The Lawrence Lithography Workshop: MORE Highlights from the Collection
STARTS January 24, 2026 — Ends July 26, 2026 Comprising selections from the collection of The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, this exhibition continues the museum’s celebration of creativity, talent, and collaborative spirit synonymous with The Lawrence Lithography Workshop (TLLW). Master Printer Michael Sims (born 1944) established TLLW in Lawrence, Kansas, in 1979 before moving it […]
Meet The Master Printer Who Quietly Helps Kansas City Artists Look Their Best
Mike Sims is a bit emotional. As he prepares to celebrate 40 years of working with an array of acclaimed artists, the master printer admits it’s overwhelming. “Huge memories, yeah,” Sims says, shaking his head. “The biggest memories are the relationships with the artists, many of whom are dead and gone now.” Since 1979, artists […]
Lawrence Lithography: Creating An Image From Stone
Mike Sims was first introduced to lithography, described as the closest of all printing processes to pure drawing, as a student in the late 1960s. And Sims was hooked. By Laura Spencer Kansas City, Mo. – In 1979, Sims founded Lawrence Lithography Workshop. In lithography, an artist draws directly on the lithograph stones or plates; […]