Festival of Trees

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BAC Board Artist Exhibit

Raku-fired Mask by Linda Hoffelt

The artists on the Board of Directors of the Brookings Arts Council are displaying their work through September 21 at the BAC. While not all the members of the board consider themselves visual artists, many of the board members do actively pursue the visual arts - everything from ceramics to photography to painting. The exhibit includes the work of Linda Hoffelt, Karen Kinder, Dr. Matt James, Mary Husman and Joye Ann Billow. 

A closing reception will be held Friday, September 21 from 5:30 to 7 pm.

                                       "Sheep By Country Church #2" by Karen Kinder

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Winners of the 36th Annual Fine Arts Exhibition Announced

We are pleased to announce the winners of this year's fine arts exhibition:

First Place - Chad Nelson, Sioux Falls: A Season in the Sky - a reductive woodcut
Second Place - Molly Wicks, Brookings: Map - latex on plywood
Third Place - Jennifer Stone, Watertown: Pandemonium - mixed media
Fourth Place - Donna Lee Huff Bartholow, Brookings - Buffalo Hunt II - mixed media

Honorable Mentions:

Jerry DeWald, Watertown: Culture de la Prairie - stained glass
Karen Kinder, Brookings: Grazing Cows - oil on canvas

First through fourth place receive cash prizes to be awarded at the artists' reception, Friday, August 24 from 5:30 - 7 pm. Winning artists will be speak briefly about their pieces.This year's exhibit includes 51 pieces. The BAC is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 5 pm.

This year's jurors were Professor Diana Behl, Printmaking, SDSU and Dr. Leda Cempellin, Art History, SDSU.

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New Harmonies Exhibit

Thanks to a number of great volunteers, the New Harmonies - a traveling Smithsonian exhibit is up! We're open Noon to 5, Tuesday through Saturday. Please come and visit. Many of the exhibits are interactive and all of them are a lot of fun. The PDF below lists some of the speakers we will have on the roots of American Music. A big thank you to every one at the Traveling Exhibits Section of the Smithsonian and the South Dakota Humanities Council for allowing us an opportunity to host this exhibit!

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New Harmonies Exhibit Opens - Speakers Announced

New Harmonies Speakers -

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Bobzervations Opens

"Bobzervations" by Robert Semrad opened Wednesday, May 23. It's one of the most unique and varied exhibits we've ever had. Bob has used a variety of mediums from acrylics to wood with a few spark plugs thrown in for spice. The following photo is entitled "Wood You Dance With a Man With Two Left Feet?"

 We're open Tuesday through Saturday from Noon to 5 pm. The artist's reception will be held Thursday, June 14 from 5:30 to 7. The exhibit closes Friday, June 15.

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2014 Call for Entries

I know, 2014 sounds like an era away right now; but now that our exhibit calendar is full for 2013, we're gearing up for 2014. The deadline is January 15, 2013, so you do have some time to collect your work and submit. Please let us know if you have any questions that aren't answered by the pdf we've included below.
2014 Call for Entries -

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Chalk Craze - July 28

Chalk Craze - Saturday, July 28

Time: 10 am-1 pm
Cost: $10 Family FUN Category (free ice cream cone prizes)
          $20 Individual Young Adult & Adult (cash prizes)
Location: Kidoodle Way (4th Street between the Children's Museum & the Brookings Arts Council

Unleash your imagination and see what you can create with a 4 ft x 4 ft piece of sidewalk as your canvas!

Each paid registrant receives a 4 ft x 4 ft square of sidewalk and a box of 48 brilliant-colored soft chalk pastels. There are different participation categories including Family Fun ($10 w/ free ice cream cone for the participants) and individual Young Adult and Adult categories ($20 each) which are eligible for cash prizes.

Hosted by the Children's Museum and the Brookings Arts Council. Pre-registration is a must and the deadline is July 7 at 5 pm.

Need more information? Check out the registration form or call 605-692-4177.



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Free Summer Open Mike

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Tables Beautiful 2012

For anyone interested in decorating a table or providing a salad or dessert, please contact Susan at 605-692-4177 between 12:00-5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday. 

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Upcoming Verschoor Exhibition

For more information follow us on Facebook! 

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New Statue at the Brookings Arts Council!

The Brookings Arts Council has a new statue: Red Dress. The Red Dress was installed yesterday in place of Abel. Come down to the BAC to check her out! 

