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Avon Seeking Mural Artists for the Seasons at Avon Mural Project  Avon, CO  – The Town of Avon is calling upon the creative community to contribute to its cultural landscape with the addition of another large-scale mural to be located at the Season at Avon building. The Town of Avon has released a Call for Mural Artists/Request for Proposals (“RFP”), inviting multiple Colorado based artists or Colorado based artist teams to lend their imaginative expertise to this exciting endeavor. “Avon is seeking a design that will be a vibrant celebration of our community's rich tapestry, weaving together elements of history, education, discovery, and our unique mountain lifestyle," stated Chief Cultural Officer, Danita Dempsey. “The Season Mural Project aims to enhance the physical connection between our cultural spaces such as Avon’s Library, Recreation Center, Civic Center and the eastern gateway to Nottingham Park.” Dempsey continued.   The initiative seeks to inspire community, spark meaningful conversations, and foster deeper connections among residents and visitors alike. Furthermore, it aims to solidify Avon’s reputation as a place for artistic expression and creativity. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their proposals via CaFE  here . Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2025.The integration of artistic endeavors into public spaces enhances the pedestrian experience and promotes vibrancy, creativity, and livelihood in the community. Public art has the remarkable ability to serve as a testament to the diversity and rich history of a community while simultaneously signaling its aspirations for the future. Avon’s Culture, Arts & Special Events division continues to elevate Avon’s cultural landscape, leaving a mark on all those who live, work, and visit here. To apply for this project please visit  CaFE  and for more information on this project please contact Chief Cultural Officer, Danita Dempsey at  ddempsey@avon.org  or (970) 748-4065.

General Gallery Hours: Thursday - Saturday 1pm - 6pm The Vail Valley Art Guild (VVAG) is thrilled to announce the new gallery hours for our Art Guild at Avon! Beginning in December, our Gallery Hours will be from Thursday to Saturday 1 - 6 pm, providing ample opportunity for art enthusiasts and the general public to immerse themselves in the vibrant local art scene. Our gallery will showcase an amazing array of artwork from talented local artists, each piece reflecting the unique culture and spirit of the Vail Valley. These artworks are not only visually captivating but are also available for purchase, allowing visitors to take a piece of the local artistry home with them. Whether you are looking for a stunning painting, an intricate sculpture, or unique crafts, our gallery offers a diverse selection that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. The Vail Valley Art Guild is deeply committed to enhancing lives through artistic expression by encouraging and supporting artistic development among both established and emerging artists. Our mission also focuses on increasing awareness of the visual arts within Eagle County, fostering a greater appreciation for creativity and self-expression in our community. Established in 2014, the Vail Valley Art Guild (VVAG) was founded in response to the growing need for a supportive organization that is created by visual artists and for visual artists. As a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we proudly encompass nearly 150 members, representing a wide spectrum of artistic talent and creativity. We serve the community and artists of all ages and backgrounds, promoting artistic endeavors across various mediums such as painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media. Our Art Guild At Avon Gallery is conveniently located at The Seasons - 137 Benchmark Rd Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620, making it accessible for both locals and visitors who wish to explore the rich artistic offerings of the region.

“Every day is Halloween, isn’t it? For some of us.” — Tim Burton 11th Annual Vail Valley Fine Art Show, Art and Jazz Reception   First Friday Gallery Night Workshops Please register by clicking below or email Joann Carhart jlcarhart@aol.com with questions. Contact Rick Spitzer to ensure you know the date & time in case it changes spitzerr@comcast.net Members: Don't for get to pick up your artwork at CMC on Nov 1: Tech tip: use our Search bar at the top of the screen to find anything! 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!

