BCP to host lobby art contest inspired by Fats Waller jazz
Beaumont Community Players is calling for entries for its “Ain’t Misbehavin’” art show, to be on display during the run of the Fats Waller-inspired musical, April 3-18.
“We are inviting artists to produce one piece of 2-dimensional art inspired by the jazz of Fats Waller or the Harlem Renaissance of the 1930-‘40s,” John Manfredi, BCP executive director, said. “This is the latest in a series of lobby exhibitions that feature local artists.”
Submissions must be made digitally to john@beaumontcommunityplayers.com. Submission deadline is March 15. Size is limited to a maximum 30×40 inches and works must be able to stand on an easel.
Jurors will select 10-12 pieces to be displayed in the lobby. Accepted entries must be delivered in person to BCP, April 1.
“BCP is committed to working with the entire Southeast Texas arts community not just the performing arts,” Manfredi said. “This is just another way to forge these artistic relationships.”
BCP, located at the Betty Greenberg Performing Arts Center, 4155 Laurel in Beaumont, offers eight plays each season and five educational productions each summer.
“The new lobby gallery at BCP is conceived to support our mission to promote an interconnected community and to celebrate all the artistic voices of our region,” Manfredi said. “They make a visit to the Betty Greenberg Center for Performing Arts a unique opportunity to take in a wealth of art, culture and expression in one location.”
For more information, visit www.beaumontcommunityplayers.com.