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36th Annual Fine Arts Open Exhibition

Important dates for the 36th Annual Fine Arts Open Exhibition: 

July 27: All work must be at the Center no later than 5PM on Friday, July 27. 
August 1-24  Exhibition dates: Tuesday- Saturday from 12-5 PM 
August 26: Closing Reception on Friday, August 24, form 4:30 - 7PM for the artists and public. 
September 1:  Work must be picked up at the Center by 5 PM (during regular hours of operation) 


For more information please check out PDF or please call the BAC for more information: 


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BAC Classes in 2012 Summer Recreation Programs

The Brookings Parks, Recreation & Forestry staff recently released the official  2012 Summer Recreation Programs. The catalog is a great resource to find fun activities to sign up for during the summer for children and adults! From sports to arts, the catalog is a great resource for you to keep up with all the fun summer activities. 


The BAC's summer programs are also detailed in the 2012 Summer Recreation Program. Our summer program includes the following: 

• Animation Workshop (June 9-12) 
• Beginning Knitting (June 2, 9, 23, 30) 
• Batik Fabric (June 5) 
• Clay Pot Building (June 25, June 26) 
• Button Rings: (June 7)
• Color My World  (July 21) 
• Raku Pottery (August 11)

For registration details please look at the 2012 Summer Recreation Program. 
For More details about the classes please check out our classes page.

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The 3rd to 5th Grade Exhibition is up!

Hey folks, 


The 3rd and 5th Grade Exhibition is up with art from Sioux Valley, Elkton and Brookings! 


Come down to the Brookings Arts Council  Tuesday - Saturday 12:00 -5:00 to check out these awesome works! 

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High School Exhibit at the BAC

The High School Exhibit is up at the BAC! We have art from Brookings High School, Sioux Valley, and Elkton! 


Come down to the BAC Tuesday-Saturday (12-5pm) to check out some high school art!

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Middle school Exhibition is up!

February 22- March 3: 
           Middle School Exhibit


Reception: March 3rd


The Brooking Arts Council is Open from 12:00-5:00pm Tuesday- Saturday. 
Come check out the exhibit! 

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Sign up for Membership!

Support

We invite you, your family and friends to visit us at the Brookings Arts Council and become members. By doing so, you'll be able to enjoy reduced fees for participating in BAC workshops and classes.

Your donation will go a long way in helping the entire community celebrate, appreciate, and participate in the arts.

Join

$10 = Student/Senior
$25 - $49 = Individual
$50 - $99 = Friend/Family
$100 - $199 = Supporter
$200 - $499 = Patron
$500 + = Benefactor

Benefits

• Event Mailings
• Early entrance into the Festival of Trees
• Full color event announcements via email
• $50+ donation entitles you to a 20% discount on all Brookings Arts Council classes and workshops Advance invitations to upcoming receptions

Please come in to sign up OR mail it in!

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1st and 2nd Grade Exhibition is Up!

Grades 1 & 2 exhibits 
opens on February 1, 2012  and 
closes on Friday, Feburary 17, 2012. 
Reception February 11


The Brooking Arts Council is Open from 12:00-5:00pm Tuesday- Saturday. 


Come check out the exhibit! 

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2012 Fun Fab Fusing!

Publish Post

Saturday, March 31st, 2012 (Morning class or Afternoon class)

Ages 13 and Up 

$40 
You can make up to three pendants. 

Come sign up at the Brookings Art Council before November 12th! 

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Marketing Skills for the Visual Artist

Marketing Skills for the Visual Artist

From Hobbyist to Professional  

Judy Thompson--Artist, Presenter

How can you get your work noticed by the public?  How can you develop a market to sell your work?  How should I contact a gallery or museum?  
This workshop will give you practical steps and ideas on marketing your artwork.  Judy will cover such practical topics as:
      *  Finding your niche in the marketplace.
      *  Writing effective artist statements
      *  Developing an image through brochures, business cards, letterhead, etc.
      *  Creating your own publicity through press releases and other media
      *  Website promotion
      *  Photographing your work effectively
      *  Writing proposals and contacting galleries and museums
      *  Creative ways to “get out there!”
Be prepared to roll up your sleeves and create your own marketing plan.  Write and critique artist statements, bios and resumes in a supportive, encouraging setting.

Cost: $45
Class will take place on: February 25th 12:30-3:30 
Please call BAC for more information. 

