The Belleville Area Council for the Arts holds a free art show in August to recognize and encourage artists in the community. This non-juried art show is open to artwork of all kinds; categories are open to all artists over the age of five.
3rd Annual Community Art Show - 2012
The 3rd Annual Community Art Show will be held on August 10 & 11, 2012, at St Anthony's Parish in Belleville. The Art Show Flyer and the Application/Entry form are provided below. See Application/Entry form for additional information.
2012 Community Art Show Flyer - PDF
2012 Community Art Show Application/Entry Form - PDF
2nd Annual Community Art Show - 2011
The Belleville Area Council for the Arts presented the 2nd Annual Community Art Show, April 29 & 30, 2011 at St. Anthony's Parish in Belleville. Over 70 talented artists from all over Southeast Michigan and beyond exhibited more than 200 pieces including paintings, drawings and sculptures. Jason Ferguson and Brian Spolans, both professional artists and professors from Eastern Michigan University donated their talents to judge the competition and selected the following winners:
6-12 Age Group
1st Place - Veronica Ortolan "Patchs the Demon Bunny"
2nd Place - Brittany Powe "Blossom"
3nd Place - Mckayla Louise Wasilewski "Sleeping Baby Bear"
13-17 Age Group
1st Place - Elizabeth Hoppe "Tree on Cliff"
2nd Place - Silas Olson "El Baseball"
3rd Place - Megan Gaedtke "Butterflys?"
18+ Age Group
1st Place - Niyati Bhatt "Untitled"
2nd Place - Allen Brooks "River of No Return"
3rd Place - Liz Dobbs "Cranberry Bush in Autumn"
Viewer's Choice Winner - John Sanders
Show-goers, with many traveling from far outside Belleville, expressed great appreciation for not only the exhibits, but the tasty tidbits from "Kay's Kitchen" as well. Representatives from BACA were very delighted with the participation and attendance and ensure that they intend to continue producing not only this Art Show, but many other events for the Tri-Community area
The Community Art Show wishes to publicly acknowledge and thank the sponsors of the 2011 Community Art Show held April 29 & 30:
Antiques on Main, Armstrong's Funland, Atchinson Ford, Paul Atkins, Belleville Lake Current, Belleville Tax & Accounting, Belleville Yacht Club, Bethany Day Care Center, Carol Betts; Caring Help at Home, Rob Bovitz CPA, Burhop's Collision & Auto Glass, David C. Brown Funeral Home, Curves of Belleville, Detlor Insurance Agency, Doug Dalton Auctioneer, DTE Energy, Friends of Michigan Animal Rescue, Neil Griffin, Thelma Griffin, Higgerson & Neal Funeral Home, Wayne County Commissioner Kevin M. McNamara, Maw & Paw Ceramic Creations, Martin & Son Auto Repair, Barbara Rogalle Miller Esq., Jean Morris, Osier & Sons Electric, State Representative Dian Slavens, Belleville Mayor Richard Smith, Phyllis Smith, TCF Bank Belleville, Threads 'N Treasures Quilt Shop, Sumpter Township Supervisor Johnny Vawters, Van Buren Township Supervisor Paul White, Sue White, and Waterworks Auto Wash. Without their support, the show may not have been possible.
