Welcome!

The Villages Art League (VAL) is made up of artists working in various mediums and at diverse skill levels. We are residents of The Villages, Florida and welcome other Villages residents that are interested in art to come join us.

We meet at 9:00am on the first Monday of each month at the Saddlebrook Recreation Center. Saddlebrook is located on Buena Vista Boulevard near the Polo Field and Softball Complex.

Current News

Congratulations to Nancy Dias - July Artist of the Month: Please see the Artist of the Month page for information about this talented artist as well as our past honorees.

Bill Main is coordinating the selection for Artist of the Month during the summer. If you feel you are qualified, contact Bill at 430-2923.

Attention all Oil Painters and those interested in learning oils! Starting Wednesday, June 16th, and the third Wednesday of every month thereafter, join in the "Paint In" at the Mulberry Recreation Center craft room from 12:30 to 3:00 pm. Work on your own subject or paint along with Mike Daley and Roger Sherman. For questions contact Mike Daley at 753-5987

Reminder: VAL now has a Facebook page! - To join, go to Facebook.com, then Search for: The Villages Art League. Once you reach this page, you may request to be a member. The VAL page has been set up as a members only page so that your information can only be shared with members of VAL. Once the Administrator receives your request to join and verifies your identification, you will receive a confirmation. If you have difficulty finding the Facebook page for VAL, please contact Catherine Sullivan at villagesartleague@gmail.com and I will be happy to assist you.

VAL Bank Exhibits: VAL members who would like to exhibit their paintings at Colonial or Wachovia banks on 466 should contact Julie McGlone at (352)750-1608 (e-mail mcglone72@hotmail.com). To exhibit your paintings at Citizens Bank on 466, contact Pat Claunch (352)259-9795.

Please visit the "Other Activities" page for details on opportunities, including:

• AHA Workshops (Artists Helping Artists)
• ATC's (Artists Trading Cards) (Margie Picard)
• Operation Shoebox (Lee Asta)
• Hanging Your Art in Villages Rec Centers (Bill Main)