Bonifas Arts Center

Bonifas Arts Center The Bonifas is a comprehensive arts organization dedicated to enriching life in the Upper Peninsula. The facility is available for rentals.
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The Bonifas Arts Center occupies a former theater-gymnasium, donated to the City of Escanaba by the Diocese of Marquette. The buildings encompass two Galleries, a studio and additional studio space, a ceramics shop, kitchen, and Theater with green room, sound and light boards, and fully functioning stage.

Join us for the opening reception of the Bonifas Membership Show, this Friday June 12 from 6-8pm with awards at 7pm!
06/07/2026

Join us for the opening reception of the Bonifas Membership Show, this Friday June 12 from 6-8pm with awards at 7pm!

Auditions for Missoula Children's Theatre are coming up on June 8, for children entering 1-12 grade! Auditioning does no...
06/06/2026

Auditions for Missoula Children's Theatre are coming up on June 8, for children entering 1-12 grade! Auditioning does not guarantee a part. Students not cast are welcome to participate in our workshops on June 9 from 2:30-3:30 for grades 1 & 2, and June 11 from 2:30-3:30 for grades 3-12. See you there!

Join award winning artist Diane Kribs-Mays as she guides you in creating beautiful art pieces using alcohol ink on a til...
06/06/2026

Join award winning artist Diane Kribs-Mays as she guides you in creating beautiful art pieces using alcohol ink on a tile surface.

Monday, June 15; 6 - 8 pm

Register at link below:

https://htru.io/SZIm

Did you know that if you shop at Elmer's, you can donate some of your rewards points to the Bonifas? You can grab a barc...
06/05/2026

Did you know that if you shop at Elmer's, you can donate some of your rewards points to the Bonifas? You can grab a barcode card from our front desk or from Elmer’s or even call in! All you have to do is scan the barcode or call Elmer’s to transfer 500 points. Every contribution helps!

Auditions for Missoula Children's Theatre are coming up on June 8 at 10am, for children entering 1-12 grade! Auditioning...
06/04/2026

Auditions for Missoula Children's Theatre are coming up on June 8 at 10am, for children entering 1-12 grade! Auditioning does not guarantee a part. Students not cast are welcome to participate in our workshops on June 9 from 2:30-3:30 for grades 1 & 2, and June 11 from 2:30-3:30 for grades 3-12. See you there!

Join Mollie Larsen in this fun class, you learn the steps necessary to create a beautiful beaded suncatcher of your own!...
06/04/2026

Join Mollie Larsen in this fun class, you learn the steps necessary to create a beautiful beaded suncatcher of your own!

Thursday, June 11; 5 - 7 pm

Register at link below:

https://htru.io/SZIl

Now presenting Three Wheel Drive for our Music Mondays! With amazing food selections from Brisket Barn, Tumbleweeds, Boh...
06/03/2026

Now presenting Three Wheel Drive for our Music Mondays! With amazing food selections from Brisket Barn, Tumbleweeds, Boho Blender, Yooper Shaved Ice, Main Squeeze, Hungry Bear Popcorn, and Sol Mani. On Monday, June 8 at the Karas Bandshell in Ludington Park, from 7-9pm. Thank you to our sponsors!

Time to get outside and paint! Join Marlene, Director of the Fresh Coast Plein Air Annual Competition to capture the ess...
06/03/2026

Time to get outside and paint! Join Marlene, Director of the Fresh Coast Plein Air Annual Competition to capture the essence of the beauty around you on canvas.

Monday, June 8; 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Register at link below:

https://htru.io/SZIk

There's still time to sign up for camp next week!Join us for an exciting, hand-on camp experience! Campers will explore ...
06/02/2026

There's still time to sign up for camp next week!

Join us for an exciting, hand-on camp experience! Campers will explore their creativity through art projects, crafts, and sewing, while also discovering the world of livestock, fishing, and wildlife. Held at the Upper Peninsula State Fairgrounds. Scholarships are available, please contact the Bonifas Arts Center for more information. This camp is proudly offered through a partnership between the Bonifas Arts Center and 4-H / MSU Extension. Register at the link below:
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Looking for a new way to get your artwork seen? Enter the UP State Fair and have your work seen by over 50K people! The ...
06/02/2026

Looking for a new way to get your artwork seen? Enter the UP State Fair and have your work seen by over 50K people! The Community Arts building houses Floral, Vegetables, antiques, art, hobby craft, folk art, and photography in addition to artwork. Registration is pretty easy and needs to be completed by August 1st. For more information on how to enter, visit https://www.upstatefair.net/ and click on exhibitors info. Then click on the premium book for a digital download. OR email [email protected]

Address

700 1st Avenue S
Escanaba, MI
49829

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+19067863833

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