NEWS
- WORKING HANDS - EXHIBITION May 3 - JUNE 27: We are excited to announce "Working Hands", an exhibition of artwork by some of the talented BVACC teachers. Please join us at the opening reception on Saturday, May 3, 2:00-5:00pm - <LEARN MORE>
- Appeal for New Board Members: BVACC wants you to consider serving on our Board of Directors. Help shape the future of local culture by joining our board, where your unique expertise will have a direct, tangible impact on the arts in our community.
- Open Studio Thursdays have resumed their normal schedule 1:00 - 4:00PM on Thursdays. All are welcome to bring their own art projects to BVACC and work alongside other artists and crafters. Please come and enjoy the camaraderie of others.
- BVACC announces a new partnership with The Gatehouse, located at 129 Main St, Morris, NY- details below
If you believe in the power of the arts and want to lead from the heart, we invite you to join our board of directors. It is a rare opportunity to move the needle for a grassroots organization and see your ideas come to life.
If interested or you just want more information about becoming a board member, please contact us at 607‑263‑2150 or info@bvartscenter.org
NEW PARTNERSHIP
Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center is excited and pleased to announce a new partnership with The Gatehouse Coffee and Mercantile in Morris NY. The partnership will enable the Art Center to provide space for Tim Atticus, one of The Gatehouse owners and known artist, to conduct art classes. And, the partnership will offer scholarships for creative endeavors of Gatehouse staff involving youth. The scholarships are funded by a grant from the Otsego Community Foundation, solely for the purpose of expanding opportunities in the community.
Mr. Atticus plans to hold additional art classes in February 2026, more details to follow.
Timothy Atticus lives and works in New York State. His recent abstract art references form from nature and relishes the possibilities of paint as temporal, tactile and perpetually unfinished. Atticus' work is in numerous private collections worldwide and was first recognized nationally at the Whitney Biennial in 2008. He currently teaches drawing at SUNY Oneonta.
Mr. Atticus graduated from the Cooper Union School of Art. He holds a Master's Degree in Art History from SUNY Purchase in New York. He has won many awards, including TAM prize for Excellence in Fine Arts and the Neuberger Museum of Art Curatorial Fellowship, among others.
- NOV - WILLOW SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT with Sandra Kehoe
- NOV - COLD WAX PAINTING OPEN STUDIO with Kristin Stevenson
- NOV - WILLOW BASKETS with Sandra Kehoe
Go to our classes page to learn more about our great classes and to register.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
BVACC has an opening for an Arts Program Assistant.
Arts Program Assistant Position
This flexible part-time position is funded by a grant from Otsego Community Foundation.
The BVACC Arts Program Assistant (APA) will support Art Center programs will participate in event planning and promotion, social media management, administrative support, class development and implementation, marketing and promotion and community engagement. The APA will work cooperatively with Board members in all endeavors.
Responsibilities include exhibition planning and implementation; workshop and class development, artisan markets and fundraising events management; social media support; general office tasks; volunteer management; calendar maintenance; and community engagement and outreach.
Qualifications: 18 or older; interest in and enthusiasm for art and art related fields and community engagement; possess organizational, communication and interpersonal skills; know how to use Microsoft programs and post on social media platforms; ability to work independently and as part of a team. Knowledge of nonprofit organization administration, event planning and/or arts programming is a plus.
To apply: Please send resume along with statement addressing why this position interests you to BVACC via mail (PO Box 409, Morris, NY 13808) or email (bvacc2150@gmail.com) no later than October 15, 2025.
BVACC has a new partnership with The Gatehouse in Morris.
NEW PARTNERSHIP
Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center is excited and pleased to announce a new partnership with The Gatehouse Coffee and Mercantile in Morris NY. The partnership will enable the Art Center to provide space for Tim Atticus, one of The Gatehouse owners and known artist, to conduct art classes. And, the partnership will offer scholarships for creative endeavors of Gatehouse staff involving youth. The scholarships are funded by a grant from the Otsego Community Foundation, solely for the purpose of expanding opportunities in the community.
Mr. Atticus plans to hold additional art classes in February 2026, more details to follow.
Timothy Atticus lives and works in New York State. His recent abstract art references form from nature and relishes the possibilities of paint as temporal, tactile and perpetually unfinished. Atticus' work is in numerous private collections worldwide and was first recognized nationally at the Whitney Biennial in 2008. He currently teaches drawing at SUNY Oneonta.
Mr. Atticus graduated from the Cooper Union School of Art. He holds a Master's Degree in Art History from SUNY Purchase in New York. He has won many awards, including TAM prize for Excellence in Fine Arts and the Neuberger Museum of Art Curatorial Fellowship, among others.
More information about the class for Drawing may be found on Butternut Valley Arts Center's website at bvartscenter.org.
The calendar below is interactive and shows the start dates of classes and events. Visit the CLASSES page for more details about the classes.
GET INVOLVED
Butternut Valley Arts & Crafts Center
info@bvartscenter.org 607‑263‑2150 124 Main St, Morris, NY 13808
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