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

We are honored to now be part of the Town of Avon's Culture, Arts & Special Events family by announcing our newest location in Avon.   The Art Guild at Avon is in the Heart of the Valley at the Seasons Building, 137 W. Benchmark Road, Suite C2. Melissa Nelson, VVAG President, stated that “Thanks to the Town of Avon we have numerous opportunities this summer for all levels of artists and photographers to explore and expand their creativity through our open-to-the-public workshops and monthly member meetings. Additionally, we are offering summer art camps (some with music) for kids ages five to 14 beginning June 3 through August 16. We invite the community to join us and let art bring joy to your life!” Join us in celebrating at our Grand Opening on July 14 5-8. By creating an RSVP, you will have the opportunity to provide feedback after the event ends. We already have a significant number of activities scheduled including most of our bilingual kids programs, artist workshops, and our new adult music classes. Take a peek and join in on the summer fun. What The Town of Avon is saying about us! Step into the vibrant world of culture, arts, and special events in Avon! We extend a warm welcome and eagerly anticipate your presence this summer at our lineup of unique festivals, captivating concerts, and the enchanting display of our exquisite bronze sculpture collection. Explore the dynamic Art Around Avon temporary installations, the array of offerings at the Art Guild at Avon, which add a touch of artistic flair to our community. With something fun for everyone, Avon is the ultimate destination for a summer filled with excitement.

We are pleased to announce our partnership with The Charter at Beaver Creek The Charter at Beaver Creek offers a complete retreat for ski enthusiasts and relaxation seekers alike.  Experience ski-in access, skier shuttle, access on-site winter sports rentals at Charter Sports , experience an alpine haven at the Spa & Nail Salon , and sit down to contemporary cuisine at the new Charter Steakhouse. The Charter is conveniently located steps from village amenities, shops, restaurants, and the ski slopes at Beaver Creek Resort. It all started last year when the Charter Homeowners Association president met Guild member Margo Thomas at a local summer art show. They hoped to include local artists as part of their campus renovation. Of course we lept to action with such an exciting opportunity. The renovation is complete and the artwork makes the architecture shine!! Our collaborative programs are now ready for the world to love!! Scroll or click to learn more: ART GALLERY ARTWALKS DONATION ART GALLERY As part of the remarkable renovation, the homeowners were very generous in awarding purchased and consigned artwork to Vail Valley Art Guild local members. Works from the following Guild members adorn the walls: Allan Finney Amy Dose Beth Levine Chris Sena Elke Wells Jennifer Hammond Jessica Wright Josh Stevenson Neil and Caroline Stewart Raj Manickam Soodi Kick Tara Novak Artwork can be seen in these areas of the campus: Main Lobby Steakhouse Restaurant Lower Lobby Ceremony Lobby Spa and Pool Area Please know several pieces are for sale. And many artists have additional works for sale if you happen to love what you see. Check out our online gallery site . Please text or call our curator, Margo Thomas, with inquiries at 303-324-9278. ARTWALKS In collaboration with the brand new Charter Steakhouse, we are hosting four artwalks this ski season. We will host a complimentary wine & cheese happy hour. Each Artwalk will be attended by featured artists. Our first Artwalk is part of the Dec 20 5-8pm Steakhouse Grand Re-Opening celebration. There will be complimentary wine, beer, and charcuterie located throughout the common areas of the hotel and restaurant. Our featured artists will be wearing Vail Valley Art Guild badges. Make sure to stop by and congratulate them! Please know that at least 10% of art sales at The Charter are donated to our non-profit supporting outreach and scholarship programs. DONATION Thank you to The Charter at Beaver Creek, their homeowners association, and East West Hospitality for their generous donation toward our 2024 programming.   The donation will support The Vail Valley Art Guild's art outreach programs and artist workshop scholarships, directly investing in the growth and development of the arts within our community. Through these programs, we aim to provide youth with access to art education, creative expression, and the opportunity to explore their artistic talents.   The donation will also directly contribute to artist scholarships for workshops. These scholarships provide aspiring artists with the financial means to participate in our workshops where they can enhance their skills, learn new techniques, and gain valuable insights from experienced instructors. By supporting these scholarships, we are fostering the growth and success of emerging artists, helping them to pursue their artistic passions and further their artistic careers.

