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The weather is cooling off. The crispness in the air will soon be reflected in the aspens blanketing the mountainsides in oranges and yellows. A different seasonal energy is on the horizon! 11th Annual Vail Valley Fine Art Show, Art and Jazz Reception Make sure to RSVP so we have enough (free!) food and drink for all of you!   September First Friday Gallery Night September 6 First Friday Gallery Night ! Workshops We have a few terrific workshops on the calendar but need just a few more people attending. Please register by clicking below or email Joann Carhart jlcarhart@aol.com with questions. Sep 7: Introduction to Plein Air with Mio Cirkovic Sep 7: iPhone Camera Mini Workshop Sep 24-25: Painting Fall Colors with Mio Cirkovic Tech tip: don't forget to use our Search bar at the top of the screen to find anything! ... and for a quick little August re-cap Our children's music and art classes wound to a close as kids prepared to return to school, as did the evening adult art classes, guitar, and percussion instruction • The Lorenzo Chavez Workshop was a well-attended success • The Guild raised several thousand dollars at the Annual Affordable Art Fair in Minturn • Randall Case's 2-Day Workshop was a fun ride learning to combine acrylics and oil pastels • Rick Spitzer's iPhone Workshop was incredible, useful, fun and will be often repeated! • Guild members broke bread together at our president's home for the Annual Potluck Dinner • Bibi Rivero's work hung at the Vail Public Library during August and Raj Makickham showed his photography for the month at Avon Public Library • Lots of activity for the Vail Valley Art Guild! back to top Gift Cards Now you can support your local non-profit art community by giving the gift of art. And bonus: your recipient can pick exactly what they'd like!

artwork credits: Tara Novak and Margo Thomas We'd like to promote all the great work our members are doing in the community. Contact us if you have news stories to share! New Art Galleries in Minturn!!!! All In Good Light Gallery by Raj Manickam We’re excited to share that the AllinGoodLight Gallery, located in Minturn, Colorado, officially opened its doors on August 9th, 2024. The grand opening was a resounding success, drawing in 154 attendees who enjoyed an evening filled with food, drinks, live music, and the creative touch of a local caricature artist. The gallery, nestled within the three levels of SteamMaster’s building at Cross Creek Plaza, offers a captivating space for art enthusiasts to explore a wide array of visual experiences. The gallery is now open five days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and welcomes visitors by appointment on weekends. Announcement - for those who missed the event “We’re also pleased to announce that Raj Manickam, the visionary behind the gallery, will be hosting another special showing on the ‘Last Friday‘ of August 30th, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm . This upcoming event promises to be another delightful gathering for the community to engage with local art. Horse d’oeuvres and Drinks will be served. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP to raj@allingoodlight.com .  Where: AllinGoodLight Gallery - Cross Creek Plaza 1901 Main Street, Minturn CO 81645  When: Friday, August 9, 2024 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm The Grove Studio and Gallery by Jenifer Hammond By appointment only : winter season 2024 Open daily April 15- October 15 2024 Local Vail Valley gallery conveniently located mid-valley, with easy parking, near Vail Mountain Coffee and Tea. 📞 970.471.4413 📧 jen@jeniferhammond.com 💻 www.JeniferHammond.com 🗺️ 23698 Hwy 24, Minturn, CO Summer Art Shows We are so proud of our members for showing their artwork at several summer shows. This year, VVAG members volunteered at the Avon Arts Celebration to sell drink tickets. Thank you Rick Spitzer, Melissa Nelson. Tara Novak, Soodi Kick, Margo Thomas, and Bibi Rivero had booths at the show and all sold artwork! Tara Novak, Margo Thomas, and Jen Hammond were at the Aug 2-4 Beaver Creek show hosted by Howard Alan Events. There are very few Colorado artists in this show. And Guild members Bibi Rivero, Jen Hammond, and Margo Thomas participated in the Aug 23 Riverwalk Art Battle

Demystify how to price your art! Learn a basic pricing model and the impacts impact your pricing. Presented by Margo Thomas Find out how pricing a product will convey its relative value and quality.   Find your Sweet Spot. Art prices trend more like luxury items (eg a Rolex watch) and less like commodity items (package of socks) Cost+ Pricing Model Market Pricing Model Free Presentation Free Worksheet

Member Showcase Melissa Nelson Painter Lynn Feiger Painter Christine Sena Painter Rick Spitzer Photographer Joann Carhart Levy Painter Raymond Bleesz Photographer Tara Novak Painter Soodi Kick Impressionist Painter

Leadership Team The Vail Valley Art Guild leadership team is responsible for providing overall leadership, direction, and governance for the Guild. We are elected annually and we meet once a month to make decisions that impact our mission, goals, and operations. Some specific roles and responsibilities include: Setting the organization's mission and strategic direction Financial oversight Fundraising and resource development Governance and legal compliance Strategic planning for member and community services including workshops, exhibits, programming, and more Community, outreach, and stakeholder engagement Melissa Nelson President Treasurer & Grant Writer Learn More Rick Spitzer Chair Photography, Exhibits, & Technology Learn More Tara Novak Chair Eagle Community Events Learn More Ruth Stanley ​ Town of Avon, Town Council Member Learn More Lynn Feiger Vice-President ​ Learn More Joann Carhart Levy Chair Artists, Activities, & Workshops Learn More Soodi Kick ​ Workshops Learn More Christine Sena Secretary Avon Gallery & Exhibits Learn More Raymond Bleesz Historiographer ​ Learn More Danita Dempsey ​ Town of Avon, Cultural Arts and Special Events Manager Learn More