Artists Wanted
Contributed by Martha Happs
Come join Valley Fine Arts Association for a fun time painting with other artists. We gather together and have paint-along, painting demonstrations, models, retreats, a pot-luck picnic in a beautiful garden and plein air painting in the summer. We meet at Matanuska Susitna college on the second and forth Saturdays from 11-3pm until May. We meet back up at the college in September and in December we have a fun Christmas party!
Come anytime with your paints and brushes with a new project or one you are working on. Bring a snack to share if you like. The college is where we have our demonstrations and models on certain days. We have a schedule that is emailed out when you become a member. Membership is only $25 a year. You will then get emails to remind you of upcoming events and anything that is new that is coming up. We learn from each other in a friendly supportive environment.
Upcoming is our annual VFAA Spring Retreat held at Camp Maranatha in Big Lake, March 20-23, 2025. Members will enjoy a relaxing time painting with other fellow artists. On the 20th we meet after lunch and on the 23rd we leave after lunch. Come for one day or all of them. Accommodations include brunch, dinner and a two-person room with bathroom. Approximately $80 a night. Bring your own painting projects and there will also be some fun things happening.
Visit www.valleyfinearts.org and reach out through comments to be notified of the Retreat organizer who will contact you with more details.
February 22nd at the college (FSM building second floor in room 212) we will be having a painting demonstration by Isabella Apfelbeck. She will be showing us how to do a watercolor painting of the northern lights at 12 noon. So, bring your paper, paints and brushes and join us! Come learn and enjoy being creative with other artists. Membership dues can be paid at the meetings.
On the second Fridays of each month at the Palmer Senior center there is “Paint along in Palmer” with instructor Maureen Campbell. Join in on what Maureen is instructing in acrylics or bring your own project. A fun time to be had by all.
Valley Fine Arts Association values and supports the visual arts by supporting and encouraging each other. All skill levels are welcome. Just come to one of the meetings or contact us through our web page at: www.valleyfinearts.org.