Batesville Area Arts Council Celebrates Opening of Work/Shop on Main
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon-Cutting ceremony for The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) in celebration of its newly expanded and renovated Work/Shop on Main concept and space. The event marked a major milestone for BAAC, which recently completed an expansion within its historic Main Street building. The renovation includes a new gift shop, an expanded workshop space, and the unveiling of a Community Gallery that will feature work by talented local artists.
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BAAC Board President Abby Perrine addressed the crowd. She shared the organization’s journey from utilizing the space as a rental property to transforming it into a beautiful extension of the former workshop area that can accommodate more participants in the many art classes offered by BAAC. “None of this would be possible without the visionary talent and drive of our BAAC Executive Director, Carly Dahl. Once she sets her mind on something, it happens. So, this wouldn’t be possible without her leadership and talent. Thanks to Carly, the workshop space can now seat 40 students and host more classes for the community,” stated Perrine.
“We are so excited to share this new chapter with our supporters and the community,” said BAAC Executive Director Carly Dahl. “This renovation was made possible through the generosity of our sponsors and community investors. I want to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make my vision come true, including First Community Bank, Batesville Preservation Association, Citizens Bank, Lyon College, White River Health, Bad Boy Mowers, FARCO, Precise, Bob Carius, Ray & Diane LaCroix, Abby & Zach Perrine, and Racheal & Alex Roofe. And my husband, Dustyn Bork, helped with a long list of last-minute tasks, so I want to thank him for making today possible,” remarked Dahl.
The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides enriching learning opportunities through the promotion of the arts. BAAC plays a vital role in the community by advancing arts education and cultural engagement through various programs, including Arts In Education, the Gallery on Main, and a wide range of workshops for all ages. The Gallery on Main is open Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is closed on Sunday and Monday. The new expanded space can be rented for private events, workshops, or corporate gatherings in a unique and creative setting. Call the BAAC staff at 870-793-3382 or email them at info@batesvilleareaartscouncil.org for more information on booking this new space for unforgettable moments. To learn more about BAAC, visit www.batesvilleareaartscouncil.org or follow BAAC on social media.
Chamber ambassadors in attendance include Kendra Collier-McMahan (Approve Home Health and Caring Hands), Adam Curtwright (Centennial Bank), Ashley Davis (Citizens Bank), Amy Finster (FARCO), Aaron Herndon (Citizens Bank), Lindy Hopper (First Community Bank), Amy Crouch Howard (Weichert, Realtors – The Property Shoppe), Tammy Jeffrey (First Community Bank), Michael Kelley (Peco Foods), Alexandra McClain (Myers-Davis Life Coaching), Cassidy Mitchell (Lyon College), Sarah Ring (Southern Bank), Brenda Rivera (First Community Bank), Lucy Rodriguez (George’s Inc.), Lori Tacker (Batesville Eye Care Center), Christina Watts (LaCroix Precision Optics), Chad Whiteaker (White River Now), and Sydney Wood (Main Street Batesville).
