Promoting artists and art, through exhibitions, education and fellowship
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Welcome to the Visual Artist Alliance of Springfield (VAAS)! We are a non-profit organization committed to nurturing and promoting the arts in the Springfield area. Our members represent a diverse range of artistic styles and backgrounds, but we all share a passion for creating and sharing our work with the community. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or just starting out, VAAS offers a welcoming community of like-minded individuals who are dedicated to fostering creativity and artistic growth. Join us today and discover all that VAAS has to offer!
Our monthly meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month. We have brief business meetings and feature presentations, speakers, or demonstrations here. We also hold several gatherings throughout the year where our members can come together, share their latest artwork, and have a good time.
Spotlight on the Month
We want to welcome our new Treasurer, Laura Ingalsbe! Laura owns Formed Gallery on Walnut Street and we’re excited to have her join the VAAS board. Thank you to Renee Eiffert for her years of keeping our books so well organized and being a valuable team member.
We’ve also added Andrew Mann to help grow our social media presence and make our information available to more people.
I also want to share that we’re in the process of working more closely with the Springfield Regional Arts Council to better share resources across both groups. Our organizations share the common goals of supporting artists and expanding arts opportunities throughout the area so I’m excited to share details about that soon.
Featured Artist of the Month
Kathy Purvis
"The saying 'art is a journey' is an understatement to me. I feel like an explorer every time I sit in front of a canvas or a piece of drawing paper.
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