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Art Center Showcases Local Photojournalists

The Art Center of Battle Creek, 265 E. Emmett Street, will be showcasing both past and present photojournalists that worked at the Battle Creek Enquirer during the month of September with the Battle Creek Photographers Invitational Exhibition.  Opening September 7th and continuing through the 27th, this exhibit will show both the work the artists did for the Enquirer as well as later work that they produced themselves.   “It has been a wonderful experience just talking to the photographers about their work.” Says Linda Holderbaum, Executive Director. “There are so many stories behind each photograph it really makes them come alive.  There was a great deal of creative effort involved in some of the work, both in the past and currently, which makes you appreciate the work these photojournalists have done and do now.”

Some of the talent included in this exhibition is:  Frank Boyd, John Grap, Kevin Hare, Don Nelson, George Vallillee ("Man with Potato" at right) and Corwin Wherrett as well as others.  The opening reception for this exhibition will be on Sunday, September 7th from 2-4 pm and the photographers will be present to greet the public. The public is invited to attend this free reception.  

The show will continue through September 27th. The Art Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.

EAT Artist Competition

The Art Center of Battle Creek is sponsoring a EAT Artist Competition. This exhibition offers artists the opportunity for visual explorations of food and its meaning in our lives today.  The exhibit will be a juried, regional competition for artists 18 years and older residing in Michigan in any media. The Art Center encourages work that has been created within the past two years. As many as three works may be submitted per artist.  There will be a $5 fee for each artwork entered.  Payments can be made with check, credit card or cash.

Work submitted for jurying may be hand delivered or digitally delivered via a CD by September 9th. Jury notification will be sent by September 12th and accepted work can be dropped off between September 22-26. 

The exhibition, in the galleries of the Art Center at 265 E. Emmett Street,  will be open to the public from October 5th through 25.  The opening reception will take place on Sunday, October 5th from 2-4 pm.  This reception is open to the public and will also be the 60th Anniversary Celebration for the Art Center.  If you have questions, please contact the Art Center at  (269) 962-9511 or email:  artcenterofbc@yahoo.com.

The Art Center is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 11 am to 3 pm.  The Art Center is a fully accessible facility and open to all.  There is a $3.00 admission charge, however, children 12 and under are free. Admission is free to all Art Center members and Thursday is free admission day.

Konnichi Wa Japan! Summer Camp

The Art Center announces Konnichi Wa Japan!

Reserve a space now for our popular creative and educational Summer Camp! First graders through high school age will experience the Art and Culture of Japan during this year's Summer Camp. Students will try their hand at Shodo calligraphy, origami, making kokeshi and daruma dolls, kites, taste Japanese food, master chopsticks, and learn Japanese language. Other awesome events are being planned.

Put these dates on your calendar and call to receive more information and reserve a space for your camper:

Summer camp will be running for ages 6 to 12 for two weeks from Monday, August 4 through Friday, August 15th from 9:00am to noon each day. The price for two weeks is $120 (members) for one child, $130 (non-members) for one child, with a 20% discount for each additional child in the family (this includes both members and non-members).

Snacks will be provided but students may bring their own healthy snacks if desired.

Teen Camp (students age 13 to 18) will take place Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, August 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Teen events will include:

- Tuesday, August 5th, Anime history, technique and creating characters with Tom Garland.

- Thursday, August 7th, creation of Raku Clay Pots with Dallas Shoesmith  and the Art of Shodo Calligraphy with SumakoNebel.

- Tuesday, August 12th, Origami Paper Folding with SumakoNebel and Raku Clay Pot glazing and preparaton for firing with Dallas Shoesmith.

- Thursday, August 14th, Sumi-e ink Drawing  withSharyn Austin and Raku Clay Pot kiln firing to take place at Dallas Shoesmith’s studio.

This summer camp is part of Konnichi Wa month here at the center. The galleries will be filled with Japanese art and crafts plus an Anime exhibit that your child will not want to miss!

The Art Center phone is 269-962-9511.