Visual Art League of Lewisville

VAL artist, Heather Alley painted the art panels for the “Tuna Does Vegas” performance by the Greater Lewisville Community Theater in Old Town Lewisville.

Want to Share Your Talent with the Community and get your work seen? Then you will be interested in these upcoming Artist Opportunities to create art for Greater Lewisville Community Theater for the following performances:

The GLCT 2011-2012 season will be:

The Great American Trailer Park Musical on Oct. 14th through 30th is a Texas trailer park theme comedy.

Nuncracker, the Nunsense Christmas musical comedy on Dec. 2nd through 18th is a Christmas pageant theme.

Room Service on Feb. 10th through 26th. 1938 Marx Brothers comedy movie about a company of actors and producer living in Broadway hotel.

The Cover of Life on Apr. 20th through May 6th. Three World War II wives living with mother-in-law while the husbands are overseas are chosen as a cover story for Life Magazine.

Hairspray on July 6th through 29th is a musical, set amidst backdrop of 1960′s social, racial, political inequities.

“Through the Looking Glass: Abstract Impressions and Surrealism in Photography” and Open Concept Member Show, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics and Jewelry.
The response from the reception for the “Through the Looking Glass: Abstract Impressions and Surrealism in Photography.” and Open Concept Member Show, Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Ceramics and Jewelry ” show was wonderful. Many people have remarked about the talent and imagination that was presented.

Michael Bales, First Place Winner

Mary Carradine, 2nd Place Winner

Darel Fagen, 3rd Place Winner

Ken Caperton, Honorable Mention

Here are Some Pictures from the Opening

Lewisville Western Days held in Old Town on Friday, September 23, 2011 – 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM and Saturday, September 24, 2011 – 10:00 – 11:30 PM proved to be a fun filled event.

VAL – Visual Art League of Lewisville was please to participate by offering art for sale and visiting with the community about the opportunities to become a part of the local art scene.

Thanks go out to the artist who participated by providing art and staffing the booth. Participating artist were Arthur Graye, Ken Caperton, Linda Chidsey, Jackie Haugen and Wanda Grice.

Arts Wine And Cheese Fundraiser To Support The Lakeside Arts Foundation

The Lakeside Arts Foundation, in conjunction with the Colony Chamber of Commerce, is hosting FALL FOR THE ARTS, a wine and cheese fundraiser event on October 1st from 7 – 10 P.M., at the Lewisville MCL Grand Theater.

Tickets for this event are $20 each, or $30 for a couple, and include drinks (wine and soft drinks), snacks, a variety of musical entertainment and an opportunity to bid on unique silent auction items. Proceeds from this event benefit The Colony Playhouse’s winter production. More information about this event is available on our website: www.lakesidearts.org.

Lakeside Arts Foundation’s purpose is to support and promote fine arts and arts organizations with our community. We depend entirely on public support and volunteers to do our work.

Lakeside Arts Foundation is a non-profit organization and your tax-deductible contribution will assist in meeting the goals of LAF. Member/sponsorship levels start at $25.

If you have a few hours to help in the next couple of days, volunteer opportunities include publicity, marketing, fund raising, hospitality, administration, and other duties.

To help out the Lakeside Arts Foundation, the following Visual Art League of Lewisville artists have donated artwork and photographs for this event: Tina Alvarez, Coleen Drew, Daren Fagen, Manta Murthy, Joyce Tremethick, Dulce Ruque, and R’Lene Winters.

For more information on LAF, or to volunteer contact Christi Martin (972)625-1726 or by email: camartin@elithic.com.

First Place: Jenny Hong DeLaughter “Monday Morning”

Second Place: Reba Browning “Dancing Spirits”

Third Place: David Mask “Ascension”

Honorable Mention: Valerie Corwin “Reflection”

Honorable Mention: Glenn Spells “Triumph”