Innovation
The Bowman-Shannon Cultural Arts Center is an outgrowth of the patronage of Gordon D. Bowman, II, and groundwork laid by members of The Art Group Gallery of Mount Jackson, Virginia. The BSCAC is the heart of cultural life in our community. The galleries of The Art Group allow local artists to exhibit and sell their work. Education areas provide space to teach the arts to a diverse population. The BSCAC provides a gathering place for individuals to engage in endeavors that are integral to the development of our youth and the future of our communities.
What Will Happen at the Center
| Multi-discipline Classes | Art Exhibitions & Displays | Music Performances |
| Resident Artist Studios | Educational Workshops | Mentorship Programs |
What’s Treasured is Measured
The arts are fundamental to the health of a successful society. By understanding how the arts thrive, we can better understand how to make communities thrive.
- Prosperity: The Arts create millions of jobs and enhance economic health.
- Creativity: The Arts encourage creativity, a critical skill in a dynamic world.
- Skills: Arts aptitudes and techniques are needed in all sectors of society and work.
- Identity: Arts goods, services, and experiences help define our culture.
- Innovation: The Arts are sources of new ideas, futures, concepts, and connections.
- Preservation: Arts and culture keep our collective memories intact.
- Expression: Artistic work lets us communicate our interests and visions.
- Aesthetics: The Arts create beauty and preserve it as part of culture.
- Social Capital: We enjoy the Arts together, across races, generations, and places.
