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This Thursday, October 19th

ANNUAL MEETING FOR THE VISUAL ARTS CENTER 4:00pm - Everyone Invited!

*** Art Reception to Follow at 5:00pm ***

Stay, Meet the Artists, Enjoy a Beverage!

A copy of our Annual Report is available at the front desk

or CLICK HERE to read online

In the Galleries:

Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts

Goff Gallery-Exhibit & Sale

Oct 6 - Oct 31, 2023

Phaedra by Belinda Duclos

Faces & Figures

Oct 3 - Oct 31, 2023

Portrait & Life Drawing

Le Artiste by Valdimir Chapko

RECEPTION - MEET THE ARTISTS

Thursday, October 19th at 5pm

Goblins, Witches, & Ghosts Exhibit & Sale

& Faces & Figures Exhibit

People's Choice Award will be Announced!

PLAN YOUR VISIT-CLICK HERE

Galleries are Free to visit

Mon & Fri 10-4 / Tues, Weds, Thurs 10-7 / Sat 10-2

5x5 Mural Fundraiser

Last Chance to Buy Your Favorites!

Help us reach our goal of 555 Sold!

Come visit the 5x5 Mural Fundraiser on display in the Main Gallery now through October 31st. Artists from the VAC & the community donated their work on 5 inch x 5 inch canvases. 157 Artists made over 600 works of art and they are spectacular to see.

All art is $55 & 100% of the proceeds will help the Visual Arts Center mission to Inspire, Explore, Create & Promote the Visual Arts. Buy gifts for your friends & family or just for yourself. Support the VAC & the arts.

For more information VisualArtCenter.org

Want to Help? CLICK HERE TO DONATE

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

CALL TO ARTISTS:

NAE (NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION)

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

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PLAN YOUR VISIT

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

New 4-Week Classes Starting This Week

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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.

CREATE & SIP ART SOCIALS

Etched Wine Glasses

10/25/23 Wednesday 6:00-8:30pm

With Belinda Duclos

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

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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

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Save the Date for Coming Events:

November 25, 2023 - Small Business Saturday

Bring the kids to meet Santa & Mrs Claus 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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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.