Thanks to the many volunteers and countless hours of hard, dirty work and thanks to donations large and small from the community, Phase I is now complete and open for business.

Fund raising continues toward the goal of completion of Phase II, which will add a 184-seat theater in the back half of the building.

If you would like to volunteer with the Lumberyard Arts Center, we need help with routine maintenance, hosting exhibits, teaching classes, etc.  You can also help by making a tax-deductible donation to the Lumberyard Arts Center.  You now have the option of making a donation online using a credit card or PayPal.

Thank you for your interest and support of the Lumberyard Arts Center!

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To preserve a local landmark, offering our community a unique gathering place for cultural, educational and social use.

To promote a better understanding and appreciation for the visual, performing, literary and heritage arts.

To create a sense of community ownership through the renovation process.

To contribute to the revitalization of downtown Baldwin City.

For the first time in a generation, Darrell Bowersox is not serving food to Baker Universtiy students and faculty. After 26 years of dedicated service and shaping the Baker cafeteria into what seemed like his own personal kitchen, he retired.

In addition to his tireless dedication to the University, Darrell found time to be an active member of the Baldwin City community.  Over the years he spent countless hours volunteering with the local Cub Scouts, Lions Club, and American Legion.

His community service has not gone unrecognized; he and his wife, Annie, served as the 2002 Grand Marshals of the Maple Leaf Festival parade, and Darrell was awarded the Partnership Award by Baldwin City's Chamber of Commerce.

But we think he deserves to be recognized again.

Because of his many contributions to the Baker University and Baldwin City communities, it is fitting to honor Darrell with the kitchen at the Lumberyard Arts Center bearing his name.  The "Darrell Bowersox Kitchen" will be a testament to his selfless dedication to friends and neighbors.

Are you willing to join us in honoring Darrell in this way?  We are asking for donors to contribute $25, $50, $100, or more to show their appreciation to Darrell and what he means to our community.  Your contribution will help us retire the debt on the Lumberyard Arts Center and support the ongoing programs offered through the center.

Over the last quarter century, Darrell Bowersox has given stellar service to the Baldwin City and Baker University communities.  We hope you will join us in honoring him by establishing the "Darrell Bowersox Kitchen" at the Lumberyard Arts Center.

You may donate online using PayPal or a major credit card by clicking the Donate button below. Or, if you would rather make your donation by check, click the Donation Form buttion below, print out the form and mail the completed form along with your check to the Lumberyard Arts Center, PO Box 523, Baldwin City, KS  66006.

Donation Form