Many famous photographers used film cameras and darkrooms to create their work. While digital cameras and image editing software are now the norm, some photographers still prefer the old-fashioned way, including our speaker, Joel Kitchens. There are advantages and disadvantages to both methods, but ultimately the choice comes down to preference.
We have been using and manipulating fibers for millennia, at least 100,000 years and probably a lot longer. Unfortunately, this organic material doesn't survive BUT just because we don't see evidence of it doesn't mean it didn't exist or wasn't used. I will introduce you to felt and to spinning yarn on a spindle and […]
The Visual Art Society of B-CS has been involved with Brazos Valley Gives for the last 4 years. You can visit our page at www.brazosvalleygives.org/Visual_Art_Society On the page we have a fundraiser page for the Aggieland Art Trail. All proceeds go toward all our community projects, including scholarships for art students. All donors giving at […]
Display and sell your art at Degallery's First Saturday Arts Market! Members can participate for free - a $30 savings. To register, go HERE. Participants are asked to be on-site from 9:30-10am and Dary Dega, the owner, will direct where you will put up your tent. The market will happen rain or shine. Toilets are […]
The last day to visit our amazing art show "Resolutions - New Beginnings" is Thursday, Feb 8 at the Arts Council of Brazos Valley, 4180 Hwy 6, College Station, TX 77845. It is a great show. Come by and you might find art that speaks to you. We have 22 members showcasing 69 of their […]
Paint Out Bryan 2024 hosted by VAS, in conjunction with the Downtown Bryan Street and Art Fair and Destination Bryan, is an event open to all artists who wish to paint or draw the scenes of historic downtown Bryan in the lively atmosphere of the Art Fair! Click HERE for a map (downloadable pdf) of downtown Bryan, TX, with a listing […]
Our Visual Art Society scholarship application deadline is 5 pm, Friday April 26, 2024. We have two $500 scholarships for high school seniors graduating (by August 2024) from a high school located in Bryan/College Station and who plan a course of study and a career in the visual arts. You can find the application HERE.
Join us on Tuesday, June 18 10am at Polite Coffee Roasters in the Kyle House, a stop on the Aggieland Art Trail for coffee (or your favorite beverage and good conversation with like-minded artists and art lovers! See works by members, Jaimie Ladysh and Lupita Drumgoole, which you can see and buy HERE.
Join us on Tuesday, July 23 10am at Polite Coffee Roasters in the Kyle House, a stop on the Aggieland Art Trail for coffee (or your favorite beverage and good conversation with like-minded artists and art lovers!
Join us on Tuesday, August 27 10am at Polite Coffee Roasters in the Kyle House, a stop on the Aggieland Art Trail for coffee (or your favorite beverage and good conversation with like-minded artists and art lovers! Wander through the rooms looking at VAS artists' work by Iva Banik and Garrett Hines shown HERE. In […]
The Visual Art Society of B-CS has been involved with Brazos Valley Gives for the last 5 years. You can visit our page at www.brazosvalleygives.org/organization/Visual_Art_Society All proceeds go toward all our community projects, including scholarships for art students and the Aggieland Art Trail. All donors giving at least $20 will be listed on our […]
Join us for free at the Community Paint Out Day! Sunday 4/27/25 10am-6pm. The Community Paint Out - We will be plein air painting in historic downtown Bryan TX during the Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair (parking information, etc.) It will be so much fun! If you are a VAS member, you can even […]
