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Welcome to the Old Jail Art Center!

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The Old Lawrence County Jail, home of the Old Jail Art Center

We opened our doors in January 2008 in the former Lawrence County Jail, a historic landmark in Bedford, Indiana.  Renovations to expand our usable space are ongoing; at the present we can boast of two classrooms which also serve as gallery space, and the striking two-story jail stairwell.

We are proud to host a number of talented local artists, including gourd artist Tonie Kedzierski, multi-media artist Penny Breedlove, painter and calligrapher Janet C. Foster, stained glass artist Ross Thackery, water colorist Isabella Cross-Najafi and candlemaker and weaver Penny Prince.
   

2010 Lawrence County History Festival

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Stephen and Rowena at the 2010 Lawrence County History Festival.

Stephen Bowman of the Bedford College of Lacemaking and Rowena Cross-Najafi of our center collaborated to demonstrate bobbin lacemaking at the 2010 Lawrence County History Festival from April 16-18. 

It's hard to estimate the number of fifth graders who tried their hand at the demonstration bolster on Friday, but several inches were added to our torchon lace and the booth was never quiet.  Saturday and Sunday were a bit less hectic, but still busy.

We had beautiful, though chilly, weather the entire weekend and enjoyed all the other activities at the festival.  Thanks to Norm Taylor and his team for organizing another wonderful festival.

For more information and photos of the History Festival, go to www.northlawrencehistoryfestival.com.

To see what else is going on at the Bedford College of Lacemaking, click here.

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Monday - Friday
Still flexible, so if you want to visit, give us a call at (812) 606-1758.

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Old Jail Art Center * 1002 17th Street * Bedford, Indiana * USA * 47421 Phone: (812) 606-1758

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