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Introducing 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…
Read More2024 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Announced
2024 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Announced Brenda Gay-Simmons (center) pictured with Katie Viemeister (right) and Revelle Hamilton (left). 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…
Read MoreWinners of 10th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition
Winners of 10th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful Awards Reception for our 10th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition! And congratulations to all of the winners! Running until March 30th, this annual exhibit is an all-media judged exhibit to honor Edna Curry and Dr. John Bower, Bower Center’s primary benefactors.…
Read MoreA Year in Review | 2023 at Bower Center
A Year in Review | 2023 at Bower Center 2023 was an incredible year here at Bower Center for The Arts.. and that’s all thanks to you, our supportive and loving community. Enjoy this fun look back at last year as we continue our adventure into 2024 and continue to serve our community by…
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