Major Improvements : About the Friends : Be Our Friend : Bowlus Fine Arts Center

Since founding in 1991, the Friends of the Bowlus, Inc. has contributed more than $1.2 in building and equipment improvements to the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Here are some of our most notable accomplishments, all thanks to our many FRIENDS!

NEW CURTAINS • NEW SOUND SYSTEM • NEW LIGHTING TRUSS

REFINISHED STAGE FLOOR • NEW RIGGING SYSTEM

NEW AUDITORIUM ROOF • NEW LIGHTING FIXTURES AND SPOTLIGHT

NEW LIGHTING SYSTEM • AUDITORIUM SEATS REUPHOLSTERED

CARPET REPLACED • NEW CYCLORAMAS • RECOGNITION PLATES

BAND ROOM FLOORING • ENGINEERING FEES FOR THE BOILER PROJECT

50% OF THE BOILER REPLACEMENT COSTS • NEW FOUNTAIN

ADJACENT PROPERTY PURCHASED • REBUILT BOWLUS FAMILY PIANO

BUILDING SIGN • RECITAL HALL CURTAINS • NEW KITCHEN

PARKING LOT ADDED • OUTSIDE DOORS REPAIRED AND REFINISHED

HALF THE COST OF THE NEW ART GALLERY • NEW SIDEWALKS

LOWER LOBBY CHAIRLIFT • NEW CEILING IN HALLWAY • AIR CHILLER UNIT

NEW CHAIRS AND FLOORING IN CREITZ RECITAL HALL

About the Friends

NASHVILLE LEGACY: THE MUSIC OF FLOYD CRAMER & CHET ATKINS

Music Series Event

Pianist Jason Coleman and guitarist Meagan Taylor take audiences on a journey back in time to Nashville’s “golden era,” sharing the music made famous by Jason’s grandfather, piano legend Floyd Cramer, and Meagan’s uncle, guitar virtuoso Chet Atkins, as well as by the countless country, pop, and rock artists whose careers they impacted.

HELP US RAISE THE CURTAIN

Please consider making a donation to our Annual “Raise the Curtain Fund”. Financial contributions are vital to the success of the Bowlus Fine Arts Center. Earned revenues cover only 15% of the costs of the facility. Your contribution goes a long way to continually “Raise the Curtain” for any event taking place within our doors.

SAVE THE DATE

Watch for information for the upcoming 60th Anniversary Gala on 9.14.2024!!

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