Wrapping Up 2025 & Looking Ahead to an Exciting New Year!
As we approach the end of an incredible year at Bower Center for the Arts, we invite you to join us for the final programs and activities that will close out 2025 in style. From inspiring exhibits to concerts & holiday celebrations, there’s still so much to experience before the year ends!
And here’s a little teaser: our 2026 Program Calendar is almost ready and it’s packed with fresh opportunities to connect, create, and celebrate art. Including a full year of live performances, CAB Kids programs, new workshops & classes, a new National Juried Exhibit and much more!
Stay tuned for the official release coming soon!
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You're Invited:
Exhibit Opening Reception for
Through the Lens II, An Invitational Exhibit &
Andrea Wild: Caught In Old Lace Between the Stars & the Earth
Friday, December 12, 5 - 7 PM
An exhibit reception honoring the artists of Through the Lens II and Andrea Wild, 2025 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist will be held Friday, December 12, from 5-7 pm at the Bower Center for the Arts. Andrea will share insights from her Emerging Artist Residency during an engaging gallery talk at 6 pm. Don’t miss this chance to hear her inspiring journey from Germany to Bedford, VA and her evolution as an artist. This reception is open to the public an light refreshments will be available.
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Early Bird Registration Ends January 3rd!
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This annual exhibit is an all-media judged exhibit to honor Edna Curry and Dr. John Bower, Bower Center's founding benefactors. Entries are open to all artists aged 18 and over. All entries must be original works (no reproductions) and created by the artists within the past three years and not been in a previous juried or judged exhibit at Bower Center.
This exhibit is an amazing opportunity for new artists to experience entering their work into a national exhibition. A Youth Division is also available and open to artists aged 13 - 17.
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The Bower Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the opening of the application for the 2026 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Residency Program. The Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Program provides artists the opportunity to further develop their artistic skills and the business behind art while being supported by creative and professional local businesses and artists.
Artists may submit applications now through February 28, 2026. Requirements for submissions can be found on the Bower Center website HERE. This program is intended to support promising artists, ages 17+, in their formative years committed to advancing their own work and professional careers. Artists may not have had previous exhibits or sold his/her work in a gallery or gallery environment and may have been active 5 years or less.
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Make Your Year-End Gift Today!
As 2025 comes to a close, your generosity can make a lasting impact on the creative community we serve. Every gift to Bower Center for the Arts helps sustain vibrant programs, exhibitions, and educational opportunities that inspire and connect people through the power of art. Your support ensures that the arts continue to thrive in our region today and for generations to come.
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Bower Center for the Arts
305 N. Bridge Street, Bedford, VA 24523
(540)-586-4235
info@bowercenter.org
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