By Julian Azcary Montes

Julian Azcary Montes visits the Raymer Society Auction in Lindsborg Kansas. Held in person twice a year at Trinity United Methodist Church, 224 S. Main St. in Lindsborg, the event is a great way to add to your art collection and discover the work of Kansas artists.

The consignment auction benefits the Red Barn Studio Museum, the studio and home of Kansas artist Lester Raymer — another reason to plan a trip to Lindsborg.

Azcary Montes spoke with Emily Howe, the director of The Red Barn Studio Museum, and Emily Christensen, The SHOUT's managing editor and Raymer-Society-Auction enthusiast.

"If you feel nervous or like an art auction might not be for you, I think this is an extremely good first experience. As far as I know, there's nothing else like it in Kansas," Christensen said.

The next Raymer Society auction will take place on Saturday, October 31. Browse the catalog and place your bids — or plan a trip to Lindsborg to attend in person. An in-person-only silent auction will also take place on the 31st.

This video is the fourth in a series that highlights reoccurring events in the Wichita area and beyond. If you've never attended the Smoky Hill River Festival, Wichita Sketch Club, Salsa Night, or any number of interesting events, keep up with The SHOUT to see what you've been missing. We'd love to see you out and about.

Julian Azcary Montes is a curious, dedicated and passionate storyteller. As a photographer, videographer and filmmaker, he has been active in documentary and visual storytelling since 2018. He now runs Azcary Creative, a storytelling studio that partners with nonprofits, civic institutions, arts organizations, and values-driven businesses. He navigates grounded, authentic storytelling that captures transformational moments, elevates history, transfers knowledge, and discovers impact that speaks to the heart, from the heart — all to make progress on the biggest challenges. 

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