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 at Seabreeze Rec Center the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, time 1-3 p.m.
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 at Seabreeze Rec Center the 1st and 3rd Fridays of every month, time 1-3 p.m.
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]
Fall Fine Art Show
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VAL's 2025 Fall Fine Art Show was held on Saturday, October 25 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Eisenhower Rec Center. |
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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. Susan Paul is currently chair of this exhibit.
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Lyn Wightman's acrylic "The Oasis"
July-September 2025 Exhibit First Place
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2025 Summer Art Festival
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On Saturday, July 12 between 9 am and 3 pm the Lake Miona Rec Center was the center of attention for many who came to see and buy original 2D and 3D artwork displayed by 70 VAL artists. To see Dave Boege's photo review of the event, please click here. NOTE: The next show is scheduled for October 25 at Eisenhower Rec Center. |
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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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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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