On May 13, City of Lawrence officials, Arts for Lawrence staff and members of the community held a ground-breaking ceremony for the new cultural campus in Lawrence, funded by an Eli Lilly grant. Greater Lawrence Chamber of Commerce President Trace Yates makes opening remarks. (Photos by Anna Skinner)

Mayor Steve Collier and Arts for Lawrence Executive Director Judy Byron speak at the event.

From left, Andrew Lee, Brian Norris, Leng Vizcaino, Mayor Steve Collier, Lisa Chavis, Elia James Sanchez, Judy Byron, Lecia Floyd, Melissa Mongiat, Aletha Dunston and Ronni Kloth break ground.