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ESCANABA -- The Bonifas Arts Center is home to ever-changing works that are free for the public to view between 10 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturdays.
Presently, a couple exhibits are on display at the center, which is located at 700 First Avenue South in Escanaba.
In the Powers Gallery is “Bending Reality: A Journey through Surrealism.” Multiple artists are highlighted in this show, which will remain at the Bonifas until Nov. 5.
“Join us on a journey through the surrealism art movement as seen through the eyes of Brian Burroughs, William Oman, and other guest artists,” reads a page of the Bonifas publication, ArtNews. “We are highlighting graphic artist Brian Burroughs with his thought provoking art on the main level of the Powers Gallery. (Oman) will challenge the viewer with a unique art installation on our second floor of the Powers Gallery.”
Also presented at the Bonifas Arts Center until Nov. 5 are the works of metal artist Austin Ash, who earned the solo exhibit when his piece “Need a Hand” won the Bonifas Membership Show in June.
“Autin Ash’s many works… on display have been made throughout Austin's lifeand have brought many smiles to young and old,” the Bonifas says.
In addition to displaying works of art for the public to view for free, the Bonifas also holds classes by a number of artists with a vast array of skills.
Today, local photographer Michael Hall is leading a lesson nature photography. Upcoming classes include one on stained glass by Beth Cox, drawing with Marlene Wood and fiber coiling with Jessica Shields.
Most classes have a fee. The list of upcoming courses and how to register can be found at bonifasarts.org/classes.
“Participating in classes, becoming a member, and joining us for events like Santa's Workshop aren't just fun, they are also great ways to support the Bonifas and all of the hard work we do to bring arts and culture to the community,” wrote Executive Director Chelsea Hart in a statement this fall.
The Bonifas Arts Center, a nonprofit, is sponsored in part by The Michigan Arts and Culture Council; National Endowment for the Arts; the City of Escanaba; the Besse Foundation; and a number of private donors, class participants, gallery-viewers and more.