May Your Days Be Merry and Bright!

Jean Madsen, Board Member of BDAC sitting on Santa's knee

It's two days before Christmas and time to reflect on another great year at BDAC.  The Membership Drive has gone very well.  We are heartened by the generous response we've received from BDAC supporters.  We thank CenterPoint Legacy Theatre in Centerville, Robintino's in Bountiful and Mike Call Fine Art for providing wonderful incentive gifts for new and renewed memberships during the Drive.  There is a synergy that happens when we partner with other businesses and organizations.  All are winners and come away with something of value, building on increasing the footprint of the arts and culture in our community.  Thanks to all who have responded by joining the BDAC family.  Contact us if you would like more information about BDAC membership opportunities: 801 292-0367

Last Monday we enjoyed a special Family Art Night (FAN) with Mr. and Mrs. Claus.The children especially enjoyed visiting with Santa and the other activities that were available that night.  It's always fun to watch the children do the art project and "I Spy" activity.  People brought cans of food that have been donated to the Bountiful Food Pantry and received discounts on Holiday Show purchases.

Sherry Rauch, BDAC Board member assisting children with the FAN activity

Children line up to see Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus

Two young artists learn about texture at the new Children's Center at BDAC

We were most especially pleased to unveil the 'new and improved' Jean Madsen Children's Center at BDAC on Monday night.  Thanks to a grant from Target, we were able to purchase desks, lighting, furniture, prints, frames and program materials to provide a welcoming and educational environment. Children can learn about the basic principles of art in a fun, interactive way.  Theresa Otteson, Education Coordinator has done a fabulous job stretching the grant budget to utilize every penny in a way that looks like she spent much, much more.  The Children's Center is open during regular business hours and is a wonderful addition to the offerings of BDAC.  Thank you Target for your generous support and to Big D for the initial building of the Children's Center and thanks to Jean Madsen, for never giving up on her dream to have an exceptional children's center in BDAC.

A dad shows his daughters some concepts about color at the new Children's Center

Santa came to the Life Drawing Class as a model recently.  BDAC staff member and artist Mike Call did a wonderful drawing  (below) that we incorporated into the BDAC Christmas card.

And finally, from the staff of BDAC, may you have the brightest of holidays and be sure to come in and see us soon!

Tamara, Josh, Brenda, Emma, Theresa and Mike