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2022 Art Exhibit Schedule

by: Bill Riski February 3, 2022

The dates associated with each quarterly exhibit can be found on our calendar page. These include dates like online registration opening and closing, and art intake dates and times.

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Inspire Your Heart With Art

by: Kathy McShane January 31, 2022

Today, January 31, is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day. In the spirit of the day, I have compiled a few ways you might Inspire Your Heart with Art. 2022-01-31-Inspire-Your-Heart-with-Art-v2 download

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Card Club Booklet of Helpful Hints

by: Bill Riski October 24, 2021

So…you want to make a card…it is easy enough to do. However, there are tons of methods, techniques and ways to approach this task. This booklet has been compiled to help you in your card-making quest. Our VAC Card Club members have shared many of their tips to make your cards “works of art.” Ple… Read More

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Donation of $2,020 to the St. Helena Elementary School’s Art Program

by: Bill Riski October 17, 2021

VAC is grateful for the kind generosity of the people of Dataw as they purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win wonderful prizes. A total of $1,520 was raised from ticket sales to which VAC contributed an additional $500 for a total donation of $2,020 to the St. Helena Elementary’s art program. Abby Cochrane, the school’s art teacher, has earmarked the money for student portfolio sketchbooks, a student planter project to beautify the school, and the purchase of student-friendly furniture and equipment to create an inspirational learning environment.

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The Mirror in Art

by: Kathy McShane July 3, 2021

It is perhaps obvious that the mirror has been a critical element in the art of painting: without mirrors, self-portraits would be impossible.  Mirrors can provide artists the opportunity to demonstrate their skill at painting reflections of people or items not visible in the foreground or painting… Read More

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