Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on April 26, 2013 |
The Bemidji Community Art Center and First National Bank Bemidji Present the 25th Annual Friend of the Arts Celebration in honor of Cate and Al Belleveau.
Join us for this Special Art Event on Tuesday May 7th
Event Starts at 5:30 at Sanford Center
Tickets are $35 for BCAC Members – $40 for Non-Members – $10 for Youth ticket
and available at the Art Center now through May 1st. Limited Seating – Advanced Tickets only
For more information contact the Art Center at 218-444-7570
Posted in Friends of the Arts on January 25, 2013 |
For the 25th year the Bemidji Community Art Center is asking people in the community and surrounding area to nominate this year’s Friend of the Arts. The nominee for the Friend of the Arts award should be a living person (or couple) who has given generously of time and effort to promote the arts in the greater Bemidji area.
Nominations must be received at the Bemidji Community Art Center (BCAC) at 426 Bemidji Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601, no later than February 28th, 2013. The public will be informed of the selection committee’s choice after March 8th with the announcement of the celebration to follow.
Starting back in 1989 with our first honoree Helen Gill, the very first Friends of the Arts Award was presented, and since then has continued a long standing tradition of acknowledging those in our community who have been committed to the arts. Helen’s picture along with those award winners who followed her can be seen on display in the Bemidji Public Library Meeting room.
If you know someone who should be honored by the Bemidji Community Art Center and the community, please contact the BCAC for more information – (218)444-7570 bcac@paulbunyan.net
Application forms available here.
Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on June 5, 2012 |
On May 25th the BCAC celebrated with Bemidji Chorale Director Pat Mason their 2012 recipient of the Friend of the Arts Award. The BCAC would like to thank all of those in attendance during the event and her many well wishers making it a special evening for all. A special thanks to Wayne Hoff for providing music during the social hour.
Pat’ s Portrait by Monte Draper
The BCAC is grateful to Pioneer reporter Patt Rall, Pioneer photographer Monte Draper, Artist Butch Holden and the Bemidji Public Library for their support of this annual event.
BCAC President (left) Lorie Yourd and BCAC Secretary, Pat Kelly before the celebration begins.
2001 FOA Sandy Kaul visiting with Ina and HB Roholt at this years Celebration.
2002 FOA -Becky Lueben and 2005 FOA – Wayne Hoff at this years celebration.
Pat Mason visits with 2011 FOA recipient Marilyn Heltzer and guest Bea Knodel.
BCAC President Lorie Yourd presenting Pat her award.
Posted in Friends of the Arts on April 27, 2012 |
Please join us on May 25th for the BCAC’s 24th Annual Friend of the Arts Celebration honoring Bemidji Choral Conductor – Patricia Mason!
This years event will be hosted at the Sanford Center – Gate 2 – Club Level at 1111 Event Center Dr. NE.
Tickets are $45 each for members and $50 for non-members. A portion of the proceeds goes to support programming at the BCAC and is tax deductable. Tickets are on sale now through May 15th. There is limited seating and no tickets will be sold at the door. Advance sales only.
The evening begins with a social hour at 5:30pm, followed by dinner at 6:30pm. Award to be presented during dinner.
For tickets or more information please contact: Lori or Cindy at theArtCenterlocated at 426 Bemidji Av., call 444-7570 or email bcac@paulbunyan.net The BCAC is open Tuesday to Friday from Noon to 5 pm and Sat. 10 am to 2 pm.
Posted in Friends of the Arts on April 2, 2011 |
The BCAC is pleased to announce the Jim and Marilyn Heltzer are this year’s recipients of the 2011 Friend of the Arts Award.
Starting back in 1989 with our first honoree Helen Gill, the very first Friend of the Arts Award was presented. Since then this annual event has continued a long standing tradition of acknowledging those in our community who have been an inspiration to the community and committed to the arts. We are honored to add Jim and Marilyn to this list of distinguished community members. To read more about the event and past recipients go to our Friend of the Arts page.
The BCAC would like to thank WoodsEdge Senior Living Campus for hosting the 2011 Friend of the Arts Celebration and to First National Bank of Bemidji for their support of the BCAC and the Friends of the Arts Celebration.
The BCAC would like to express our gratitude to writer Patt Rall, photographer Monte Draper and artist John Holden, for their assistance in recognizing our Friend of the Arts honorees. We would also like to thank Natalie Roholt and Patrick Riley for their annual donation to the event.
The BCAC would also like to thank: Sandy Bensen - Vice President of Senior and Community Living Services, Karen Braaten - Director of Resident Support Services, Hayley McKeon - Marketing Coordinator, Ed Harapat - Culinary Arts and Hospitality Director, the WindSong Kitchen Staff and Bemidji High School Volunteers.
This years event will be on Thurs. April 7th. Tickets are sold out but if you are interested in attending, please contact the BCAC to get on the waiting list. 218-444-7570
Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on June 2, 2010 |
The Bemidji Community Art Center would like to invite you to join us in welcoming Janet Brademan as the 22nd recipient of the Friend of the Arts Award.
