Van Go In The News

Our youth are news-worthy! Read our latest headlines to get the scoop on how Van Go youth are making an impact in our community.

Apprentice Artist Ian with Essential Needs Pantry, Summer 2020

Young artists of Van Go unveil 20 new benches, share what they learned from their work

Lawrence Times

Lawrence student artists create buddy benches to help elementary students

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Apprentice artists with Van Go unveil 20 more custom benches as part of ‘Benchmark’ program

Lawrence Journal World

For first time, Van Go’s Arts Train program adds own mural to organization’s efforts

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go JAMS artists unveil new mural in the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center

Lawrence Times

‘It’s way beyond my wildest dreams,’ Van Go founder says of arts-based social service agency’s 25th anniversary

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go Staff Speak on Lawrence Business Magazine Radio Show 11/10/22

KLWN

Van Go releases short film showing program’s transformative impact on youth, 2022

Lawrence Times

19 custom-designed benches unveiled for Van Go’s flagship ‘Benchmark’ program, 2022

Lawrence Journal World

Young artists of Van Go unveil benches commissioned for clients, 2022

Lawrence Times

A moment in Lawrence: Van Go artists, hospitality workers celebrate completion of new mural, 2022

Lawrence Times

Lawrence Transit bus shelters adorned with artwork, 2021

City of Lawrence

Van Go serves up free meals for MLK Day, 2021

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go apprentice artists create 12 essential needs pantries in lieu of traditional benches, 2020

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go teens painting mural in southern Lawrence that honors wildlife, Native American culture, 2020

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go’s apprentice artists begin work on 3 murals for hospital, 2019

Lawrence Journal World

"It doesn’t matter where you came from but where you are going," 2019

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go celebrating 20 years of ‘Benchmark’ program with unveiling of new creations, 2018

Lawrence Journal World

VanGo and Natural Grocers to unveil mural Friday in Lawrence, 2018

Topeka Capital Journal

NEA Chair Visits with Young Artists During Lawrence Tour, 2016

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go to celebrate young artists, successful endowment campaign at Saturday’s What Floats Your Boat, 2016

Lawrence Journal World

A Sculpture Safari, 2016

Lawrence Journal World

Young Directors Get Opportunity to Showcase Films During Festival, 2015

Lawrence Journal World

Van Go and Cottonwood, 2015

Lawrence Business Magazine

Van Go Celebrates 15 Years of Arts and Kids, 2012

Lawrence Business Magazine

The Colors of Van Go, 2012 (page 11)

KANSAS! Magazine

Washburn VISTA Project Overview, 2009

Washburn University

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