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SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Thursday\, 8-21-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Thursday August 21 11:30am-1pm for our August “Lunch Together.”  We are meeting at locally owned Casa Monarca Mexican Cantina\, 206 W 26th St\, Bryan\, TX 77803.  They had expressed interest in hanging our art at one point. It is right next to Brazos Glassworks in downtown Bryan. HERE  is the menu from their soft opening. All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-8-21-25/
LOCATION:Casa Monarca\, 206 W 26th St\, Bryan\, TX\, 77803\, United States
CATEGORIES:get-togethers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250724T130000
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SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Thursday\, 7-24-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Thursday (different day) 11:30am-1pm for our July “Lunch Together.”  We are meeting at another art stop on the Aggieland Art Trail – Caffe Capri  222 N Main St\, Bryan TX 77803.  Here is a link to their lunch menu.  All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-7-24-25/
LOCATION:Caffe Capri\, 222 N Main St\, Bryan\, TX\, 77803\, United States
CATEGORIES:get-togethers
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250701T210000
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 7-1-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Tuesday July 1 (Note the day change) on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-7-1-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250602T213839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250603T220558Z
UID:6414-1750246200-1750251600@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 6-18-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Wednesday 6-18-25 11:30am-1pm for our June “Lunch Together.”  We are meeting at another art stop on the Aggieland Art Trail – Tavo Coffee Co.  419 N Main St #100\, Bryan TX 77803.  Here is the small but yummy menu.  All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-6-18-25/
LOCATION:Tavo Coffee Co.\, 419 N Main St #100\, Bryan\, 77803\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250505T160506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T160506Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 6-5-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday June 5 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-6-5-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250406T210435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T160716Z
UID:6236-1747418400-1747425600@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:May VAS Meeting Combined with Closing Show Reception
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nMay Meeting Combined with Judged Show Closing Reception\nOur May 2025 meeting is cancelled because we would like you to come to the closing reception of our Spring Judged Show “All Things Bright & Beautiful”.  It will be at Degallery on Friday\, May 16 6-8pm.  We will be giving prizes for the most popular art works from the show.  Please come and celebrate our show.  Free and open to the public.  Great refreshments!
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/5-16-25/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:get-togethers,meetings,receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250501T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250406T205138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T205138Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 5-1-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday May 1 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-5-1-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250427T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T211549Z
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SUMMARY:Community Paint Out Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for free at the Community Paint Out Day!  Sunday 4/27/25  10am-6pm. \nThe 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 sell some of your art at our tent if you help out at the tent. We will be having a drawing of a plein air setup for all artists who join us! \nPlease find out more information and register on the website so we have an idea of who is coming!  We would love to have you join us! \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/community-paint-out-day/
LOCATION:Downtown\, Bryan\, TX 77803\, Bryan\, TX\, 77803\, United States
CATEGORIES:art markets,community events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250320T164338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T182243Z
UID:6151-1745407800-1745413200@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 4-23-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Wednesday 4-23-25 11:30am-1pm for our April “Lunch Together.”  We are meeting at another art stop on the Aggieland Art Trail – The Toasted Yolk.  You can see the lunch menu HERE.  All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-4-23-25/
LOCATION:The Toasted Yolk\, 700 University Dr E Suite B\, College Station\, TX\, 77840\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250418T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250406T215957Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Reception: VAS Spring Judged Show 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception for our VAS Spring Judged Art Show\, “All Things Bright & Beautiful” at Degallery\, Friday\, April 18\, 2025  6-8pm.  Everyone is invited to attend. Come see the wide range of incredible art from local artists! Great refreshments! Free and open to the public! Vote for your favorite art.  Do you agree with the judges?  The show runs from April 18 – May 16\, 2025.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/reception-judged-show-2025/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:receptions,shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250414T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250320T163311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T163311Z
UID:6145-1744653600-1744657200@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:April 14\, 2025 VAS Meeting: What's on Your Easel?
