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Philadelphia: A True Art City
September 19, 2023This summer, we spent eight days in Philadelphia. We visited the major history venues (Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell), but we were most taken with the art throughout the city. If you are an art lover, Philadelphia is the city for you. Philadelphia has excellent art museums. Museum Mile is home… Read More
Read MoreYarn Bombing: The Women’s Street Art
August 8, 2023This month’s missive is a little more whimsical than last month’s. Yarn Bombing. What is it? It is a form of urban street art akin to graffiti without the spray can. Yarn Bombs can be knitted, crocheted, latch hooked, cross stitched, or any other method of turning yarn into a piece of temporary publ… Read More
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artists – Bill Tremitiere
August 8, 2023Meet Bill Tremitiere, who, with a twinkle in his eye, describes his art as “either an experiment or an accident.” A talented yet self-effacing artist, Bill has been the driving force behind VAC’s quarterly exhibits for many years. We hope you enjoy learning about Bill’s passion for art and his genui… Read More
Read MoreCelebrating Dataw Artists – Tricia Gardner
July 20, 2023This installment of Celebrating Dataw Artists features an accomplished artist who, while small in stature, is living large! Meet Tricia Gardner, one of the early members of the Dataw Visual Arts Club and an avid world traveler. The latter has allowed her to pursue her passion for art and s… Read More
Read MoreMasters of Spanish Art (Who Aren’t Picasso, Dalí or Gaudí)
July 7, 2023During our recent trip to Spain, I had the privilege of seeing firsthand some of the masterpieces of Spanish art, some by artists I was already familiar with and some by artists who were new to me. This recent experience inspired me to share with you a little bit about a few of the Spanish masters.… Read More
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