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Help Us Keep the Arts Thriving at Bower Center
Help Us Keep the Arts Thriving at Bower Center 🌟 Help Us Keep the Arts Thriving at Bower Center As we approach the end of the year, we invite you to reflect on the impact the arts have on our community—and how you can help sustain that impact for years to come. At Bower Center…
Read MoreMistletoe Maker’s Market: Meet Our Amazing Artisans!
Mistletoe Maker’s Market: Meet Our Amazing Artisans! The holiday season is just around the corner, and Bower Center for the Arts is thrilled to host the Mistletoe Maker’s Market on Saturday, November 29, from 10 AM – 3 PM! This festive event is your chance to shop small, support local artists, and find unique, handcrafted…
Read MoreBower Center Announces Exhibit Award Winners
Bower Center Announces Exhibit Award Winners Bedford Artist receives Best in Show in Bower Center’s 13th Annual National Juried Exhibit Friday, October 24, Bower Center hosted the awards reception for its 13th Annual National Juried Exhibit which drew 162 entries by 53 artists from 9 states. Of those, 75 artworks by 38 artists were accepted.…
Read MoreIntroducing the Lucille Hoback Boggess Outdoor Learning Center and Community Gathering Space
Introducing the Lucille Hoback Boggess Outdoor Learning Center and Community Gathering Space A New Place to Gather, Create, and Reflect at Bower Center for the Arts Bower Center for the Arts is proud to announce the completion of a meaningful new addition: the Lucille Hoback Boggess Outdoor Learning Center and Community Gathering Space. This beautiful, 440-square-foot…
Read More2025 Suzie Viemeister Artist in Residence, Andrea Wild, Announced
2025 Suzie Viemeister Artist in Residence, Andrea Wild, Announced Katie Viemeister (R), Andrea Wild (C), Revelle Hamilton (L) Bower Center for the Arts is pleased to announce Andrea Wild as its 2025 Suzie Viemeister Artist in Residence. The residency honors the legacy of Suzanne “Suzie” Viemeister, a beloved philanthropist and art collector who inspired the…
Read More11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibit Awards
11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibit Awards 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition Awards This video reviews all the winners for the Youth and Adult Divisions of the Curry/Bower Exhibition. Our judge Linda Atkinson, a visual artist and native of Roanoke, VA was tasked with the difficult job of selecting the winning works from this…
Read More11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition
11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition Join us for the 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition, now on display right here at Bower Center for The Arts! Running until March 29th, this annual exhibit is an all-media judged exhibit to honor Edna Curry and Dr. John Bower, Bower Center’s primary benefactors. You’ll find a variety of pieces and art…
Read MoreCurry / Bower Exhibition Youth Division: 2025
February 19 – March 29, 2025
Read MoreBower Artist Spotlight | Susan Miller Bradbury
Bower Artist Spotlight | Susan Miller Bradbury Click play on the video above to enjoy! We’re shedding a spotlight on the incredible artists who call Bower Center for The Arts their studio home! Our 3rd floor is home to working studios of local artists covering many disciplines from painting with oils, watercolors, acrylics,…
Read More12th Annual National Juried Exhibition Winners
12th Annual National Juried Exhibition Winners Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful Awards Reception for our 12th Annual National Juried Exhibition on June 14th! Didn’t get a chance to stop by to view this exhibit in person? Don’t worry! You can view all of the art pieces in our virtual…
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