210 Maud St | Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | (941) 639-8810 www.visualartcenter.org

What's Happening at the VAC . . .

Create & Sip Art Social with Duclos - Etched Wine Glasses - 10/25/23 Wednesday 6:00pm 1 Session

Create a set of playfully etched wine glasses that are dishwasher safe and won’t fade over time, unlike those painted ones! No experience is necessary. All materials included for a set of 4 glasses, which make fantastic gifts! Make additional glasses for $5.

$45.00

Click to Register

Create & Sip Art Social with Walker- Baubles and Bubbly - 11/1/23 Wednesday 6:00pm 1 Session

Make jewelry while sipping champagne. Using stainless steel as the medium, create your own pieces of art. Bonnie Walker & Susan Priess will be showing tips & tricks to design & make earrings, bracelets, necklaces.

$45.00

Click Here to Register

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY!

You've been asking for a return of

Market Day at the VAC and here it is! Sign up now!!!

Artists Click Here to Register

or Scan QR Code

Calling Young Artists:

Learn to Draw -

"(Spooky) Still Life"

Wednesday, Oct 25th - 12-18 year old

Youth Art Classes Now Available

Year-Round after School & Saturdays

5-7 year olds

8-11 year olds

12-18 year olds

Create using many different mediums

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH SCHEDULE & MORE INFORMATION.

Peek-A-Boo

by Kathy Peters

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

20% Off all 5x5 Artwork

Last Day Oct 31st

Help us reach our goal of 555 Sold!

Want to Help? CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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

Draw & Paint with Unwin -

INTRODUCTION TO SCRATCHBOARD -

1 DAY WORKSHOP -

October 28, 2023 from 9am - 4pm

Learn the art of Scratchboard with Sheryl Unwin at the Visual Arts Center (VAC). Scratchboard is a form of engraving by scratching off dark ink to reveal the image underneath. It is an illustrative technique using sharp knives and tools for engraving into a thin layer of white China clay coated with dark, often black India ink.

$144.00

Click Here to Register

Draw & Paint - LIFE DRAWING OPEN STUDIO - Tuesday - Member

Join the Life Drawing group at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) and develop your figure drawing skills with a live nude model every Tuesday ( in season ) from 6pm to 8pm.

$20.00

Click to Register

Draw & Paint - PORTRAIT OPEN STUDIO - Thursdays

Meets Weekly Every Thursday, 9:30 am - 12:00 pm. Join the VAC Portrait Group each Thursday morning and develop your skills with a Live Model. All sessions welcome artists working with watercolor, oil, acrylic, pastels, colored pencils, scratchboard and more. Easels available for use during session.

$10.00

Click to Register

In the Galleries:

Congratulations to our

"People's Choice" Winners

Susan Fraley

"Maxine"

Belinda Duclos

"Phaedra"

Faces & Figures

Goff Gallery-Exhibit & Sale

Portrait & Life Drawing

Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts

Exhibit & Sale

Rebecca Gallery

On display until October 31st.

Click Here to PLAN YOUR VISIT

Galleries are Free to visit- Mon & Fri 10-4 / Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-7 / Sat 10-2

Gift Gallery News!

Susan Marie Denkhaus will be coming in to demo her watercolor work.

October 25, 2023 - 12pm-2pm

Come & talk about her techniques and view her art.

Free to the public.

Plan Your Visit Click Here

CALL TO ARTISTS:

NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION (NAE)

Deadline - Call to Artist for NAE (National Art Exhibition) December 4, 2023 at Midnight, applications are due.

The Visual Arts Center’s Call to Artists deadline for the National Art Exhibition NAE 2024 is coming right up. This prestigious exhibition will showcase the works of talented artists from all over the world. The exhibition will be on display from February 16 to April 12, 2024 & the deadline for submission of entries is December 4, 2023. Artists are encouraged to apply at juriedartservices.com for a chance to win over 10,000 in prize money. The exhibition will also include a luncheon talk with the juror, poetry night, meet the artist reception and more. This is an excellent opportunity for artists to showcase their work, gain recognition and connect with other artists from around the world. For more information www.VisualArtCenter.org or (941)639-8810

APPLY CLICK HERE www.juriedartservices.com

Scan to Register at JuriedArtServices.com

Save the Date for Coming Events:

November 25, 2023 - Small Business Saturday

Bring the kids to meet Santa & Mrs. Claus 11am - 1pm, plus sales, candy canes, and hot chocolate.

November 28, 2023 - Giving Tuesday

A Global Day of Giving. Help us promote our mission to Inspire, Explore, Create, & Promote the Visual Arts.

Visit our Website | Donate | Shop for Classes

We Thank our Corporate Partners

When planning your estate please remember the Visual Arts Center by making a donation.

Contact the Executive Director at Execdir@VisualArtCenter.org with your interest.

The Visual Arts Center's Mission is to Inspire, Explore, Create and Promote the Arts in Southwest Florida. We rely on donations to keep our facilities open and provide state-of-the-art programs.

Donate Now