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Soodi Kick Painter, Mixed-Media Love of nature, gratitude for life and passion for creating arts. I started painting when I realized my ability to communicate with others, was a lot more sincere through artwork. I could draw from an unconscious space touching the creative side of me that was much more collective and coherent than my verbal communication. My head could be confused and crowded with thoughts but my creativity was simple, clear, and kind. So naturally it was for me to choose to be an artist. Love of nature, gratitude for life and passion for creating arts. I started painting when I realized my ability to communicate with others, was a lot more sincere through artwork. I could draw from an unconscious space touching the creative side of me that was much more collective and coherent than my verbal communication. My head could be confused and crowded with thoughts but my creativity was simple, clear, and kind. So naturally it was for me to choose to be an artist. Artists Artwork Collection

PRIVACY POICY Last Updated: March 2026 The Vail Valley Art Guild (“VVAG,” “we,” “our,” or “us”) is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting artists and fostering a vibrant creative community. We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how information is collected, used, stored, and shared when you visit or interact with our website, including our membership features, artist marketplace, and ecommerce services. Information We Collect Information You Provide to Us When you create an account, make a purchase, submit artwork, or communicate with us, we may collect: Name, email address, phone number, and mailing address Account login credentials (passwords are encrypted) Artist profile information, images, and submissions Purchase and transaction history Communications, inquiries, feedback, reviews, or form submissions Payment Information Payments on our website are processed securely through Wix and its approved payment providers. VVAG does not store full credit card numbers or sensitive payment data. Automatically Collected Information When you visit our website, we may automatically collect: Internet Protocol (IP) address Browser type, device information, and operating system Pages viewed, time spent on pages, and navigation behavior Cookies and similar technologies required for site functionality How We Use Your Information We collect personal and non-personal information to: Operate and maintain the VVAG website and marketplace Create and manage member and artist accounts Process purchases, donations, and transactions Provide customer support and respond to inquiries Communicate service-related updates and administrative notices Send marketing or promotional communications where consent has been provided Improve website performance, functionality, and user experience Comply with legal, nonprofit, and regulatory obligations VVAG does not sell, rent, or trade personal information. Cookies & Tracking Technologies Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to: Enable essential site features such as login, security, and ecommerce Remember user preferences Analyze website traffic and performance Cookies are provided primarily through the Wix platform and related services. You may control cookie preferences through your browser settings; however, disabling cookies may affect site functionality. Website Hosting & Data Storage Our website is hosted on the Wix.com platform, which provides the infrastructure for our online services, including memberships, artist profiles, and ecommerce functionality. Your data may be stored through Wix’s databases and applications on secure servers protected by industry-standard safeguards, including firewalls and encryption where appropriate. Payment Security All payment gateways available through Wix comply with PCI-DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards). These standards ensure the secure handling of credit card information by our website and its service providers. Communications We may contact you for purposes including: Account setup, verification, and support Transaction confirmations and receipts Important service or policy updates Legal or administrative notices Marketing or promotional communications (only where consent has been provided) Communications may be delivered via email, phone, text message, or postal mail, depending on the nature of the communication and your preferences. Your Rights & Choices (U.S. & Colorado Residents) You may request to: Access the personal information we maintain about you Correct or update your information Request deletion of your data, subject to legal or operational requirements Opt out of marketing communications at any time Requests can be made by contacting: service@vvagco.org GDPR-Lite Notice (International Visitors) While VVAG primarily serves U.S. residents, we respect privacy rights recognized under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) for visitors from the European Union. If applicable, you may have the right to: Request access to or correction of your personal data Request deletion or restriction of processing Withdraw consent where processing is based on consent To exercise these rights, please contact service@vvagco.org . We will respond within a reasonable timeframe and in accordance with applicable laws. Data Retention We retain personal information only as long as necessary to: Provide services and maintain active accounts Fulfill nonprofit, legal, accounting, or reporting obligations Support marketplace transactions and artist participation Policy Updates We reserve the right to modify this Privacy Policy at any time. Updates take effect immediately upon posting to the website. The “Last Updated” date at the top of this page reflects the most recent revision. Contact Information For questions about this Privacy Policy or how your information is handled, please contact: service@vvagco.org

