Berea Arts Council

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Berea Arts Council The Berea Arts Council (BAC) was organized in 1986 to focus the resources of Berea’s art community. It is available for private parties, events, and meetings.

The Berea Arts Council (BAC) believes that art enriches, sustains, and contributes to the quality of everyday life. Through the arts, we seek to spark creativity and build a sense of community for all. BAC functions as a creative and social hub for local arts supporters, artists, and organizations. BAC has been igniting a passion for the arts and inspiring creativity in Berea since 1986. Started as an all-volunteer organization with no physical location, the BAC now occupies the ground floor of 444 Chestnut Street. The historic Tate Building, constructed in 1929, is the cornerstone of the Old Town Artisan Village and Chestnut Street districts. This facility is a beautiful home to our gallery and provides space to enjoy the visual, literary, and performing arts. Contact the office at 859-985-9317.

Don't forget, there is only 1 day left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the ...
10/16/2026

Don't forget, there is only 1 day left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for an evening of traditional Mexican folk music!

Admission: $10 at the door.

Don't miss out on this special performance!


Berea College


Come join us TODAY this Friday at the Berea Arts Council for the book launch of These Dreaming Hills!We are also excited...
10/16/2026

Come join us TODAY this Friday at the Berea Arts Council for the book launch of These Dreaming Hills!

We are also excited to let you know that one of our local bookstores, Whimsy's Books will be providing copies of These Dreaming Hills available for purchase on site!

Edited by Noah Ashley Blooms and published by Appalachia Book Company, this new anthology of speculative fiction celebrates Appalachian landscapes, folklore, and the strange spaces between the ordinary and extraordinary.

We hope to see you there!

444 Chestnut St., Berea, KY
October 16th, 7:00PM

CALL FOR ART — Winter Wonderland: The Beauty of the SeasonWinter in our region carries its own kind of poetry. Fog risin...
10/16/2026

CALL FOR ART — Winter Wonderland: The Beauty of the Season

Winter in our region carries its own kind of poetry. Fog rising through the hills, bare trees against cold skies, porch lights glowing early in the evening, and the warmth of gathering together through the darker months.

For our upcoming exhibition, Winter Wonderland: The Beauty of the Season, we’re inviting artists to explore the beauty, feeling, and stories of winter in both traditional and contemporary ways.

Artists are encouraged to interpret the theme broadly through landscape, abstraction, storytelling, symbolism, craft traditions, or personal experience.

Enter here or on our website!
https://form.jotform.com/262745332043149

WHO CAN ENTER?
• Artists 18+
• All mediums welcome
• Maximum of 2 entries
• Original work completed within the past 3 years

ENTRY FEE
BAC Members: $10
Non-Members: $20

IMPORTANT DATES
Artwork Drop-Off: November 4–6
12 PM–5:30 PM

Exhibition Opens: November 11
Opening Reception: November 13
5:30–7:30 PM

We’d love to see how you interpret the beauty of the season. Whether you find inspiration in the landscape around us, winter traditions, quiet moments, memories, or something entirely your own, we invite you to be part of Winter Wonderland!

Questions? Contact the Berea Arts Council for more information.

Get Creative with Color, Texture & Sparkle! Transform a 10.5" x 10.5" pumpkin into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic wor...
10/15/2026

Get Creative with Color, Texture & Sparkle! Transform a 10.5" x 10.5" pumpkin into a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic work of art. Learn traditional tile mosaic techniques using two-part epoxy, while incorporating found objects and beads to your pumpkin canvas.

DATE: November 7th, 2026
TIME: 9AM - 3PM
FEE: $150

MOSAIC INSPIRATION SUPPLIES PROVIDED

RESERVE YOUR SPOT:
A $25 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Please send your PayPal payment to [email protected]. Your deposit will be applied toward the class fee.

Only 2 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for...
10/15/2026

Only 2 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for an evening of traditional Mexican folk music!
Admission: $10 at the door.

Don't miss out on this special performance!


Berea College


Join us for our first themed figure drawing session! Halloween Costumed Figure Drawing!Reserve your spot here, or just d...
10/15/2026

Join us for our first themed figure drawing session! Halloween Costumed Figure Drawing!

Reserve your spot here, or just drop in and join us!

https://bereaartscouncil.networkforgood.com/events/105706-halloween-costumed-figure-drawing

$30 per person
October 23rd at 6PM
All ages welcome!
444 Chestnut St., Berea, KY

Whether you're new to figure drawing or looking to strengthen your skills, come join us for an evening of drawing, learning, and creative practice!

Only 3 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for...
10/14/2026

Only 3 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for an evening of traditional Mexican folk music!

Admission: $10 at the door.

Don't miss out on this special performance!


Berea College


Come join us this Friday at the Berea Arts Council for the book launch of These Dreaming Hills!Edited by Noah Ashley Blo...
10/14/2026

Come join us this Friday at the Berea Arts Council for the book launch of These Dreaming Hills!

Edited by Noah Ashley Blooms and published by Appalachia Book Company, this new anthology of speculative fiction celebrates Appalachian landscapes, folklore, and the strange spaces between the ordinary and extraordinary.

We hope to see you there!

444 Chestnut St., Berea, KY
October 16th, 7:00PM

Only 4 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for...
10/13/2026

Only 4 days left until Berea College’s Mariachi Ensemble concert on October 17th @ 7 PM! Join the Berea Arts Council for an evening of traditional Mexican folk music!

Admission: $10 at the door.

Don't miss out on this special performance!


Berea College


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444 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY
40403

Opening Hours

Wednesday 12pm - 5:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 5:30pm
Friday 12pm - 5:30pm
Saturday 10am - 3:30pm

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