break 2023. Pictured from...

Sidewalk Chalk Contest Offers Prizes for Artists of All Ages

Barton Arts Movement

Mar 1, 2023

Contests

Sidewalk Chalk Contest Offers Prizes for Artists of All Ages

Barton Arts Movement is thrilled to announce a Sidewalk Chalk contest for artists of all ages in Barton County! The competition offers...

50+ Volunteers Paint New Street Mural Called "Art Alley" in Downtown Great Bend

Barton Arts Movement

Sep 20, 2022

BAM Announcements

50+ Volunteers Paint New Street Mural Called "Art Alley" in Downtown Great Bend

The Barton Arts Movement, in partnership with local nonprofit organization Great Bend Alive, hosted a Volunteer Work Day on Friday,...

New Digital Mosaic Art Installation on Display in Five Locations Across Barton County

Barton Arts Movement

Sep 13, 2022

BAM Projects

New Digital Mosaic Art Installation on Display in Five Locations Across Barton County

Barton Arts Movement is proud to announce a new digital mosaic art installation is available for public viewing at five locations in...

BAM to Host Volunteer Work Day Sept. 9 for NEW Art Alley Street Mural

Barton Arts Movement

Aug 27, 2022

Other Featured Art

BAM to Host Volunteer Work Day Sept. 9 for NEW Art Alley Street Mural

The Barton Arts Movement, in partnership with local nonprofit organization Great Bend Alive, is hosting a Volunteer Work Day on Friday,...

Barton Arts Movement

Jul 8, 2022

In the News

Shawntay Dorae Wins "BAMMY" Award During Art Alley Pop-Up Gallery, Hosted by Barton Arts Movement

Hoisington artist Shawntay Dorea received the first ever BAMMY People's Choice Award for her acrylic painting called "The Answer."

BAM to Host "Art Alley" Event and Art Contest in Conjunction with Final Fridays June 24th

Barton Arts Movement

May 12, 2022

BAM Announcements

BAM to Host "Art Alley" Event and Art Contest in Conjunction with Final Fridays June 24th

The Barton Arts Movement volunteers are excited about a special partnership with the Final Fridays on Forest volunteers! On the last...

Help Us Paint our Future - Artists Wanted!

Barton Arts Movement

Apr 22, 2022

BAM Announcements

Help Us Paint our Future - Artists Wanted!

The Barton Arts Movement is actively working on building relationships with new artists who would like to be a part of painting the...

#Rise Above Murals Completed by Kansas Artist

Barton Arts Movement

Nov 10, 2021

In the News

#Rise Above Murals Completed by Kansas Artist

Thanks to a grant from the Central Kansas Partnership, the Barton Arts Movement was thrilled to hire Kansas artist Mindy Allen to...

Three "Rise Above" Murals Being Added in Barton County this Week

Barton Arts Movement

Oct 26, 2021

BAM Projects

Three "Rise Above" Murals Being Added in Barton County this Week

Thanks to a grant from the Central Kansas Partnership, the Barton Arts Movement is thrilled to announce that another mural project is...

Start Your Engines - Drag Racing Mural in Downtown Great Bend to Get Started Next Week

Barton Arts Movement

Oct 7, 2021

BAM Announcements

Start Your Engines - Drag Racing Mural in Downtown Great Bend to Get Started Next Week

Internationally renowned artist, Ryan Christenson - better known as ARCY, is expected to return to Great Bend to start on a second...

Barton Arts Movement (BAM) receives $1,000 grant from Wheatland Electric

News & Media

Apr 30, 2021

Funding & Donors

Barton Arts Movement (BAM) receives $1,000 grant from Wheatland Electric

Wheatland Electric Cooperative, Inc. announced today that its Sharing Success Fund, managed by the Scott Community Foundation, has...

Barton Arts Movement

Apr 26, 2021

In the News

Barton Arts Movement - Coming Soon

Coming soon to Barton County, Kansas! #BAM is a grassroots, volunteer-driven initiative to "Create community pride through public art."...

WHAT's all the hype?

WHAT's all the
hype?