Visual Art League of Lewisville

Juror’s Statement by Jim Wear

“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!

The Fresh Ideas 2010 Winners are :

First Place "Sun Sinking Slowly" by Beth Dilley First Place "Sun Sinking Slowly" by Beth Dilley	Second Place "Semblance" by Whitney Hack Second Place "Semblance" by Whitney Hack	Third Place "Santa Fe Church" by Lorraine Hayes Third Place "Santa Fe Church" by Lorraine Hayes
Honorable Mention "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Lynne Cagle Cox Honorable Mention "Over the River and Through the Woods" by Lynne Cagle Cox	Honorable Mention "Roadmaps" by Madison Hack 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:

• Meg Smith
• Tom Smith
• Joyce Tremethick
• Dulce Ruque
• David Mask
• Jackie Haugen
• Wanda Grice

You are all very much appreciated!

VAL would also like to Thank the members of the band Cloth’d in the Sun:

• Zach Smith
• John Baylog

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• John Forrester

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.

Fresh Ideas 2010 Exhibit is ALL SET!

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.

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!

Hello visitor. The Visual Art league is currently being renovated. The site is functional, but we are still in the process of making all features work. And we are updating/syncing the current members list. So soon, current (paid) members will be activated an can interact with the site. Active members can post status updates, view regular posts and members-only post. They can also add photo albums or gallery. Additionally, members can review, edit and provide privacy settings for their VAL Members Profile plus add their own profile picture or avatar. There’s a lot more features to be available soon.

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Exhibitions

Mar 20-May 1:

“Multifarious” Ceramics (front & middle galleries)
Brenda Lichman & Alisa Holen
“Hands On” VAL members exhibit (member gallery)

May 8-June 19: Melinda Marino

“Texas Dreams & Stories” VAL member exhibition (member gallery)

July 10-August 14; Juror: Jim Wear

“Fresh Ideas” VAL member exhibition (member gallery)

ArtTalks

May 4: Martha Falsetta (Artist Talk)

Artist Opening Receptions
May 8: “Texas Dreams & Stories” 7 p.m.
May 16: “at Tierney’s Tavern & Cafe, 3 p.m. ”

Member Show: Mar 13 through May 1

Drop Off & Strike Dates:

Member Show Strikes: May 1 – pick up your artwork between 4 – 8 p.m.

Member Show Drop Off: Saturday, May 1st, 4 – 8 p.m., Sunday May 2nd 9 a.m.-12 p.m.

Special Events
Every Friday 7PM Acoustic Fridays (AF) open jam FREE. Bring your cameras and sketchbooks

ATC (Artist Trading Cards) Workshops
May 22, July 17 Noon – 2 p.m.