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 9:30 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 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
VAL Holiday Party
Our annual Holiday Party at Saddlebrook Rec Center was held on December 2, 2024. Bill Skieczius provided music and a wide array of foods, brought by the members, was enjoyed. Click here for photos taken by Dave Boege during the festivities.
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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. Susie Schrieber is currently chair of this exhibit.
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November Exhibit First Place "Shells in Crystal Bowl" colored pencil by Victoria Pederson.
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Fall Fine Art Show
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VAL's Fall Fine Art Show was held on Saturday, October 26 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Eisenhower Rec Center. Friends and neighbors visited each of the rooms to see the unique art created by our members! |
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Summer Art Festival
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The Summer Art Festival was held on Saturday, July 13 at the Lake Miona Rec Center. Over 70 very talented artists participated by displaying and selling their works of art. VAL's photographer, Dave Boege, visited the event and took several pictures with his B&W camera. To view them click here. |
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Calling All Artists! Jazz Festival Poster Competition
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Resident artists and photographers were invited to enter a poster competition to promote The Villages' Recreation Department’s annual Jazz Festival at The Savannah Center on April 27, 2024.
The winner of the contest was Susie Schreiber for her artwork shown here. Congratulations, Susie! |
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