bloomington area arts council

‘Art is the Queen of all sciences communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.’ - Leonardo Da Vinci

The BAAC fulfills its mission by directly supporting artists and arts organizations in the six-county region including Brown, Greene, Lawrence, Monroe, Morgan and Owen counties.

As an advocate for the arts, the Bloomington Area Arts Council (BAAC), a non-profit organization founded in 1974, facilitates public participation in the arts by enabling performance, education and promotion of the arts in south central Indiana. Members of the public enjoy exposure to an array of art forms by attending four annual events coordinated by the Bloomington Area Arts Council including Arts Fair on the Square, Opera Tease, Jazz Masters in the Schools and Art House.

Our six-county region is home to one of the richest and most diverse cultural communities in the midwest. On any given day of the year, local residents and visitors alike can choose from scores of performances, exhibits, festivals and related events. Maintained by the Bloomington Area Arts Council, BloomingtonArts.info was developed to support this rich artistic environment by providing a centralized location for accurate and comprehensive communication between artists and the public. Please check it out today at BloomingtonArts.info.

The Bloomington Area Arts Council also engages in capacity building activities within its region by assisting artists and arts organizations evolve.