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Bountiful/Davis Art Center - Layton
Engage the community through quality artistic and cultural programs that stimulate appreciation and support of the arts. Provide educational experiences that develop and enhance artistic processes. Assist and encourage the growth of artists by providing opportunities to create, critique, and exhibit. Develop policies and procedures for operational and financial stability.
Description:
BDAC is the premiere community supported foundation and gathering place for the fostering of quality artistic expression and education.
BDAC is pleased to host Family Encounters of the Art Kind that takes place the 3rd Monday of each month starting at 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm. This is a FREE fun and educational evening for family members of all ages to experience art. Visit our north gallery for a brief mini lecture on that evening’s art technique and tour the galleries with a fun "I Spy." Docents and guest artists will be available in the galleries to give information and explanations of the current exhibits while downstairs in our classrooms there will be hands-on art activities that you can take home. Light refreshments will be served. This program is free, but is limited to available space for art activities.
Bountiful Davis Art Center - BDAC
History:
Bountiful/Davis Art Center began as a collaboration between the University of Utah and Bountiful City. The city’s wish for closer, local opportunities for college courses and a general fine arts program for its citizens was an excellent fit with the University’s goal of establishing a presence in the community. Being part of the city’s operation also lent a strong sense of validation to the program. This union of community and university connection created a dynamic that became the foundation of Bountiful Art Center (BAC).
Anton Rasmussen became the founding director of BAC in 1974. Marilyn Coleman who later became the Director of the Center worked as Tony’s assistant and soon classes and exhibits were prepared and underway for the official dedication of BAC in October 1974.
The dedication was well attended with Governor Calvin Rampton speaking along with Morris Swapp, Bountiful Mayor and University of Utah President, David Gardner. It seemed apparent that the new Center would thrive.
Eventually, the University and Bountiful City ended their collaboration with BAC and it became an independent 501 © 3 corporation in 1983-84. At the same time the name was changed to Bountiful/Davis Art Center.
In the first 10 years of operation, BAC exhibited artists such as LeConte Stewart, Ed Maryon, and Alvin Gittins. In 1975, to celebrate 30 years of operation, BDAC hosted a “Reunion” exhibit featuring works of art from these artists and others who exhibited during the first 10 years of BAC.
In 1988 Bountiful/Davis Summerfest International was born and has been a delightful community event featuring folkdance and music, visual art and ethnic food. The 2008 festival will mark the 20th anniversary of Summerfest.
For over 30 years, BDAC has been the premiere community supported foundation and gathering place for the fostering of quality artistic expression and education.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (801) 292-7298
Address:
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745 South Main StreetBountiful, UT 84040(See a map) |
Web Site: http://bdac.org/index.htm
Directions:
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http://bdac.org/about/directions.htm
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| Last updated on September 18, 2009 |
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