{"id":4275,"date":"2026-10-28T21:57:53","date_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:57:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/?page_id=4275"},"modified":"2026-10-28T21:57:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T20:57:53","slug":"history","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/de\/history\/","title":{"rendered":"Our First Ten Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<nav aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4231\">Home<\/a> \/ <a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4271\">10 Years of BAC<\/a> \/ Our First Ten Years<\/nav>\n\t<p>Our story \u00b7 2017-2027<\/p>\n\t<h1>Our First Ten Years<\/h1>\n\t<p>A community grew into a center. A center became a place to belong.<\/p>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/braswell-arts-center-10th-anniversary.png\" alt=\"Braswell Arts Center - 10 years together\" title=\"Braswell Arts Center - 10 years together\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>\n\t<h2>The journey so far<\/h2>\n\t<style> .fl-node-jwy2rnc3t7pe,.fl-node-v5zu9og3ajxc{display:none!important}.fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx>.fl-row-content-wrap{padding:0!important;background:#f8f5ef!important}.fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx .fl-row-content{max-width:none!important;width:100%!important}.fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx 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40px!important}#bac-journey .j-hero-credit{left:12px!important;bottom:8px!important;max-width:92%!important;font-size:10px!important}}<\/style>\n<header>\n<p>Our story \u00b7 2017-2027<\/p>\n<h1>The history<br \/>\nof the BAC<\/h1>\n<p>A journey of people, ideas, challenges and countless moments that shaped the Braswell Arts Center into what it is today.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/01_2016-09-06_ballett-dienstag-class_roland-schmid.jpg\" alt=\"Ballett Dienstag class in September 2016, photographed by Roland Schmid\"\/><figcaption>Ballett Dienstag \u00b7 2016 \u00b7 Photo: Roland Schmid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ejvcz4jyy33.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/braswell-arts-center-10th-anniversary.png?strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"BAC tenth anniversary\" \/><\/p>\n<\/header>\n<nav aria-label=\"Explore BAC history by year\"><a href=\"#bac-year-2017\">2017<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2018\">2018<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2019\">2019<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2020\">2020<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2021\">2021<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2022\">2022<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2023\">2023<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2024\">2024<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2025\">2025<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2026\">2026<\/a><a href=\"#bac-year-2027\">2027<\/a><\/nav>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2017\" aria-label=\"2017: The beginning\">\n<p>2017<\/p>\n<h2>The beginning<\/h2>\n<p>After months of planning, fundraising and a whole lot of belief, BAC opened its doors on 14 August 2017.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/03_2017-08-13_studio-ready-with-piano.jpg\" alt=\"The original BAC studio ready for classes on 13 August 2017\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption>Ready to open \u00b7 13 August 2017 \u00b7 BAC archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>23 January 2017<\/p>\n<h3>The first visit<\/h3>\n<p>We had our first appointment to see the space that would become the Braswell Arts Center.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>16 February 2017<\/p>\n<h3>A meeting (and a lot of begging)<\/h3>\n<p>We met the owners to share our plans and ask them to give us a chance. Little did we know, there would be a lot more &#8220;begging&#8221; in our future!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>17 March 2017<\/p>\n<h3>The GO!<\/h3>\n<p>After weeks of waiting, our final meeting with the owners ended with the answer we had hoped for: go!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>28 April 2017<\/p>\n<h3>A community takes a chance<\/h3>\n<p>Our wemakeit campaign launched with a goal of CHF 35,000 to be raised in 40 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CHF 35,725<\/strong><\/p>\n137 donors.<br \/>\nOne shared beginning.\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>11 May 2017<\/p>\n<h3>You made it happen<\/h3>\n<p>We reached CHF 35,000 in just 14 days. You guys ROCKED it!<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>5 June 2017<\/p>\n<h3>An incredible result<\/h3>\n<p>137 donors raised CHF 35,725. A dream was becoming a real place.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/04_2017-06_armando-lisa_opening_marc-doradzillo.jpg\" alt=\"Armando and Lisa outside BAC during the June 2017 opening\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption>Armando &amp; Lisa \u00b7 June 2017 \u00b7 Photo: Marc Doradzillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/09_2017-06_unrolling-bac-poster_marc-doradzillo.jpg\" alt=\"Armando unrolling a Braswell Arts Center poster in the original studio\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption>The beginning takes shape \u00b7 June 2017 \u00b7 Photo: Marc Doradzillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2017<\/summary>\n<p>15-18 June<\/p>\n<p>Our first Open Door Days brought seven artists and the local community together.