Beverly Arts Center

The Beverly Arts Center is fantastic.  It's one of the best aspects of our neighborhood.  The key to the place is its faculty--there are some wonderful teachers working with both children and adults there.  What's more, their film series allow you to see films you usually won't see anywhere else (and certainly not anywhere else on the South Side).  I'm really impressed with the place, and my children have taken over a dozen classes there.  They've been able to interact with a wide array of other kids.  My daughter has blossomed as an artist thanks in part to the sculpture and drawing classes, and they even have art camps over winter and spring breaks.  Become a member and your classes are cheaper.  If you are from the area, you really ought to check the BAC out and invest in it.  I wish the neighborhood in which I grew up had such a place!!!

I am so glad we have a place like this on the south side.  This place has something for everyone.  It's always clean, ample parking, friendly staff and has an overall warmth to it I just can't explain.  My daughter has been doing plays there for the past 4 years and I'm kicking myself that I didn't have her start earlier.  Kids interact with others outside of their school circle which I think is good, it helps with their social skills.  They are with other "artsy" kids who understand them which is another benefit.  There are so many things the Beverly Arts Center offers - I suggest taking a look at their website and also take advantage of their early bird registration savings as well as the annual membership - completely worth every penny!

The Beverly Arts Center is a gem. It's a school of the arts, a 400-seat performance space that feels surprisingly intimate, an art-house movie theatre, an art gallery, and a true champion of innovative programming in this culturally underserved part of town.

It was a delight performing on the Main Stage this Halloween season, and I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

Many thanks,
Neil Tobin, Necromancer
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