Judy Thompson
Judy Thompson is an award winning artist who paints the people and places of the Midwest.  Her accomplishments include 1^st prize at the 2010 Iowa Watercolor Society Exhibition; selection as Artist-in-Residence at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, NE and the recipient of a grant by the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Her work can be found in private and public collections across the United States.  She is currently represented by Rehfeld’s Art and Framing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Judy is a winsome and engaging instructor who loves to share her passion for watercolor painting.  Mostly self taught, Judy believes that painting is a lifelong journey of discovery and enjoyment.  When she is not painting, Judy and her husband enjoy hiking and biking through the prairies which surround her Iowa home.
View Judy’s work at:   www.judythompson.mosaicglobe.com 

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Make a Splash! Watercolor Workshop

Make a Splash!  Watercolor Workshop

Judy Thompson--Artist, Presenter 

All Levels Welcome 

Dive into the beautiful, flowing medium of watercolor!  Judy will help you develop a working knowledge of watercolor fundamentals which will allow you to make the most of this beautiful, transparent style of painting.  Understand how to build color depth through washes and glazing. Learn about color mixing and how different papers, pigments and brushes will produce different results.  Practice wet-on-wet, spattering, resists, and other simple techniques.  This hands-on, informative class will allow you to confidently paint in watercolor in whatever style you choose.
Materials List:
            Tube watercolor paints
            Watercolor Paper (140# or heavier)
            Brushes (flat and round)
            Container for water
            Masking Tape
            Sketch Pad
            Pencil
Note:  Judy will have a limited selection of materials available for purchase at the workshop.

1 Section, 1 Session


Ages: 15 & Up 
Cost: $45 (Please Contact the BAC for the materials list) 
Saturday, February 25th 9:00am-12:00pm
Location:  Brookings Arts Council, 524 4th Str. 



Judy Thompson
Judy Thompson is an award winning artist who paints the people and places of the Midwest.  Her accomplishments include 1^st prize at the 2010 Iowa Watercolor Society Exhibition; selection as Artist-in-Residence at the Homestead National Monument in Beatrice, NE and the recipient of a grant by the Iowa Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.  Her work can be found in private and public collections across the United States.  She is currently represented by Rehfeld’s Art and Framing in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Judy is a winsome and engaging instructor who loves to share her passion for watercolor painting.  Mostly self taught, Judy believes that painting is a lifelong journey of discovery and enjoyment.  When she is not painting, Judy and her husband enjoy hiking and biking through the prairies which surround her Iowa home.
View Judy’s work at:   www.judythompson.mosaicglobe.com 

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Extended Deadline for 2013 Call for Entries!

We've extended the deadline to February 15, 2012


Please call the BAC (605.692.4177) or come in if you have any additional questions.


The following is the entry form for 2013 Call for entries:



2012 Call for Entries

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Grades 1 & 2: School Exhibit coming soon to the BAC

Grades 1 & 2 exhibits
opens on February 1, 2012  and
closes on Friday, Feburary 17, 2012.
Reception February 11

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32nd Open Photography Exhibition Winners!

Memories by Cynthia Strande

Weimaraner with Ringneck by Jerry Thoms

Two Brookings photographers, Jerry Thoms and Cynthia Strande have taken first place in the Brookings Arts Council’s Annual Photography Contest. Thoms won the color division with his photograph “ Weimaraner with Ringneck.”  Strande took first in the black and white division with “Memories.” Both photographers will receive a $75.00 check.

Second place in the color division went to Sherilyn Bosch of Brookings for “Sunflower,” while “An Eye on London” by Thomas Jones of Madison won second in the black and white. Bosch and Jones will both receive a $50.00 check.

Another Madison photographer, Jerad Schlobohm won third place in the color division for “Time Passes” and Bruce photographer, Kylie Eckman’s “Remembering Auntie” took third in the black and white division. Both photographers will receive a $25.00 check.

Ken Starkenburg of Sioux Falls judged this year’s exhibit. He will be present at the artists’ reception, Friday, January 27 from 5:30 to 7 pm for the awards presentation and brief talk on the winning photographs. He will also be available to the participating photographers who wish a personal critique of their entered work.  

            The exhibit is open to the public through Friday, January 27. There is no admission charge. The Brookings Arts Council is open Tuesdays through Saturdays, Noon to 5. 

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Roc Day 2012

Roc Day 2012 is a success! The Fiber Works Guild gathered on Saturday from 12-5:00pm at the Brookings Arts Council to show off a variety of fiber arts and skills (knitting, weaving, spinning, etc). With food and fiber arts the BAC was the place for people who love fiber works! 

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