Fall into Creativity at Bower Center for the Arts
The season is filled with opportunities to experience the arts, learn something new, and celebrate with our community. From live performances and family programs to hands-on classes and our biggest fundraiser of the year, there's something for everyone at Bower Center this fall.
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Art of Pairing: Bower at the Bayou
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Join us on October 17 for Art of Pairing: Bower at the Bayou, Bower Center's largest annual fundraising event. This year's celebration brings the spirit of New Orleans to Bedford with live music, delicious cuisine, specialty cocktails, artist demonstrations, interactive activities, and more. Gather your friends and be part of an unforgettable evening while supporting arts programming throughout our community.
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Live Music Coming to the Bower Stage
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Experience the energy and excitement of a sixteen-piece jazz ensemble performing classic favorites and contemporary big band selections. Big Band of the Blue Ridge returns for an evening of exceptional live music.
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Enjoy an entertaining mix of traditional bluegrass, contemporary influences, and gospel music when New Standard Bluegrass takes the stage this November. Get your tickets early as it's always a sold out crowd!
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Families are invited to enjoy a free afternoon of arts and entertainment at CAB Kids! Opera on the James Presents Bremen Town Musicians on October 10. Young audiences will enjoy a lively performance by the Tyler Young Artists along with family-friendly activities designed to inspire creativity and imagination. Advance registration is encouraged.
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Don't miss the opportunity to view our Art In Motion exhibit before it closes on
Saturday, September 26!
Click on the images below to view the exhibit & winners online.
Gallery Hours:
Wednesday - Friday: 1 - 6 PM
Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm
Up Next: 14th Annual National Juried Exhibition, October 8-November 14, 2026
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Whether you're trying something new or expanding your artistic skills, Bower Center offers creative experiences for all interests and skill levels.
Adult Workshops & Classes:
• Spooky Stained Glass Workshop | October 2
• What's Your Problem? Artist Critique Workshop | October 4
• Drawing Basics II | Begins October 6
• The Stories Behind Contemporary Art | October 14
• Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving: Tree Bark | October 24
• Color, Lines, & Words: A Day for Personal Play | October 25
• Adult Template Ceramics: A Complete Breakfast | October 27
Youth Art Classes:
• Mud Monsters: Elementary School Ceramics | Begins October 15
Students in grades 1-5 will learn foundational hand-building techniques while creating unique clay projects in a supportive environment.
• Youth Clay Studio: Hand Building & Wheel Throwing | Begins October 15
Designed for grades 6-12, this course introduces both hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques while helping students develop artistic confidence and skill.
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Every ticket purchased, class registration completed, membership renewed, and donation made helps Bower Center continue providing meaningful arts experiences for our community. Thank you for being part of our mission to enrich lives through the arts.
See you at Bower Center!
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