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Gallery Shows "Art Strikes A Pose" through Oct 13 ------------- "40th Annual Juried Art Exhibit" OPENING RECEPTION Fri Nov 4 6-8pm Open to Public through Dec 14 ------------- FALL II Classes start Oct 31 Register by Oct 17 Save $10 on registration -------------- 18th ANNUAL HOLIDAY WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN Sat Dec 3, 12-3pm Grades 1-6 Cost $40 |
Bell Street Gallery Shop
Be sure to stop by and check out all the new merchandise
in the shop. The HOLIDAYS are right around the corner!!
Hours:
Mon-Fri 10-4
Sat 10-2
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Can't find what you are looking for? Contact or visit the VAC!
Valley Art Center
155 Bell St.
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
P: (440) 247-7507
F: (440) 247-5803
Office and Gallery Hours:
Monday to Friday
10am - 4pm
Saturday
10am - 2pm
Sunday
Closed |
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This newsletter provides the latest events, news, and updates about the Valley Art Center. |
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FALL WELCOMES WORKSHOPS TO VAC
Come to the VAC and learn how to make amazing creations using simple techniques and a bit of wool! Whether you're a beginner or not, Kristi Lavell, a Chagrin Falls artistan, will instruct on inlay methods of felting using pre-felts and how to enhance felted fabrics with simple 3-D construction using barbed needles. Join us for BASIC FELTING (#2384), Sun, Oct 23 or INTERMEDIATE FELTING (#2385), Sun, Nov 13. Both workshops are for Adults/Teens only and from 10-4. Cost $60. Individual projects welcomed.
Love painting and people? Then Tricia Kaman's PORTRAIT PAINTING (#2388) is perfect for you. Join Tricia, a regional and internationally awarded artist, as she focuses on "Capturing Unique Qualities of the Individual" through traditional practices in oil and
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pastel painting. Previous drawing and painting experience recommended. Workshop scheduled on Sat, Oct 22, from 10-4 with 1 hour lunch from 12:30-1:30. Cost $80.
Finally, STEAMPUNK POLYMER CLAY is back by popular demand! Instructor, Joan Rusek, will take you on a wild ride using polymer clay to create fun and funky objects as well as adorable small sculptures! STEAMPUNK I (#2360), Sat, Nov 5 and STEAMPUNK II (#2361), Sat, Nov 12 are both for Adults/Teens.Workshop hours are 12-2:30. Cost $35.
And we didn't leave the kids out! Instructor, Emily English, has cooked up some fun with WASSILY KANDINSKY: PAINTING TO MUSIC, Sat, Oct 15 and ANDY WARHOL: COLOR & POP ART on Sat, Nov 19. Learn about each artist then create your own masterpiece using the artist's style and techniques. Each workshop is offered 10-12 or 1-3. Cost $20 per session. Also, NO SCHOOL! WORKSHOP (#2357), Fri, Oct 14, from 9-12 or 1-4. Cost $25. All children's workshops are for ages 5-10. |
HOW TO SAVE $10 AT VAC
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Click Here for Fall 2011 Catalog |
VAC has a NEW and IMPROVED registration policy! It's simple! Just register TWO WEEKS before the start of a new session and save $10 off of your TOTAL registration (workshops excluded.) So plan ahead and save!!
Fall II classes start the week of October 31 so be sure to register by MONDAY, OCT 17! Call 440.247.7507 or email office@valleyartcenter.org to register. |
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CALLING ALL ARTISTS!!
40th Annual Juried Art Exhibit
It is that time of year again when the leaves are changing colors and artists
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2010 Juried Show Winner, Jeanne Fuller, "Big Ed" CLICK HERE for Call To Entry |
are busy getting ready to submit their work to VAC's
40th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. This highly anticipated show invites artists within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls, to enter up to two pieces of their best work. Jurors this year are Lucette Johnson, graduate of CIA and most recently noted for her series of hearts and Gayle Pritchard, fiber artist as well as curator, lecturer, teacher and author. Artwork will be accepted October 20-October 22 from 10-4 each day. CALL TO ENTRY is available on-line at www.valleyartcenter.org or call 440.247.7507 to receive a form by mail.
A gallery show of this size requires a lot of volunteers!! Please contact Bridget Roush at 440.247.7507 or gallerycom@valleyartcenter.org to sign-up today! |
VAC & CDFF Bring Art Films to Community
Coming off of their huge success last year, the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival (CDFF) felt the VAC was the perfect place for these films--"Sum of its pArts", "Art for the Living", and "Kodachrome." VAC is proud to partner with the CDFF this year, bringing films on art to the center.  ONE NIGHT ONLY! Join us at the VAC, Friday, October 14 at 5:30 for a viewing of short documentaries and discussions with our guest speaker-filmmaker, Jamie Thalman. So mark your calendar and join us for some theater treats, interesting information and film fun! This showing is free and open to the public. CLICK HERE for additional CDFF information. |
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GIFTS GALORE FOR THE VAC
Recently, the VAC has been the fortunate recipient of many "gifts" from the Chagrin Valley area. We would like to thank everyone for their generosity in helping us to continue our dedication to presenting, promoting and teaching visual arts in the Chagrin Valley. These donations have allowed us to offer new classes, expand our resource library, update our website and offer students quality supplies while learning.
THANKS goes to:
 CHARLOTTE KAPLAN APONTE & the Estate of DAVID KAPLAN--the Master Etch Printing Press
FLORIAN LAWTON FOUNDATION--watercolor paper and storage unit, library books
PHYLLIS LLOYD Estate--gift for the "Phyllis Lloyd Memorial Award" for the best abstract painting in VAC Annual Juried Show (presented for the next 6 years)
GEORGE ROBY--airbrush tools
CARA STIRN--general art supplies
CLEVELAND GIVECAMP AWARDS GRANT
On Friday, July 29, VAC staff boarded an old boat, aka HornBlowers, in downtown Cleveland to start a weekend blitz of revamping the VAC website. VAC was thrilled to be selected for this annual event that partners technology professionals with non-profit organizations. These professionals offer their services for free to complete projects submitted by each organization.
Be sure to check out our new website -- STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION, so please be patient as we continue to improve our website!
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VAC Welcomes New Board Members
On Wednesday, September 14, at the VAC 2011 ANNUAL MEETING, current members nominated and approved new Board of Trustees officers and members. Congratulations to our new officers and members:
President--Jeff Dean
Vice President--Dana Davis
Secretary--Julie Young
Treasurer--Kirk Gebler
Trustee--Ann Beringer
Trustee--Blazine Monaco
Trustee--Rene Polin
VAC would like to thank Janis Evans and John Kline for their hard work and dedication during their time on the Board. Your input was valuable to the continued success of the art center.
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THE VALLEY ART CENTER IS GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY:
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