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Here’s what’s on the calendar! |
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Up Next: Virginia Hollow |
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Saturday, July 18, 2026 6-8 PM, Doors open at 5:30 PM Tickets: $20 in advance $25 at the door
Virginia Hollow's sound is a blend of Americana, Country and Folk, with a hint of Bluegrass and Rock. The trio plays original songs with a few hand-picked covers occasionally sprinkled in.
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TICKET GIVEAWAY! We're giving away a pair of tickets to the first 3 people who correctly answer this question:
Where does Virginia Hollow hail from?
Email your answer to info@bowercenter.org.
The first THREE correct responses will each receive 2 complimentary tickets!
(One pair per winner.)
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Classes & Workshops! |
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Discover what’s next at Bower Center for the Arts with a fresh lineup of summer classes and workshops designed to spark creativity for all ages and experience levels. From hands-on artmaking to skill-building opportunities, there’s something new to explore in mosaics, clay, weaving, oil painting, comics and more!
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Family Collaboration: Garden Stack Saturday, July 18, 3-5 PM $50 per family
Build a lasting monument to your family’s creativity in this collaborative hand-building workshop. Instead of working on separate projects, your family will work as a team to design and sculpt a series of oversized ceramic "beads" and textured segments. The result is a vibrant, vertical sculpture for your yard or porch that celebrates your family’s unique "stack" of personalities and memories. |
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Making Short Comics Wednesday, July 22, 6-8 PM Ages 10 - 17 $15 per student
Join local illustrator and cartoonist, Stephen Kissel, for a one night workshop focused on creating your own comic strips! Students will learn the basics of comics structure and pacing, character design, as well as the typical tools and techniques of a cartoonist.
Everyone will walk away with their own hand-drawn and inked comic strip — along with the skills to make more! |
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Mosaic Gazing Ball Thursdays, July 23 - August 20, 6-8:30 PM Adults $125 per student + $35 material fee
Learn how to prep a simple inflated ball and make a colorful mosaic using glass tiles, ceramic tiles, |
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Mixed Media Tapestry Weaving: Barn Wood
One-Day Workshop Saturday, July 25, 2026, 1:00-3:30 PM Adults Fee: $55 per student
Students will receive hands-on instruction in basic weaving techniques and create a finished tapestry. |
The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz |
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GALLERY HOURS:
GALLERY ADMISSION IS ALWAYS FREE. DONATIONS ARE APPRECIATED. |
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Call for Artists |
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Bower Center for the Arts invites artists from across the country to submit works for consideration for our 14th Annual National Juried Exhibit.
This is an open call for works to be on exhibit in our galleries from October 8 - November 14, 2026 |
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Free Family Programs! |
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This summer, creativity takes center stage at Bower Center for the Arts with exciting opportunities for young imaginations to shine! Our CAB Kids series & CAB Kids Corner provide FREE hands-on fun! Join us for Ty-Rone Travis, where kids can enjoy a playful performance and create their own puppets to continue storytelling at home.
Advance Registration is Appreciated! |
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Be Part of Bower Center's Art of Pairing 2026
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Help create a memorable evening for our guests and directly support Bower Center's mission of bringing meaningful arts experiences to our community by becoming a sponsor. Sponsorships include event tickets, prominent logo placement, recognition across event marketing, website visibility, podcast features, and opportunities to engage directly with attendees. Check out the sponsorship flyer which outlines all available sponsorship opportunities and benefits.
Please click on the Sponsor Opportunities button for levels or contact Susan Martin, Director of Development & Marketing at s.martin@bowercenter.org for more information. |
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