The Daily Nonpareil Received Bluffs Arts Council President's Award at Annual Meeting Held Jan. 12, 2010

The Daily Nonpareil received the award because of their support of the Bluffs Arts Council's Grant Wood Corn Room Mural Restoration Project. Jon Leu wrote weekly articles about the project for over six months.

Tom Schmitt of the Daily Nonpareil addresses the audience after receiving the BAC President's Award. Laural Ronk, Executive Director of BAC, Dick Miller, 2009 President of the BAC Board of Directors, and Jon Leu, Nonpareil editor and author of the Grant Wood articles, look on.
Dick Miller, President of the BAC Board 2009 holds the Annual President's Award placque with Margarite Goodenow, 2010 President of the BAC Board.

Youth Showcase Art Contest: Prospectus and Application

Students in the area are invited to participate in the Bluffs Arts Council Youth Showcase Artist competition by depicting the theme "Art as a Part of Our Lives". The purpose of the contest is to highlight and promote local young emerging artists. Students are asked to submit a piece of artwork which will become a showcase piece for the Bluffs Arts Council. Each participating student artist must be between 14 and 21 years of age at the time the entries are due, March 1, 2010. A winner will be selected and announced at a special reception to be held in April. There is a $200 cash prize for the student chosen.

YOUTH SHOWCASE ARTIST APPLICATION
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Grant Wood Painting: Self-Portrait
Grant Wood Painting: Self-Portrait

Bluffs Arts Council Recipient of Long-Lost Grant Wood Art!

Look Here!Click on GRANT WOOD to the left for more information or to make a donation to our Corn Room Mural Restoration Fund.

For more information, call the BAC office at 328-4992.

Look Here!DINE OUT FOR THE ARTS - TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 23RD

Watch for more information coming soon!

BLACK SQUIRREL ARTS CLASSES

GLASS FUSION JEWELRY is Sold Out!

CHOCOLATE CLASS is SOLD OUT!

SCHERENSCHNITTE (GERMAN for "Scissor Cuts") - $12 Ages 7+

Scherenschnitte refers to the arts of paper cutting. From simple snowflakes to intricate designs, learn about and practice this artform with teacher Kim Swanger. Learn techniques to make impressive and inexpensive handmade Valentine cards just in time for the holiday! $12 for students ages 7 and above. $5 discount for BAC Members and Gold Plus Center Members. If you're interested, you can send a check to the BAC, 209 Pearl, Council Bluffs 51503. Or pay by credit card over the phone 328-4992. Pay by Paypal below. 10 a.m. - noon on Saturday, Feb. 13th. Class will be held at The Center, 714 South Main Street in Council Bluffs.

Pay through Paypal: SCHERENSCHNITTE $12.00 Ages 7+

Pay through Paypal: SCHERENSCHNITTE $7.00
BAC or Gold Plus Center Members

The MISSION of the Bluffs Arts Council is to develop and promote Council Bluffs as a center for excellence in the arts.

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