VAST Vision
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June, 2020
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The VAST Calendar is our organization's ONLY fundraiser.
We hope that you will be a
part of it!
You can join or renew on our website.
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Entry Deadline is June 15 for the VAST Calendar Competition
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- Images must be 300 dpi and 1800 pixels on the longest side.
- File labeled as Last name_first initial_name_of_painting.jpg (Faubion_M_pink_pom_delicious.jpg)
- Please include your name and phone number, size of art, medium, and price in your email.
All artists that are chosen for the 2021 calendar will be expected to help in the sales and promotion of the calendar including the purchase of at least 5 calendars.
Questions can be sent to
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Our 31st Annual Members Exhibition
October 2 - 30, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
Closing Reception - October 30, 6-8 PM
400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX
The Visual Arts Society of Texas sponsors this annual event to offer its members an important opportunity to enter their work in a juried exhibition that showcases members only. The exhibit provides an excellent venue for the North Texas community to appreciate the high quality and diverse nature of art produced by area artists.
In the case of the PAAC closing in the fall due to Covid19, we will still have an online members exhibit!
Entries:
The entry fee is $20 for VAST members.
Memberships can be renewed on our website through PayPal. Contact Mary at news.vast@gmail.com if you have questions of membership. Artists may enter two pieces for jurying. Each entering artist will have one piece selected for inclusion in the exhibition.
Images Due: September 18
Must be sent by email, unlike previous years of in person drop offs:
Please email images of the work you are entering to vastmembersexhibition@gmail.com by September 18. Digital images must be jpg files with 300 pixels per inch resolution and a width and/or height on the longest side of exactly 1800 pixels/or 6 inches. Digital images that do not comply will not be accepted. Catalogs should be available to participating artists during the reception on October 30.
Awards:
Best of Show $500
Total cash and merchandise awards $2,225
Previous year's entries can be viewed on our website.
Questions? Contact:
Mindy Faubion, Vice President of Exhibitions 214-450-2333 or vastmembersexhibition@gmail.com
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Our VAST Membership Drive is on!
2020-2021 VAST Membership Levels
$15 - Student $25 - Educator* $35 - Individual $45 - Family
Download form below. Make checks payable to VAST; mail to VAST, PO Box 1281, Denton TX 76202
You may renew by the following methods:
- Download membership form below. Dues can be mailed to VAST, PO Box 1281, Denton, TX 76202. Make checks payable to "VAST."
- Pay by PayPal on our website, under the "Join" dropdown menu.
- Pay by credit card, check or cash at our meetings. Meetings start in September.
For membership questions, please contact Mary Wright at news.vast@gmail.com.
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2020/2021 VAST Board Members
VAST is run by an ALL VOLUNTEER staff!
We are so glad that the following people are willing to share their time and talents. Thank You!
Execu
tive Directors
- Barbara Lindley, President - barbara.s.lindley@gmail.com
- Robin Huttash, Vice President of Meeting Programs, Workshops - acreativeartstudio@yahoo.com
- Mindy Faubion, Vice President of Exhibitions - mindyfaubion@gmail.com
- Mary Carol Schaedel, Secretary - vastartssecretary@gmail.com
- Pam Livingston, Treasurer - pam.livingston@gmail.com
VAST Board
- Martha Samaniego Calderon, msamaniego.tx@gmail.com
- Brian Campbell, brian.campbell@unt.edu
- Aurora Dawson, auroradawson65@yahoo.com
- Dina Good, dinasgood@gmail.com
- Kimberly Karl, lkkarl1122@gmail.com
- Bonnie Merritt, bonniemmeritt@outlook.com
- Mandy Metts, mandymettsart@gmail.com
- Patricia Reinke, p.reinke@mac.com
- Nancy Sanchez, sancheznancy99@gmail.com
- Ingrid Scobie, iwscobie@gmail.com
- Carol Stoecker, storytimeartist@yahoo.com
- Veva Vonler, vvonler@gmail.com
- Jennifer Way, jennifer.way@unt.edu
- Blake Weld, bweld@twu.edu
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VAST Calendar Artist
For June
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Member Workshops, Classifieds, Want Ads, Etc.
VAST Members have the opportunity to advertise art related information in the newsletter 2 times per VAST year - June 1st through May 31st. This business card-sized ad must be sent to the editor by the 15th of the month and is subject to the approval of VAST. VAST reserves the right to edit.
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Members in the News
Please submit news of exhibitions that you are involved in to news.vast@gmail.com by the 15th of the month.
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VAST's "Revolving Exhibitions"
Please contact the coordinator for the exhibit(s) that you would like to be considered for.
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"Off the Shelves" exhibition at Emily Fowler Central Library
Artists Debbie Beauchamp, Carolyn Johnson and Bobbie Windle are currently exhibiting their work
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Coordinator for exhibit: Carol Stoecker
If
you are interested in showing, please contact her at storytimeartist@yahoo.com.
The Emily Fowler Central Library is located at 502 Oakland Street. Hours are: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 9 am to 6 pm; Tuesday and Thursday 9 am to 9 pm, Sunday 1 to 5 pm.
502 Oakland St., Denton TX, 76201
"Through the Ages" exhibition at the Denton Senior Center
Aurora Cabrera Dawson is the coordinator for this exhibition. If you are interested in showing, please contact her at auroradawson65@yahoo.com.
The Denton Senior Center is located at 509 N. Bell Ave., Denton, TX
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
"Stoked About Denton" Exhibition,
walking distance from the PAAC at 608 E. Hickory St., Suite 128.
This exhibition space is currently under construction.
Carol Stoecker is the coordinator for this exhibition. If you are interested in showing, please contact her at storytimeartist@yahoo.com.
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Art Around Town
Oak Street Studio and Gallery
227 W. Oak Street, Denton, TX
"A Creative Art Studio and Gallery" on Facebook or https://acreativeartstudio.com
Patterson-Appleton Arts Center
400 E. Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201
The building is currently closed. Programs and exhibitions are occurring on their Facebook and website.
Gough Gallery:
Meadows Gallery:
Festival Hall:
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Texas Woman's University Art Galleries
East Gallery and West Gallery
University of North Texas Art Galleries
CVAD Gallery
Paul Voertman Gallery
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Yes! We are on Social Media!
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