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Topeka Competition 29
9:00AM to 9:00PM - Main Main Gallery 110B
“Is there a difference between cheap and expensive oil paint?”
“Does contemporary indicate a timeframe or a style?”
“How can I enter the Topeka Riverfront Design Competition?”
“Is it true Valerie Solanis claimed she was making a performance piece when she shot Andy Warhol?”
In terms of reference, FAQ could also read: frequent art questions because staff in the Sabatini Gallery answers the bulk of the Library’s art-related inquiries. We also maintain and contribute to on-going art dialogue through our exhibits, educational partnerships, programs, daily interactions and our new Special Collections Papercuts column, Art & Antiquarian. Ask us anything. We’re an excellent resource for students, teachers, artists, gallery owners, museum professionals, collectors and art patrons. If we can’t immediately provide you with an answer, we’ll offer professional direction and research leads to other resources in the Library. Here’s a starter list of questions we’ve been asked (and these really only scratch the surface):
The Sabatini Art Gallery is located a short distance from the Library entrance, just to the right of the rotunda. Exhibits, programs and events are free, casual and open to the public.
Hours are the same as the Library, except when closed for change of exhibition.
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Topeka Competition #29
National / Juried / 3D Biennial
NOV 6, 2009 - JAN 1, 2010
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Africa Everyday
JAN 15 - FEB 12 | 2010
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Duet: Work by Larry Peters &
Barbara Waterman-Peters
MAR 5 - APR 16 | 2010
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The Color of Water
9th Annual Art Exhibit for Children
MAY 7 - JUN 18 | 2010
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Convergence: Louis Copt,
Jim Brothers and Daniel Coburn
JUL 2 - SEP 3 | 2010
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The Printed Image III Biennial
National / Juried / 2D Competition
A partnership with Mulvane Art Museum
OCT 1, 2010 - JAN 16, 2011
The Alice C. Sabatini Gallery is one of many participating venues in Topeka’s First Fridays Art Walk. Download the artwalk map here or pick one up at the Sabatini Gallery, The Mulvane Art Museum or The Collective Gallery.
GO GREEN — carpool! Start your evening with us. We're centrally located with tons of parking space for groups wishing to visit galleries together. This event is organized by ARTSconnect.