The Arts Council of Kern
2000 K Street, Suite 110
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 324-9000
Fax: (661) 324-1136
kernarts@gmail.com
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Kern County Board of Trade Tourisim Bureau and Film Commission
Hours:
Open Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Arts Council of Kern, in partnership with the California Arts Council and the County of Kern, promotes and supports the diverse arts needs in the region through advocacy, arts in education and technical assistance to local arts organization.
Outside In 3 Exhibit Opening Reception July 17th The Arts Council of Kern and Kern Regional Center present new works by particpants in the Bakersfield Visual Arts Workshop. The Opening Reception is July 17th from 5:30 to 8:30pm at the Larry E. Reider Gallery. The show will be on display from July 17th to September 26th. Come enjoy the artworks by these artists: Sharee Alvarado, Stella Alvarez, Robin Bell, LeeRay Bohannon, Gracie Cedeño, Judith Cervantes, Jose Patriz Clavel, Peggy Heady, Muriel Holcomb, Kristina Humphrey, Robbie Jackson, Elizabeth Barbau, Kevin Mannata, Philip Nayach, Kari Paaren, Dominique Sears, David Spann and Christy Trunec. ARTini Event Coming Sept. 5th We are very pleased to tell you about our latest event ARTini. This one-of-a-kind event will be held at the Petroleum Club on September 5th from 7-9pm. We will be having martini inspired artwork for sale. Also, because there is “art” in bartending, we will be having a competition of who can make the best “Bakersfield Signature Martini” drink with the winning bartender receiving $1,000. Brat Pack videos will be playing on the tv screens and swinging music in the background. Hors d’ouvres will be served and several martini bars to choose from. If you are interested in being a bartender for this event, please download the ARTini Application. Also, if you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Carlin Jones at 324-9000. Letter from Senator Roy Ashburn
The Executive Director Jeanette Richardson Parks received a letter from Senator Roy Ashburn acknowledging all of the programs and projects that the Arts Council of Kern does for the communities in Kern County. Including the Artists in Residence Programs, the Art and Energy Pilot project, and the California Migrant Education project. Click the link below to see letter. |
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Eclectic Pear Palette
Art by Linda Osburn, Opening reception July 10th 6-8pm at Kern Central Credit Union, Show runs July 10th - Aug. 22nd
CALL TO ARTISTS!
Functional Art: Younger Gallery click here
Taft Oil Workers Monument Application click here
Artini Art Application click here
WE NEED YOUR INPUT!
Arts in the community survey click here
UPCOMING EXHIBIT & EVENTS
ARTini an Art & Martini Event! September 5th
7pm - 9pm @ The Petroleum Club
Our new Younger Gallery will be opening July 31st. More information to come soon!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS
Cornerstone Theatre Intensive Workshop
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bakersfield Bluegrass Jam
6-9pm, Rusty's Pizza, 5430 Olive Dr.
This is a monthly event. Come on out and bring a couple of tunes with you.
Event Calendar hosted by the Kern County Board of Trade Tourisim and Film Commission
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Arts Council Grant Writing Seminars
Investing in Artist grant informational Workshops
RECENT EVENTS