Education.
Enjoyment.
Expression.
ABOUT US
MISSION
The BAAC exists to support arts in education in all six area schools. The BAAC further promotes the arts by providing opportunities for artistic education, expression, and enjoyment in Batesville and the surrounding area.
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
The BAAC is committed to providing art for all. We believe in fostering a community that is inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible welcoming participation regardless of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender identify, sexual orientation, disability, age, or religion.
IMPACT
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Over 30 years of giving to our local schools and communities, with over $1M donated directly to student arts programs.
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Over $80k of public art funded in Batesville & Oldenburg, IN.
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95% of income goes directly back into programming.
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS
ARTS IN EDUCATION
HISTORY
Since 1988 the Arts in Education (AIE) Program has brought a variety of professional artists into the 6 local schools to integrate the arts into the existing school curricula.
GOAL
The goal of the BAAC Arts in Education Program is to enrich the educational experiences and lives of the students and teachers in the Batesville and Oldenburg schools.
RECOGNITION
The Arts in Education Program has been cited as a model program by the Indiana Arts Commission and the National Endowment for the Arts.
COMMUNITY ART SUPPORT
IMPACT
Batesville and Oldenburg have gained cultural, social, and economic value through public art and community arts programs. Public and performing arts humanize the environment and invigorate public spaces.*
ART WALK
Click below to for the 2023 self-guided Art Walk
PARTNERSHIPS
The BAAC is pleased to partner with local schools, libraries, businesses, civic organizations, and other non-profit groups to fund and display art in our communities. We are grateful for the community support of our efforts.
GET IN TOUCH
P.O. Box 307
Batesville, IN 47006
812-933-0355
SPONSORS
