January Artist Series Open for registration

Looking for a way to beat the cold weather blues? Want to learn a new skill or explore a new creative outlet? Take a look at our list of class offerings for January 24th and 26th.

No previous experience required!! Space is limited – please contact us to register today!

218-444-7570 or bcac@paulbunyan.net

January First Friday at a Glance

• Bemidji Community Art Center –The BCAC is closed through Jan 21st and re-open for regular hours on the 23rd.
• The Bemidji Public Library – presents work by photographer John Egger as their Featured Artists on the Art Wall for the month of January. Join us on Friday Jan 4th for his reception from 2 to 5pm. The Bemidji Public Library is located at 509 America Ave.
• Cabin Coffeehouse and Café – is pleased to have photographer Trish Barthorpe and her exhibit, “Whoof Da Dog Show” through the month of January.  All are welcome to meet the artist during the First Friday reception on Jan 4th from 5-7pm.
• Gallery North – presents January Showcase Artist Scott Fadness. Scott is from the Bemidji Area and his exhibit will feature several acrylic paintings. Join us for the First Friday Open House on January 4th at 502 3rd Street NW from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• RailRiver Folk School’s featured Artist for January is international artist Samuel Staudt.  Opening reception for Staudt’s “Vessel’s” will be Friday January 4th from 5-7pm

EXHIBITS AROUND TOWN

• Neilson Place –  continues their exhibit of two noted regional artists: Jane Freeman and D.L. Houseman with their show titled “Translations: The Views of Two Artists”.
• Wild Hare Bistro and Coffeehouse - will continue to present the works of ceramic artist Cyrus Swann, now through January 30th. *Please Note: There will be no artist event, First Friday Wine Bar or thematic dinner on January 4th.

For full listing go to our Upcoming First Friday Page.

December First Friday at a Glance

• Bemidji Community Art Center and SHOP 426 – kick off the Holiday Season with the Annual Holiday Open House! Join us on Friday Dec 7th from 4 to 7 pm and Sat Dec 3 from 10am to 2pm for holiday refreshments, free gift wrap and more.  EXHIBIT- In the Galleries now thru Dec 22nd – 10th Annual It’s Only Clay. This year’s exhibit will include work by our 2012 IOC Juror, Robert Briscoe.  NEW this year! – Give the Gift of Art by purchasing a special One-of-a-Kind Holiday Ornament! Ornaments will go on sale on Friday December 7th during the Shop 426 Holiday Open House and be available through December 22nd.
• Cabin Coffeehouse & Café – presents area artist Wesley May and his show entitled “LET ME TELL YOU A STORY”.  Wesley will be presenting a live art demonstration while acoustic musician Sonny Johnson performs during the reception. **Please Note – “LET ME TELL YOU A STORY” will be on display on December 7th but the “Meet the Artist Reception” will be Friday Dec 14th 5-7pm.** 
• Dunn Bros – Dunn Bros Coffee – presents photographer Mark J. Harlow as their December artist.   Artist Reception – December 7th from 5 pm to 7 pm.
• Gallery North – presents December Showcase Artist Ric Daly and Featured Artist Kathy Sanders  from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
• Glazed and Amused – presents Bemidji based artist Tawnee Geller for their December First Friday Artist.  Artist Reception – Friday, December 7th from 5:30-7:30pm.
• RailRiver Folk School’s featured Artist for December is Eli Balbach with “Cultural Milk”.  Opening reception with the Artist is Friday, December 7th from 5pm to 7pm.  ALSO at the RailRiver Folk School- The Northwoods Folk Collective Open Stage –  Sign-up: 6:30-7:30; performance begins at 7:30 .
• Ravenrock Gallery of Jewelry and Fine Art is Helping the Food Shelf! Join us on December 7th from 4:00 to 7:00 pm for a reception featuring STUDIO 10 artist’s Pat Shough and Doug Zuehlsdorff. 
• Wild Hare Bistro and Coffeehouse will present the works of ceramic artist Cyrus Swann, December 7th through January 30th. Artist Reception on December 7th, from 3:00 to 5:00pm, *Please Note: There will be no First Friday Wine Bar or thematic dinner on December 7th, also no artist reception and no wine bar on January 4th.

EXHIBITS AROUND TOWN

• Bemidji Public Library – presents work by Lisa Robinson’s 6th to 8th Grade Students from Schoolcraft Learning Community as their Featured Artists on the Art Wall for the month of December. The art created by the students is pen and ink drawings created in art class on invasive species that were studied in science class.
• Headwaters School of Music and Arts - Susan Kedzie and her exhibit “Retrospect” is on display in the main recital hall at Headwaters School of Music and the Arts now through December 16th.
• Neilson Place – The Neilson Place Art Committee continues their exhibit of two noted regional artists: Jane Freeman and D.L. Houseman with their show titled “Translations: The Views of Two Artists”.

 

Three Great Ways to Give the Gift of Art this Holiday Season!

Bemidji Community Art Center and SHOP 426 kick off the Holiday Season with the Annual Holiday Open House!  Join us on Friday Dec 7th from 4 to 7 pm and Sat Dec 3 from 10am to 2pm for holiday refreshments, free gift wrap and more.  Shop 426 features unique, hand made artwork by local and regional artists.  EXHIBITS – In the Galleries now thru Dec 22nd – 10th Annual It’s Only Clay. This year’s exhibit will include work by our 2012 IOC Juror, Robert Briscoe.  Much of the work is available for purchase just in time for Holiday Gift Giving.

