Sip, Paint, and Tea-rrific times await! Join us for a unique Paint and Sip Tea Party where the soothing aromas of fine teas meet the joy of artistic expression.
Immerse yourself in a cozy atmosphere, sip on delightful teas, and let your creativity flow onto the canvas. Host and instructor Bethany Gere will guide you through the painting process, making it a delightful and relaxed experience. Unwind, create, and savor the artistic and tea-infused moments with friends.
Bethany Gere is the ARTx3 Theater and Programs Coordinator, where she leads dynamic arts programming and theatrical productions for the Southeast Arkansas community. She holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Arkansas at Monticello, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Speech Pathology and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Ouachita Baptist University.
A dedicated performer since 2011, Bethany has appeared on stages across Southeast Arkansas, including at The Arts & Science Center for Southeast Arkansas. Some of her favorite roles include Leanne in Puffs, Marie/Fairy Godmother in Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella, Kathy in 9 to 5 the Musical, Diane Lorimer in 42nd Street, and Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray, a role she also performed professionally at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse.
Bethany is an award-winning arts educator and director, recognized for her impact both on and off the stage. Her honors include the ARTx3 Good Egg Award (2021), the Artsy Hero Award from the Boys & Girls Club of Jefferson County (2024), Teacher of Impact from the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, and recognition as a Highly Influential Teacher by the Arkansas Governor’s School. In 2025, she was awarded the Women in the Arts Award by the Pine Bluff Chamber of Commerce. She has also received multiple Bellamy Awards for Best Lighting Design, Best Music Direction, and Best Direction.
In addition to performing, Bethany is an accomplished director, choreographer, and music director. Her credits include Sister Act, Legally Blonde, The Last Five Years, Rock of Ages, Matilda the Musical, Finding Nemo Jr., Miracle on Main, and numerous Razzle Dazzle productions. She will direct Shrek the Musical in summer 2026. Bethany has also spent the past four years teaching and inspiring young performers through ARTx3 summer camps.
