Spring Open House

Sunday April 19, 11am-4pm-Featuring a Student Art Show-Free Community Plant + Seed Swap event-Raku firing -free to watch, fee to fire a pot

Welcome to our Spring Open House!

Sunday April 19, 11am-4pm-Featuring a Student Art Show-Free Community Plant + Seed Swap event-Raku firing (free to watch, fee to participate). Meet teachers, watch demos, tour the Art Center and learn about what we offer for classes.

**Check out the sections below for more information.

~~BAC STUDENT ART SHOW~~

We’re celebrating you—our incredible student artists. All former and current students are invited to display 1–3 favorite pieces created in one of our classes. Choose to display only, or offer your work for sale. Sold pieces will include a 25% commission to support the art center. This is your chance to share your creativity, inspire others, and be part of our gallery during our Open House.

Gallery open hours 11am-4pm

Reception 3-4pm

CALL FOR ART

We know this is a bit short notice—but we would love to include your work in our Student Showcase during the Open House! If you’ve taken a class with us, this is your invitation to share what you’ve created.

How to participate:

Submit our Student Showcase Form:
https://www.burkheadartcenter.com/student-art-show-2026

~~PLANT AND SEED SWAP~~
Bring your seeds and starts (indoor and outdoor welcome!) to swap with others while collecting items for your own garden.
We've partnered with Evergreen Social Club to host this event here at Burkhead Art Center. Open to everyone.

How to Participate:
1. Just show up and get free stuff
2. Bring a few things to exchange or share
3. Bring a TON of things to share

Check out the Seed Swap event page here:
https://www.burkheadartcenter.com/events/spring-seed-swap

~~RAKU~~
Ever seen pottery pulled from a kiln while it’s still glowing? Join us April 19 for a live Raku firing demonstration—one of the most exciting ceramic processes to watch! Free to watch
Want to try it? Sign up ahead of time or join in during the event. Fire, smoke, surprise finishes… it’s all part of the magic.

Learn more about the Raku firing here:
https://www.burkheadartcenter.com/classes.../raku-04-19-26