Van Go Teens Unveil 20 Artistic Benches | Lawrence News

Get ready to witness the dazzling talent of Douglas County’s young artists as Van Go unveils 20 stunning, custom-designed benches created by teens aged 14 to 18 through their popular Benchmark program. Since its inception, Van Go apprentices have crafted over 400 benches for local businesses and residents — blending art, skill-building, and community impact. The grand unveiling takes place Friday, July 24th, at 5:30 PM at Van Go’s New Jersey Street location. Doors open at 5:15 PM — it’s an indoor, crowd-packed event, so bring your friends, leave pets at home (service animals welcome), and plan for parking challenges with spots available at Van Go, across NJ Street near Kennedy Glass, and along NY and NJ Streets. This is more than an art show — it’s a celebration of youth creativity and community spirit. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9992128a41830528