ART IN THE PARK
The BCAC annual “Art in the Park” has been appealing to local residents and visitors from all over the country since 1967. This juried fine arts and craft fair located in downtown Bemidji on the shores of Lake Bemidji in beautiful, tree lined Library Park and boasts an annual attendance of over 8,ooo visitors during this two day event. Situated just north of the famous statues of Paul Bunyan, Babe the Blue Ox and the Tourist Information Center, “Art in the Park” features over 120 artists, a dozen food vendors and live entertainment all within easy reach and walking distance to our downtown and all it’s amenities. You’ll find art galleries, live theatre, shopping, dining, plenty of parking and places to stay. Hosted by the Bemidji Community Art Center, the annual “Art in the Park” will celebrate its 42nd year on July 18th & 19th, 2009. Special Features in 2009 include an artisan Guild Village and two performances by the “In the Heart of the Beast Puppet and Mask Theatre”
DOWNLOAD APPLICATIONS FOR ART IN THE PARK
Art in the Park Vendor Application 2009 in pdf format
Art in the Park Food Booth Application 2009 also pdf
BCAC GUILD VILLAGE 2009 APPLICATION FORM
Art in the Park 2008 Award Winners
Award of Excellence 2008
- Left – Doug Ohman – Pioneer Photography – New Hope, MN
- Center – Butch Pavlacky – Lost Highway Pottery – Vergas, MN
- Right – Robert Hale – Creations by Hand – North Branch, MN
Honorable Mentions 2008
- Todd Hohenstein – Highstone Glassworks, Ely, MN
- Christina Thorne – Bad Cat Creations, Bemidji, MN
- Stan & Connie Buss Sturdy Oak Wood Crafts Elk City, OK
Art in the Park 2007 Award Winners
Award of Excellence 2007
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Left: Michelle Brusegaard, Minneapolis, MN
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Middle: David Towley-David Towley Woodworking, Bemidji, MN
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Right: Andy Hines-Spirit Lake Nature Photography, Kenyon, MN
Honorable Mentions 2007
- Dan Bartos- Willowdale Pottery, Yanton, SD
- Mary Gohman- Silver Scarab, St. Cloud, MN
- Celia Littlecreek- Little C Studio, Red Lake, MN
