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Shafer Art Gallery

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ART GALLERY

Shafer Art Gallery

Great Bend, KS | Barton County

Each of the 28 Gus Shafer bronze sculptures tells a vivid story. Additional permanent exhibits feature works of Sandzen, Audubon, Picasso, Matisse, and other artists. In the lobby, four large murals by artist Pat Potucek beautifully depict the formative years of the area. Hours vary according to the academic year.

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