September at the Art Center
Run for the Arts
The 48th Annual Run for the Arts is September 13
We are just weeks away from the 48th Annual Constitution 5K Run for the Arts!
Started in 1978 by a group of running enthusiasts in Danville, it was sponsored by the local newspaper and followed the Constitution Square Festival, which always falls on the second weekend of September. At that time, the festival was two days, ending with the race on Sunday.
In the mid 2000s, the race became a fundraiser for the Art Center, and since that time has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help support our mission of connecting all people to art, culture and creativity! Thank you!
Run, walk, skip or just come and cheer on Sunday, September 13.
Free Community Events are Back!
With the end of summer camps, we are back in the swing of several free community events! Lunch with the Arts, Poetry Connected, and Mini Makers Club are opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy arts programming free of charge. Learn more about our free and low-cost arts programs, classes, and workshops in September HERE.
Host YOUR Event at the Art Center
Take a tour of our event spaces
As the holiday season quickly approaches, consider hosting your event at the Art Center!
Our event spaces are unique, affordable and full of charm! Whether you’re looking for a space for a small family gathering, an off-site work excursion, or space for a larger celebration, check out what we have to offer!
The crew is busy putting the finishing touches on the Ballroom! On the third floor of 409 W. Main Street, it features a wide-open floor plan, a view overlooking Danville, and is a beautifully restored reminder of our historic past. Once an Oddfellows Hall, the space is ready to be used for your events and meetings!
UPCOMING EXHIBIT
Glass in Danville: Forty Years of Fire and the Legacy of Stephen Rolfe Powell
Mark your calendars and save the date! The Art Center’s Grand Hall will be transformed by the colorful creations of Stephen Rolfe Powell in an exhibit that will showcase his work and legacy.
Exhibit: October 8 – January 2
Opening Reception: Friday, October 9,
4:30-6 pm
Fern Featured Artist
Mike Shuler and Rhonda Shuler
This month, Fern will feature artwork from Mike and Rhonda Shuler.
Mike uses a lathe to create beautiful pieces in wood, while Rhonda paints with watercolor. Mike is retired from construction and enjoys the outdoors, boating, fishing and camping. Rhonda has used her drafting skills to do freelance work, including sign painting. Come see their work at Fern in September!
Their work will be featured at Fern Curated Gifts, 409 W. Main Street, throughout the month of August. Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Boyle County Artist Tour
Visit the Art Center during the Third Annual Boyle County Artist Tour on September 26 and 27. Our Studio Artists – Terrell Atwood, David Farmer, Rhonda Gilliam, Tony Richardson, Katherine Updegraff-White, and Laura Zecchin – will have their spaces open to the public. We will also host several other local artists for this two-day event. Find more information and a map of participating artists HERE.
Support the Art Center
Become a Monthly Donor
Did you know that a donation of just $10 a month can provide art supplies for our free Mini Makers Club, a scholarship for a Homeschool Art Club student, or allow students to attend a free field trip to the Art Center?
Your monthly donation is an ongoing way to support the Art Center!
Become a Monthly Donor with a gift of $10 a month or more between September 14 and 24 and receive a FREE Art Center canvas tote bag!
Help us meet our mission to connect all people with art, culture and creativity!
Art Center Campus closed on Labor Day
Art Center of the Bluegrass will be closed on Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day. To everyone who works to build our community, thank you! Rest, recharge, and celebrate!