2018 – Our 70th Anniversary!
HAPPENING NOW!
UNITY IN DIVERSITY EXHIBITION
The Heartbeat and Ties of Many Cultures
June 3rd – August 18th
Free Admission
Come experience and celebrate our diverse heritage by exploring Unity in Diversity: the Heartbeat and Ties of Many Cultures.
This exhibit open now through August 18th, is the result of a collaboration between Bridges to Cultural Understanding and the Art Center of Battle Creek.
Cultures from around the world will be showcased in this exhibit with special areas devoted to eating, clothing, transportation, homes and buildings, children and entertainment. A collection of colorful Chinese Peasant paintings on loan from Robert and Eleanor DeVries will be part of the exhibit as well to illustrate everyday life in China. A special area for children with games, toys and folk tales from around the world will provide a hands-on learning experience.
This year, 2018, is the Art Center’s 70th Anniversary of serving this community so in celebration a special display of dolls from 70 countries will be on display.
The Art Center is also partnering with Kingman Museum, who has an exhibit “From B.C. To Bangkok” opening in July and continuing through September. The Kingman exhibit will feature artifacts from countries including Japan, China, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Brazil, Mexico, France, the Netherlands and more. Kingman Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm and is free to the public.
http://www.bridgestoculturalunderstanding.org/
FREE SUMMER FUN!
KIDS ART FAIR
Saturday, July 21st, 10 am to 3 pm!
Enjoy FREE projects for the entire family with this day of fun art activities!
ARTIST GARAGE SALE
Saturday August 18th 10 am to 3 pm!
Artists are invited to set up in the Art Center’s parking lot – to sell any art work of art related items: supplies books, etc.
Booth Fee is just $10 for a 10 x 10 space. Artists must provide all their own set up needs.