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What's Happening at the VAC . . .

Leadership Charlotte

Congratulations to our very own Executive Director, Lisa Gallucci, on her acceptance to the "Leadership Charlotte" program. She will be learning all about our community.

Youth Classes now available for Registration

Starting September 26-28, 2023

Ages 5-7, 8-12, & 13-18

FOR YOUTH CLASSES CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

For those who have been asking for year around art classes for kids, they are now here-woohoo! We have a new instructor, Lily Obsitnik, to teach the young ones all kinds of art.

FOR YOUTH CLASSES CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Starting This Week

New Semester of Classes

For Complete Class Schedule Click Here

Pottery, Jewelry, Watercolor, Acrylic, Resin, Fiber, Photography, Stained Glass, Oil Paint, Youth & More!

Instructor Barb Melot

Alcohol Ink

Instructor Belinda Duclos

Jewelry & Stained Glass

Instructor Cheryl Montale

Indigo Dying

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

Public Reception & Sale

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - 5:00PM

This Thursday is the big party! The public is invited to see the 5x5 Mural Fundraiser, on display in the Main Gallery. It will be a carnival theme with popcorn, cotton candy, and other light refreshments. The 5x5 canvases are $55 each and with each purchase the buyer will get a chance to win a basket worth approx. $300 each.

The 5x5 art works are perfect for gifts, stocking stuffers, or just for you! The work is spectacular and don't let anyone else get your favorite artist's masterpiece! FUN, FUN, FUN!!!

Come One, Come All - Free to Visit

*** Also, on September 21st at 5:00pm ***

* Hurricane Ian - The Healing Reception

Meet the Artists Reception. People's Choice Award to be Announced.

* The Student Show Reception

Prizes & Ribbons to be Awarded.

*** EVERYONE INVITED! ***

* The 5x5 VIP First Choice Buyers Reception on Wednesday night was amazing! The event was catered by FM Don's & was delicious! Coastal Cocktails provided a signature cocktail that was refreshing. A good time was had by all and over 100 canvases sold. Thank You to our VIPs!

* We invited the Donating Artists to a special reception before the Exhibit opened to give them a chance to see the display in its entirety. Below are a few of the attending artists.

List of 5x5 Mural Fundraiser Contributing Artists

A Big Thank You to our 5x5 Mural Fundraiser Sponsors:

In The Galleries....

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

On Display in Main Gallery

September 14-October 31

Reception 9/21/2023 @5pm

Everyone Invited!

Hurricane Ian - The Healing

On Display in Rebecca Hall

Sept 14 - Swpt 29, 2023

Reception 9/21/2023 @5pm

Everyone Invited!

Fury by Belinda Duclos

The Student Show

On Display in Goff Gallery

Sept 14 - Swpt 29, 2023

Reception 9/21/2023 @5pm

Everyone Invited!

Copper ST River Otter & Black Pearl

by Sue Welsh

For more information visit our website www.VisualArtCenter.org

Kelly Brigham-Steiner, Community Engagement Manager

Kelly has spent most of her personal and working life in New England. She permanently moved to Florida in 2021 and is joined by her husband and one of her daughters. Kelly has a wealth of experience in leadership roles in the non-profit world. Professionally Kelly enjoys working as part of a team and helping organizations grow and change to reflect the needs of the people being served. In her spare time she enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, hiking in the woods or swimming at the beach and volunteering. The most important thing to Kelly is time with family including her four children, grandchildren, siblings, and nieces and nephews.

Kelly Brigham-Steiner

Community Engagement Manager

Engage@VisualArtCenter.org

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