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2026 Summer Art Competition Now Open

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2026 SUMMER ART COMPETITION NOW OPEN!

INNOVATION GENERATION:
Inspired artmaking about Unsung Heroes whose ideas changed the world.

ARTEFFECT announces a new summer competition: Innovation Generation! This competition focuses on the theme of innovation and invites young artists to celebrate the stories of Unsung Heroes who made positive, profound, and lasting contributions to others through their innovations, inventions, and research.

The competition is open to high school students. All students in grades 9-12 are eligible to participate, including rising high school freshmen (students entering 9th grade in Fall 2026) and students who graduated high school in 2026.
Submissions due September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

New Offerings At the Annual Shead Farm Festival This Saturday, May 16

Vickie and Larry Shead
Vickie and Larry Shead from their farm’s Facebook page.

Vickie and Larry Shead work diligently every year to have a homestead festival at their farm, located near Garland in Bourbon County. They do this to encourage the community in homesteading.

Alongside them are their children, grandchildren and community members who share in their enthusiasm for the homestead lifestyle.

According to Webster’s Dictionary, homesteading is “the act or practice of living frugally or self-sufficiently, especially by growing and preserving food.”

Over the years, the Sheads have widened the scope of their farm festival to include locals and a festival that includes events, entertainment, and vendors, making it a fun family day.

The Shead Farm Festival is this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2468 Cavalry Road, Garland. Tickets are $5 or for a family of five or more members $25. For more information 620.224.4149 or www.sheadfarm.com.

Shead Farm Festival flyer
From their Facebook page.

Vickie Shead said there are new events added this year and some new vendors.

“Laura James from Lucky Horse Ranch will be bringing her miniature horses for young children to ride.

“Also, Steve William, from Redfield, will be at the festival with wagon rides pulled by his giant draft horses.

“Other new vendors include: chicken tractors, canning shelves, herb/spices, birdhouses, books, baskets, fudge, pork rinds, sourdough items, and more!” she said.

Information booths will include the National Resources Conservation Service, explaining their grant program to help people farm and garden.

Shead Farm Festival activities

The Shead Farm Homestead Festival is offering kids vendor booth spots for young business-minded kids who would like to sell their products or services.

Young entrepreneurs vendor booths

If you have a young business minded child and you have been looking for an opportunity to sell their product or service, you have found it. Sign up for a spot at the Shead Farm Festival kids vendor booths. We look forward to hosting your young vendor and shopping their business booths.

Sign up for a kids (ages 6-18) vendor booth spot for FREE today by clicking HERE!

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village announces Art is Ageless® winners

Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, Fort Scott.

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village is excited to announce the winners of its recent Art is Ageless® juried competition and exhibit.

 

“We’re honored that local seniors allowed us to exhibit and judge their wonderful works,” said Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist. “Art is Ageless is unique because it only features the works of artists who are 65 and over.”  Our artists prove it’s never too late to create art, in any form.

 

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village hosted a reception for the winning artists listed here:

 

Best of Show amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”

Best of Show professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”

People’s Choice amateur: Ann Rawlins, “Forest Fire”

People’s Choice professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”

Judge’s Choice amateur: Janet Tucker, Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”

Judge’s Choice professional: Tony Fornelli, “Two Bass and Lunch”

Christmas amateur: Judy Howser, “White Christmas”

Drawing amateur: Letha Johnson, “Peace Offering”

Fiber Arts amateur: Ruth Bahr, “Share and Share Alike”

Mixed Media/Crafts amateur: Bonnie Seifer, “Ugly Flamingo”

Mixed Media/Crafts professional: Mary Eastwood, “Bench Shoe Box”

Needlework amateur: Marie Wiley, “Puppy Towels”

Needlework professional: Charlotte Kite, “Apples on Shelf”

Painting amateur: Judy Howser, “Wake Up Call”

Painting professional: Tony Fornelli, “Home on the Range”

Photography amateur: Donna Lutes, “Country Sunset”

Photography professional: Paul Milks, “Kansas State Bird”

Quilting amateur: Janet Tucker, “Log Cabin Jacket and Purse”

Quilting professional: Carolyn Sadler, “Slices of My Life”

Sculpture/3-D professional: Bobbi Kemna, “Pocket Full of Prayers”

 

Local competition winners will join winners from 14 other PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America®) senior living communities to be judged at the masterpiece level. Winning entries at the masterpiece level are selected for publication in PMMA’s annual Art is Ageless calendar and note cards.

