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Bower Center Announces 2022 Recipient of Emerging Artist Residency Program. Philanthropist and Art Collector Suzanne “Suzie” Viemeister long inspired many in the Bedford community with her unlimited enthusiasm and commitment to helping and supporting the Arts. As a generous champion for artists of all disciplines, Suzie acquired one of the most extensive and eclectic art…

8th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Awards Announcement On February 12th we celebrated our 8th Annual Edna Curry John Bower Exhibition by presenting awards for Body of Work, Awards of Merit, and Best in Show. The exhibit which is named in honor of Dr. John Bower and his wife Edna Curry, is a staple of…

GIVING TUESDAY! Donate Now! << Back to Exhibits Page November 30, 2021 This year at the Bower Center we are fundraising for new seating for our concerts, events, and rentals. Because we want our audience to be floored, but we don’t want them sitting on it. So we need new seats. Every $35 raised will…

Listen as our Director Susan Martin joined the show to give an update about what we have going on here at the Bower Center!

YOU’RE INVITED! 15th Anniversary Celebration Click Here to Learn More! Join us October 8th to celebrate our new exhibits and our 15th Anniversary! Admission is free so come by and celebrate!

Through the LENS Scavenger Hunt! SCAVENGER HUNT The time has come once again, Through the LENS is now open! That means you can take on our BRAND NEW Scavenger Hunt! This has been called the most challenging hunt to date, do you have what it takes to find all 8 hidden items, phrases, and images? Save…

2021 Concert Series – LHOV Video << Back to Exhibits Page Live Music Returns to Bower Center Living in the Heart of Virginia stopped by to learn about our Fall Concert Series. Watch the video to see the amazing acts coming to the Bower Center.