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Art for Christmas – Partie Deux
December 20, 2023Several years ago, I compiled and distributed a series of Christmas-related works of art covering the 16th to the 20th century. Of necessity, it was only a small sampling of many possibilities. I thought it was time for a second version….no repeats! From the Middle Ages through the 17th century, muc… Read More
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artists – Meet the Mudslingers
December 2, 2023by Marie Doyon and Bill Riski A celebration of VAC’s 20th anniversary would not be complete without recognizing a group of artists who make things out of clay. But first, we would be remiss if we did not acknowledge the person solely responsible for bringing clay classes, along with her broad expert… Read More
Read MoreNative American Heritage Month
November 21, 2023November is Native American Heritage Month, declared so by President George H.W. Bush in 1990. In recognition of this commemorative month, here are some of the best places in North America to view Native American/Indigenous art. 2023-11-20-Native-American-Art-museums-v2 download
Read MoreAre You a Con Artist?
November 11, 2023Brian Seal, a resident of Dataw Island and an attorney, provides a comprehensive overview of copyright infringement in visual art. This introduction does not constitute legal advice but may be of interest to all artists. This one-hour lecture was recorded on October 19, 2023. (Click on the image bel… Read More
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artists – Mary Ann Berger
September 20, 2023by Marie Doyon and Bill Riski If you have yet to meet our featured artist, Mary Ann Berger, you’ll at least now know part of her fascinating story. She is undoubtedly a born artist with innate talent. But like many other Dataw artists, her skills were not completely realized until she moved to Dataw… Read More
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