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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Hours:
Open Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Arts Council of Kern, in partnership with the California Arts Council, the County of Kern and local agencies - provides, supports, and promotes arts access, advocacy, and education for all residents and visitors to Kern County.
Reigning Cats and Dogs II Wag Your Tails! “Reigning Cats and Dogs” Has Returned!Artwork featuring our favorite pets, benefiting the Bakersfield SPCA LOCATION: The Younger Gallery, 1430 Truxtun Ave, Suite 105, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (in the Bank of America Tower) So, who let the dogs out? We did! And the cats too! The Arts Council of Kern is proud to announce the return of Reigning Cats and Dogs, an exhibit benefiting the Arts Council and the Bakersfield SPCA. All the works displayed will feature a cat or dog and will be for sale. Artists have submitted their best artwork featuring our favorite furry domestic pets. Art ranges from realistic to the modern, in every price range. The exhibit is open to the public from November 13, 2009 to January 20, 2010, and a portion of all sales will benefit the Bakersfield SPCA and their effort to help cats and dogs in need of a loving home. We have received wonderful art from local Kern County artists. "Kern County is extremely rich with local talent," says Jeanette Richardson Parks, Executive Director of the Arts Council of Kern. "The Arts Council is looking forward to showcasing their talent and helping the Bakersfield SPCA, too." Join us at the Younger Gallery at the opening reception, enjoy the Reigning Cats and Dogs art, and help the Arts Council of Kern support the Bakersfield SPCA. November is Celtic Music Month Celtic music embraces an eclectic palette of cultural styles. These concerts are affordable and accessible for the entire family. So, go ahead -- stretch your musical palette and attend several! You'll be glad you did! Sunday, Nov 1, 4pm: Banshee in the Kitchen (in Bakersfield) Thursday, Nov 5, 7:00pm: Battlefield Band (in Tehachapi) Saturday, Nov 7, noon-10pm: Bakersfield Celtic Music Festival Friday, Nov 13, 7:30pm: Ed Miller (in Bear Springs Valley) Sunday, Nov 15, 4pm: Ed Miller (in Bakersfield) Sunday, Nov 22, 3pm: Men of Worth (in Bakersfield) Currently on Display Until Nov. 15th! The Arts Council of Kern presents Bedazzled Jewelry Boutique Exhibit Currently at the Larry E. Reider Gallery, this show features everything a girl could want, all beautifully created by local artists. Find unique necklaces, earrings and rings at this bedazzling exhibit! Show Dates: Sept. 24 - Dec. 23, 2009 Location: Larry E. Reider Gallery at the Arts Council of Kern, 2000 K Street, Suite 110, in Downtown Bakersfield Downtown Trolley Now Running! Arts & Culture map Click here to download the new brochure with map and trolley route Find out what’s in the downtown Arts District with our new brochure! It has a color coded map that easily shows where the arts, culture, galleries, music, dance, public art and theater venues are in the district. Plus, arts related venues outside the district and visitors information is included as well. Look for the signs at designated trolley stops. This brochure is brought to you in partnership with the Arts Council of Kern and the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Trolley Hours: Monday to Friday 11-2pm Don't Miss the 2009 House Concert Series The House Concert Phenomenon is growing across this country and in Europe, as more and more people experience the satisfaction of a musical event spent "unplugged." Join us for our Final Four as we cap off our 2009 series -- Harp Guitar master, Stephen Bennett. Motown recording artist, Severin Browne. Scottish balladeer, Ed Miller. Guitar virtuoso, Peppino D'Agostino -- four great performances in four beautiful venues. Reservations are essential as space is limited! Detailed directions to concert venues will be given at the time of reservations. To reserve tickets to these concerts, call the Arts Council of Kern, 661-324-9000. To read more about the Final Four, click here! Our series made the Bakersfield Life "Cool" list! Read about it here. |
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SET JETTING KERN
We have put together a movie map that highlights our favorite movies filmed in Kern County, LA's neighbor to the north. Sit back, relax, and get ready to take off, you are about to take flight to some great film locations! www.setjettingkern.org
CALL TO ARTISTS
Down the Rabbit Hole
Art Inspired by Lewis Carrolls Adventures in Wonderland
Submissions Due: Jan. 8, 2010
On Display: Jan. 29, 2010 March 25, 2010
Call to Artist Alice
Individual Exhibit Application
Call to Artist Individual
ARTS SURVEY
In March 2008, the Arts Council of Kern contracted with Transforming Local Communities, Inc. (TLC)
to design and analyze a Public Opinion Survey about the arts in Kern County. The project would be part of a larger needs assessment being undertaken by the Arts Council to gauge awareness, interest in, and needs surrounding arts in the county.
CURRENT AND UPCOMING EXHIBITS
Reigning Cats and Dogs II
Location:
The Younger Gallery
1440 Truxtun Ave. Suite 105
Dates: Nov. 13 - Jan. 20, 2010
Body Language
Paintings by Larry Jason
Location:
Center For The Arts at J.P. Jennings,
1700 Chester Ave.
Dates: Oct. 15 - Nov. 15, 2009
Bedazzled: Jewelry Exhibit
Location:
Larry E Reider Gallery
2000 K Street, Suite 110
Dates: Sept. 24 - Dec. 23, 2009
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART CLASSES
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to find out who 2009's recipients are
Arts Council Grant Writing Seminars
Investing in Artist grant informational Workshops
PAST EVENTS
ARTini, Viva Las Bakos was on Nov. 6th on top of the Bakersfield skyline at Stockdale Towers. Congratulations to Audie of Cabana Palms for winning this year's best martini drink.