SESSION3 2019 Members receive 15% off listed class fee! Yarn Dyeing PAGE 8 Raku Fire Dragons Raku Fire Dragons PAGE 5 JUNE : AUGUST CLASSES • WORKSHOPS • EVENTS • EXHIBITS Stained Glass Panel PAGE 7 117 W. Front Street, Buchanan, MI 49107 / 269-697-4005 [email protected] / www.BuchananArtCenter.com facebook / instagram / twitter / #buckart The mission of the Buchanan Art Center is to provide a place in our community dedicated to nurturing the arts by providing a quality educational program for all ages as well as gallery exhibits, sales opportunities, and a gift shop supportive of class offerings and local artists, thereby enabling the art center to creatively enlist the power of the arts in promoting positive social change. Board of Directors & Staff Explore Learn Danielle Wilborn - Executive Director Darlene Clevenger - President Belong Visit Tony Sergio - Treasurer Teach Express Nana Maher - Secretary Janet Flahaven-Law Marie Remington Mary Ankrapp Meet our Sue Glossinger Valari Regan instructors Session Three 2019 Darlene Clevenger Jen Munoz Nana Maher Nani Murphy Marie Remington Kimberly DeNolf Cathy Tapia Sue Coultas Debbie Carew In the galleries 05/22/19-06/19/19 Reception Sunday, June 2nd 2-4pm Buckteens Open House Saturday, June 8th 10-Noon Mary Newman Back Home Again Mary’s Buchanan paintings began with an interesting photo of historic Pears Mill, and developed with a lot of encouragement from friends and family. Mike Slaski Recent Work “The sculptures and drawings Rex Edwards were made fast to capture my Painted & Carved intention to be as expressive as possible reflecting South Bend artist Rex Edwards honors on the middle European the tradition of gourds as objects of utility Expressionists between and art. the wars and Abstract Expressoinists after WWII.” Ruth Andrews Flash Fiction Flags Coming Up Ruth Andrews is known primarily for her large outdoor murals in Brad Bigford nearby Cassopolis and Dowagiac. Dr. Richard Beckermeyer She began her artistic career as Sandy Williams an experimental filmmaker. Sue Russel Dan Stormont 1 Events June - Sunday, June 2nd 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, June 2nd 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10) - Saturday, June 8th 10 am - Noon - Buckteens Open House (/) - Thursday, June 13th 6:30-7:30 pm - One Buchanan Social Hour (/) - Saturday, June 22nd 12:00-4:00 pm - One Month at a Time (/) July - Thursday, July 4th - Sunday, July 7th - Closed for 4th of July - Sunday, July 14th 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, July 14th 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10) - Thursday, July 18th 6:30-7:30 pm - Artist Talk: Dr. Beckermeyer (/) August - Sat, Aug 10th 7 pm - Community Conversation Night / Nat’l Smores Day - Sunday, Aug 18th 2-4 pm - Gallery Reception (/) - Sunday, Aug 18th 4-5 pm - Summer Concert Series (Sugg. Donation $5/10) Events are being added to our schedule throughout the year. Follow us on facebook and/ or sign up for our e-newsletter for all the latest information. (/) - No ticket/ admission fee. Some activities may cost or items may be available for purchase. 117 W. Front St. South Bend, IN 49107 (269) 697-4005 www.buchananartcenter.com Summer Concert Series Suggested donations: $10, Students $5 Please join us immediately following the 2-4pm public gallery receptions in the months of June, July, & August to explore the connections between musical and visual art. Bach and Blues Sunday June 2, 2019 @ 4pm Geena Kam, Piano; Jennet Ingle, Oboe Afternoon with Sonatas Sunday July 14, 2019 @ 4pm The Bandar/ Kam Duo Geena Kam, Piano; Thomas Bandar, Viola The Euclid Quartet Sunday August 18, 2019 @ 4pm Jameson Cooper, Violin; Brendan Shea, Violin; Luis Enrique Vargas, Viola; Jacqueline Choi, Cello Special thanks to our sponsor: Shop for gifts and locally made art! Did you know that all of the artists represented in the BAC Gift Shop are members? They are also all located within 50 miles of the Buchanan Art Center. Many of the gift shop artists are instructors here and teach a variety of mediums for various ages. New items are added weekly with seasonal items rotated throughout the year. Items are available in all price ranges, mediums, and styles. There is something for everyone. Current BAC members receive 10% off of their gift shop purchases every day! Artists featured: Neil Benham, Ruth Slater, Elizabeth RR Pilley, Vickie Cook, Cynthia Jackson, Lea Goldman, Thomas Fehlner, Martha Bronson-Banks, Marie Hodge, Sue Griffin, Sue Coultas, Cathy Tapia, and more! HOW OFTEN ARE CLASSES OFFERED? Classes FAQ There are four sessions of classes each year. The line-up is different each session so let us know if you are looking for a particular class! Session One runs January to mid-March, Session Two Mid-March to