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Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm

Saturday, 10am-2pm

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please contact The BPAC at 952-895-4685.

 

Cultural Perspectives: Color Our World

 

Exhibit Dates: June 13 – July 20, 2013

Opening Reception: June 13, 4:00p – 6:00p

 

BPAC Gallery Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

The mission of the annual Cultural Perspectives series is to celebrate diversity within our community.  The exhibit is brought to you by the International Festival of Burnsville and the Burnsville Performing Arts Center.

 

 

CALL FOR ARTISTS

 

 

 

The International Festival of Burnsville (IFB) and the Burnsville Performing Arts Center (BPAC) seeks artwork to display at the third annual Cultural Perspectives exhibition; this year’s exhibit is titled Color Our WorldThis year, we call for artists to define or describe cultural traditions or values within our global community in their artwork, either symbolically or realistically. Artwork may conceptually, abstractly, or realistically visually demonstrate the artist’s answers to these questions:

What cultural distinctions are evident in the piece? Are you keeping your culture alive with this with this global depiction? What do you envision when you think of diverse cultures sharing our world? Or does your work convey a personal memory or story? To apply, submit responses and photo(s) of titled artwork to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it by Friday, May 31, 2013.

The show will feature 2-dimensional art of any media, freestanding or pedestal mounted 3-dimensional work, and textiles. Artwork will be selected based on relevance to this theme and artistic excellence. BPAC provides lighting for artistic works displayed in the gallery.

Important Dates

Application Deadline: Friday, May 31, 5pm - Include medium, price (if for sale) & dimensions

Selection Decision Notification: Wednesday, June 5

Hang/Place Artwork at the BPAC: June 10, 11 or 12, during hrs. open (9am - 5pm)

Remove Artwork at the BPAC: July 22, 23, 24, during hrs. open (9am - 5pm)

Exhibit Dates: June 13 - July 20, 2013

Artists' Reception: Thursday, July 11, 6:30-8 pm

Artist Meet & Greet at the International Festival of Burnsville: Saturday, July 13, 4 - 5pm

Art Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm, Saturday, 10am - 2pm, Sunday 12p-4p and open to patrons during events and performances.

 

                                                                            

 

 

 

 

Children's Art Festival

Exhibit Dates: May 9 – June 8, 2013

Opening Reception: March 9th, 4:00p – 6:00p

 

BPAC Gallery Hours:

Monday-Friday 9:00AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Sunday 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

 

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center is pleased to announce the return of the annual Children's Art Festival.  This special art exhibit celebrates the artistic talent of youth in our community.  Over 100 pieces of artwork created by students in grades 1-6 from local elementary schools are featured.  Sponsored by

 

 

Burnsville Performing Arts Center (BPAC) currently holds eight gallery exhibits every calendar year in its 2,000 square-foot art gallery. Our mission is to celebrate the visual arts by displaying a diverse collection of artwork from local emerging and professional artists. Our gallery hours are Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and open to patrons during performances and events. Opening receptions (free and open to the public) are generally scheduled on Thursdays evenings. BPAC posts upcoming exhibits, openings, and calls-for-art for select exhibits on our website. To be immediately notified of artist opportunities and upcoming events, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and ask to subscribe to the "Gallery News" email list. Artists or arts organizations interested in displaying their artwork are also encouraged to apply for the following opportunities:

 
 

Exhibit Proposal

Exhibit proposals are reviewed annually in June for the following calendar year. The deadline to apply is May 15th. All applicants will be notified of selection decisions by the end of June. Individual artists, artist organizations, and groups working in any visual 2-D or 3-D medium may submit an exhibit proposal. Artwork and exhibit proposal selections will be based on artistic quality, originality, presentation, and overall fit with the year's gallery programming. Please see application for more information.

 Download: Exhibit Proposal Guidelines & Application

 

Art Around BPAC

The mission of the "Art Around BPAC" program is to support the visual arts in our community. Artwork by local artists will be displayed throughout our building on a rotating basis for the enjoyment of our patrons and visitors. This opportunity allows artists to market and potentially sell their artwork. Artists who are interested in displaying their work are encouraged to submit an application for consideration.

Download: Art Rotation Form

 

Art Donation

The Burnsville Performing Arts Center welcomes unrestricted donations in order to be able to use artwork for future exhibits, display within the building, art auctions for fundraising, and more. Please download the form for more information.

Download: Art Donation Submission Form