Breaking News! Summer Workshop Added
August 21-22: Randall Case  Â
Randall Case is presenting a mixed media class to help students attain abstract or realistic paintings in stunning colorations by employing simple techniques using acrylics along with oil pastels. He has been a VVAG featured workshop instructor in the past and we are fortunate to see him return to our series. Randall is known for his large scale abstract landscapes and florals and exhibits in top-notch juried art festivals in as many of his favorite travel destinations as possible.
Level: Advanced beginner-professional
Medium: acrylic and oil pastel Â
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
May Call for Submissions
Monday – May 6th from 10am to 2pm
Drop off Location:
Eagle Gallery
108 W. 2nd Street
Eagle, CO 81631
The themes for May are "The Beauty Myth" and/or "Blue". Please drop off up to three of your works that are your interpretation of one or both of these themes.
If you have work that was displayed in March & April, please stop by to pick it up, even if you do not have anything to drop off.
LIBRARY EXHIBITS
FREE! Gypsum Public Library Exhibit
Eagle Valley High School AP Art students
All month during normal library operating hours
Location:
Gypsum Public Library
47 Lundgren Boulevard
Gypsum, CO 81637
At the Gypsum Public Library, Eagle Valley High School AP Art students will present their portfolio exhibit.
FREE! Avon Public Library Exhibit
Battle Mountain High School AP Art students
All month during normal library operating hours
Location:
Avon Public Library
200 Mikaela Way
Avon, CO 81620
In collaboration with the Avon Public Library, Battle Mountain High School AP Art students will present their portfolio exhibit.
FREE! Second Friday Gallery Night
Friday - May 8th from 5pm to 8pm
Location:
Eagle Gallery
108 W. 2nd Street
Eagle, CO 81631
Join us for a wonderful evening celebrating local art! March will feature work from artists and photographers and their interpretation of "The Beauty Myth" and "Blue".  Please stop by to see our newest exhibit and enjoy some light refreshments.
Second Friday Gallery Night is brought to you in part by our Platinum Members, The National Endowment for the Arts, and Colorado Creative Industries.
Board Meeting
Monday - May 13th
3:30pm to 5:30pm
Location:
Art Guild at Avon
137 Benchmark Road
Suite C2
Avon, Colorado 81620
Open to the Public. Only $50!
Learn how to incorporate perspective into your abstract artwork with Margo Thomas. Whether you are curious about abstracts, you need a refresher, or you want the comradery of creating in a group, this workshop is for you! Check out her Tedx Talk on Perspective then sign up for the workshop.
FREE! VVAG Member Meeting
Monday - May 20th
Social: 5pm (bring a snack or appetizer to share)
Meeting: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Location:
Avon Gallery
137 Benchmark Rd, Suite C2
Avon, CO 81620
Join us for: Intro to Artwork Archive – Artwork Management Software Platform with Tara Novak. FREE!
Feeling overwhelmed with all your great work product? We have the solution! Tara Novak will be showing us how to use an online inventory system to track artwork and photography.Â
FREE! Photography Meeting
Thursday - May 28th
Fellowship: 6:30 pm Â
Meeting: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Location:
Avon Gallery
137 Benchmark Rd, Suite C2
Avon, CO 81620
Join our lively photography group each month for various topics. Meetings are free for members.
Breaking News! June Outing Just Added
FREE! Members Outing to Powers Art Center in Carbondale and Korologos Gallery in Basalt.
Friday - June 7th
Join us for: A day trip outing to the Powers Art Center in Carbondale and the Korologos Gallery in Basalt. For carpooling, please contact Joann: 970-471-0653. We will be leaving the CMC parking lot, time to be determined. Please bring cash, in small bills, to pay for lunch in Basalt.
This self-guided tour of the Powers Art Center is a great getaway experience. Currently on exhibit is "Wrapped" – An Artistic Study of Fabric – Featuring Works by Issey Miyake and Christo & Jeanne-Claude.
APRIL RECAP
April was a busy month for Guild members!
Monthly Second Friday in at our Eagle Gallery
Mini-Workshops (Watercolors with Elaine Kuntz)
Free Member Meeting: Pastels with Joann Carhart Levy and Laura Moore
Library Exhibit with Katie Dolan
Landscape Painting with Mio Circovic
The Vail Valley Art Guild offers a full range of activities: from exhibiting your work, to taking a workshop, attending membership meetings (which feature an educational aspect), plein air painting days, photography ventures, to volunteering at Guild events... the opportunities for fun and service are plenty!
Sneak Peek at May announcements.....
