Bethany Arts Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization with a 44,000 SF facility on 25 picturesque acres, offering a space and environment where all forms of art can be learned and expressed, where hope & acceptance are the norms. Nurturing the creative process, Bethany welcomes artists, from young to old, and all levels of experience, to explore and create art that the community can engage with. Bethany fosters sharing, connection, and collaboration, in an inclusive culture where people experience the power of art to improve lives and expand their perceptions and perspectives of the world. Bethany's multidisciplinary programming includes artist residencies & fellowships, free community programs, workshops & classes for all ages, Bethany Kids CREATE Saturdays & Summer programming for ages 3-11, afterschool workshops, public performances & events, art exhibits, community arts festivals, and more. The Vision of Bethany Arts Community is to be a model arts community where everyone has access to the arts in a safe, accepting, and nurturing environment, where art is valued for its power to broaden perspectives and challenge assumptions, and where the artistic process results in community engagement, cross-cultural understanding, and personal growth.
