The Arts Council of Kern
2000 K Street, Suite 110
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 324-9000
Fax: (661) 324-1136
kernarts@gmail.com
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Hours:
Open Tues-Fri, 9am-5pm
MISSION STATEMENT:
The Arts Council of Kern, in partnership with the California Arts Council, the County of Kern and local agencies - provides, supports, and promotes arts access, advocacy, and education for all residents and visitors to Kern County.
Spirit of America Opening ReceptionFriday, June 26th 5pm - 7pm The Younger Gallery 1430 Truxtun Ave., Suite 105 Care Package Drive: At the opening on June 26th, the Arts Council of Kern will be collecting the following items to create Care Packages for the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan: non-perishable food items (no homemade food is allowed), magazines, books, DVDs, hygiene products (foot powder, baby wipes, etc.) and toiletries. Donations in increments of $10 are also requested to cover the cost of shipping. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to show our troops we support them. The Arts Council of Kern presents: New Gallery, Center For The Arts at J.P. Jennings, featuring "The Art of Dean Baer" Washington, D.C. artist Dean Baer will be featured in his own exhibit at the Center for the Arts at J.P. Jennings, opening on First Friday, May 1st. Baer has created an exclusive painting, Remember, to benefit the Kern Veteran’s Memorial Foundation and the Arts Council of Kern, to be auctioned off at the Arts in Action Gala on May 30th. The exhibit, is a selective collection of Baer’s expressive and colorful paintings. What: “The Art of Dean Baer" May 1st to June 30 Where: The Center for the Arts at JP Jennings, 1700 Chester Avenue on the NE corner of Chester and 17th Right: Solidarity by artist Dean Baer. For more information on the artist, please visit deanjbaer.com Announcement from the Arts CouncilDowntown Trolley Now Running! Arts & Culture map Click here to download the new brochure with map and trolley route Find out what’s in the downtown Arts District with our new brochure! It has a color coded map that easily shows where the arts, culture, galleries, music, dance, public art and theater venues are in the district. Plus, arts related venues outside the district and visitors information is included as well. Look for the signs at designated trolley stops. This brochure is brought to you in partnership with the Arts Council of Kern and the Bakersfield Convention and Visitors Bureau. Trolley Hours: Monday to Friday 11-2pm Don't Miss the 2009 House Concert Series The House Concert Phenomenon is growing across this country and in Europe, as more and more people experience the satisfaction of a musical event spent "unplugged".The Arts Council of Kern is proud to present a series of three house concerts designed as a prelude to a 10-concert series being scheduled for 2009. Reservations are essential as space is limited! Details of concert venues will be given at the time of reservations. |
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SAVE THE DATE
The second annual ARTini will be Nov. 6, 2009 at the Petroleum Club.
SET JETTING KERN
We have put together a movie map that highlights our favorite movies filmed in Kern County, LA's neighbor to the north. Sit back, relax, and get ready to take off, you are about to take flight to some great film locations! www.setjettingkern.org
CALL TO ARTISTS
Spirit of America Exhibit
Part of a summer campaign that benefits the Kern Veterans Memorial Foundation and the Arts Council of Kern.
Dates: June 26 to Sept. 4, 2009
Location: Younger Gallery
Spirit of America Artist Application
Arts Survey
In March 2008, the Arts Council of Kern contracted with Transforming Local Communities, Inc. (TLC)
to design and analyze a Public Opinion Survey about the arts in Kern County. The project would be part of a larger needs
assessment being undertaken by the Arts Council to gauge awareness, interest in, and needs surrounding arts in the county.
CURRENT EXHIBITS
Spirit of America
Location: The ACK's Younger Gallery
1430 Truxtun Ave Suite 105
The Art of Dean Baer
Abstract/Expressionist Painter
Location: Center For The Arts at J.P. Jennings,
1700 Chester Ave.
Dates: May 1 to July 30, 2009
Linda Brown exhibit at Kern Central Credit Union
Experience the layered collages of Linda Brown
Show Dates: June 4 to Sept. 4, 2009
Location: 2100 H Street
UPCOMING EXHIBIT AND EVENTS
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Click here to find out who 2009's recipients are
Arts Council Grant Writing Seminars
Investing in Artist grant informational Workshops
PAST EVENTS
Art Smart Trivia Night was great fun at T-Bones Steak House. The Pretentious Snobs and the Woo Hoo Team tied and split the grand prize. Thanks to everyone who participated! Click Here to see pictures.
Up On The Roof, Down On The Street was an evening of fine wines, fine food and fine music. The event was held on Oct. 3rd. Click on text for images.
ARTini was an Art and Martini Event! It was held Sept. 5th 7pm - 9pm @ The Petroleum Club. Click here to see pictures. Click on text for images and winners.
Kern River Valley Art Association open studio and gallery tour. Click here for story.