May, Session Three June to August, and Session Four September to December. Schedules are released during the month prior. Pop up events may be added throughout the year. DOES THE BAC OFFER OPEN STUDIO? DO YOU ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS? Anyone in the community is welcome to the BAC during open hours to browse our art library, sketch, or paint in our sculpture Yes! We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. garden, galleries, or classroom (if not in use by a class or BAC Gift cards and e-gift certificates are available. project - please check with the desk.) Mediums that require equipment or extensive setup are not allowed at this time. Students may not work in the pottery studio without HOW DO I REGISTER? an instructor or facilitator present. You may register for classes in person, online or over the phone. Mailing registrations is highly discouraged as the WHAT IF THE WEATHER IS AWFUL? class may be filled by the time it gets to us. Payment must be made to secure registration. New for Session Three 2019 If Buchanan area schools close for weather or road ONLINE REGISTRATION is available through our website conditions the BAC will close as well. We will announce any www.buchananartcenter.com such closures on our facebook page as well as calling students registered for any class that day. It is important to include the best phone number to contact you on your registration forms. Putting our phone number in your DO I HAVE TO FILL OUT A contacts list is a help as well. 269-697-4005. It is a good idea REGISTRATION FORM EACH TIME? to call ahead and we ask that you use your best judgement when deciding to come to class in bad weather. Yes. A form is currently required for each registration. Not only do these forms help us contact you in case of emergency, they also help us know what classes are WHAT IS YOUR CANCELLATION POLICY? popular and who our students are. They also contain liability and photo release information. Sometimes, we must cancel a class due to instructor illness, weath- er or other emergency. Every effort will be made to reschedule, however, if that is not feasible the registration fee may be applied to another class in that Session. Generally, refunds are not available CAN I OBSERVE A CLASS? on class registrations except in cases of emergency. In some cases the registration fee may be applied to a different class. A minimum Occasionally observing a class is possible with prior per- number of students will be required to register for a class in order for mission of the instructor. Please talk to our director if you it to run. This number will be specified in each listing. would like to observe. Guardians are welcome to stay at the art center during their childrens’ class, however, we kindly ask they avoid distracting students during instruction. The green chairs throughout the building are awfully com- Day class is held Class Fee fortable, the library provides great work space, and did I mention we have wifi? Some classes build in opportunities for parents to see in progress projects or include guardian involvement. Sunday $24 Nov 1st, 5th 2:00pm-4:00pm Class dates Class times Claymates Minis Instructed by Jen Munoz, BA Youth Classes Suggested for Ages 3-7 Registration required 2 days prior to first class All materials included Min 3: Max 6 students A little too young for Claymates? We’ve got the thing just for you. Claymates Minis runs the same schedule as Clay- Eric Carle Birthday Party mates to allow smaller siblings the chance to experience the fun and expressive nature of clay. Air dry clay allows Instructed by Jen Munoz, BA little hands to learn shaping techniques and build hand Registration required 2 days prior strength and fine motor control in preparation for the clay Suggested for Ages 3-12 studio. Students will choose what they make and how they All materials included would like to finish their projects. Min 3: Max 12 students Mondays $75 Celebrate Eric Carle’s Birthday! Create your own works of art inspired by Carle’s distinct collage style as seen in June 24 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 “The Hungry Hungry Caterpillar.” Parental Involvement Recommended. Sunday $15 Claymates June 23rd 11:00 AM - Noon Instructed by Cathy Tapia, M. Ed. Suggested for Ages 7-14 Registration required 2 days prior to first class. Foundations of Drawing All materials included. Min 3: Max 10 students Instructed by Kimberly DeNolf Suggested for Ages 10-15 This class introduces the basics of working with clay. Pinch, Registration required 2 days prior to first class coil, and slab or hand-build projects. Try the potter’s wheel Most supplies included. Students should bring a sketch/ and learn how to decorate and glaze pottery. Experienced drawing book no smaller than 9x12.