The Arts Council of Kern
2000 K Street, Suite 110
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: (661) 324-9000
Fax: (661) 324-1136
kernarts@gmail.co
Arts Council of Kern
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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.
You are invited to this unique event!![]() Langston Hughes Poetry Reading In observance of Black History Month, you are invited to a thought- provoking Langston Hughes poetry reading by Wayne Cook. Hughes was one of the first poets to fuse jazz music into his poetry with syncopated rhythms and repetitive phrases. Cook will be accompanied by bassist, Glen Fong. Event is free, donations accepted. Please RSVP to 324-9000. Co-Sponsored by the Kern County Library and the Arts Council of Kern. When: Friday, February 19 Where: Beale Memorial Library, 701 Truxtun Avenue Time: 7 to 9 pm, Auditorium The Arts Council of Kern presents Down the Rabbit Hole exhibit, a juried art exhibit inspired by Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.Also on display Outside In Wonderland Artworks created by the members of the Outside In Visual Arts Workshop, a workshop for artists with developmental disabilities. Exhibit Dates: January 29 to March 25, 2010 Downtown 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 |
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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
The Bakersfield Sports Foundation is holding a logo contest to promote the Bakersfield segment of the Amgen Tour of California professional cycling race. The logo should embody the spirit of competitive cycling, incorporate the official Tour logo, and have a Bakersfield feel. The winner receives $500 or two passes to the VIP tent on race day, May 20, as well as national recognition.
Download rules and entry form
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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 AND UPCOMING EXHIBITS
Down the Rabbit Hole, Art inspired by Lewis Carrolls's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Opening Reception: Jan. 29 from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Location: The Younger Gallery, 1440 Truxtun Ave. Suite 105
Dates: January 29 to March 25, 2010
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ART CLASSES
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
ARTini, Viva Las Bakos was on Nov. 6th on top of the Bakersfield skyline at Stockdale Towers. Congratulations to Audie of Cabana Palms for winning this year's best martini drink.



