The Villages Art League
The Villages Art League was formed in 1989 when a group of artists started painting together in Paradise Recreation Center in The Villages. At that time it was the only Recreation Center. Now The Villages includes Spanish Springs Town Square, Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood, and there are more than 30 Recreation Centers.
As The Villages grew so did the Art League. So many artists wanted to paint together and soon it outgrew Paradise and the club was relocated to Saddlebook Recreation Center. VAL business meetings are held at 9:00 a.m. on the first Monday of every month at the Saddlebrook Rec Center. All Villages artists are welcome.
We now paint together two times a week in two locations around The Villages:
Thursdays 1:00-5:00 pm at Mulberry Rec Center
Saturdays 8:30-11:00 am at Paradise Rec Center
Members are also encouraged to use their skills by becoming involved in various ways as VAL Volunteers. To see the opportunities, click here.
For address/telephone information of VAL members, please email Villagesartleaguecontactme21@gmail.com
We now paint together two times a week in two locations around The Villages:
Thursdays 1:00-5:00 pm at Mulberry Rec Center
Saturdays 8:30-11:00 am at Paradise Rec Center
Members are also encouraged to use their skills by becoming involved in various ways as VAL Volunteers. To see the opportunities, click here.
For address/telephone information of VAL members, please email Villagesartleaguecontactme21@gmail.com
Fall Fine Art Show
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Save the Date! - Public is invited. - Admission is Free. Saturday, October 28 from 9 am to 3 pm in the Eisenhower Recreation Center. Original fine art of over 80 artists and artisans. Help to spread the word. Click on the flyer image, print it and post it everywhere! Attach it to your social media accounts. |
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Eisenhower Art Exhibit
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The many visitors to Eisenhower Recreation Center give these exhibits great exposure. The art pieces are a mix of oils, acrylics, photography, collage, colored pencil and watercolor. It's a beautiful show representing the quality of talents in local artists! The art exhibit changes every other month.
In 2014 VAL president Nancy Dias initiated this exhibit as a non-judged show, part of the club’s 25th year anniversary. In 2022 Lois Kamp began chairing this venue and arranged for judges to award ribbons and monetary prizes.
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First Place-Watercolor "Taking a Stroll" by Marcella Martin
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Click for Tribute to Freddie Venturoni, who passed away at the age of 100 on June 9.
A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 15th at the Rohan Rec Center. Click for photos taken by Dave Boege.
Summer Art Festival
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VAL's Summer Art Festival was held at the Lake Miona Rec Center on July 8. More than 80 Villages 2D and 3D artists displayed their work. Attendance was steady, with the rain holding off until the last hour. To see photos taken during the event by Valerie Begley, click here. |
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VAL Holiday Party
Our annual Holiday Party at Saddlebrook Rec Center was held on December 5, 2022. Bob Evans Restaurant catered the breakfast foods and desserts were brought in by members. Richie and Barbara Lanna (Rich Tones) provided music, and Dave Boege recorded the festivities through photos.
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Inspired by the Masters
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On September 10, 2022 Judge Vandy Shake, of Ocala, who praised the high quality of all the entries, said she had a very difficult time making her selections. Awarded ribbons are:
The show committee consisted of Catherine Sullivan, Exhibit Committee Chair; Gail Parker and Diane Andrus, Exhibit Co-Chairs; Eileen Sklon, Hanging Committee Chair. To see photos taken by Dave Boege, click here. To see The Villages Daily Sun News Show video, click here. |
Carol Waggoner awarded first prize
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