The Berea Arts Council is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.  It was incorporated in 1986 to focus the resources of Berea College and Berea's extensive arts population on the need for arts in the community. 

The Berea Arts Council's Board of Directors is made up of 13-15 community members.  New members are nominated by the sitting Board and elected by the full membership.  The Board members represent expertise and skills from Berea's substantial arts community, from Berea College, from other non-profits, the public school system, local businesses and the community newspaper.

The Berea Arts Council is staffed by an Executive Director.  The Executive Director is the BAC's public liaison with community groups, private organizations, businesses, schools and governmental organizations.  The Board of Directors, along with the Executive Director, provides for the administrative and programming needs of the Berea Arts Council.  

BAC is a volunteer driven organization.  Part-time office staff is provided by a Berea College labor student, but volunteers make up the majority of the workforce.   To further this purpose, the BAC has organized a cadre of over 75 dedicated volunteers.  These individuals serve on committees, staff the exhibit area of ArtSpace on weekends, and, along with the Board, provide the labor to support all programs, exhibits and fundraising events. 

Exhibits

Selected past exhibits

Workshops

Special events

For the youth

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