210 Maud St | Punta Gorda, FL 33950 | (941) 639-8810 www.visualartcenter.org

What's Happening at the VAC . . .

*Exclusive event for Members & Donors

Coffee, Tea, & Muffins

with the Executive Director

Join Lisa Gallucci, Executive Director of the Visual Arts Center on Tuesday December 5^th from 9-10 am in Goff Gallery at the Visual Arts Center to hear about exciting new exhibits and plans for the coming year. This is a member and donor exclusive event. We appreciate your support and will be offering regular opportunities to meet with Lisa on various topics throughout the year. Please RSVP to Kelly Brigham-Steiner at engage@visualartcenter.org by 5 p.m. Monday December 4^th.

If you can’t make this gathering, mark your calendar for January 10^th from 6-7 pm for a special tour of the gallery and a chance to meet with Lisa over coffee, tea and dessert! Don’t miss these opportunities! If you have any questions, please call Kelly or Lisa at 941-639-8810.

* Membership Benefits Updated *

The Visual Arts Center is proud to announce we are updating our membership program and benefits.

We will have three (3) levels of Membership including:

1. Individual

2. Household (Two Adults living at the same address)

3. Family (Two Adults & up to 4 Children living at the same address)

Each of these memberships will now also include the NARM or National Association of Reciprocal Museum benefits. You will be able to visit over 1200 galleries or museums across the United States, Canada, Bermuda, El Salvador, and Mexico. The NARM Association is one of the largest reciprocal membership programs in the world.

You will need to stop by the front desk to pick up your membership card.

To find out more about the included benefits, click here.

* CALL TO ARTISTS *

DEADLINE TODAY

AT MIDNIGHT!

NATIONAL ART EXHIBITION (NAE)

Deadline - TODAY

December 4, 2023 at Midnight

applications are due.

$10,000 in Prizes

The Visual Arts Center’s Call to Artists Deadline for the National Art Exhibition 2024 (NAE) is December 4, 2023 at Midnight.

This prestigious exhibition will be on display from February 16 to April 12, 2024.

Artists apply at juriedartservices.com for a chance to win over 10,000 in prize money.

For more information www.VisualArtCenter.org or (941)639-8810

ARTISTS APPLY

www.juriedartservices.com

Giving Tuesday at the VAC

A Big Success!

Thank you for participating in this year's Giving Tuesday supporting Youth Art. We had a great day and did very well, thanks to all of you! Total raised $23,452 - Wow!

Special thanks to our co-sponsor Bert's Black Widow Harley Davidson who provided motorcycles & swag for the Hogs & Dogs Giving Tuesday Fundraiser & Wes Robinson. We appreciate them so much! We could not have done it without our wonderful volunteers who cooked, took photos, & greeted our guests. Thank you to them all!

For photos of the event click HERE

If you missed Giving Tuesday, the link to donate will remain open until December 31, 2023 at https://givebutter.com/visualartscenter

Thanks For Your Support!

CALL TO ARTISTS:

Peace River National Art Festival

Open now for Registration

Apply at BoulderbrookProductions.com

CALL TO ARTISTS - FIRE, ICE, THROUGH THE FIRE

Click Here to Apply

Class Schedule Available for Signups!

Youth Classes Available Year Round

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

"Create & Sip" Art Socials

Join us for "Create & Sip" Art Socials, typically happening Wednesday nights during season at the Visual Arts Center.

Gift Gallery Artist of the Month - Michelle McCartey

Visit the Visual Arts Center's Gift Gallery & see Michelle McCarthy's beautiful work.

PARADE DECEMBER 9th from 11:00 - 1:00

The VAC Staff is participating in the Punta Gorda Holiday Parade.

Our theme is "...A Flamingo in a Palm Tree

Come & cheer us on or march with us!

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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.

Donate Now

*Exclusive event for Members & Donors

﻿with the Executive Director

* CALL TO ARTISTS *

DEADLINE TODAY

AT MIDNIGHT!

with the Executive Director