About BACS
About the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society
Founded in 1956, the Bedford Arts and Crafts Society (BACS) is dedicated to promoting appreciation and enjoyment of fine art and crafts. From an initial membership of three, the group has grown to more than eighty members from Bedford, Massachusetts, and surrounding towns.
In support of its mission, the society provides rich learning opportunities in varied artistic media and crafts. The club’s yearly calendar features artist demonstrations, hands-on painting and craft workshops, and informal weekly crafting get-togethers. In coordination with the Bedford Recreation Department, BACS also co-sponsors classes taught by professional artists and crafters.
2026–2027 Executive Committee and Elected Officers
The 2026-2027 BACS board is made up of an executive committee and a number of elected and appointed officers.
Executive Committee
Karen Schiff Dines
Joan Dyer
Sylvia Mallory
Laura Wallace
Elected Officers
Yvonnne Sandell, Treasurer
Karen Sun, Secretary
Appointed Officers
The appointed officers include the Adviser to the board and the chairpersons for Classes, Communications, Crafts, Exhibits, Good Cheer, Historian, Membership, Newsletter, Nominating, Programs, Publicity, Scholarship, Social, Social Media, Website, and Yearbook.
