We are a gathering of diverse artists centered in Merritt, B.C., which lies in the Thompson-Nicola Valley. We come from a variety of backgrounds and each of us brings something artistically and personally unique to this group. Among us are painters, pencil and charcoal artists, sculptors, carvers, photographers, and digital artists of all ages and levels of skill.

We also have a Valley Visual Artists Facebook Page which is you can visit.

2011-01-30

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


ALSO: GENERAL MEETING: Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 pm at the Gallery
General Meeting January 30th, 3:00pm, this upcoming Sunday.
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2011-01-14

Current and Upcoming Happenings:

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.

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