A Place for Art and Community
Philip Heying is a 2022 Guggenheim Fellow, living in Matfield Green in the heart of the Flint Hills. His photographs offer the sort of contemplative effect and quiet beauty that comes from complete devotion to his subject. More
In 2016, Cekala “discovered white mountains by chance out of [her] car window in Boston… The artist’s striking view of a mundane material led to a months-long project to find the salt’s origin and document its movement.” More
Kelley Hunt returns to Volland, bringing her quartet to perform- this time, in a lawn-chair concert at the Ruin. Tickets are limited. Reserve now. More
Kelley Hunt is known as well for her songwriting as she is for her extraordinary performances. Learn about songwriting from a pro in this workshop. Free admission. Reservations required. More
Bombino’s folk-rock, blues music has long brought people together around its distinct sound. Marrying the guitar-focused music he gravitated to in his teens with local inspirations and Berber rhythms, Bombino’s music is enthralling and abiding. Hear the transformative work of Bombino on October 14th at Volland. More
The story of Bombino’s new album “Sahel” is a fascinating look behind the scenes of how a work of art is created. It’s a must-read. Enjoy! More
Volland is pleased to present K. L. Barron, whose novel Thirst was inspired by her time teaching children of the Tuareg tribe in the Sahel Desert of Africa. The author will be available for conversation before the Bombino concert on October 14. Books will be available for purchase and signing. More
Open every day, dawn to dusk. On the trail, history and nature are palpable – and so is art. It can be touched and felt. Mark McHenry, architect and sculptor, has gifted several sculptures to the Volland Foundation. McHenry recognized they would feel at home here – and they do. More
Lindsey Drager is the author of three novels and is a professor in the creative writing program at the University of Utah. She is a recipient of the Bard Fiction Prize. In June 2023 she finished the manuscript of her current book project sitting on the front porch of the Little House at Volland. More
Eleven visual and literary artists will receive the gift of time and space in the Flint Hills. We welcome them to Volland! More
Volland is proud to be the site for The Wonderstruck Ukulele Academy (WUA). What could be more fun than a ukulele gathering! The WUA fosters personal creativity and expression in addition to technical music instruction through a multi-day immersive educational event. More
Elaine (Laney) Haake revisits her artist retreat at Volland More
