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Sculpture Gardens:  A Walk in the Art

by: Bill Riski January 26, 2024

Among our favorite activities when we travel is visiting sculpture gardens.  Here are a few of the best in the United States.  We haven’t seen them all…yet. 2024-01-25-Sculpture-Gardens download

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Art for Christmas – Partie Deux

by: Kathy McShane December 20, 2023

Several 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

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Celebrating Dataw Artists – Meet the Mudslingers

by: Marie Doyon December 2, 2023

by 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

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Native American Heritage Month

by: Kathy McShane November 21, 2023

November 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

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Are You a Con Artist?

by: Bill Riski November 11, 2023

Brian 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

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