On August 24th, BSAC celebrated the talents of some of the resident artists with an art show. Here’s the report from Amanda, the BSAC Programs Manager, who collected work from many new residents as well as longtime resident artists who had never shown their art before. “The art show was planned as the culmination show for the drawing class, but because of the talent at BSAC, the Programs Manager decided to make it an inclusive show. The BSAC clubroom was transformed into a gallery. Grid walls and easels were set up in the middle of the room. Resident Melva, who was showing her work but could not attend the opening due to prior commitments, came down early to help set up the show with the EngAGE Team. The Programs Manager catered the event and resident Vartuhi was inspired to artistically display the food. Local Jazz Guitarist Doug MacDonald, who had played at BSAC before, was hired to play his guitar and add to the artistic ambiance which he did for two hours. Resident artists who have been to many gallery opening nights said that the atmosphere had been captured accurately and complimented the Programs Manager. Everybody enjoyed themselves and all look forward to the next show. The Programs Manager’s goal was to get the ball rolling to get BSAC residents engaged in the event. The hope is to have another bigger and better event in 3 – 4 months. Non-residents also were invited to the evening, and those that could make it were amazed at the quality and skill of the artists who live at BSAC.”
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