About Us

Belleville Area Council for the Arts

Our Mission

We focus on making the maximum positive effort for our community. Our members and volunteers provide the momentum that helps us affect cultural enlightenment. Offering diverse programs and events designed to promote and encourage the cultural life and art experiences of the Tri-Community area and beyond..

Our Team

The Council is managed by a Board of Directors that is elected by the general membership. This Board, in turn, elects their Executive Officers. Several smaller sub-committees then work to produce our various programs and events throughout the year. The Belleville Area Council for the Arts is a registered 501(c) 3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. 2022-2023 Officers President: Rhonda Dutton Vice-President: Reggie Ion Treasurer: Elaine Gutierrez Recording Secretary: Kathryn Wood Corresponding Secretary: Cheryl Wagner

Our History

The Belleville Area Council for the Arts (or BACA as we're fondly known) started on a front porch on Main Street over 25 years ago with the idea that the Belleville area communities needed the cultural and educational activities that an Arts Council could offer. With that first spark of enthusiasm, the Council has grown into a thriving organization offering diverse programs and events designed to promote and encourage the cultural life and art experiences of the Tri-Community area and beyond.