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VAST Monthly Guest Artist Presentations
Everyone is welcome to attend the monthly meetings, which include a guest artist presentation featuring an art demonstration and lecture. Presentations are held at 6:45 pm on the first Wednesday of each month (September through May) at the Patterson-Appleton Center for the Visual Arts, located at 400 E. Hickory, Denton, Texas. The presentations are free for VAST Members and $5 for guests. A student attending with a VAST member (Educator Level) may also attend at no charge.
VAST Meetings Fall 2023 – Spring 2024
January 3 – General Meeting / Lecture – Terry Browder
February 7 – General Meeting / Lecture – Mixed Media -Darla Bostick
March 6 – General Meeting / Lecture – Gail Delgar
April 3 – General Meeting / Lecture – Sketchbook Art – Dalynn Montgomery
May 1 – General Meeting / Lecture -TBA
**Second VAST workshop dates are currently pending**
2023 Winners Member’s Exhibition
Photos by Elsa Vasquez
Photos by Elsa Vasquez
Details for the Mini-Show:
All VAST member artists are invited to participate in the monthly Mini -Show exhibition and competition, held during regular monthly meetings from September through March. First and second place winners are determined by member votes which occurs during a break in the evening meeting. All monthly first-place winners are automatically entered in the competition for Artist of the Year, which is held and voted on by the membership during the May meeting (no regular mini-shows in April or May). There is no advance sign up or fee required to enter the mini-show; simply bring artwork to the meeting and register at that time. Cash awards, sponsored in 2023-24 by The Stafford Group, are given for both first and second place winners.
MINI SHOW WINNER – FIRST PLACE
Roxanne Musick
Walk in the Woods
Watercolor
MINI SHOW WINNER – SECOND PLACE
Pam Dietz
Needly Poinsettia
Needlepoint
Creative Stretch December 2023
Robin Butt
Summer Solstice
Gelli Print with Ink Pen
Nov: Box Challenge*
Dec: Tiny Pieces (6″x6″ pieces or smaller)
Jan: Trash to Treasure – reused products only
Feb: Mardi Gras Themed Artwork
Mar: Spring Fling Florals Theme
Apr: (high school student show only)
May: 3D Art (ceramics, textiles, sculpture)
Memberships are valid from June 1 – May 31st, and there are various levels of memberships available.
Benefits of Membership
- Public listing in the online VAST Member Directory
- Juried exhibition discounts (175-Mile)
- Workshop discounts and workshop priority
- 20% discount on full-price purchases at Voertman's in Denton
- Free participation as available in our December Festival, VASTFest
- Invitations to exhibit your work in local area buildings
- Fun and Fellowship with fellow artists, and those who appreciate art!
- Monthly VISION newsletter sent by email
Student and Educator discounts available!!
All of this for only $37 a year!!!
Memberships are valid from June 1 – May 31st, and there are various levels of memberships available.
President's Message
November 2023
From the President’s Paintbrush,
MISSION: ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTING TO CREATE AND CELEBRATE VISUAL ARTS!
From the President’s Paintbrush
MISSION: ARTISTS AND COMMUNITY CONNECTING TO CREATE AND CELEBRATE VISUAL ARTS!
Happy Holidays Everyone! It’s November 11 and thirteen of our artist friends have carpooled here to Crystal Bridges. We have spent time enjoying the art and getting to know each other better. Think about joining the VAST group on the next adventure. In the mean time, plan on attending the VAST Holiday party on December 6 at 6:30 for pizza and games and the cookie exchange. Don’t forget the upcoming December 13, 9:15 Coffee Klatch at Sidewalk Cafe for a cup of holiday cheer. I want to extend to you happiness, good health and a holiday filled with friends, family and good food. And don’t forget, take good care of you.
Bountiful Blessings to ALL!!…….
Kimberly
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Thanks for our Outstanding Community Support!
Not only do our members benefit from the opportunities in VAST, but the community is hopping on the art wagon to support us in so
VAST Creative Stretch.
Use your creativity and stretch your imagination. This competition is held during the 2023-24 monthly meetings, voted on by membership during the break, and will feature a monthly theme. There is no advance registration or fee, and a cash award is presented to the first place winner, sponsored by Jerry’s Artarama. A member artist may enter (and win) as many of these shows as desired.
