March 02nd, 2025

 
​78 pieces of art will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center's 14th annual
juried photography contest. On Friday, March 7, the Center will host a First Friday Gallery Reception from
5-7pm, with an awards ceremony beginning at 6pm. This month’s exhibit is sponsored by
Nowlan Personal Injury Law.

Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors.
Each individual reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creativity and
subject matter, and technical merit. The three scores are then tallied, determining the images that are
accepted into the exhibit. The final in-person juror critique occurs after the images are delivered to the
gallery. The results are kept under wraps until the night of the reception, at which time the top ten awards are
presented, with the first-place award winner receiving $150, second place $100 and third place $50. A theme
for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from
March 7 through March 27.

Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view
featured art by Joanna Kutter, Bagels and More to view featured art by Danny Burks, and Beloit Art Center
Members Gallery to view featured art by Colleen Roberts, Pierre Charles, and Pam Pier.

Calling all past Beloit Art Center (and BFAI) artists! 2025 marks a milestone - our 25th anniversary
- and we’re celebrating in a big way! As part of this special year, we are hosting a Juried Anniversary
Exhibition to showcase the incredible artists who have been part of the journey. Exhibition dates are June 6 
​through July 24. The opening reception will be June 6, 2025. The entry fee for up to two pieces is $25 and
submissions are due by March 31, 2025. Artists selected for this exhibit can also opt in for an Encore Exhibit
at our sister center, Blue Moon Gallery in Grayslake, IL, in August.

Discover the Joy of Watercolor Journaling in Nature and Travel with Lynette Redner on March 13
and March 20 from 10 a.m. to noon. Redner will guide participants on how to capture experiences and
surroundings in fun, creative ways. You will learn watercolor and ink techniques, tips for drawing and
documenting your experiences, and inspiration from Redner’s personal travel journals. Please visit
beloitartcenter.com for a full list of needed supplies. The cost of this course is $50.

Free Chip Carving Demo with Bud Cunningham on Saturday March 15 at 11 a.m. Get a close look
into the world of chip carving with Cunningham, a local artist who has mastered the craft. Explore his tools,
see his process, and join a Q and A.

Beginner Crochet with Sydney Rae, Mondays March 17, 24, and 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. Join Rae for a
three-part crochet series to build your skills step by step. Sessions include Foundations and Floral Project,
Reading Patterns and Granny Squares, and Advanced Techniques - Cable Stitching. The cost of this class is
$130 and includes all supplies.

Intro to Digital Photography four week class Mondays from March 24, April 21, May 19, and June
16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. This course is for people who have any type of digital camera and want to go
beyond using automatic settings. Participants will learn how to control shutter speed, aperture, and ISO,
understand how the camera measures light in a scene, and explore different focusing techniques to achieve
optimal results. The cost for this class is $80.

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. and is free and open to the public. Gallery and gift
shop hours are Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For
more information visit www.beloitartcenter.com.