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What's Happening at the VAC . . .

Create & Sip Art Social

with Bonnie Walker & Susan Priess

Baubles and Bubbly - 11/1/2023 Wednesday 6:00pm 1 Session

Make jewelry, sip champagne, snack, & socialize.

Using stainless steel as the medium, create your own pieces of art. Make earrings, bracelets, & necklaces. Take all your projects home with you. Great for gifts!

$45.00

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ARTIST OPPORTUNITY!

You've been asking for a return of

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

Saturday, November 18th, from 10-3pm

Inside show held in the Main Gallery

Artists Scan QR Code to Register

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Calling Young Artists:

Learn to Draw -"Landscapes"

Wednesday, Nov 1st, 2023

5:00 - 7:00pm - 12-18 year old

Come join our Youth Art Program at the Visual Arts Center (VAC) This workshop will provide students with individual instruction and a focus on drawing techniques.

Instructor: Lily Obsitnik

info@visualartcenter.org

Please register and reserve your space online www.VisualArtCenter.org

or call 941-639-8810

$65.00

To Sign Up Click Here

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.

#GIVING TUESDAY

SAVE THE DATE - NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A Global Day of Giving

We hope you will include The Visual Arts Center on this day of giving!

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Fiber Arts - FIBER ARTS OPEN STUDIO - Friday 1pm-4pm & Mon 1pm-4pm

Join others and work on your Fiber Arts Project at the Visual Arts Center. Designed for those that want to finish in-progress projects or work independently beside others with a common interest. $12 Members & $15 Non-Members.

Open studios will be held in our off-site location in the Quednau-Hindman House (Yellow Building) at History Park. History Park is located at 502 Shreve Street, Punta Gorda.

$12.00

SALE - 20% Off

5x5 Canvases

Last Day Tuesday, Oct 31st

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

Want to Help? CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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

In the Galleries:

On display until October 31st.

"Faces & Figures" Exhibit & Sale-Portrait & Life Drawing
"Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts" Exhibit & Sale-Rebecca Hall

Opening Saturday November 4 - January 2, 2024

Holidays in the Hall
Holiday Showcase Under $200

Holidays in the Hall - Rita Bass

Holiday Showcase Under $200

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

Gift Gallery Artist of the Month for November

Marge Keller

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

Marge is a local artist. She’s been a VAC member for over 10 years and has continued to reinvent herself through different genres of metal work, specifically jewelry.

It started with her beach glass collection and her love of organic things. Her love of color took her to enameling. This also brought in her love of design elements like dancers, leaves and modern art.

When casting came along, she was able to create metal pieces from nature itself! Exciting times! Marge loves the camaraderie of the jewelry studio at the VAC and the students and teachers that inspire each other.

Marge was an elementary school teacher in NY and continues to enjoy her art vocation! She is currently showing her designs at the VAC and the Theodore Roosevelt Audubon Center in Oyster Bay, NY, where she is a docent.

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.

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