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/05_2017-06_opening-gallery_marc-doradzillo.jpg\" alt=\"Visitors exploring the art exhibition in the original BAC studio in June 2017\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption>Open Door Days \u00b7 June 2017 \u00b7 Photo: Marc Doradzillo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>19-26 June<\/p>\n<p>A grand piano, donated by the Schild Family, arrived and was played in our first summer workshop.<\/p>\n<p>14 August<\/p>\n<p>Eleven weekly classes, together in one space.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/02_2017-08-11_studio-floor-preparation.jpg\" alt=\"Preparing the original BAC studio floor on 11 August 2017\" loading=\"lazy\"\/><figcaption>Preparing the studio \u00b7 11 August 2017 \u00b7 BAC archive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>13 September<\/p>\n<p>Our window installation was completed-a new landmark for the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<p>October<\/p>\n<p>BLKB supported BAC Kids; Armando and Lisa appeared on SRF; Rasta Thomas taught our first weekend workshop.<\/p>\n<p>20-24 November<\/p>\n<p>Roderick George became our first artist in residence; Front of Bicycle transformed BAC into a gallery.<\/p>\n<p>December<\/p>\n<p>BAC joined Theater Basel&#8217;s Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle project.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2018\" aria-label=\"2018: Growing together\">\n<p>2018<\/p>\n<h2>Growing together<\/h2>\n<p>Children, musicians, painters and dancers made the space their own. BAC Kids officially began with 15 children on 7 March.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/BAC_Support-4.jpg\" alt=\"Painting and creativity at BAC\" \/><figcaption>Pedro Martin Rojo&#8217;s residency \u00b7 2018<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>January 2018<\/p>\n<p>Our schedule grew to 15 classes a week.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>26 February-10 March 2018<\/p>\n<p>Kihako Narisawa&#8217;s residency culminated in a public showing of Figurative.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/22.jpg\" alt=\"An exhibition in the original BAC space\" \/><figcaption>Art in the original BAC space<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>18 March 2018<\/p>\n<p>Arte Diversa Ensemble gave BAC its first music concert.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2018<\/summary>\n<p>16 April<\/p>\n<p>BAC joined KulturLegi Beider Basel.<\/p>\n<p>May<\/p>\n<p>Basilea brought BAC dancers to Messeplatz; Hidden brought photography and performance to IWB Filter 4.<\/p>\n<p>4-16 June<\/p>\n<p>Pedro Martin Rojo&#8217;s residency brought painting workshops, exhibitions, dance, opera and poetry into BAC.<\/p>\n<p>19 June<\/p>\n<p>BAC dancers performed Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle at Theater Basel.<\/p>\n<p>July-August<\/p>\n<p>GGG Basel joined as a BAC Kids supporter; our second school year began with an expanded children&#8217;s programme.<\/p>\n<p>September-October<\/p>\n<p>The Corvino sisters and Jeroboam Bozeman visited for teaching residencies.<\/p>\n<p>November-December<\/p>\n<p>A teaching exchange with Bailamos began, followed by our first BAC Kids outing to Theater Basel and an Adventskalender performance.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2019\" aria-label=\"2019: Beyond the studio\">\n<p>2019<\/p>\n<h2>Beyond the studio<\/h2>\n<p>On 15 June, BAC Kids performed at Theater Basel for the first time. A new generation stepped into the spotlight.<\/p>\n<p>03 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>A stage for everyone.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2019\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2019-exklusiv-fuer-alle.jpg\" alt=\"BAC dancers performing Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle at Theater Basel in 2019\" \/><figcaption>Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle \u00b7 Theater Basel, 2019 \u00b7 Photo: Kim Culetto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>January 2019<\/p>\n<p>Gaga joined our growing workshop programme.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>March 2019<\/p>\n<p>Armando was invited to join the Prix de Lausanne artistic team.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2019<\/summary>\n<p>April-May<\/p>\n<p>School workshops, Tanzfest collaborations and Bryan Arias&#8217;s residency opened new connections.<\/p>\n<p>5-15 June<\/p>\n<p>BAC dancers returned to Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle; BAC Kids made their Theater Basel debut.<\/p>\n<p>22 June<\/p>\n<p>Armando took his final bow with Ballett Theater Basel after seven seasons.<\/p>\n<p>July<\/p>\n<p>Armando taught at the first Prix de Lausanne summer programme.<\/p>\n<p>September<\/p>\n<p>Digital Dance premiered at IWB Filter 4; Alphonse Poulin taught at BAC.<\/p>\n<p>Autumn<\/p>\n<p>Our first holiday workshop series offered 30 classes; Saturday children&#8217;s classes made BAC a six-day space.<\/p>\n<p>3 November<\/p>\n<p>More than 430 children and parents joined Armando&#8217;s family workshops at Kunstmuseum Basel.