Program areas at BBAC
Education - professional instruction to develop skills and encourage interest in the visual arts. More than 500 classes are offered annually in multiple mediums for all skill levels and ages, from preschool to senior citizens. Throughout the year, nearly 9,000 individuals are served by classes, workshops, Art camps, artaccess programs, special events, and exhibitions that are free and open to the public. Please see schedule o for continued narrative.
Outreach - Bbac artaccess programs serve marginalized youth, senior citizens, caregivers, individuals throughout the region with dementia, and individuals with physical and cognitive challenges. The programs are taught by professional artists and educators, and incorporate the same quality and integrity of Bbac educational programming.
Exhibitions - five distinct gallery spaces showcase exhibits (15-20 each year) that are free and open to the public. Exhibiting artists (from throughout the u.s.) range from master-level to emerging; media includes painting, sculpture, fiber, and more. One gallery is dedicated primarily to adult student work and another features youth students and artaccess participants. Exhibits are integral to year-round visual arts programming, significant to student education, and an important means of supporting established and emerging artists.