 

Art is Ageless is a copyrighted program of PMMA®.  For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years.  Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMA’s wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social, and spiritual health.  The program encourages Fort Scott Presbyterian Village residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition.

 

For more information about Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton, contact Angela Carpenter, senior living sales specialist, at 620-223-5550, or [email protected].

 

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Bourbon County Arts Council Presents Barnaby Bright on April 30th

Bourbon County Arts Council

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Bourbon County Arts Council

Barnaby Bright

Bourbon County Arts Council Presents

Barnaby Bright

Thursday, April 30th

Doors Open 5:00pm
Hearty Appetizer Buffet 5:30-7:30pm
Performance 8:00pm

Crooner’s / Liberty Theatre
113 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS

Reservations Required

Tickets: $50 BCAC Member / $60 Non-Member

Contact:
Terri Floyd 620-224-7221
Deb Anderson 620-224-8650

Barnaby Bright event flyer

Art Competition Deadline Nears

COMPETITION COUNTDOWN:
— 7 Days Remaining! —
Time to Submit!
The ARTEFFECT annual competition, free to enter, invites students in grades 6-12 to create original artworks about Unsung Heroes and their invaluable lessons as role models. Students choose from a directory over 150 individuals. Students also write reflective Impact Statements (500-1000 words).

Multiple awards total over $35,000. Various 2D & 3D Media are eligible.

Submissions are due April 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time.
Enter Now!
2026 ARTEFFECT Competition
Submission Guide
Follow this 10-Step Submission Guide to submit projects for the 2026 ARTEFFECT competition. There is no fee to enter the competition.

PRO-TIP: Allow at least 30 minutes to complete your submission using the online portal once you have gathered all the required information and materials on the Submission Checklist.

Download ARTEFFECT Competition Submission Guide
Congratulations
2025-2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors!
Last week, the ARTEFECT Ambassadors presented their capstone projects in the final session of the program. Since last fall, 28 fellows from across 17 states nationwide have been developing visual-arts-based projects. This diverse array of learner-centered projects demonstrates their wide-ranging creativity and the meaningful application of Unsung Heroes stories within their classrooms and communities. These capstone projects are being implemented through June. We are looking forward to sharing out more over the coming months! Congratulations to the 2025-2026 Ambassadors for a stellar year of incredible work!
View profiles of the outstanding educators in the 2025-2026 ARTEFFECT Ambassadors cohort. View the Capstone Projects slideshow here.
View ARTEFFECT Ambassadors Capstone Projects
JOIN THE GROWING COMMUNITY OF EDUCATORS:
ARTEFFECT Educators Facebook Group
For inquiries, contact: [email protected]
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Bourbon County Community Theatre Auditions for Upcoming Melodrama

Photo from last year’s melodrama production of “Beauty and the Bull” featuring Levi Fairchild and Alissa Cook. Submitted photo.

 

Bouron County Community Theatre is holding auditions for the world premiere of the melodrama “The Railroad is a Comin’ or Scam I Am’’ written by BCCT Vice President Mark Bergmann. Auditions are from 6:30-8 p.m. on Apr. 21 or 22 at Ellis Performing Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. Auditioners need only attend one night. Those interested in a singing part should bring a prepared 16-32 bar cut of a song to audition with.

 

Rehearsals are in the evenings during May. Performances are during Good Ol’ Days on June 5 &6 at 123 S. National. Tickets for the show are $5 at bcct.ludus.com or at the door, but seating is limited.

 

The show is directed by Bergmann. Please contact him at 620-238-0746 with any questions.

Garden Art Creation Workshop Offered

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

K-State University Southwind Extension District

K-State University Southwind Extension District invites you!

Kokedama Workshop
Kokedama is the Japanese art of growing plants in a moss-covered ball of soil wrapped with string, transforming ordinary houseplants into elegant living sculptures.

