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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Soft Opening Celebration of The BEAR in downtown Hot Springs! With crafts, live music, and activities for all ages, it was a joyful afternoon that marked the beginning of this exciting new chapter for the arts in Bath County. We are so grateful to the musicians, volunteers, and community members who made the day so special. |
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The BEAR is now officially open: We hope to expand our hours in the future, but for now, we can’t wait to welcome you on weekends. Stop in to explore the space and learn more about what’s ahead!
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BCAA Speaker Series Kicked Off This Fall!“Viva la Vida – The Art of Frida Kahlo” with Elliott H. King |
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What an inspiring way to open our Speaker Series! On September 13, Elliott H. King, Professor of Art History at Washington & Lee University, led a lively discussion on Frida: Viva la Vida at The BEAR in Hot Springs. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this wonderful evening of art and conversation. |
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Friday, September 26 | 4:00 - 6:00 pm Join us at The BEAR before the next three home games to craft the Bath County way! Free while supplies last. Decorate your own cowbell, pendant flag, or plastic megaphone to show your Charger Spirit! |
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| Sunday, September 28 at 1:00 pm “Cooking With Lavender” with Teece Nowell & Moseymore Farm |
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| Saturday, October 11 at 1:00 pm Sip n’ Paint - "Introduction to Watercolor" with Abigail Dufour |
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| Saturday, October 18th at 6:00 pm Jeremy Houghton – “An Evening with Britain’s Royal Artist in Residence” |
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| Saturday, November 8th at 6:00 pm John Bullard – “Bach, Banjos and the Hero’s Journey” |
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Community SpotlightPari Baker |
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This year’s Community Night was a hit thanks to the creativity and hard work of Pari Baker and her team. Pari Baker and her team really blew it out of the water with this wonderful event. The fabulous decorations, the great food, the amazing activities for kids and adults alike really increased awareness of BCAA in the community. We’re grateful for her energy, vision, and dedication to BCAA! |
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2025 BCAA Grants
What Your Support Makes Possible |
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BCAA is proud to support programs that bring the arts to life in Bath County. From classrooms to community stages, our rolling and primary grants are helping students, families, and neighbors connect through creativity. |
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Bath County Fair | September 20 |
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The 2025 Bath County Fair was a wonderful celebration of community, agriculture, and tradition—and BCAA was proud to be part of it! Thank you to everyone who made the fair such a success. |
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Living Arts Gathering | September 19–21 |
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We loved seeing so many of you at the BEAR during the Living Arts Gathering! The Community Art Gallery came alive with the work of local and visiting artists, and it was wonderful to share this new space with our community. Thank you for being part of the celebration. We can’t wait to welcome you back to the BEAR again soon. |
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| Chamber Harvest Festival September 27 · Downtown Hot Springs Live music, food, crafts, and more. |
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| Cora Dance Cora Dance Alleghany (CDA) has scheduled FREE fall after-school classes for K-3 students at both elementary schools. Registration is now open. |
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Thank you for being part of the
60th Annual Bath County Art Show
Complete the artist survey today! |
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The 2025 Bath County Art Show was a success thanks to you—our artists. We’d love to hear your thoughts on everything from registration to pick-up so we can make next year’s show even better. The survey takes less than 5 minutes, and your feedback will help us shape future events. |
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Thank you again for sharing your creativity with our community. We couldn’t do it without you! |
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Support the Arts in Bath County |
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Your donation helps BCAA bring creativity, connection, and year-round programming to our community. Every contribution makes a difference. |
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Follow Along + Spread the Word |
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| Look for updates about BCAA, The Art Show & The BEAR. Follow us on social media and help us reach new artists, neighbors, and friends |
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