Calendar of Events

Kansas Citizens for the Arts invites you to Speak up for the Arts! at Arts Day at the Capitol

March 11, 2010 | Schedule of Activities:

11 am to Noon
Dillon House, 4040 SW 9th Street (Across the street W from Capitol)

• Participate in the annual Kansas Citizens for the Arts business meeting
• Review current legislative initiatives and the Governor's budget
• Receive a toolkit for successful arts advocacy

Noon to 1:15 pm
Throughout the Capitol Building

• Meet face to face with your representative
• Distribute literature about the economic impact of the arts in Kansas

1:15 to 2:30 pm
Dillon House, 4040 SW 9th Street (Across the street W from Capitol)

• Interact with members of the House and Senate and listen to them speak in support of the arts
• Conclude Arts Day at the Capitol with closing remarks

6 to 8 pm - Washburn University's Memorial Union

• The Governor's Arts Awards - Ticket's Required - Contact the Kansas Arts Comission at 785-296-3335 or 866-433-0688 (toll free in Kansas)

*** Please contact KCA by March 3rd if you would like information about hosting lunch for your representative by calling 785-841-5653 or e-mail annarts@sunflower.com ***

Parking available for free in the Capitol Parking Garage:
8th Street, (North Side of the Capitol), Level 1

Both the location and the times have changed this year and parking may be a bit of a problem.

Below you will find some information about parking in addition to the parking garage

1) 8th and Kansas Garage (same block as Celtic Fox)
$1 an hour (cash or credit card)

2) Center City Garage
9th and Kansas
$1 an hour (cash or credit card)

3) 10 Hour meters (YELLOW POLES)
Throughout downtown Topeka
50 cents an hour

BRING LOTS OF QUARTERS/You will get ticket(s) if meter runs out.