We have moved and you are invited to visit the Visual Art League of Lewisville Art Center at Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theatre 100 North Charles St. Classroom C, Lewisville, Texas 75057 during any of our activities especially during our monthly members meeting held every second Tuesday of the month. Monthly meetings are always open to the public. So, come and experience VAL!
Lakeside Arts Foundation is now accepting applications for Vendors for “Chalk This Way!” Sidewalk Art Festival, sponsored by Greater Lewisville Arts Alliance and the City of Lewisville, on June 1, 2013 outside the Lewisville MCL Grand from 9 AM to 6 PM.
The day-long event will feature professional chalk artists, amateur chalk art contest, scholarship contest, a children’s non-competitive gallery, art, food & drink vendors, and a variety of entertainment. Details, rules, vendor forms and entry forms are available on the website.
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The 43rd Annual USA Film Festival will be held on April 24, 2013 to April 28, 2013 at the Angelika Film Center on 5321 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX 75206.
This annual event brings together film enthusiasts and professional filmmakers from around the world for screenings and discussions. The eclectic line-up includes Tributes to Master Artists, presentations by filmmakers (in attendance for all films), and the Annual National Short Film & Video Competition (35th year), an Academy-qualified program.
For more information, please contact the USA Film Festival at usafilmfest@aol.com, call 214-821-6300 or visit the website
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Cottonwood Art Festival is a bi-annual event that features works from the nation’s top visual artists. Located in scenic Cottonwood Park in Richardson, Texas (map), this prestigious art show has been a part of Richardson life for over forty years. The next festival will take place May 4-5, 2013. Admission is free. Visit cottonwoodartfestival.com for more information.
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“Freeform” exhibit strike and photography show intake will be Tuesday, April 30th 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Please pick up your “FreeForm” artwork and drop-off your photography show artpieces (three photos per member) in the classroom. Medical Center of Lewisville Grand Theater. Thanks. See You there!
Posted under Messages on April 19, 2013 by Brandi | No Comments »
Reception: March 9, 7-9 p.m.
Exhibition: March 9 – April 27
An exhibit in memory of Shirley Beers, a multi-talented woman, being an artist, actress, and poet in the Lewisville community.
The Visual Art League of Lewisville is honored to exhibit the works by Shirley Beers a pioneer in the arts community. Shirley was a founder and long-time member of the Visual Art League as well as the Greater Lewisville Arts Alliance and the Greater Lewisville Community Theater. She used her talents to support the arts organizations, as well as to further their endeavors to bring a spirit of the arts to the Lewisville community.
Paintings of this intuitive artist have hung in various galleries in several states. She realized her talent at an early age. Many of her paintings were of people. Among her favorites was one of Robert Duvall, who was the first mayor of Highland Village. Indians have been her favorite models over the years, including Charles Eagle Plume, an Indian who operated a trading store in Colorado and who performed dances and told stories.
She studied with Ramon Froman, who often made trips to Indian reservations in the west. In 1988, her interests turned somewhat from painting to acting. During the 1990s, she acted in many plays which were produced at Grapevine, Lewisville, Denton and Irving community theaters. She had lead roles in “Social Security,” and “Curious Savage,” a major role in “Arsenic and Old Lace” and significant parts in other productions. While she enjoyed the acting, her heart was really still in painting.
In addition to her love for painting and acting, Shirley also loved inspirational poetry. Over the years, she wrote several inspirational poems.
This is a one-time only opportunity to own a piece of this incredible artist’s work. Don’t let this chance pass you by.
Posted under Exhibits, News on March 11, 2013 by brandi | No Comments »