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2020\" aria-label=\"2020: Keep Basel moving\">\n<p>2020<\/p>\n<h2>Keep Basel moving<\/h2>\n<p>When the studios had to close, the movement continued online. #KeepBaselMoving kept our community connected.<\/p>\n<p>04 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>Movement finds a way.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2020\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/bac-online-classes-ipad.jpg\" alt=\"A BAC online dance class watched on an iPad during lockdown\" \/><figcaption>Online classes \u00b7 BAC archive, March 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>January 2020<\/p>\n<p>An Open House, New Year&#8217;s ap\u00e9ro and a new Exklusiv f\u00fcr Alle project began the year.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>26 January 2020<\/p>\n<p>Everything is Poetry was performed at Forum W\u00fcrth Arlesheim, inspired by Joan Mir\u00f3.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2020<\/summary>\n<p>February<\/p>\n<p>Armando served on the Prix de Lausanne jury.<\/p>\n<p>Spring<\/p>\n<p>BAC moved classes online during pandemic restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>10 May<\/p>\n<p>Quarantine Creation was broadcast on Telebasel.<\/p>\n<p>July<\/p>\n<p>Our first Holiday Arts Camp brought dance, music, theatre and visual arts together for children.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2021\" aria-label=\"2021: A new generation\">\n<p>2021<\/p>\n<h2>A new generation<\/h2>\n<p>The Pre-Professional Program began in August, opening a new pathway for young talent in partnership with Basel Talents \/ Sportklasse.<\/p>\n<p>05 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>Room to grow.<\/p>\n<article>\n<p>February 2021<\/p>\n<p>Armando returned to Prix de Lausanne as contemporary teacher and video-edition jury member.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>20 March 2021<\/p>\n<p>Our first Virtual Benefit Gala brought international artists together in support of BAC.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2021\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/3.jpeg\" alt=\"Filming the Braswell Arts Center Virtual Benefit Gala\" \/><figcaption>Behind the scenes \u00b7 Virtual Benefit Gala, 2021<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/article>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2021<\/summary>\n<p>August<\/p>\n<p>The Pre-Professional Program launched.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2022\" aria-label=\"2022: Dance Basel begins\">\n<p>2022<\/p>\n<h2>Dance Basel begins<\/h2>\n<p>A new festival brought international choreographers, public masterclasses and performances together during Art Basel week.<\/p>\n<p>06 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>An open invitation.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2022\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/sm-Dance-Basel-Poster-2022.jpg\" alt=\"The original Dance Basel Festival poster for 18-19 June 2022\" \/><figcaption>The first Dance Basel Festival \u00b7 original poster, 2022<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>13 February 2022<\/p>\n<p>The second Virtual Benefit Gala supported the next stage of BAC&#8217;s growth.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>June 2022<\/p>\n<p>The first Dance Basel Festival took place.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2023\" aria-label=\"2023: A new home\">\n<p>2023<\/p>\n<h2>A new home<\/h2>\n<p>On 29 January, we celebrated the opening of BAC at Aeschenvorstadt 52: two studios, a caf\u00e9 and more room for our community.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ejvcz4jyy33.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/230401_viswerk_bac-61.jpg?strip=all&amp;resize=1200%2C800\" alt=\"BAC studio at Aeschenvorstadt\" \/><figcaption>Our new home at Aeschenvorstadt 52 \u00b7 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>29 January 2023<\/p>\n<p>Our Grand Opening Ap\u00e9ro welcomed the community into the new space.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>Autumn 2023<\/p>\n<p>Mom\/Dad &amp; Me Toddler Movement Classes added a new way for families to dance together.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ejvcz4jyy33.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bac-opening-1.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1440\" alt=\"People gathered at the BAC opening\" \/><figcaption>Our new home, shared with our community \u00b7 2023<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2024\" aria-label=\"2024: Basel meets Brooklyn\">\n<p>2024<\/p>\n<h2>Basel meets Brooklyn<\/h2>\n<p>Performances, collaborations and cultural exchange carried the work beyond our studio walls.<\/p>\n<p>08 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>Across borders.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2024\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/brooklyn-to-basel-jump.jpg\" alt=\"A Brooklyn to Basel exchange dancer jumping in front of Basel Town Hall\" \/><figcaption>Brooklyn to Basel cultural exchange \u00b7 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>May 2024<\/p>\n<p>Armando created She Made Space for LaGuardia High School&#8217;s graduation concert in New York.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>June 2024<\/p>\n<p>BAC partnered on Madeline Hollander&#8217;s Sub-Clique for Art Basel Parcours; Armando created Echo for Kunstmuseum Basel.