Bidding is now OPEN for the 2022 FISH FRENZY FUNDRAISER!

If you haven’t seen the fish yet, stop downtown and look in the First National Bank Plaza, and in the windows of Walnut Creek, The Villager Art Gallery, and inside Northwoods Premium Confections and the Beloit Art Center.  

Or check them out here:
 https://www.beloitauction.com/auctions/detail/bw81725

More than 50 artists members have shown their creativity, by decorating and donating the fish back to the Beloit Art Center to auction off.  100% of the proceeds will support free art and Tai Chi classes for patients undergoing cancer treatment.  

Conceived by cancer survivor and Beloit Art Center board member Nancy Mayhew, this project been a wonderful example of what a community can do to support others who are going through tough times.

Bidding for the Fish Frenzy will close at 7pm on August 15. 
​Good Luck and thank you for your support!

For inspiration and more information about the
Beckman Mill check out their website:
​ ​https://www.beckmanmill.org/

Beckman Mill is one of the most photographed historic icons in Southern Wisconsin! It is a favorite place for photographers to come to take photos for weddings, senior pictures, families and proms.​

We also would invite you to click here to see many beautiful images on Flickr.com of Beckman Mill by many talented photographers. Enjoy the photos,then come see us in person and take home some of your own memories!
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 Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce new classes and events for the summer!

WHEN
Monday, May 23rd
6:30pm - 8:00pm
WHERE
Beloit Art Center 
520 E. Grand Avenue
Beloit, WI 53511  

This is the party we have been waiting for since 2017!   
 
We finally have the PERFECT location to create wine glasses! 

You will be doing the mixing of the epoxy, choosing your mica,
glitter & ink colors, and heating them until they flow!

This class is 1-1.5 hours long.
​Please do not wear loose sleeves, aprons will be provided. 

Bring your snacks and your favorite beverage, and let's create some art!


REGISTER HERE:
https://conta.cc/3PbEplS
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To register visit: ​https://www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events

​Photography Club - this group meets the SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month.  $85.00 for an annual membership or $10.00 for a drop-in session. Register on the classes & events page.
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Mosaic Mania Workshop -this workshop meets on TUESDAYS from 10:00am - 12:30pm.  Work independently on projects of your choice.  New students welcome!  Instructor Nancy Mayhew will get you started with a project of your choice and guide you through the steps. $20 per session + cost of project supplies. Pay in person at each session.

Thursday Evening Artist Group - for all artist working in any medium who want to work in a group environment. Meet at 5:30pm on the second floor. At 6:00pm there is a short educational program, followed by independent worktime. $7.00 per drop-in session.

Pottery Workshops - call 608-314-4092 for more information.

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​April has been a busy month at the Beloit Art Center and May promises to be great too. Both galleries are full through the end of April with over 200 pieces of original artwork created by students from Beloit’s four area high schools. As part of the high school exhibit, twelve pieces were selected to represent Beloit at the Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA) Statewide Teen Art Mentor Program (STAMP).  The chosen artwork will be published and exhibited at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau this coming August. Congratulations to the incredible artists who were selected. They include Ashley Ayaquica, Aurora Balliet, Ellie Maxwell, Gabrielle Sowicz, Jailyn Mosley, Janicza Rosas-Nunez, Jayla House, Jennifer Nguyen, Katara Bell, Ruth Stalcup, Taylor Viens, and Theo Felger. Join us in celebrating these talented young artists, and all the other amazing artists, by visiting the Beloit Art Center before the end of the month!
 
As part of the Beloit Art Center’s mission to display and promote art in the community, the Beloit Art Center offers the public four art exhibits each year located at the Beloit Public Library. This quarter’s featured artist is James Richter. James is a Janesville resident who has been creating art for over 50 years. He paints using acrylic and has recently been making a name for himself creating wall size murals. He latest creation, Bright Futures, a 20’ x 60’ acrylic mural was completed in August of 2021. It was commissioned by the Boys and Girls Club of Janesville. His paintings will be on display at the library through the end of June.
 
In addition to their regular selection of classes in May, the Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce that certified Tai Chi instructor Nancy Mayhew will be offering Tai Chi and Qigong for Fall Prevention and Better Balance. Falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries for older adults. However, falling is not an inevitable part of aging. By implementing a regular practice of these ancient Chinese disciplines, seniors can improve their muscle tone, flexibility, balance, and coordination. The class will be offered on Thursday mornings at 10:00 starting May 12. The cost is $60 for an eight-week series. To register and get more information for this and other classes offered at the art center, visit www.beloitartcenter.com or call the Beloit Art Center at 608-313-9083.  
 
Finally, on April 30 the Beloit Art Center will be one of local businesses participating in the Downtown Beloit Wine Walk. During the event the Beloit Art Center Photography Club will be offering free portraits to all wine walk participants. Be sure and stop in and check out the local artwork featured in our gift shop and get your portrait taken.
 
The Beloit Art Center is a not-for-profit organization located at 520 East Grand Ave in Beloit run entirely by volunteers. Their mission is to partner with the community and regional artists, to maintain a center to teach, display and promote art through events, classes, gallery and studio space. Gallery hours are Monday from 10am - 2pm; Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 5pm and Saturday from 10am - 2pm.  for more information about Beloit Art Center visit: www.beloitartcenter.com
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