GACDaughters of the Delta
Friday, January 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m. Gallery Opening, Roger D. Malkin Gallery
Friday, January 13 - February 17
The Greenville Arts Council will begin their gallery calendar with an event that features three Greenville natives; Katie Byrd, Elizabeth Barenis, and Shelby Nunnery. Though all three women are from the Greenville area, their use of mediums is very unique. Gallery openings are free events and open to the public. Artwork will be available for purchase.

Teacher Predators Preview Party
Friday, January 13, 4:30-6:00 p.m., Greenville Mall
Join the Delta Children's Museum and the Greenville Arts Partnership for a Teacher Preview Party of the new exhibit "Predators" that will be housed at the Greenville Mall beginning January 15th. Guests will get behind the scenes tour to see how this traveling exhibit can enhance the classroom setting as a field trip opportunity. Betty Coleman, the exhibit Director, will be on site to answer questions and schedule field trips.

MAAE Teaching Artist Workshop
Saturday, February 4, 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
The .Greenville Arts Council will be hosting the Mississippi Alliance for Arts Education's one-day workshop to prepare for their professional development requirements to join the Mississippi Arts Commission's Teaching Artist Roster. Althea Jerome, winner of the 2012 Mississippi Governor's Award for Arts in Education will lead the session as participants are introduced to essential information to work in a Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade school setting. Contact Althea Jerome with any questions about the workshops 601-268-6906.
$35 for MAAE Members; $50 for non-members; $75 Workshop/Membership Special. Reservations are required to attend register online at www.MSArtsAlliance.com.

3rd Annual Grapes in the Gallery
Thursday, February 9, 6:30 p.m., Roger D. Malkin Gallery
The Greenville Arts Council hosts their Annual Winter Wine Tasting in the Roger D. Malkin Gallery. Learn the art of wine tasting. Patrons will discover how to differentiate wines using sight, smell and taste. Space is limited and reservations required.
GAC Members $40, Non GAC Members $45 (Friends of GAC/Business/Patrons of GAC Members free- must still reserve a spot).

Brent Sisters in Concert
Saturday, February 18, 7:00 p.m., Jake and Freda Stein Hall
Spend Mardi Gras at Bass with the Greenville Arts Council! All three Brent Sisters, Jessica, Eden and Bronwynne Brent will be in concert to help us celebrate. Tickets are $10 and drinks will be available for purchase.

"Separate but Equal" Documentary Movie Screening
Thursday, February 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Reception, 7:15 p.m. Movie, followed by Q & A with the Director, Jake and Freda Stein Hall
The Greenville Arts Council with special support from Mayor Chuck Jordan present the documentary by Greenvillian Shawn Wilson featuring life in Greenville during the 50’s. Separate but Equal has been selected by the Smithsonian Institute as part of its permanent collection in the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington DC. For more information visit http://www.separatebutequalfilm.com/.

Delta Perspectives
Friday, February 24, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Gallery Opening, Roger D. Malkin Gallery
Friday, February 24 - March 23
Last year we traveled around the world; this year we are featuring our home. A variety of local artists will share their mediums and how Delta landscapes have inspired their work. Gallery openings are free events and open to the public. Artwork will be available for purchase.

Greenville Honors Its Own
Friday, March 23, 6:30 p.m., Jake and Freda Stein Hall
The Greenville Arts Council celebrates 29 years of art by honoring local community members for their contributions to the arts and the community. Master of ceremonies will be Greenville born comedian Claude Stuart, who currently resides in Los Angeles and has appeared on The Tonight Show and Comics Unleashed. Event sponsorships available. Reservations required. For more information, check our website at www.greenville-arts-council.com.

2nd Annual Student Exhibit Opening
Thursday, April 12, 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Join us for the opening reception of the annual student art show. Artwork will fill the halls of Bass and awards will be given. All area schools are invited to participate in our annual student exhibit. Artwork must be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 30th. Download the official entry form here. Contact the Angela Eustache at 332-2246 for more information.

Make Art Not War! Kim Guthrie
Friday, April 20, 5:00-7:00 p.m., Gallery Opening, Roger D. Malkin Gallery
Friday, April 20 - June 8
Prepare yourself to have fun! This exhibit allows Kim to be free and unhindered by artistic traditions, stigmas or mediums. For 27 years, Kim Guthrie created murals for clients with specific tastes and requirements. While those opportunities made it possible for her to make a living as an artist, she was hindered somewhat creatively. So now, look out, it’s all about experimentation and freedom! This exhibit it filled with a variety of installations, mixed media pieces, and paintings. Art will be available for purchase.

BEATS AT BASS: Jason Fratesi and the Dirt Road Jam Band
Saturday, May 5, 1:00 p.m., E.E. Bass Lawn
Come on down to BASS and join the Greenville Arts Council, Delta Symphony Association, and Delta Children’s Museum for our annual spring concert by Jason Fratesi and the Dirt Road Jam Band on the E.E. Bass front lawn. Free to the public and families and we encourage the community to attend.

Bottles and Brushes Night *New Date
Thursday, May 24, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Need a night out? Come paint the town with local art teacher Ms. Tracy Norell! This is a great excuse for a girl’s night, a fun date night with your significant other, or a fun evening with a friend. No experience needed. Sign up, show up, sip and paint. We will supply all painting materials and wine. Feel free to bring your own snacks!
$35 GAC Members; $40 Non GAC Members. To reserve your spot or make a group registration call the GAC office at 332-2246 (20 spots only).

Click here to download the full Spring calendar for the E.E. Bass Cultrual Arts Center.