2011-2012 VVA FALL NEWSLETTER

Potluck December 18
 

            Members are invited to attend our annual Christmas Potluck on Sunday, December 18 starting at 4 pm at the home of Shirley Sauviat. The menu has been changed to lasagna so those attending are requested to bring an appropriate desert, salad and/or refreshments to add to the goodies. Please phone Shirley or Jack Picken  if you have something specific you would like to bring. We will be contacting members prior to the potluck.

Monthly Creative Sessions

            The second get together of the 2011-12 season involving the monthly creative sessions of the VVA was held at the home of Fran in Lower Nicola. Four attended the first October session with five at the November art session.

New Year Activities

             The first creative gathering of the New Year will be held at the home of Bev Veale on Monday, January 16 from 12 to 4 pm. Come visit and/or be creative.

Members wishing to volunteer to host a session in 2012 or to offer their ideas for additional creative events at all levels please contact Bev at 250-378-6001.

Important Membership Meeting

            A membership meeting will be scheduled for mid-January (date & location TBA) to discuss the annual show and sale as well as to give those interested in membership in the VVA the final opportunity to pay their dues before the deadline for participation in the annual show, scheduled for late March.

New Members Invited

            Residents of the valley at all creative levels are invited to join the Valley Visual Artists and may do so by contacting Shirley at 250-378-9442 or Country Bugs Book Store, 2049 Quilchena Avenue in Merritt.

        HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE CHRISTMAS SEASON!

VVA Return To Roots

Members of the Valley Visual Artists decided at their annual general meeting in September to “return to their roots”. Simply put, they wanted to pursue their art in a creative, social atmosphere.
          As a result all members are invited to attend the various events scheduled over the next year. Creative activities have been set up on alternating 3rd Sundays and Mondays of each month at various locations to facilitate those who work during the week and those who are free on Mondays.
          The next session will be at Fran McMurchy’s home from 12 noon to 4 pm on Sunday, November 20th. If you are interested in attending please give Fran a call.
          Members are also invited to attend our annual Christmas Potluck, location TBA, 4 pm on Sunday, December 18th.
          The first session of the New Year will be held at the home of Bev Veale.
Memberships may be obtained at the Country Bugs Book Store, 2049 Quilchena Avenue in Merritt.

Painting Session

From 12:00 to 4:00pm will be a painting session held by Shirley Sauviat.

September, 2011

The Valley Visual Artists of B.C. had their first meeting with the new executives today and are currently making plans for the upcoming year. We will keep the membership and general public informed primarily through our blog and of course, via local advertising.

If you are looking to become involved in our art group feel free to feel free to contact Heidi Koehler at valleyvisualartists@shaw.ca Kathi Dalquist-Gray at classicalart7@hotmail.ca

The Valley Visual Artists 17th Annual Art Show and Sale

The Valley Visual Artists will be having their 17th annual art show and sale from May 6th to 28th.
This weekend come and join us in support of the arts!

This year we will be located at the Courthouse Gallery located at 1840, Nicola Avenue, Merritt.

A reception will be held on Friday, May 6th, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
May 7th hours will be from 10:00am to 4:00pm
May 8th hours will be from 10:00am to 4:00pm

Regular gallery hours apply for the remainder of the show which are Thursdays from 4:00pm to 8:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Heidi Koehler and Helmut Kanduth Photography

From April 1st to 30th Valley Visual Artists Heidi Koehler and Helmut Kanduth will be exhibiting their photographic art at the Courthouse Gallery. Their works cover and broad range of subjects and also highlight the natural beauty of the Nicola Valley's landscapes and wildlife.
Also to be seen are a selection of Helmut's paintings.

PRISM showing at the Courthouse Art Gallery

This March – PRISM - which consists of Valley Visual Artist members Jean Kiegerl, Shirley Reynolds & Wendy Eckhout will be showing their work at the Courthouse Gallery in Merritt.
The reception for the event is Friday, March 4th, from 6pm to 8pm so be sure to come and enjoy the wonderful diversity of art that is to be displayed by these talented painters!

Reception and Fundraiser Info

On February 18th (Friday) there will be a reception for the 5th annual NVCAC Community Arts Show from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the Courthouse Art Gallery located at 1840 Nicola Ave., Merritt, B.C.

This exhibition of art showcases many of our members as well as creative talent in the broader area of the Nicola Valley.

Admission is by donation so be sure to attend and support the art and artists!


The VVA Steak Dinner Fundraiser is, unfortunately, canceled and will be postponed for another time.

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ALSO: GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm at the Gallery
General Meeting January 30th, 3:00pm, this upcoming Sunday.

What's Happening

VVA Steak Dinner Fundraiser

VVA Dinner & Art Auction Fundraiser at the Grand – Saturday, Feb 26th!
Two dinner seatings – 5:15pm & 7pm – Tickets $15
Great menu: Steak or Chicken w baked potato, garlic bread & veggies or… if you’re a vegetarian – a veggie stir fry!

Money raised: 50% to NVCAC Gallery; 50% VVA art programs
Entertainment by SaySo Society

Please join our efforts in selling tickets & promoting this to our community.
Contact Shirley Sauviat for info and tickets 378-9442 or artsysis@gmail.com

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ALSO: GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm at the Gallery
General Meeting January 30th, 3:00pm, this upcoming Sunday.

Current and Upcoming Happenings:

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There will be a show in February at the Courthouse Gallery. It is the 5TH Annual Community Arts Show with the (juried) theme being “Winter in the Nicola Valley” with prizes being $100 adult, $80 teen, $50 child,$300 best of show. Non-juried art can be of any subject matter. The show will run from February 3 to 26 with a reception on February 18 from 6:00-8:00pm where the jury results will be read. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the show.

This show is open to all residents of the Nicola Valley.

Up to 3 pieces can be submitted and all work must be submitted by 12 noon on February 3. Artwork can also be dropped off at the Courthouse Art Gallery during regular hours between January 27 to February 3. The art should be framed and ready to hang.

Courthouse Gallery hours are Thurs 4:00-8:00pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to 4:00pm.

This show is being sponsored by the Nicola Valley Community Arts Council and the Province as well as the Assembly of BC Arts Councils and because of money made available from grants the Courthouse Gallery will purchase a piece from this particular show to begin it's permanent collection.