ARTIST MARKETPLACE Welcome, Name Thank you for being a part of the Vail Valley Art Guild. Your commitment to the vision of sharing the arts is greatly appreciated! We couldn't do this without you. YOUR MARKETPLACE PROFILE YOUR MARKETPLACE ARTWORK Your membership allows you to submit # of pieces to the VVAG Artist Marketplace. If you would like to upload more pieces. Simply upgrade your Membership Plan. UPGRADE MEMBERSHIP Membership upgrades are not prorated. You may upgrade at any time, but any unused time on your current membership will be forfeited. To avoid this, you may wait until your membership renewal date to upgrade. No refunds or credits are issued for unused time. Curated Representation. Expanded Visibility. The Vail Valley Art Guild Artist Marketplace is a member-only program offering two levels of curated representation for original works by local artists. Both online and within our community or rotating brick & mortar gallery exhibitions. This is not an open marketplace. The Guild acts as curator and sales partner, presenting your work to collectors, visitors, and the community while managing the sales experience on your behalf. What’s Included Dedicated artist storefront within the VVAG marketplace Professional gallery-style presentation Sales processing and artist payouts Monthly rotating inventory through calls for submission 30% gallery commission BECOME A MEMBER TODAY BROWSE OUR ARTIST MARKETPLACE Filter by Price $26 $12,000 Sort by Quick View Dream Works Blush of Golden Price $1,800.00 Quick View The porch light is on but ain't nobody home Price $300.00 Quick View Nervous as a Cat Price $300.00 Quick View BLESS YOUR HEART Price $450.00 Quick View Galaxy Price $150.00 Quick View Groovin on a Sunday afternoon Price $3,800.00 Quick View "I LOVE YOU" Price $325.00 Quick View "I'm watching you" Price $425.00 Quick View Circle of Life Price $4,100.00 Quick View Rainbow Trout Price $1,500.00 Quick View Mt. of the Holy Cross Trail Price $2,500.00 Quick View Moose in Autumn Price $8,000.00 Quick View Sunlight Price $1,500.00 Quick View Orientation 2 Price $5,600.00 Quick View Freedom Night Price $850.00 Load More

Christine Sena Secretary At an early age, Christine was encouraged by her mother, an artist, to take classes at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston. With studies in Landscape Architecture from UMass Amherst and Virginia Tech, her artistic skills were employed when creating sketches and renderings for various design projects. She then moved on to environmental work and eventually ended up as a manager for national and international judicial programs. After 32 years working in the public sector, she retired in 2002 and relocated to Edwards, CO, to be closer to her daughter and her family. The Guild has given her the opportunity to coordinate with our public libraries, private venues and Colorado Mountain College to develop exhibits which display our members' work to their best advantage.

Vail Valley Art Guild Workshop Policies Payments All payments are due upon registration through our website . We accept credit cards, PayPal, and Checks. If you are paying by check, we must receive your check within one week of registration. Please mark your check with the workshop name, instructor, and dates. Mail checks to: P.O. Box 9733 • Avon, CO 81620 Maximum and Minimum Attendees Each workshop is evaluated for the safety and comfort of instructors and attendees. The maximum and minimum attendance is determined by the amount of space each attendee will need and the number of attendees needed to afford instructor fees. Wait Lists If the class is full, please register for the waitlist. Due to possible attendee cancellations, being on the waitlist gives you a good chance of getting into your desired class. Please save the dates and be ready for a call, text, or email from our workshop administrator. Member/Non-Member Pricing We have done what we can to keep workshops at a reasonable price, while offering discounts to our members. Non-members can become members in advance of registration to receive discounts. Become a member today! Cancellation Policy Cancellation by Attendee Refunds for cancellations by attendees within 30 days of the workshop start date are contingent on VVAG finding a replacement from our wait list. Cancellation by VVAG If a class does not meet the minimum enrollment, VVAG may cancel it. All attendees will be refunded the full amount of their payment. Materials List Materials Lists are at the discretion of each workshop instructor. If you are unable to gather the required materials, please contact our workshop administrator with questions. Workshop Hours Workshops start at 9:30 AM and end at 4 PM unless otherwise stated. Late arrivals disrupt fellow artists! Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to set up your workspace. There will be a lunch break as directed by the instructor. Housing for Workshops Local accommodations may be available for a discount. 1 bedroom, 1 bath in the heart of Avon: contact: Ruth :970-390-4725 Mention that you are attending a Vail Valley Art Guild workshop for a possible discount depending on the busy season: · Comfort Inn · The Westin · Wydham Hotel · Christie Lodge · Spring Hill Suites · Town Place Lunch Please plan on bringing your own lunch, beverages, and snacks. The closest lunch pick up is Rocky Mountain Taco, located across the street from the front of the Seasons Building. Directions Workshops will be held at the Art Guild at Avon (“Avon Gallery”) unless otherwise stated. The address 137 Benchmark Rd, Avon, CO 81620. We are in The Seasons Building on the first floor, unit C2. Enter the lobby, walk past the fireplace and turn left at the only hallway. We are located on the right. Google Maps location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JdaitBvHWefW7T6y5 Parking You may park for free in any available space at The Seasons by registering your car at the front desk. If parking is not available, the Town of Avon has free spaces for you to explore, including free parking! The Town of Avon has strict parking rules. Please check their website for all-day free parking and paid parking rules. Failure to register may result in aparking fine. Safety and Wellness The safety and health of our attendees and instructors is our most important consideration. Each workshop is reviewed with instructors and the VVAG leadership. Please alert your instructor or our workshop administrator at any time if you have a safety concern. Here are a few tips you may want to follow to keep yourself safe. · Wear gloves, masks, and glasses or a face shield · Wear aprons, clothes, and shoes · Wear sensible clothes that cover as much of the body as possible · Don't touch your eyes or mouth with your hands or gloves · Wash your hands and keep your workspace tidy Community Guidelines All Workshop participants shall abide by these guidelines. Failure to do so may result in your dismissal from the event. 1. Be kind and courteous 2. Treat everyone with respect 3. Conduct healthy debates with kindness 4. Never engage in hate speech or bullying 5. Never make degrading comments about things like race, religion, culture, sexual orientation, gender or identity 6. Do not share spam 7. Respect everyone's privacy and dignity 8. Do not share content and photos that violate someone else’s intellectual property rights, including copyright and trademark 9. Share only photos and videos they've taken or have the right to share 10. Post photos and videos that are appropriate for a diverse audience 11. Follow the law Contact Us Questions should be directed to our workshop administrator during daytime hours via telephone or text at 970-471-0853

