The Gadsden Arts Center offers exhibitions year-round with opening reception attendance ranging from 200-550 visitors, and “run of show” attendance averaging 2,000. Since The Gadsden Arts Center moved into the historic Bell & Bates building in September 2000, exhibitions have featured work by nationally acclaimed artists, leading artists’ organizations, and from outstanding private collections. The Gadsden Arts Center also supports local and regional artists through exhibitions in on-site and satellite locations, the Artists Guild and Gift Shop. As well, a major focus of the center is their educational components that include:

• • Learning in the Studios
  • Learning in the Galleries
  • Learning in the Community
  • Bates Children’s Gallery
  • Summer Art Camp
  • Internships