Tuesday, March 17th

6pm

@ Fort Scott Public Library
201 S. National Ave.

$45 pre-registration required

online by clicking HERE!

Walk away with your own garden art creation that will make for a unique personalized gift or addition to your home and garden décor.

** NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED **

• Limited to the first 25 individuals who sign-up!

• Classes appropriate for ages 7+.

• Pre-registration with payment is required.

** Attention **

YOU MAY/WILL GET MESSY AND DIRTY, BUT TOTALLY WORTH IT!

** Bonus **

Simple Morea will also bring a variety of trending tropical indoor plants for sale.

Click HERE to visit the

Southwind Extension District

Facebook Page!

Click HERE to visit the

K-State Extension Southwind District

website!

Other upcoming K-State Extension Southwind District Events:

Passport To Fun: Spring Break Edition

March 16th at Buck Run Community Center, 735 S. Scott Ave., Fort Scott & other dates/locations – see flyer below.

Click HERE to Register!

Passport To Fun: Beyond the Bite:

Understanding Ticks & Alpha-Gal

Monday, March 23rd @ 6pm

Fort Scott Community College – Ellis Meeting Rooms

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Bo Co Arts Council Hosts The Chamber Coffee on March 5

Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Bourbon County Arts Council

Thursday, March 5th

 

8am

Ellis Fine Arts Center
2108 Horton St.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, March 5th at 8 a.m., hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council in conjunction with their Fine Arts Exhibit.

The coffee will be held in the Ellis Fine Arts Center on the campus of Fort Scott Community College, 2108 Horton St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize drawing.

The 34th Annual Bourbon County Arts Council Fine Arts Exhibit will be open to the public Thursday, March 5th through Friday, March 13th from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, and Saturdays, March 7th and 14th, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

An artist reception will be held Thursday, March 5th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. During the reception, participating artists will have the opportunity to hear the jurors’ critique and visit about their pieces. The public is welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be served.

Exhibit categories include Ceramics; Drawing & Graphics (Pencil, Pen, Ink); Fiber Art; Glasswork; Jewelry; Mixed Media; Painting (Oil & Acrylic); Pastel; Photography; Printmaking; Sculpture; and Watercolor. The theme of this year’s exhibit is “Life Inspiring”.

For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566.  Visit the Events Calendar at fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.

 

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Bourbon County Arts Council

Facebook Page!

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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ARTEFFECT Competition Steps to Participate Create Your Artwork

The ARTEFFECT competition is open to students in grades 6-12 through April 21, 2026. Here are the steps to participate:

In Step 1, students selected an LMC Unsung Hero from the Directory and became familiar with that individual’s story. In Step 2, students reviewed the Rules and Guidelines for the Competition.

In Step 3, students create original works of art. Artworks visually interpret the stories of LMC Unsung Heroes as role models. For their artworks, students may wish to explore the Unsung Heroes’ character traits and actions, the consequences of their events and decisions, their impact on the course of history—past or present, or other approaches.

Take time to review the judging rubric for the artworks, which includes 40% for creative interpretation of the Unsung Hero’s story.

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ARTEFFECT Joins In Celebrating
Youth Art Month!
Youth Art Month recognizes art education’s vital role in developing citizens of a global society, and underscores art as a necessity for the full development of better quality of life for all. ARTEFFECT supports and celebrates the goals of this important work by:

This week, ARTEFFECT will be in Chicago for the NAEA 2026 Conference from March 5 to 7. Stop by, say hello, snap a photo, and grab a promo packet!
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council on March 5

Sending on behalf of Chamber Member

Bourbon County Arts Council

34th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit!

The Bourbon County Arts Council is hosting its

34th Annual Fine Arts Exhibit!

Ellis Family Fine Arts Center

Fort Scott Community College Campus

2108 Horton St.

Chamber Coffee
March 5th| 8am

Artist Reception
March 5th | 6pm-8pm

Public Welcome. Light Refreshments Served.

Exhibit Open
Mon-Fri: 12-7pm
March 5th, 6th, & 9th-13th

Sat., 9am-1pm
March 7th & 14th

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Bourbon County Arts Council

Facebook Page!

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US