The BCAC Presents the First Annual Holiday Ornament and Decoration Sale!  Give the Gift of Art by purchasing a special One-of-a-Kind Holiday Ornament! Ornaments will go on sale on Friday December 7th during the Shop 426 Holiday Open House and be available through December 22nd.   All of the ornaments have been donated with proceeds going to support programs and events like the Children’s Art Extravaganza’s, hosted throughout the year.    Visit the Art Center and Shop 426 located in the Historic Carnegie Library Building or contact us at (218) 444-7570 Hours are Tues to Fri. 12 to 5pm and Sat. 10am to 2pm. Please note: The BCAC will be closed Dec 23 through the New Year!

Bemidji Community Art Center Presents a Children’s Holiday Art Extravaganza  Saturday December 8^th from 10am to 2pm in the Future Home of the BCAC – (Old Lakeside Luekens Building across the street from Library park)

This event features –

• $1 Make and Take Art Project for Secret Family Presents (5 to choose from and recommended for school age kids)
• Free Art Projects and Gift Wrap Station
• Holiday Movie and Story Time with Mrs. Claus
• And Holiday Sweet Shoppe with Fresh Baked Treats and Coffee.

Thank you for Giving to the Max!

Greetings Art Supporter!!

Thanks to everyone who donated yesterday and for making this first fundraising event a success!!  The BCAC generated $3,675.00 from 31 donors and made many new friends on facebook as a part of the Give to the Max event.  The funds we generated during Give to the Max day will now be added to a $10,000 pledge that the BCAC received to go towards the Education Rooms in the new art center!

We are proud of our community for stepping up and for making our first Give to the Max day so successful.  I would also like to thank our Board Member Deborah Jensen who helped set up our BCAC Twitter account and was tweeting during the day to keep everyone updated!

GiveMN raised over $16 million dollars with over 53,000 people donating to 4381 organizations during Give to the Max Day!!  You were a part of that! 

Once again, thank you for your generous donation and for your support!  It means the world to us that you chose to give on this special day!

Sincerely,

BCAC Board of Directors and Staff

Give the Max by Giving to the BCAC on November 15th!

Click here to schedule your donation before the 15th or Give on the day!!

As you many of you know, the Bemidji Community Art Center is making a difference every day as an arts cornerstone in Northern Minnesota! It is a hub of artistic creativity, educational experience and regional partnership, which brings a unique and significant cultural focus to the area.  Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our community by nurturing, exhibiting and promoting the visual arts. Your generosity as a member has always been important to us and, as we plan the next 40 years for the art center, your additional support is needed now more than ever.

By partnering with GiveMN—an online giving website for Minnesota nonprofits—the BCAC will have many opportunities to maximize your gift during the upcoming Give to the Max Day just one week from today.  Please consider participating and telling your friends about this drive.

As a special kick-off for our fundraiser, we have received a $10,000 pledge towards the future Education Rooms in the new Art Center.  Our goal for November 15^th is to match this donation dollar for dollar turning that $10,000 pledge into $20,000 and we’re counting on your help!

Join us on November 15, Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day, and help us win 1 of 25 – $1,000 Golden Tickets.  (A donation to a nonprofit will be chosen randomly each hour to win an extra $1,000 for that organization!)

Plan ahead!  Maybe you’re out of town or in meetings all day. Maybe you have other events scheduled that day… No problem!  Schedule your donation online now and it’s done.  If you think there’s even a chance that you’ll forget to participate in giving on the 15th, you can schedule your donation now and breathe a sigh of relief.

Along with potential to win a $1,000 Golden Ticket, we will also be eligible at the end of Give to the Max Day, to receive a $10,000 Super-sized Golden Ticket!  Help us increase our odds by making your gift on November 15 by visiting us at BCAC at GiveMn.org!

Donate once, donate often but make sure you donate on November 15! Like us on Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bemidji-Community-Art-Center/129551977064556?bookmark_t=page   so you can share in the excitement of the giving day and remember to give November 15.

Sincerely,

Lori Forshee-Donnay

Executive Director of the BCAC

IOC 2012 Awards Announced

November 2nd was the opening of the 10th Annual It’s Only Clay exhibit featuring work by ceramic artist and 2012 juror, Robert Briscoe.

Over 40 pieces from 30 artists representing 14 States were selected by Briscoe for this years show.  Four independent jurors reviewed the work after the installation to make their selections for this years awards.  Placement awards were rated on: function, form/aesthetic, craftsmanship and surface design.  The Margaret Harlow purchase awards were selected based on qualities to be a part of this permanent teaching collection at BSU.    During the reception the BCAC placement Awards and BSU Harlow Collection Purchase Awards were announced.

BCAC Placement Awards

1st Place – Teapot by Haddie Hadachek – Brainerd, MN

2nd Place – 3 X The Fun by Mitchell Spain, Lawrence, KS

3rd Place – Goblets by Delores Fortuna – Galena, IL

The BCAC would like to thank all the artists who submitted work for this years show.