Edward Balda

     Edward Balda has been an Art instructor in the Topeka region for  54 years. Instructional levels include high school as well as university level courses. This will be his 11th year at Hayden Catholic, instructing in Ceramics  and Beginning Metals

     In addition he is a recognized regional Artist, with various exhibitions, national awards and sales in Painting and Printmaking.

   Edward currently exhibits his artwork at the Stephen Smith Gallery in downtown Topeka, the Leopold Art Gallery in Kansas City and previously at the now closed South Wind Art Gallery here in Topeka.  He has had  annual showings at the Nex Lynx Gallery here in the Capital City.

     Mr. Balda maintains secondary citizenship in the country of Ecuador, where he frequently visits to paint and surf. In addition to his skills in the visual arts, his interests include travel, history, music and archeology. 

Please enjoy Mr. Balda's introductory video: