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Bower Center for the Arts is a hub for artistic and creative activities. Whether you are interested in viewing artwork in the gallery, attending events and concerts, or just taking a class that helps you explore your creative side, we have a little bit of everything for everyone. |
New Centra/Bower Center Collaboration |
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Bower Center for the Arts and Centra BMH have partnered to bring Creativity in Care — a special exhibit series showcasing artwork by Centra staff and regional artists — into the hospital. Located in a prominent hallway for patients, visitors, and caregivers, the first installation, featuring Centra employee and Bower Center Studio Artist Aric Bryant, debuted on March 5. This ongoing collaboration aims to inspire, uplift, and share the healing power of art throughout the hospital. |
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Last Week on Exhibit! |
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The 11th Annual Curry/Bower Exhibition in on Display until this Saturday, March 29. The gallery is open to the public Tuesday-Friday from 11-3, and is always free of charge. Come and see the talents of our local artists in this remarkable exhibition. |
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What's Happening in April? |
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Bower After Hours: Line Dance the Night Away
Join for the launch of Bower After Hours—a brand-new 21+ event series designed for the perfect date night or a fun evening out with friends!
We’re starting things off with a high-energy Line Dancing Night featuring the incredible Line Dancing with Angela! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a total beginner, Angela will have you stepping, spinning, and stomping to the beat in no time. Don't miss out—let’s dance!
Ticket includes: Entertainment, light refreshments, and a drink ticket. A cash bar will be available to keep the good times rolling! |
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Looking Ahead for May |
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ART on TAP at Beale's Brewery
In honor of May the Fourth, we’re bringing the galaxy to Bedford with a Star Wars-themed Paint & Sip that’s perfect for Jedi, Sith, and scruffy-looking nerf herders alike.
Led by our masterful instructor, Belle Thomas, you’ll create your own galactic masterpiece while enjoying a delicious Beale’s Brew—because the Force is strong with those who sip responsibly.
Your ticket includes all painting materials, expert guidance, and one drink ticket to fuel your creativity. |
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Liz Chidester: Folk Duo
Folk. Jazz. Rock. Pop. Blues. Funk. Country. Disco. Liz’s power is in her versatility.
Singing for over a decade with multiple bands of different genres on stages all over the US, Europe, and sea on Virgin Voyages, Carnival Cruise Lines, and Holland America Line, she's now poised to grace the stage at the Bower Center. |
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To see a full list of all concerts, events, and gallery receptions here at the Bower Center, click on the button below! |
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Bower Center Classes
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Bower Center for the Arts offers a full array of classes for your inner artist! Whether you are looking to learn to work with clay, mosaics, drawing or needle-felting, we're sture to have something here to spark your creativity!
Some upcoming classes starting soon:
For a full menu of availabe courses this year, visit: https://members.bowercenter.org/classes |
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Camp season is upon us...
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Each summer, Bower Center for the Arts offers an array of arts-based camps for the youth in our community. This year, we have 5 different camps, plus an Art Explorers afternoon camp. Camps are a week long and run Monday-Friday from 8:30am-1pm. A week-long camp is $175. Art Explorers is Monday-Friday from 1-4pm and is $75. Scholarships are available. |
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Interested in helping out with camp this year? We are looking for both instructors and camp counselors for this summer's camp season. Instructors need to be 21 or older, and teaching/arts instruction experience is a plus. Camp counselors must be at least 16 years or older. These are both paid positions. Contact Lauren if you have any questions. |
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Call for Artists |
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Are you a fiber artist? This may be the exhibition for you! Final entry deadline is April 19. |
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