April Seiler at the Lewisville Library

April Seiler has a new exhibit of recent artworks at the Lewisville Library. The exhibit will be in place through November 30, 2011, at the Lewisville Library’s main floor west side showcase, located near the Civic Circle entrance. The exhibit is comprised of 34 paintings and drawings, and is organized in two segments – a section of 13 pieces that will be of interest to children, and the other 21 pieces showcased for teens and adults.

This updated exhibit includes several new paintings, as well as two separate greeting cards showing April’s artworks that are Christmas time related (i.e., drawing of “Snowman”, and child peeking at “Christmas Tree” in other room).

Posted under Member News on November 29, 2011 by VAL  |   No Comments »

On the Move !

Greetings Members “On the Move”,

We as an organization are truly “On the Move”. Another first for VAL and the MCL Grand is the “On the Move” art exhibit currently showing in the north corridor of the MCL Grand. The show has been well received and it gives the casual visitor to the MCL Grand and opportunity to view and appreciate art. It has also caused people to explore the north corridor.

Members are “On the Move” showing their work all over the Metroplex and I would encourage us all to support one another by spreading the word, attending the affairs and purchasing art. Don’t forget the upcoming Angel Awards were the VAL Angel Murthy Manta will be honored.

Still “On the Move” VAL should complete the transition to the MCL Grand by the end of November. Many members have inquired has to how they can assist in the move and some have also made contributions to the move. The time is now and you will be being contacted to assist with the packing, loading, moving, cleaning, unloading and storing. With many willing workers and a plan it should not take us long to make the move.

Moving on we have a fast paced schedule with the holidays and our new location. They come with more opportunities to create and exhibit. So mark your Calendars for the ATC Workshop, Santa’s Workshop, The Old Town Plein Aire outing and Toyland exhibition; and yes, there will be more events coming.

The nomination of officers and committees is ahead of VAL which is exciting because this is now the time to consider were you would like to make your commit your time to keep VAL MOVING FORWARD!

To keep us “On the Move,” Elaine Nienkampe with the approval of the VAL Board has agreed to serve as the Interim Secretary.

Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes.
Art is knowing which ones to keep.
Scott Adams

Wishing WandARTful things for you and yours!

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Oct 2011 Member Meeting Photos

Our October meeting was action packed! We heard from Wanda, Murthy, and Jim Wear of the MCL Grand detailing our transition. A special thanks to Darla Bostick who gave a wonderful demonstration of her watercolor collage painting technique.

Also thanks to everyone who donated nibblies for the meeting.

Oct. 4, 2011 Member Meeting Photo 3

Oct. 4, 2011 Member Meeting Photo 2

Oct. 4, 2011 Member Meeting Photo 1

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Plein Air WorkShop

Dates: 11/12 Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM, 12/10 Saturday 10 AM to 1 PM

Place: Lewisville Downtown area. Meet at the MCL Grand Courtyard to get started.

Cost: Free for all VAL Members.

Format: Open format. Artists walking around town and capturing their impressions of the historic old town Lewisville – sketches, photographs, etc. Bring your own materials. The main street and surrounding areas of this beautiful Texas town with the crisp Fall morning light should offer interesting as well as challenging compositions for cityscapes.

Facilitator: VAL Plen-Air Artist member Murthy L. Mantha will be available through out to the session to offer suggestions.

The art work produced during this workshop will be displayed in a VAL member show at MCL Grand starting on Jan 7, 2012.

Please send an email to Murthy at mlmantha@gmail.com confirming your attendance to the workshop or for further details.

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Asel Awards Are Back!

Don’t forget to bring a piece of art to enter in the mini Asel Art show at our next member meeting. Asel has donated gift certificates to be used as prizes for our mini art competitions.

Asel Art has been a supporter of the DFW arts community since 1951, Asel Art Supply is a one-stop shopping destination for quality art, graphic, architectural and engineering supplies with 6 location in the Metroplex.

Arlington
827 Oram St., Arlington, TX 76010

Dallas – Corp. Office / Retail Store
2701 Cedar Springs Rd. .Dallas,TX 75201

Carrollton
2717 E. Beltline #108, Carrollton, TX 75006

Ft. Worth
825 Foch St., Ft. Worth, TX 76107

Plano
1915 N. Central Expwy #450 Plano, Tx 75075

Richardson
100 South Central Expwy Richardson, TX 75080

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