The Branson Arts Council and the Branson Convention Center have joined together to feature artwork at the Convention Center. If you are interested in having your art work considered for display, email Bonnie at bransonartscouncil@yahoo.com for more information and the application form. Deadline for application is May 13th, 2016.
This year’s Springfield Symphony Children’s Educational Program, presented by BAC, was held on March 29th to students from area schools. Thank you to Springfield Symphony and Dick Clark’s American Bandstand Theater for helping make this event a memorable musical experience for the young listeners!
Photo courtesy of Jeannie Horton
Branson Arts Council invites you to attend our planning meeting of the 2nd Annual Art Walk in the downtown districts of Branson and Hollister. We are looking for local artists, businesses, event sponsors and volunteers to participate with us in this exciting cultural event! Opportunities await- come see how you can help in what is becoming one of the most anticipated events of the year in this area!
For more information call 417-336-4255
for an evening filled with beautiful imagery captured by renowned Arkansas native nature photographer, Tim Ernst. Tim will present his popular slide show “Arkansas Nightscapes” featuring breathtaking wilderness photos taken from twilight till dawn. Follow Tim as he roams blufftops, swamps, waterfalls, and deep forest areas in the dark to find the most beautiful and unusual scenes that most people never get to see. Tim’s keen sense of composition and his stunning time lapse photography will amaze and delight!
The presentation will be hosted at the Historic Owen Theatre, 205 S. Commercial Street in downtown Branson, MO on Friday, April 8, 2016 at 7:00 PM. This is a free event, Tim’s books and prints will be available for purchase.
CULTURE MATTERS! Cultural Kaleidoscopes presentations expose students to other cultures in ways that create lasting impressions and understandings. The world our students are entering is interconnected and diverse.
“Out of the Dreamtime” – From the only continent that is also a country comes “Australian Kaleidoscope” with Martin and Nellie Beggs from Sydney, New South Wales. The Program willl introduce students to both the young nation of Australia that was federated in 1901 and the ancient land of the indigenous aboriginal people who have lived there for at least 40,000 years.
Martin and Nellie will intertwine songs and stories with a multi-media presentation to give a look at the “Land Down Under” through the eyes of the original aboriginal inhabitants, the convicts sent to the “colony of New South Wales” and the very first European settlers who arrived in the 1700’s. These early explorers, farmers, shearers, cattlemen and miners brought their pioneering vigor to this fascinating land of the kangaroo, platypus and emu.
Cedar Ridge Elementary—Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Buchanan Elementary—Thursday, April 14, 2016
http://www.culturalkaleidoscope.org/?q=australian-kaleidoscope
BransonArts Council’s Annual Meeting will be held at the Historic Owen Theatre on Monday, September 28, 2015 at 8:30 pm. The theater is located at 205 S. Commercial Street in downtown Branson, MO.All BAC members and those interested in joining are encouraged to attend this important annual event. This is a great opportunity to meet the Board of Directors as well as get to know your fellow members.
Agenda for the evening:
8:30 pm- Annual Meeting in the foyer of the Historic Owen Theatre, agenda includes the announcement of new board members for the 2015-2017 term.
9:00 pm- Tour of the Historic Owen Theatre. At the conclusion of the tour, please join us for a showing of the classic comedy film “Airplane”. Admission charge for the movie is only $2.00!
8/14/2015 and 8/15/2015
From the creators of the Academy Award(R)-winning SPIRITED AWAY (Best Animated Feature Film, 2002) comes a tale based on the screenplay from the legendary animator Hayao Miyazaki. During summer vacation, a schoolgirl named Shizuku, who longs to discover her true talents, observes an ordinary-looking cat riding by himself on the train. Intrigued, she decides to follow him. This chance encounter leads her to the mysterious Seiji, a boy who is determined to follow his dreams, and The Baron, a magical cat figurine who helps her listen to the whispers in her heart. Soon, Shizuku’s exciting adventures carry her far beyond the boundaries of her imagination. Featuring extraordinary storytelling, enchanting animation, and an all-star voice cast, this movie will inspire dreams and warm hearts of all ages. ~~(c) 1995 Aoi Hiiragi/Shueisha Nibariki GNH
Visionary and Academy Award(R)-winning director Hayao Miyazaki (2002, Best Animated Feature, SPIRITED AWAY) has created a heartwarming, music-filled and wonderful world in MY NEIGHBOR TOTORO, a delightfully animated family adventure. Follow the adventures of Satsuki and her four-year-old sister Mei when they move into a new home in the countryside. To their delight, they discover that their new neighbor is a mysterious forest spirit called Totoro — who can be seen only through the eyes of a child. Totoro introduces them to extraordinary characters — including a cat that doubles as a bus! — and takes them on an incredible journey.
Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, and Billy Bob Thornton head a cast of hot Hollywood stars who lend their talents to this exquisitely animated, overwhelmingly acclaimed adventure epic! Inflicted with a deadly curse, a young warrior named Ashitaka sets out for the forests of the west in search of the cure that will save his life. Once there, he becomes inextricably entangled in a bitter battle that matches Lady Eboshi and a proud clan of humans against the forest’s animal gods…who are led by the brave Princess Mononoke, a young woman raised by wolves! Also starring Gillian Anderson and Jada Pinkett Smith, this monumental struggle between man and nature will have you transfixed with amazement as stunning artistry blends with epic storytelling to create a uniquely entertaining motion picture!
August 15th @ 9:15 PM
Branson Arts Council and Mount Pleasant Winery are excited to announce a group photography exhibit by area artists Gail Rowley, Mark Shipley, and Jimmy Fullbright. This exhibit will be available for viewing on July 19th, 2015.
Mark Shipley a commercial and fine art photographer based in Springfield Missouri, will present a series of large format photographs from a 2014 trip to New Orleans – French Quarter. Street photography has been his primary focus in recent years and the allure of the urban landscape with it’s ever changing palette of light, color, texture and motion holds a personal fascination for Mark.The focus of this series is on the traditional architecture of the Quarter.
Mark co-owns 417 Photo Works, a specialty photo lab, studio and gallery with his wife Sandy. They reside in the beautiful Ozarks hills with their two dogs, Taj Mahal and Bella.
“For over 35 years my career has been in music, splitting time between theatres & touring with various country artists out of Nashville as a band member & vocalist. I have always shared the same passion for all forms of art . Traveling as a musician offered a great chance to take photos all over the country and I am excited to share some of these at the upcoming show, which will also feature some shots of Table Rock Lake.”
What a GREAT IDEA- Shop to support the ARTS!
Belk is having a PRIVATE TICKETED EVENT Charity Sale on Saturday, April 30th, 2016 for four hours only- from 6 AM until 10 AM! Get the fashion you want while supporting local charities! Branson Arts Council has $5 coupons for sale beginning April 24.
Here’s how it works: Purchase your $5 Charity Sale Tickets from Branson Arts Council and take to the Belk store at Branson Landing on Saturday May 2 between the hours of 6 am and 10 am. For every $5 Charity Sale Ticket you redeem, $5 will be taken off your purchase price. The more Charity Sale Tickets you buy, the more items you may purchase for $5 off, AND the more BAC benefits from your shopping! YOU MUST HAVE TICKETS TO SHOP DURING THIS PRIVATE EVENT!
Click on the “Buy Now” button or call Branson Arts Council at 417-336-4255 to purchase Charity Sale Tickets.
Belk is located at 5 Branson Landing Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
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Each class is offered one evening per week for four consecutive weeks. Students will be given a supply list in advance to purchase materials for the class. All classes are instructed by a professional artist working in our community. Take advantage of this excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, engage in a creative experience, and explore your imagination! Due to limited class size, participants must register two weeks prior to the first day of class.
Dates: 5/6/15, 5/13/15, 5/20/15, 5/27/15 Time: 5:30PM- 7:30PM
Dates:5/5/15, 5/12/15, 5/19/15,5/26/15 Time: 6PM-8PM
Dates: 6/2/15, 6/9/15,6/16/15, 6/23/15 Time: 6PM-8PM
CULTURE MATTERS! Cultural Kaleidoscopes presentations expose students to other cultures in ways that create lasting impressions and understandings. The world our students are entering is interconnected and diverse.
Branson Arts Council is proud to present the Australian Kaleidoscope program to 3rd grade student of Branson Elementary Schools! Australian Kaleidoscope will be at Buchanan Elementary on Wed, April 8, 2015 and at Cedar Ridge Elementary on Thursday, April 9, 2015. This program is free of charge to the school system, as the Branson Arts Council takes care of the cost.
Australian Kaleidoscope will introduce students to both the young nation of Australia that was federated in 1901 and the ancient land of the indigenous aboriginal people who have lived there for at least 40,000 years. Australian Kaleidoscope presenters will intertwine songs and stories with a multi-media presentation to give a look at the “Land Down Under” through the eyes of the original aboriginal inhabitants, the convicts sent to the “colony of New South Wales” and the very first European settlers who arrived in the 1700’s. These early explorers, farmers, shearers, cattlemen and miners brought their pioneering vigor to this fascinating land of the kangaroo, platypus and emu.
www.culturalkaleidoscope.org
