Lucas is a great town for your next vacation. Plan a day trip, reunions, weekend away, or a longer getaway. Lodging and delicious eateries are available in town and nearby. While in town, tour the Garden of Eden, Bowl Plaza, Grassroots Art Center, Miller's Park, Post Rock Scenic Byway, and the area.
Grassroots Art is created by self-taught individuals, usually during their retirement years. They work for many years, often driven by a vision, creating an enviroment meant to be viewed. Many times, the artist is inspired by seemingly useless recycled items. These environments are challenging to preserve and often deteriorate or are dismantled when the artist dies.
Kansas is ranked third in the United States for Grassroots and Outsider Art. Officially declared the “Grassroots Art Capital of Kansas” by the governor of Kansas in 1996, Lucas also ranks 1st on the best small town art scene in the United States of America.
Guided tours of the house interior and access to the Mausoleum are offered Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Masks requested, and we do have masks for sale inside.
305 East Second Street
Lucas, Kansas
One of the oldest meat markets in the country, handcrafting bologna and sausages since 1922. Named one of the "8 Wonders of Kansas Commerce,” Brant's Market also offers fresh meats, cheese, and a variety of local products.
(785) 525-6464
125 S. Main Street
Lucas, KS
The Grassroots Art Center educates, exhibits, documents, and preserves grassroots and outsider art environments and folk art in the Midwest.
785-525-6118
213 South Main
Lucas, KS
Kansas Made Fine & Folk Art - Exquisite Crafts - Food Products
233 Hwy 232
Wilson, KS 67490
Switchgrass is nonprofit artist cooperative gallery. The gallery currently has 25 artist members and over 2,400 pieces of original art available to purchase. Switchgrass also sells art supplies, thrift items, and offers classes.
208 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Two new ways to bring World's Largest to your town! You can Build World's Largest for your community or schedule a workshop or brainstorming session with Erika Nelson through the Kansas Arts Commission Arts on Tour program or Schedule a Lecture all about World’s Largest Things through the Kansas Humanities Council
214 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Movies Sat. 7 pm, Sun. 5 pm
Movie theater with first-run movies on Saturday and Sunday.
Best popcorn in the area!
Back Community Room for rent when not showing movies.
116 S. Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Roy & Clara’s Rock Sculpture Garden
Next to to the Garden of Eden
East Second Street
Lucas, Kansas
Postcard Sculpture Garden by Florence Deeble
Interior environment by Pilar
South Fairview Street
Lucas, Kansas
Historic Lucas City Jail
West Second Street
Lucas, Kansas
Take the road less traveled and see the sights.
Fishing & Hunting
Boating & Marina
Camping & Trails
Bowl Plaza was a joint idea from the community, art center and local artists that fulfilled a public need and artistic vision. It was a four year project led by the Grassroots Art Center and architect. This mosaic embedded restroom is now an international and national award winner for the quirkiest restroom.
It is a must see!
121 South Main
Lucas, KS
See our collection of fork art, great for pictures.
Right next to Bowl Plaza
119 South Main
Lucas, Kansas
Our very own World’s Largest Travel Plate, created by artist Erika Nelson.
Highway 18
across from K-18 Café
Lucas, KS
Jump into the world of artist, Alan Vopat.
110 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Matt Farley’s art studio.
112 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
LeAnne Doljac uses a variety of mediums and materials with salvaged and recycled items. While she often starts with a plan, she favors the intuitive process over holding to the original plan. Her use of strong colors and exploration of conflicting themes often results in edgy, whimsical pieces.
Based in Stilwell & Lucas, Kansas.
112 South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Each pole features a different artist.
Downtown South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Created by Fox Still for bow and arrow practice. These sculptures are being restored and placed around Lucas.
Lucas, KS
See M.T. Liggett’s outdoor display across the street from Great Plains.
East South Harvest Street
Lucas, Kansas
Features shady seating and an incredible mural by artist, Erika Nelson depicting the Czech migration.
managed by Lucas PRIDE.
Between the Lucas Community Center and Brants Market
South Main Street
Lucas, Kansas
Completed in 2023 by A&A Sign Writing.
Building located at 135 South Main. Mural is along 2nd Street.
View the roadside creations of Jim Dickerman and his son Trent Dickerman.
Along Highway 18 between Lucas & Tescott
Celebrate Lucas Artists every April 1st.
Meet artists, tour studios and museums, and shop art.
Final Schedule to be released. It will be a full day of art and events on Lucas’s Main Street area.
Participating Businesses, museums, and studios:
Grassroots Art Center
Switchgrass Art Co-op
Garden of Eden
Roadside Sideshow Expo
Barbara McCreery’s Dioramas
Old Blue Studio
DADA Muse’um
Standing Dog Gallery
Woodpecker Archives
Art Sale Show
Join us for a traditional town festival in Lucas, Kansas.
Adam’s Apple Festival
August 24, 2024
Lucas
We know our business members are an integral part of our community. We are dedicated to maintaining a support network for businesses and promoting them through our many public events.
We meet every 3rd Thursday of the month, with the exception of December in the Lucas Community Room at 6PM, snacks provided. 135 South Main, use south entrance
$50 annually
$20 annually
Come to our next meeting!
Every 3rd Thursday of the month
except December
6 PM
135 South Main
use South Entrance
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