Posts by Christopher Martin
Summer Art Camps at Bower Center for the Arts! – Living in the Heart of Virginia
Registration for our camps are still open but spots are filling fast! Scholarships are also available on our website!
Read More10th Annual National Juried Exhibition
May 17-June 25, 2022
Read MoreScavenger Hunt for Koplen/Hunter/Itsy Exhibits
Scavenger Hunt for Koplen/Hunter/Itsy Exhibits New exhibits means a New Scavenger Hunt! This hunt will be a wild trip through 3 Different Exhibits; Barry M. Koplen: Men at Work, Robert Hunter: Saucer Dreams, and Itsy-Bitsy Art. Complete the hunt online through our virtual exhibits or come to the Bower Center to Hunt in person the choice…
Read MoreBower Center Announces 2022 Recipient of Emerging Artist Residency Program.
Bower Center Announces 2022 Recipient of Emerging Artist Residency Program. Philanthropist and Art Collector Suzanne “Suzie” Viemeister long inspired many in the Bedford community with her unlimited enthusiasm and commitment to helping and supporting the Arts. As a generous champion for artists of all disciplines, Suzie acquired one of the most extensive and eclectic art…
Read MoreItsy-Bitsy Artworks
Mar. 22 – Apr. 23, 2022
Read MoreBarry M. Koplen: Men at Work
Mar 22 – Apr 23, 2022
Read MoreRobert Hunter: Saucer Dreams
Mar 22 – Apr 23, 2022
Read More8th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Awards Announcement
8th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Awards Announcement On February 12th we celebrated our 8th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Exhibition by presenting awards for Body of Work, Awards of Merit, and Best in Show. The exhibit which is named in honor of Dr. John Bower and his wife Edna Curry, is a staple of…
Read MoreSee ME! Cultural Reflections
See ME! Cultural Reflections On Sunday, January 9, 2022 we hosted our first ever See ME! Cultural Reflections. This program was a held in conjunction with our See ME! Exhibition. The reflections were led by our two guest speakers; visual artist, curator, and critical studies scholar Veronica Jackson and Ryann Mason, a hometown girl from…
Read MoreHow to Design the Best Gallery at Home
How to Design the Best Gallery at Home How to Design the Best Gallery at HomeMay 31, 2021Andrea LozoyaA gallery wall and beautiful artwork fill up an empty room and will bring warmth, color, and personality to your home. There are many ways you can prepare your home art gallery to create a beautiful space…
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