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Stunt Dog Experience in Batesville
The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) proudly announces a thrilling and heartwarming evening of family entertainment with the...
Apr 71 min read
Community Art Showcase
EVENT DETAILS All art entered into the show will be displayed at the Batesville Memorial Public Library from May 30 to June 30. Winners...
Mar 232 min read

BAAC Presents: “Jazz & Jive, BAAC to the 1920’s” at the 35th Annual Auction for the Arts
The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) is excited to present its highly anticipated Auction for the Arts, themed “Jazz & Jive, BAAC to...
Jan 201 min read
ARTS IN EDUCATION SPOTLIGHTS - Fall 2024
Arts in Education (AIE) is one of BAAC's hallmark programs. Since 1988, BAAC has been providing funds to our six area schools. But what...
Dec 28, 20244 min read

Winter Newsletter
Click below to read our Winter Newsletter including information on upcoming Holiday events and a delicious recipe for families to make...
Dec 6, 20241 min read
Give the Gift of Experience this Holiday Season with BAAC Events
This holiday season offers something unforgettable: the gift of experience. Tickets to upcoming Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC)...
Nov 20, 20242 min read

What’s Coming for the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) This Fall
This fall, the Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) is excited to present a range of enriching events that celebrate art, community, and...
Oct 15, 20242 min read


Batesville Area Arts Council Gathers to Celebrate the Arts
The Batesville Area Arts Council (BAAC) held its annual “Celebration of the Arts” on Tuesday, August 27th at Shift Restaurant and Bar....
Sep 3, 20242 min read

BAAC Receives Arts Organization Support Grant from the Indiana Arts Commission
The Indiana Arts Commission (IAC) recently announced it has awarded $3,521,351 to 338 nonprofits to fund arts projects and organizations...
Aug 12, 20241 min read

Get Ready to Rock!
This summer, the Batesville Area Arts Council is set to electrify the local theatre scene with its production of the acclaimed musical,...
Mar 24, 20241 min read

Arts in Education Winter 23-24
The BAAC continues our mission to bring talented artists, authors, dancers, musicians, chefs, speakers, and more to the 2600+ students in...
Mar 17, 202411 min read

Gratitude Abounds Following the Batesville Area Arts Auction: BAAC to the Beginning
As we reflect on the Batesville Area Arts Auction, "BAAC to the Beginning," held on Friday, February 9th, the overwhelming support and...
Mar 1, 20242 min read


Arts in Education Fall 2023
Before school even began this August, artists were painting, planning, and preparing their presentations for the 2200+ students in the...
Nov 26, 20234 min read


Melissa Moenter Announced as the New Executive Director of the Batesville Area Arts Council
The Batesville Area Arts Council announces a new executive director, Melissa Moenter effective July 15, 2023. Melissa has previously...
May 30, 20232 min read


Amazing Arts in Local Schools - Spring 2023
Wow! After the original blog post was published, we received reports of even more artists in all our schools bringing the grand total to...
May 21, 202311 min read


Batesville Sky Relocating after Two Years
Batesville Sky began with the Umbrella Sky Project installation from Agueda Portugal. Ethel Rodriguez, Batesville Area Arts Council...
Apr 1, 20232 min read


Art Educators Enrich Student Learning - Fall 2022
Area schools brought in talented art educators this fall to work with local students across many disciplines. These schools are funded...
Nov 27, 20223 min read


Arts in Education - Chaz Kaiser visits BMS
Chaz Kaiser, local artist-in-resident, visited Batesville Middle School in March of 2022 to work with approximately 50 students in the...
Oct 5, 20221 min read

Auditions for Boar's Head - October 13
As a finale to Oldenburg's Village Under the Spires festivities on Saturday, December 3, 2022, the Batesville Area Arts Council is once...
Sep 29, 20221 min read


Community Canvas and Art Walk This Weekend
Join the BAAC this Saturday, September 17, under The Umbrella Sky from 10am - 2pm. The BAAC will be creating a community artwork during...
Sep 12, 20221 min read
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