BaCA's 5th Anniversary Celebrates How Art Renewed Pompano's Downtown

Pompano Beach's Downtown can trace its renaissance to the opening of Bailey Contemporary Arts (BaCA) on April 16, 2014. In the five years since the ribbon cutting ceremony, the venue has been a catalyst for the City's emerging cultural community and a key driver for local economic development. To celebrate this milestone, BaCA is showcasing the works of its resident artists, past and present, in an exhibition entitled Penta. The exhibition will be on display March 1-April 27, 2019. The opening event takes place March 1, 6-9 pm during Old Town Untapped with an anniversary party planned for April 5, 2019, during Old Town Untapped. For more information, www.baileyarts.org.

"The importance of Bailey Contemporary Arts cannot be underestimated," said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin. "This venue put the City's emerging art scene in the spotlight with its creative exhibitions, support of emerging artists and a robust schedule of events and workshops. BaCA's emergence fueled the success of the Old Town Untapped events and stimulated the economic development in the surrounding area. There is much to celebrate during this 5th anniversary, and we are very proud of all of the people who made this venue a success."

The venue, which still features key structural elements of the historic Bailey Hotel, houses two main galleries on the first floor, in addition to a gallery within the very popular Blooming Bean Coffee Roasters. On the second floor, Artists in Residence (AiRs) have their own private work spaces to create. The AiRs community throughout the years has brought a unique collaborative spirit to the venue, which will be showcased during Penta.

"We have assembled an outstanding collection of pieces from our current and previous artists in residence to celebrate our 5th anniversary," said Phyllis Korab, Pompano Beach Cultural Affairs Director. "The exhibition will feature paintings, ceramics and installations that have been inspired by each artists' unique interpretations of what five means to them. There is great symbolism behind the number five, so it will be fascinating to see how our artists reflect these influences."

BaCA Hours: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Saturdays 10am- 4pm.

Bailey Contemporary Arts is located at 41 NE 1st Street. Pompano Beach, FL 33060

For more information 954-786-7879