It's about the artists BAC sells the work of over 300 local and regional artists' in the gallery, in special exhibitions, and at our annual Artists' Almost Perfect Sale. We visit studios, we look at new work, we listen, we advise. We tell artists about opportunities in regular e-mails, and we hear from them that they've gotten commissions. We encourage young artists by exhibiting their work, buying art supplies for the public schools, and by funding scholarships. It's about art education BAC offers gallery talks, artist demos, and art history lectures free in the gallery. Our workshops offer new skills and insights to professional artists as well as to beginners. We bring exciting speakers to the Island and sponsor trips to regional galleries and museum. It's about the community Art belongs in the community' and we're getting it there. BAC sponsors events, offers educational programs, and mounts exhibitions with other community organizations, such as the Bloedel Reserve, Helpline House, the Kitsap Regional Library, Bainbridge Performing Arts, and the Bainbridge Island School District. Through our Art Rental Program, we hang art all over town.