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<details>\n<summary>More moments from 2024<\/summary>\n<p>13-14 June<\/p>\n<p>The BAC Summer Dance Concert brought students to Scala Theater.<\/p>\n<p>July<\/p>\n<p>Brooklyn to Basel connected young dance communities in New York and Switzerland.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2025\" aria-label=\"2025: New connections\">\n<p>2025<\/p>\n<h2>New connections<\/h2>\n<p>New recognition and artistic invitations reflected a community reaching further.<\/p>\n<p>09 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>Art connects us.<\/p>\n<figure data-photo-pass=\"2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/2025-panathlon-award.jpg\" alt=\"Armando and Lisa Braswell receiving the Panathlon Institution Prize 2025\" \/><figcaption>Panathlon Institution Prize \u00b7 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<article>\n<p>May 2025<\/p>\n<p>The association received the Panathlon Institution Prize.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>Summer 2025<\/p>\n<p>Armando created Flight for the Ailey School&#8217;s summer performance showcase.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2026\" aria-label=\"2026: Space to create\">\n<p>2026<\/p>\n<h2>Space to create<\/h2>\n<p>Dance Basel Creation Lab brought artists into the studio to develop new work together.<\/p>\n<p>10 \/ The story continues<\/p>\n<p>Ideas in motion.<\/p>\n<article>\n<p>April 2026<\/p>\n<p>Art therapy, breathwork and sound healing added another creative encounter at BAC.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<article>\n<p>16 August 2026<\/p>\n<p>Following a two-week residency with Skylar Buser, Creation Lab presented its new work to the public.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"bac-year-2027\" aria-label=\"2027: Ten years together\">\n<p>2027<\/p>\n<h2>Ten years together<\/h2>\n<p>A year to celebrate the people who made BAC possible-and imagine what comes next.<\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ejvcz4jyy33.exactdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/bac-opening-2.jpg?strip=all&amp;w=1200\" alt=\"The BAC community sharing a studio event\" \/><figcaption>Our story is made by people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4271\">View the anniversary programme \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<style> #post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 .fl-node-53p0nx6vwsa8{display:none!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 .fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx>.fl-row-content-wrap{padding:0!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 .fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx .fl-row-content{width:100%!important;max-width:none!important;margin:0!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 .fl-node-8s3tig4p71nx .fl-col-content{padding:0!important;margin:0!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 .fl-node-hjq5o68igtls{margin:0!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey h1,#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey h2{font-weight:600!important;line-height:.94!important}@media(max-width:700px){#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey .j-hero h1{font-size:clamp(56px,17vw,68px)!important;line-height:.93!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey .j-hero-copy{padding:190px 25px 35px!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey .j-hero-photo>.j-photo img{object-position:70% center!important}#post-4275 .fl-builder-content.fl-builder-content-4275 #bac-journey .j-hero{min-height:570px!important}}<\/style>\n\t<h2>A story made by people<\/h2>\n\t<p>Students, artists, teachers, families, partners and friends have all shaped BAC. The anniversary is a chance to make their experiences visible.<\/p>\n\t<p><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4277\">Community stories \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\t<h2>Have a memory to share?<\/h2>\n\t<p>Tell us about a class, performance or encounter that stayed with you.<\/p>\n\t<a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4293\" target=\"_self\">Talk to our team<\/a>\n\t<nav aria-label=\"Explore BAC\"><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4231\">Home<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4235\">Classes &amp; Training<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4261\">What&#8217;s On<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4271\">10 Years of BAC<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4281\">About BAC<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4291\">Visit &amp; Contact<\/a><a href=\"\/de\/?page_id=4305\">BAC unterst\u00fctzen<\/a><\/nav>\n<figure itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/braswellartscenter.flinkthink.dev\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/bac-windows-design.jpg\" alt=\"BAC photographic window artwork\" title=\"BAC photographic window artwork\" onerror=\"this.style.display='none'\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<\/figure>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Home \/ 10 Years of BAC \/ Our First Ten Years Our story \u00b7 2017-2027 Our First Ten Years A community grew into a center. 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