2026 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist
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Visit Leanne's Studio on
Art on 3rd at Bower Center for the Arts.
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Leanne Allagas has been a self-defined “crafter” for years; however, started to connect more with traditional artforms and creating art through the medium of watercolor prior to being accepted to Art Therapy school in Pennsylvania in 2016. While in Art Therapy school, she was able to learn how art can help self-expression and healing for the creator as well as the observer and thus started a Facebook page entitled Lunalee Artwork where she captured moments of her own healing process. After moving to Bedford in June of 2024, Allagas decided to start her own business called Lunalee Artwork and Art Therapy where she offers telehealth virtually.
During the 2026 Suzie Viemeister Emerging Artist Residency, Allagas is delving into what it means to be an artist and to own that title while expanding the type of artwork created through various media: clay, mosaics, acrylic paint, textiles/fiber, mixed media, etc. She is naturally drawn to nature, plants, animals, and how the depictions can help the viewer be transformed. Her solo exhibit will take place in November - January 2027.
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Akeylah Simone delivers a stunning performance by fusing genres from Rock, R&B, Pop & Jazz in an eclectic set of original music. From Hampton Roads, VA, Simone is just getting her feet wet as a singer, songwriter, and recording artist. In just her first two years of releasing original music, she’s landed 4 songs on the Grammy Ballot and voted Encore’s 2021 Best Solo Artist. She was most recently voted ISSA’s 2022 Female Rising Star.
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Classes, Workshops & More
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Meet Beverly Shideler fiber artist, storyteller, and one of our newest instructors at the Bower Center for the Arts. In this conversation with host Ryan Steffen, Beverly shares her incredible creative journey from early dreams of sculpting inspired by Michelangelo and Rodin to exploring clay, assemblage, mixed media, and ultimately discovering her passion for fiber art and weaving.
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Summer Art Camps
Camps Are Filling Up Fast!
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- Paws, Claws & Palettes - Explore the colorful world of animals!
- Stage & Stitch - Step into a medieval world of castles, knights, and dragons!
- Next Gen: Art Across America - Discover the artists and artwork that shaped America over the past 250 years! Explore iconic styles, movements, and creative voices from American history.
- Upcycled Stories - Bring folktales to life through recycled art, storytelling and music!
- Mystic Tides - Dive into an underwater adventure filled with mermaids, pirates, and ocean wonders!
Summer camps are for ages 6-12 years with the exception of Next Gen: Art Across America which is for ages 13-17.
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CAB Kids
Creative Arts for Bower Kids!
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Let’s kick off summer in style!
Join us for a joyful musical journey through the natural world celebrating bugs, bears, farm animals, and the magic of the outdoors. Kids will learn how to respect nature, observe tiny creatures, and turn fear into fascination.
Enjoy a live performance by Sara Ernst, award-winning children's author, illustrator and musician. Her music is all about farm, field and forest! Including learning about nature and respecting it...even little bugs. Get ready to explore songs about bugs, bears, other forest animals, farm animals and farm life.
Explore your creative side following the performance by creating your own Bug House, leaf print butterflies and more.
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Join World Weavers Productions & Bower Center for an immersive evening of celebrating art and improvisation as we journey to Lewis Carroll’s Wonderland for a UnBirthday Party full of questing, dancing and delight.
This event will include DJ music, food by Bullet Bowls Food Truck (at an additional cost), vendors and a cash bar. The evening will also include special quests including Playing Croquet with the Red Queen, Help the Guards Paint the Roses, Collect Cards throughout the Kingdom and more!
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