There are two-foot long metal centipedes. There are riotously painted, life-sized cement penguins. There's even a soaring, hammered metal "terrordactyl" named Princess with a Harley-Davidson motor for a heart. Currently held captive in our group Yard … [Read more]
Welcome to BARN, a Creative Powerhouse on Bainbridge Island
Posted on June 6, 2017 //
It was a grand Grand Opening day last Saturday as hundreds of people came to see the inside of the shiny new home of Bainbridge Artisan Resource Network, or BARN. BAC staff members were there to witness the ribbon-cutting and tour the facilities, … [Read more]
Congratulations to BAC’s 2017 Scholarship Winners!
Posted on May 15, 2017 //
As springtime unfolds and students everywhere are dreaming of summer, many graduating high school seniors are dreaming of heading off to college. For some, studying art will be a big part of that journey. BAC is proud to lend support by awarding … [Read more]
“Excerpts of Reality” Through the Lens of Art Grice
Posted on May 4, 2017 //
When you learn something about an artist’s background, you might learn that they have been following a straight path in their artistic lives that they knew they would follow all along. They’ve always been passionate about painting, or have had their … [Read more]
Completing the Picture in Many Strokes: One Artist’s Story
Posted on May 2, 2017 //
“BAC has greatly influenced my path as an artist. By giving me professional experience at a very young age they jump-started my career, recognized my potential and gave me a platform on which to grow.” – Wesley McClain, BAC artist Today’s the … [Read more]
Exercising Hands and Hearts Through Art
Posted on April 27, 2017 //
Through our posts in the last few weeks, you’ve learned about the wide variety of art, education, and outreach programs we implement across Bainbridge Island and Kitsap County. We hope you’ve been inspired to help complete our big picture by making a … [Read more]
When Art Plays a Part in Wellness
Posted on April 19, 2017 //
“BAC’s art on our walls makes our patients feel more at home. It’s a reminder that there is beauty in the world despite the troubles they are currently facing. The art is uplifting.” – Berit Madsen, MD, Director, Peninsula Cancer … [Read more]
Annual K-12 Teacher Grants Delivered Across Bainbridge Island
Posted on March 14, 2017 //
BAC provides annual funding to Bainbridge art teachers to supplement their supply and programming budgets, and to give teachers the means to complete student projects over the remainder of the school year. "Art teachers are creative and … [Read more]
And the Amy Award goes to…Adam Bentz!
Posted on March 3, 2017 //
Bainbridge Arts & Crafts and Arts & Humanities Bainbridge are delighted to announce the recipient of the 2017 Amy Award for Emerging Artists, furniture artist Adam Bentz. Congratulations to this deserving artist, who will be presented with a … [Read more]
How a Refugee Supports a Refuge
Posted on February 20, 2017 //
If you've visited our gallery anytime within the last five or six years, it's likely that you've spotted an ever-revolving display of paintings by mid-century painter Henry Dietrich. Their bold colors and the sharply delineated contours of their … [Read more]