Welcome to our monthly guide to upcoming member events, deadlines, and calls for submissions. We'd like your feedback as we continue improving communication with all of you. Find out about this year's Vail Valley Fine Art Show co-hosted with Colorado Mountain College, Calls for Submissions, Photography Lecture with Esther Nooner, Free Alcohol Inks Class for Members, Avon Library Photography Show, and More! CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS The 2022 Vail Valley Fine Art Show We are excited to begin planning for our annual Vail Valley Fine Arts Show! This show will run from October through December at the CMC Edwards campus including a reception planned for Oct 14. The show is educational in nature, providing both Guild members and CMC students a chance to participate in an art show and display a wide variety of art forms to our community. We are asking Guild members, CMC students, and CMC staff to submit up to 5 works. Eligible participants have already received one reminder and will receive a few more before the final deadline of Sept 26. Click here to submit up to 5 works: Second Friday: Call for Submissions & Exhibit Info Please join us on Friday September 9 from 5-8pm for our Second Friday exhibit at our Eagle gallery. This month's theme is "River's Edge". We will be showing member works that express their interpretation of the theme. Photography, abstracts, landscape paintings, and more! Complimentary beverages and individual snacks available. This is part of the Eagle Arts ARTwalk event. Drop off is 10-4 Tues September 6th at the Eagle Gallery. Submit works for this show here: Join us Friday Sept 30 from 3:30-6pm for a fabulous workshop and lecture Esther Nooner: Landscape Photography, a Playful Approach *Limit 10 guests* Don't want to use Photoshop? Try this! Bring in your own prints to create montages—use your phone to re-photograph worked prints. We will explore Esther's unique process of manipulation through chemical alteration using common household products. Register here for only $50 while seats are still available: Photographer Member Meeting Our next Photography Group meeting is planned for Thursday, September 29th at 6:30pm at CMC. Keep an eye out for an email from Rick Spitzer to the VVAG Photo Group email list. If you would like to be included on the list please contact Rick spitzerr@comcast.net Monthly Member Meeting: Alcohol Inks with Margo Join us to learn about Margo's approach to the alcohol ink creative process. $5 supplies fee paid at event. **Free Refreshments & Wine** Please see safety info in event details. Participants must wear a mask while wet inks are in use. September Exhibits (free for the public) Avon Library: Check out the fabulous works from photographers Katrin Peterson, Ken Neubecker, and Raj Manickam. The exhibit will run in September during normal library hours. Summer 2022 Artist Workshops a Wrap! Thank you to our volunteers, instructors, members, and guests for an amazing summer of artist workshops!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Don Sahli, Instructor Photo credit Joann Carhart Levy Become a Member Become a member now, or renew your membership, to be eligible for entering your works into shows! Donate or Volunteer Love the local arts, but not an artist? Consider donating or volunteering to help support our artists Contact Us Questions, comments, ideas for member activities, members in the news? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Our artists have two amazing shows lined up for you. Friday Aug 12 5-8pm Eagle Second Friday Saturday Aug 13 9-2 Minturn Market Second Friday Our Second Friday show is entitled “Out West”. Stop by to see a funky western show with YOU in mind. We have all sorts of art. From paintings and photography. To sculptures and pottery. Free drinks and snacks!!! This is part of the Eagle Arts Broadway Street ARTwalk program. C’mon down and support your local businesses and artists! Minturn Market Our Minturn Market show is back again this week! We have the stunning work from Mason Torry and Soodi Kick. Stop by to meet the artists and see their work. Note: all sales go directly to the artists! Photo Credits Margo Thomas Tara Novak Chris Sena Mason Torry Soodi Kick

