The Arts

ImageMakers: National Photography Program

This program helps Club members discover their artistic talents and explore career options in photography. It provides resources for children to take photos and learn to develop photos as well as edit and enhance digital photos. Club members with exceptional photos are invited to compete in various contests locally and regionally, culminating in the annual ImageMakers National Photography Contest. Many photographic works are displayed at the local Clubs, and winning photos are displayed at BGCA's annual National Conference and at museums nationwide. The National Photography Program has gained an avid following as it nears its 50-year anniversary in 2010.

National Fine Arts Program

View the 2007 National Fine Arts Exhibit Virtual Gallery.
Encouraging creativity through a variety of media is the goal of the National Fine Arts Exhibit. Club members participate through classes and special events. After creating unique pieces of art, they are invited to showcase their artwork at local, regional and national exhibits, with the most popular pieces broadly displayed. Young artists can select from one of nine categories: monochromatic drawing, multicolored drawing, pastels, water color, oil or acrylic, print making, mixed media, collage and sculpture. A national competition is held from among four age divisions to select the best artwork, which is then displayed at BGCA's annual National Conference and also tours the U.S. for one year. Talk about recognition and achievement – this exhibit has a “wow” factor and can be accessed from the web.