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Soodi Kick Chair I am Soodi Kick, born in Iran, moved to United States, met and married my husband at Ohio University, became a US citizen, and started my early carriers in Architecture and then in Nutrition. I started painting in university and continued taking classes, part time. A couple of years ago we retired and since then I have been spending more of my time doing art. I am an impressionist painter, with emphasis in figurative arts. I have the intention to become a full time artist and a part of this commitment is how to dedicate more time, producing and developing my style. Using man made and recycled materials on canvas, to bring texture and unity in my art work, is one of the areas of interest and work plan. We moved to Raleigh several years ago and I have visited Art Space and have fallen in love with the concept and energy in the space given to artist. Now we are in the process of returning to Eagle County and I hope to bring some of my experiences from back east to the Guild and community to keep building an appreciation of the arts in the valley. Experience Vail Valley Art Guild (VVAG) - Eagle County, Colorado Co-President: Jan 2023-present Member: 2015-Present VVAG is composed of many talented artists, who paint together, run an existing gallery in Eagle, Colorado, and participate and manage continuing courses in art education. I have been a part time member of this group and participated in juried and non-juried art shows. I have sold many art pieces to individuals in the Vail Valley area. Dunwoody Fine Art Association (DFAA) - Dunwoody, Georgia Member: 2008-2015 DFAA is a very active membership of fine artists who show in the local areas of the city and have classes in art . I was an active part time member for many years, showing in juried art shows, and selling my art and taking classes. Spruil Art Center - Atlanta, Georgia Member: 2000-2015 I have been a member of Spruil Art Center, taking part in many advanced courses and worked in finding my style and techniques. Education Ohio University: Architecture Degree, with minor in Art, 1973 Spruill Art Center in Atlanta Georgia: classes in advanced composition, mixed media painting and drawing, Color Theory Colorado Mountain College: classes in mixed media, oil and watercolor

Mike Crabtree Photographer About Mike Crabtree A turn of the century era cabin complex just east of Eagle, Colorado that apparently used to be a stagecoach stop on Highway 6 is the home and base of operations for photographer Mike Crabtree. The main cabin, right on the Eagle River, serves as home for Mike who is currently now an empty nester. Another structure serves as a frame shop. The other cabin serves as his Gallery and office with about a hundred photographs on display. He prints most of his own photos on Epson inkjet printers using archival papers and inks. Mike Crabtree acquired the property in 1993 and saw the potential for what is now his dream come true. He also had a great time as a mentor for American Photo and Popular Photography magazine till they switched to only Nikon shooters. All Canon shooters were dropped as mentors. Mike Crabtree started shooting photos back in the late sixties while in the Navy. A neighbor in the Chicago area gave him a Baby Brownie, a little box camera that was indestructible, and that started his love of photography. He’s pretty much self taught along with help from respected photographer friends and artists that gave him honest critiques and pushed him to hone his craft. Mike is currently shooting with Canon digital cameras and is quite proficient in Photoshop to correct and sometimes enhance his work. Lots of backpacking in the Colorado Mountains and travels elsewhere have been an enjoyable way for him to make photography an ongoing adventure. If you have time to visit his gallery, give Mike a call at 970-390-9500 for directions and or fill out this form and make an appointment . About Mike Crabtree A turn of the century era cabin complex just east of Eagle, Colorado that apparently used to be a stagecoach stop on Highway 6 is the home and base of operations for photographer Mike Crabtree. The main cabin, right on the Eagle River, serves as home for Mike who is currently now an empty nester. Another structure serves as a frame shop. The other cabin serves as his Gallery and office with about a hundred photographs on display. He prints most of his own photos on Epson inkjet printers using archival papers and inks. Mike Crabtree acquired the property in 1993 and saw the potential for what is now his dream come true. He also had a great time as a mentor for American Photo and Popular Photography magazine till they switched to only Nikon shooters. All Canon shooters were dropped as mentors. Mike Crabtree started shooting photos back in the late sixties while in the Navy. A neighbor in the Chicago area gave him a Baby Brownie, a little box camera that was indestructible, and that started his love of photography. He’s pretty much self taught along with help from respected photographer friends and artists that gave him honest critiques and pushed him to hone his craft. Mike is currently shooting with Canon digital cameras and is quite proficient in Photoshop to correct and sometimes enhance his work. Lots of backpacking in the Colorado Mountains and travels elsewhere have been an enjoyable way for him to make photography an ongoing adventure. If you have time to visit his gallery, give Mike a call at 970-390-9500 for directions and or fill out this form and make an appointment . Artists Artwork Collection

