A lot is happening in August as late summer will be quickly transitioning into early fall. There are still workshops to attend. And, if you have never tried painting outdoors – en plein air – but have been curious or even intimidated, now's the time to give it a try. Or if you have an iPhone and want to go beyond point-and-shoot and learn some neat tricks, that opportunity is available as well! ... and then there is an all-member annual potluck, Gallery Night, Affordable Art Fair.... read on!
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Workshops
Aug 8: Jessica Pinto Mini Workshop
Aug 21-22: Randall Case Workshop
Aug 24: iPhone Camera Mini Workshop
Aug 28-30: Don Sahli Workshop
Events
Aug 17: The Affordable Art Fair is back
Month of August: Member Public Library Exhibits
Aug 6,7,13,14: Guitar Lessons and Percussion Lessons
Aug 29: VVAG Photography Group Meeting
September 8, 9, 10, 11: Open Studio Art Days
July Recap
SAVE THE DATE!
The biggie: The Annual CMC Art and Jazz Show.... stay tuned for our formal announcement and how to participate
Tech tip: don't forget to user our Search bar at the top of the screen to find anything!
Workshops
Reserve your spot now as these sell out quickly!
Acrylic Artistry with
Jessica Pinto Mini Workshop
"Step by Step Acrylics"
Unleash your inner artist! This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate painters and is the last in a series that has been offered all summer. Final call.... register today!
August 8, 2024 • 5:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
CLICK HERE for complete information and to register!
Randall Case Workshop
"Acrylics with Oil Pastels"
Attain abstract or realistic paintings in stunning colors employing simple techniques using acrylics with oil pastels.
August 21 - 22, 2024 • 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd.,
Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
iPhone Camera Mini Workshop
Learn how to make the most with your iPhone photography ventures!
Only $50 and open to the public.
August 24, 2024 • 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery,
137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
Don Sahli Workshop
We are excited to present this 3-day workshop, featuring 2 days in-studio and 1 day outside – plein air. Don has been a longtime, popular instructor in the valley for many years and we are delighted to have him back this summer.
Level: Advanced beginner to professional.
August 28 – 30, 2024 • 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
CLICK HERE for complete information and to register!
Peggy McGivern and Margy Foertsch Workshop
"Collage and Composition"
We will explore the absolute random FUN of working with photos, old paintings, textures, and anything else you can imagine, including incorporating collage into abstract work.
September 4 - 6, 2024 • 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
CLICK HERE for complete information and to register!
1-Day Mini Workshop with Mio Cirkovic
Introduction to Plein Air
Artists new to plein air painting will learn set-up, tools to succeed in plein air, and identification of composition crucial for plein air paintings. This is an outside class.
September 7, 2024 • 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
2-Day Plein Air Workshop with Mio Cirkovic
Painting Fall Colors
The Rocky Mountains will be raging with color and beckoning to you to join us outside! If you attended Mio's Introduction to Plein Air workshop, keep up the momentum and register for this one... you are ready!
September 24- 25, 2024 • 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Events
Aug 3 Gallery Gallery Night
Join us for a great evening...
Open to the public!
Our Gallery Night exhibit includes various forms of art: paintings, sculptures, photographs, installations, and mixed media pieces. This exhibit showcases the works of our members, exploring personal messages and emotions of their art. If you are a visitor, please consider a purchase... Not only do you get to enjoy a beautiful piece of art forever, but you are also supporting your local non-profit art community and the individual artists who put their hearts and souls into each work. Refreshments served!
August 3, 2024 • 5:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
Gallery Night is brought to you in part by our Platinum Members,
The National Endowment for the Arts, and Colorado Creative Industries.
The Affordable Art Fair is back
This is Vail Valley Art Guild's annual fundraiser! Plan to attend and volunteer for this half day event at Minturn Farmers Market. We need donations of art and photography from membership to sell to members of the community. Always a fun time to present your work in this festive atmosphere!
August 17, 2024 • 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM • Historic Downtown Minturn, CO
CLICK HERE to learn more
Aug 18 Member Potluck
Don't miss this annual feast! Held at a member's private home in Edwards, come and share food, friendship, and a good time with fellow members. Sunday, August 18.
Open Studio Art Days
Join fellow artists Soodi Kick and Lynn Feiger at our Avon gallery and paint and create and be inspired! All mediums and levels are welcome. Free to members & $25 for non-members. Please RSVP if a VVAG member and reserve your spot if a non-member.
Multiple dates: September 8, 9, 10, 11, 2024 • 11::00 AM to 4:00 PM
CLICK HERE for additional information and to sign up
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
VVAG Photography Group Meeting
August 29, 2024 • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
Join our lively photography group each month for various topics. Meetings are free for members. Membership available at meeting.
Member Public Library Exhibits in August
Raj Manickan will be showing his photography at the Avon Public Library
Month of August • 200 Mikaela Way, Avon, CO
Bibiana Rivero will be showing her work at the Vail Public Library
Month of August • 292 West Meadow Drive, Vail, CO
Guitar Lessons and Percussion Lessons
Open to the public and for ages 15 and up.
There are dates remaining during the first two weeks in August as summer is winding down... CLICK HERE to see available dates on the events calendar.
5:30 to 7:30 PM
Art Guild at Avon Gallery, 137 Benchmark Rd., Suite C2, Avon, CO 81620
... and for a quick little July re-cap
July started out with a bang (literally) with Independence Day celebrations that included the Annual Eagle County Veteran’s Art Show and Reception • and then it got busier... Christian Dore 1-Day Workshop • Kim Casebeer 2-Day Workshop • Cindy Kelleher watercolor interactive presentation at the July Member Meeting • Member field trip to art centers in Basalt and Carbondale • VVAG participation at the Avon Arts Festival • Plus a robust children's art program • Adult evening mini-workshops in acrylics • Adult and children's music offerings.... whew!
On the horizon...
The biggie: The Annual CMC Art and Jazz Show.... stay tuned!
Celebrating our 11th year in September!
Gift Cards
Now you can support your local non-profit art community by giving the gift of art. And bonus: your recipient can pick exactly what they'd like!
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