This years Friend of the Arts Celebration to honor Janet will be held on Thursday June 10th, at First National Bank Garden Court, 1600 Paul Bunyan Dr NW. Social hour and hors d’ oeuvres are from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm with the award presentation at 6:30pm. Advance tickets are $12 for adults, $3 for 12 and under and can be purchased at the Bemidji Community Art Center and Headwaters School of Music and the Arts, or for $15 at the door on the day of the event.
The BCAC Friend of the Arts Celebration is sponsored, in part, by our Sustaining Business Partners, First National Bank of Bemidji and North Country Health Services.
For tickets or more information please contact: Lori Forshee-Donnay, Executive Director of the BCAC at 426 Bemidji Av., 444-7570 or at bcac@paulbunyan.net
Posted in Friends of the Arts on March 10, 2010 |
For the 22nd year the Bemidji Community Art Center is asking people in the Bemidji Community and surrounding area to nominate this year’s Friend of the Arts. The nominee for the Friend of the Arts award should be a living person (or couple) who has given generously of time and effort to promote the arts in the greater Bemidji area.
Nominations must be received at the Bemidji Community Art Center (BCAC) at 426 Bemidji Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601, no later than April 14th, 2010. The public will be informed of the selection committee’s choice after May 1st with the announcement of the celebration to follow.
Starting back in 1989 with our first honoree Helen Gill, the very first Friends of the Arts Award was presented, and since then has continued a long standing tradition of acknowledging those in our community who have been committed to the arts. Helen’s picture along with those award winners who followed her can be seen on display in the Bemidji Public Library Meeting room. Tickets for this year’s Gala event will go on sale at the Bemidji Community Art Center after May 1st.
If you know someone who should be honored by the Bemidji Community Art Center and the community of Bemidji, please contact the BCAC for more information. Nominations forms are available here.
The BCAC Friends of the Arts Award is sponsored, in part by, our Business Partners; First National Bank Bemidji, North Country Health Services, Paul Bunyan Telephone and Dunn Bros Coffee
Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on May 18, 2008 |
The Bemidji Community Art Center is pleased to present Dr. Beverly Everett as our 20th Friend of the Arts. You are invited to join us in welcoming Dr Everett at our annual Friend of the Arts Celebration on Wednesday May 21st, at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts, 519 Minnesota Ave.
Social hour and hors d’ oeuvres from 5pm to 7pm with the award presentation at 6pm. Advance tickets are $12 per person and can be purchased at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts, the Wild Hare Bistro & Coffee House, 523 Minnesota Ave. or for $15 at the door.
The BCAC Friend of the Arts Celebration is sponsored, in part, by our Business Partners, First National Bank of Bemidji, Paul Bunyan Telephone, Keenan’s Cabinets of Distinction, North Country Health Services and Kraus Anderson Construction. Refreshments provided by Wild Hare Bistro & Coffee House. The BCAC would also like to recognize photographer Monte Draper and John Holden, Professor of Visual Arts at Bemidji State University, for their assistance in recognizing our Friend of the Arts honorees.
For tickets or more information please contact: Lori Forshee-Donnay, Executive Director of the BCAC at 426 Bemidji Av., 444-7570.
Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on February 4, 2008 |
Friends of the Arts is celebrating 20 years and the Bemidji Community Art Center is asking people in the Bemidji Community and surrounding area to nominate this year’s Friend of the Arts.
The nominee for the Friend of the Arts award should be a living person (or couple) who has given generously of time and effort to promote the arts in the greater Bemidji area. Nominations must be received at the Bemidji Community Art Center (BCAC) at 426 Bemidji Ave, Bemidji, MN 56601, no later than April 16th, 2008. The public will be informed of the selection committee’s choice by May 1st and an event to honor the new Friend of the Arts recipient will be held on Wednesday, May 21st, 2008 from 5-7pm at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts.
The BCAC would like to thank it’s Friends of the Arts sponsors and Business Partners; First National Bank of Bemidji, North Country Regional Hospital, Keenan’s Cabinets of Distinction and Paul Bunyan Telephone.
For more information or the nomination form, contact the BCAC at bcac@paulbunyan.net or call 218-444-7570. 2008 nomination forms may also be downloaded from our website.
Posted in Events, Friends of the Arts on May 2, 2007 |
The BCAC would like to Congratulate Marie Luoma on becoming the 19th recipient of the Annual “Friend of the Arts” Award for 2007.
Active in music and theater as a student, teacher and performer for most of her life, Marie is still busy volunteering her time and contributing her energy to the arts. Whether it’s singing with the “Third Street Swingers”, the Bemidji Senior Center choral group she formed, or playing the piano at nursing and assisted living centers in the Bemidji area, Marie continues to share her love for the arts and inspire many of us in the community, young and old.
Join us on May 23, from 5 to 7pm at the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts for a reception and award presentation to honor Marie. Social hour will be from 5 to 6 pm followed by the award ceremony at 6pm. Refreshments provided by the Wildhare Bistro and Coffee House.
Advance tickets are available at the BCAC and the Headwaters School of Music and the Arts for $10 or for $12 at the door. The BCAC would like to thank their Business Partner First National Bank of Bemidji for their support of this event.For more information call us at 444-7570.
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