Terry Siverly Glass-Artist My name is Jona Siverly, and I embarked on my artistic journey in 2020. Initially, I concentrated on using the copper foil and solder technique to craft intricate 3-D sculptures, such as jewelry trees and flower boxes. I also created unique glass cups from recycled bottles. As I broadened my skill set, I delved into resin art and mosaic designs, using guitars, surfboards, snowboards, and skis as my canvases as well as creating resin encased glass fish. I have recently begun lamp-working glass and am excited to explore its possibilities as well as the myriad other ways to work glass. My name is Jona Siverly, and I embarked on my artistic journey in 2020. Initially, I concentrated on using the copper foil and solder technique to craft intricate 3-D sculptures, such as jewelry trees and flower boxes. I also created unique glass cups from recycled bottles. As I broadened my skill set, I delved into resin art and mosaic designs, using guitars, surfboards, snowboards, and skis as my canvases as well as creating resin encased glass fish. I have recently begun lamp-working glass and am excited to explore its possibilities as well as the myriad other ways to work glass. Artists Artwork Collection

Robert Will Sculptor, Mixed-Media, Wood-Craftsman, Metal-Smith Bob Will, a Redcliff local for 32 years makes impressive sculptures out of found materials. He works in his studio putting time and effort into into each price. Texture and color make bold statements in his art. Bob Will, a Redcliff local for 32 years makes impressive sculptures out of found materials. He works in his studio putting time and effort into into each price. Texture and color make bold statements in his art. Artists Artwork Collection

First Friday Gallery Night Multiple Dates First Friday Gallery Night Fri, Mar 06 Avon OPEN TO THE PUBLIC: Join our First Friday Gallery Night for a one-of-a-kind art community experience. Meet with local artists’ and explore their creative visual art. Share Learn more

Sarah Will Painter, Illustrator Art has consistently provided me with focus and calm, especially during my early years. Encouraged by my mother, I pursued an art degree in college, which proved to be a pivotal decision. Over the past 30 years, I have contributed artwork to silent auctions at the Adaptive Spirit event in Vail, supporting the US Adaptive Ski Team. I was a member of both the US Adaptive Ski Team and the Paralympic Alpine Ski Team from 1992 to 2002. Currently, I serve as a ski analyst for NBC’s Paralympic Games coverage, including events in Vancouver, Sochi, and the upcoming games in Cortina. I am also passionate about the historical connection between art and the Olympic Games and hope to see its return in the future. I have also had the opportunity to work with Art of the Olympians and the Al Oerter Foundation where Olympians and Paralympic artist work with students to encourage participation in sports and art from all corners of the world. Currently, I am working with schools from Brooklyn, NY where the students are producing art and entered into a contest culminating in a celebration at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens at the end of March 2026. My friend and fellow VVAG artist, Jill Hughes introduced me to the VVAG and it has been a wonderful experience, thanks Jill! Art has consistently provided me with focus and calm, especially during my early years. Encouraged by my mother, I pursued an art degree in college, which proved to be a pivotal decision. Over the past 30 years, I have contributed artwork to silent auctions at the Adaptive Spirit event in Vail, supporting the US Adaptive Ski Team. I was a member of both the US Adaptive Ski Team and the Paralympic Alpine Ski Team from 1992 to 2002. Currently, I serve as a ski analyst for NBC’s Paralympic Games coverage, including events in Vancouver, Sochi, and the upcoming games in Cortina. I am also passionate about the historical connection between art and the Olympic Games and hope to see its return in the future. I have also had the opportunity to work with Art of the Olympians and the Al Oerter Foundation where Olympians and Paralympic artist work with students to encourage participation in sports and art from all corners of the world. Currently, I am working with schools from Brooklyn, NY where the students are producing art and entered into a contest culminating in a celebration at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens at the end of March 2026. My friend and fellow VVAG artist, Jill Hughes introduced me to the VVAG and it has been a wonderful experience, thanks Jill! Artists Artwork Collection