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Rock, Paper, Scissors

The inaugural Rock, Paper, Scissors Exhibit opens May 17th.  This exhibit features work of metal, clay and paper.  We will also be holding several demonstrations and workshop in conjunction with the Exhibit.

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Summer Art Camp

Applications are now being accepting for Summer Art Camp!  Join us as we explore the arts for a one of a kind experience!  Each day will be filled with hands on activities as we dive into artistic expression through visual art, dance, drama and music. Each week will end in a culminating performance for family and friends to enjoy!

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Intermediate Watercolor Class Offered

Gain a better understanding of the elements and principles of design, the contrasts of color, using color schemes, selecting palettes, and more during this Intermediate Watercolor class.  This six-week class meets on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 starting on June 12th

Cost of the class is $75.  Download the registration form here or call 859-985-9317 if you would like more information.

 

Watercolor by Bob Berger

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Donate to the BAC

Donating to the Berea Arts Council has never been easier.  Simply follow the link below to use PayPal to support our wonderful programs, such as the Summer Art Camp.  Donate any amount you wish.  With our new Paypal system you can use most major credit cards or your Paypal account.

Berea Arts Council has been supporting arts and artists in the community for over 27 years.  Thank you for your continuous support!

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Judy Mudd Watercolor Workshop Coming in June

The Berea Arts Council is proud to sponsor a three-day watercolor workshop with nationally recognized watercolor artist Judy Mudd.  The workshop will be held in Berea, Kentucky from Thursday   June 6 through Saturday June 8, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. 

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Calligraphy Class

A four-week Calligraphy class that will explore the styles of writing from the past, from Roman to Copperplate, in order to understand the movements of our pens across the paper today.  You can expect to be able to write meaningful notes and letters, and do decorative lettering on your own…perhaps designing your own greeting cards and notes. 

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28
Mar

Making A Difference!

How can you Make A Difference in your community?  Volunteer at the Berea Arts Council!  Our non-profit organization is dependent on our volunteers for keeping our doors open!  We can’t do it without you.  What can you do?

We have  several monthly recurring events that need volunteers:

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7
Mar

Community Art Show & Young At Art Exhibit

Foley Middle SchoolAnother incredible Community Art & Young at Art Exhibit is in the books.  The Exhibit showcased 91 artists- almost half were school children.    You can also see pictures in our gallery

 The Community Art & Young at Art Exhibit was sponsored by Blevins Law, Steven Connelly, Attorney at Law, Sammy K. Lee, CPA, and Marty Wayland.  Thank you for your support of the arts!

 A huge ‘thank you’ to Bob Bagley for taking all the photographs you see in the Community Art & Young at Art gallery! See Bob’s work at his website www.bagendstudio.com

 

7
Mar

Art in Nature Exhibit

 

The ‘Art in Nature’ Exhibit was on display for the month of March 2013.  There were 33 wonderful artists participating in the show which featured a variety of mediums.   Read moreRead more

4
Mar

Card Making and Scrapbooking Class

Jeannette Jones is the founder of Stamp to Cope, Inc.  Stamp to Cope is a non-profit company sharing the art of stamping as a coping option by providing starter stamping sets and technique workshops to survivors of breast cancer and support partners in the Central Kentucky Appalachian area.

She held a class here in March of 2013!

 

26
Feb

BAC Receives Kentucky Arts Partnership Grant

Sen. Jared Carpenter and Rep. Rita Smart presented the Berea Arts Council’s  Executive Director Gwen Childs with a check for $5,118 for a Kentucky Arts Partnership (KAP) grant awarded by the arts council in July 2012. The funding awarded to Berea Arts Council is part of $1.7 million the arts council awarded to 104 nonprofit arts organizations across the state for the 2013 fiscal year.

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