Welcome to our monthly guide to upcoming member events, deadlines, and calls for submissions. We'd like your feedback as we continue improving communication with all of you. Scroll to find out about Free Art Shows, Workshops Open To The Public , Discounted Workshops For Members, How To Support Your Local Artists, & Members - Only Activities FREE! Minturn Market Opportunity for Members What a fabulous opportunity for members to take your art to the next level! All members are invited to show and sell their works in our tent at the Minturn Market the next four Saturdays (Aug 6, 13, 20, 27) absolutely free ! The Market runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. If you are interested, please contact Melissa Nelson nonprofitplan@gmail.com for more info regarding booth location, set up and load out times, etc. - and to sign up. If you'd like to participate, but are nervous about being in a show, we can team you up with one of our experienced members to provide advice, coaching, and positive energy. Visit Us at the Minturn Market Stop by the Market on Saturdays in August to support your local artists!!!! Click here for info about the Minturn Market. Artist Workshops We've had an amazing summer of workshops and it's not over yet! Don Sahli's August 29-31 is sold out. However, you never know if someone needs to back out at the last minute. Click here , scroll to bottom, and sign up for the Wait List . Other instructors would like to come back this fall and winter so stay tuned. Photographer Member Meeting Our next Photography Group meeting is planned for Thursday, August 25, at 5:50 pm at CMC. Keep an eye out for an email from Rick Spitzer to the VVAG Photo Group email list. If you would like to be included on the list please contact Rick spitzerr@comcast.net Monthly Member Meeting: Redcliff Redcliff and Plein Air Day ! Monday, August 15, 9am-5pm. We have an amazing free day of activities for our members starting with plein air painting then touring Helen Hiebert's paper making studio and Bob Will's sculpture studio. Painters, bring your gear and lunch and meet at the Minturn Ranger Station just off I-70 at 9:00 am to carpool. If you're just studio touring, meet at the Ranger Station at 3:00 to carpool. And maybe we'll head for cocktails or dinner afterwards at Mango's in Redcliff or Rocky Taco in Minturn. Details here . Exhibits (free for the public) Vail Library: Raj Manickman's Wonder in the Woods show. Opening reception: Thursday Aug 4, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (don't show up before then, we need some time to set up!). Stop by anytime throughout the month to see his amazing show! More info here . Please consider sharing this event with your friends, families, followers to help support local artists!! Second Friday Please join us on Friday August 12 from 5-8pm for our Second Friday exhibit at our Eagle gallery. This month's theme is "Out West". We will be showing member works that express their interpretation of the theme. Photography, abstracts, landscape paintings, and more! Complimentary beverages and individual snacks available. This is part of the Eagle Arts ARTwalk event. Calls for Submissions: Out West Second Friday Submissions Due Monday, August 8. This month's theme: "Out West" Active members will receive an email with all of the details. We are excited to put the finishing touches on our flagship event, the CMC/VVAG Vail Valley Fine Arts Show, slated for this October. We anticipate our first Call for Submissions will be later this month. Members can submit up to five works which will be included in our printed and online show catalogs. Become a Member Become a member now, or renew your membership, to be eligible for entering your works into shows! Donate or Volunteer Love the local arts, but not an artist? Consider donating or volunteering to help support our artists Contact Us Questions, comments, ideas for member activities, members in the news? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

And we don’t know who to thank first! We will start with immense gratitude to our collectors and patrons. We are about supporting local artists and photographers. Without you, none of this would be possible. A huge Thank You to our members. We have several artists and photographers who put themselves out there, challenging one another to put an abstract show together. This is part of the creative process: stepping into a new realm. And wow! The results were amazing. And lastly, not leastly! Thanks to our volunteers who created a fresh look for a fresh show, especially Joann Levy, Pam O'Hara and Melissa Nelson. From donating food, wine and time to taking a chance on a new gallery look. Thank You. We are dependent on the tireless work of volunteers. Thank you for making such a difference in our community. Please contact us with any feedback or inquires.