Salina’s Cultural Organizations Inspire the Next Generation

Arts and culture took center stage in Downtown Salina on Friday, October 23, as Lakewood Middle School students experienced Cultural Crawl, an annual event now in its 10th year.

Eight Salina cultural organizations set up interactive stations, giving smaller groups of students about 25 minutes to learn about each organization and the role it plays in the community. Participating organizations included the Salina Public Library, Rolling Hills Zoo, Smoky Hill Museum, Salina Arts and Humanities, Friends of the River, Salina Art Center, Salina Symphony, and Lakewood Discovery Center. Students capped off the event with a high-energy performance by Salina’s own Cash Hollistah.

With approximately 500 6th graders participating from both Salina South Middle School and Lakewood Middle School, Cultural Crawl offered a hands-on opportunity to explore the arts, history, nature, and cultural resources available right here in Salina. Events like this help connect young people with the organizations that enrich their communities, spark curiosity, and inspire creativity. By introducing students to these cultural assets early, Cultural Crawl helps build appreciation for the people and places that make Kansas communities unique and reinforces the importance of supporting and preserving these resources for future generations. Be sure to check out our episodes with several who were involved in today's event. Cash Hollistah Rolling Hill Zoo Salina Arts and Humanties Photos and article by Tanner Colvin Click to expand

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