You are invited to visit the Visual Art League of Lewisville Art Center at Lewisville West Shopping Center 701 South Stemmons Freeway, #115, Lewisville, Texas 75067-4518 — during any of our activities especially during our monthly members meeting held every first Tuesday of the month. Monthly meetings are always open to the public. So, come and experience VAL!
“Every good painter paints what he is.” — Jackson Pollack
That is one of my favorite write-in quotes suggested for the engravings which will decorate the lobby floors at the new Lewisville Center for the Creative Arts, under construction now in Old Town. Whether or not it makes the final list, Mr. Pollack’s words certainly stimulate thought about the relationship between artist and viewer. One great truth about all great art is that it has the power to connect us as human beings — our thoughts, out feelings, out lives in wonderful and mysterious ways.
For that reason, when I am looking at art, I want the experience to draw me out of myself, to teach me something new, to make me feel something in the moment and ultimately to return me to myself feeling expanded by the act of seeing into the artist through the artwork. I want every artist to succeed. I know — that’s a tall order and a lot to ask of the maker of the objects on view. They must be powerful wizards to work such magic.
The good news is that I can report that “Fresh Ideas” brought me a number of delightful moments of that special kind of experience. Thank you to all the entrants for granting me the privilege of participating in this special process of communication. In selecting the artworks to be recognized/included, I tried to acknowledge the pieces which sparked the strongest response in me. Keep in mind that my selections are the result of a subjective experience of the pleasure of seeing the artists in their work. What a gift!
First Place "Sun Sinking Slowly" by Beth Dilley
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Second Place "Semblance" by Whitney Hack
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Third Place "Santa Fe Church" by Lorraine Hayes
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Honorable Mention "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Lynne Cagle Cox
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Honorable Mention "Roadmaps" by Madison Hack
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Beth Dilley will have a solo show in the front and side galleries next summer (dates to be determined) as first place winner this year. Congratulations to her and all the winners and participants!
NOTE — The photos do not do the artwork justice, please visit VAL to view them in person.
VAL would like to Thank all the volunteers who helped with artwork take-in, and the hanging of the exhibit:
You are all very much appreciated!
VAL would also like to Thank the members of the band Cloth’d in the Sun:
Top Ten Reasons Men Prefer Guns Over Women
for giving the opening reception some great background music!
Special Thanks to Jim Wear for his time, effort and enthusiasm in being this year’s juror!
Be sure to vote for your favorite artwork for the “People’s Choice” and invite all your family and friends too. There is a $50 prize to the artist with the most votes. Ballots are on the desk in the front gallery.
Posted under News on July 21, 2010 by R. H. Evora | No Comments »
Four days ago, June 27 Meg Smith announced that the Visual Art League of Lewisville received sixty-eight (68) artwork entries for the annual juried exhibit. This year’s juror accepted fourty-one (41) artworks for the show. Hanging of the artworks have already started and the reception is being set up. VAL welcomes seven (7) new members! We also want to thank those helping to make another successful Fresh Ideas show! See you on the reception day, July 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Posted under News on June 30, 2010 by R. H. Evora | No Comments »
July 10, 2010 7:00 pm to August 14, 2010 6:00 pm
Fresh Ideas 2010 — The Visual Art of Lewisville, Texas announces the annual juried members art exhibit on July 10 through August 14. Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 2 honorable mentions and 1 “People’s Choice Award”. The exhibit is open to all current Visual Art League members and to all signing-up for new membership.
All media accepted. Original art created within the last 24 months. Entries must be completely prepared for secure installation – no saw tooth hangers. The maximum dimension is 50” x 50.” Any special requirements for installation will be the responsibility of the artist
Each artist may enter up to three (3) works. Artist must complete and sign an entry form. $20.00 fee for current VAL Members. Entry fee is waived for all who sign-up for NEW membership during art entry submission. Membership form is included in the downloadable prospectus with the entry form. Artists must complete the entry form, have the entry fee (if applicable) and art works to be entered with identification tags affixed to the back of each. All entries will be received at the Visual Art League Center.
Download the prospectus now
The Fresh Ideas 2010 Prospectus PDF includes the entry form, the Visual Art League membership form and the entry identification tags. Print, fill & submit with your art.
Posted under Events, Exhibits on June 19, 2010 by R. H. Evora | No Comments »
August 21, 2010 7:00 pm to September 26, 2010 11:00 am
First VAL Photography Exhibition “Through the Viewfinder”
and the
VAL Member Exhibition “No Cameras Allowed”
Photo by prozac1
Posted under Events on June 18, 2010 by R. H. Evora | Comments (2)
Visual Art League members enjoyed the exciting, interesting and humorous narrative delivered by Fred Gardner — ArtFest 2008 Featured Artist. Fred shared his stories on how he developed his love for wood and people that later evolved into his own unique, rare and intense art — he simply calls “CUTZ”. His process begins with a sketch, which he skillfully scrolls with a saw out of wood, paints with vivid colors, mounts and then displays.
Learn more about Fred Gardner at neighborsgo.com
View the art talk photos » | Watch the video »
Posted under Art Talk on June 2, 2010 by R. H. Evora | No Comments »