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nWhat’s On Your Easel?\nOur April meeting will be focused on you! Let’s share a piece or 2 we are working on or have just finished!   Bring your artwork to the meeting (no frames required).  Tell us what you are doing; don’t be shy.  Maybe it’s a photograph\, a sketch or drawing\, a painting (finished or not)\, a sculpture – let’s share and give/get some positive feedback! \nDoors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm for our April meeting.  There will be light refreshments.  Come by a bit early\, chat and catch up!
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/4-14-25/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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SUMMARY:EXTENDED Deadline for VAS Spring Judged Show: April 13\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Visual Art Society of B-CS invites submissions to “All Things Bright & Beautiful”. Our spring judged show will be on display at Degallery April 18 – May 16\, 2025\, and is open to all artists. We accept works from emerging\, mid-career\, and/or professional artists. \nAcceptable mediums include Acrylic\, Charcoal\, Collage\, Color Pencil\, Computer Art\, Digital Art\, Digital Photography\, Drawings\, Fiber Arts\, Glass Art\, Graphite\, Gouache\, Illustration\, Mixed Media\, New Media\, Oil\, Pastel\, Pen and Ink\, Printmaking\, Sculpture\, Studio Fine Crafts\, Traditional Photography\, or Watercolor and others.  We have a new category – AI-mediated art. \nAll submissions must be family-friendly and meet the general theme of the show. Entries cannot have been exhibited in a previous Visual Art Society or Brazos Valley Art League show. \nFor more information\, visit the Call for Entry. Please be sure you submit on time.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/deadline-for-vas-spring-show-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:calls for entry,meetings,reminders,shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250320T163702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T163702Z
UID:6148-1743706800-1743714000@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 4-3-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday April 3 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-4-3-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250117T214347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T214347Z
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SUMMARY:Special Zoom Presentation on How to Prepare Art for a Show
DESCRIPTION:The owner of Degallery and our Shows Chair\, Dr. Dary Dega\, will present a zoom call on how to professionally frame and wire art to hang in a gallery as well as other info.  This is critical information for artists submitting their 2-d work for our upcoming shows.  We hope you can join us for the live event so you can ask questions.  This talk will also be recorded and the recording will be available on the Calls for Artists tab on our website. \nThe zoom info will be emailed to all VAS members and the other artists who have already submitted for the judged show a few days beforehand.  If you want to come to the live zoom event and don’t fall into the above groups\, please email webmaster@visualartsociety.org at least 2 days beforehand.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/special-zoom-presentation-on-how-to-prepare-art-for-a-show/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:art presentations,classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250303T233703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T164000Z
UID:6108-1742383800-1742389200@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 3-19-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Wednesday 3-19-25 11:30am-1pm for our March “Lunch Together  ”  at Marfa Texas Kitchen ! All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. We had a great time at Daisy’s near the Bush Library in February – this should be fun too. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-3-19-25/
LOCATION:Marfa Texas Kitchen\, 1551 Greens Prairie Rd Suite 100\, College Station\, TX\, 77845\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250223T162553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T162553Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Meeting with Film Photographer Joel Kitchens 3-10-25
DESCRIPTION:Observing\, Performing and Why I Do What I Do\nCome meet member and film photographer\, Joel Kitchens at our March 10 meeting. \nIn a time when digital technology has transformed image-making\, why would anyone continue to use obsolete equipment and techniques such as view cameras and film to make art? In this presentation\, photographic artist Joel Kitchens tries to explain some of the method behind the madness of using a massive camera and secluding himself in a dark room for hours on end. Are there any parallels to other art forms? \nDoors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm.   There will be light refreshments.  Our Social Chair\, Renee Richards\, always does a great job providing us with tasty treats! Come by a bit early\, chat and catch up. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-meeting-with-film-photographer-joel-kitchens-3-10-25/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250223T164858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T164858Z
UID:6077-1741287600-1741294800@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 3-6-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday March 6 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-3-6-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250117T210408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T204123Z
UID:5969-1740569400-1740574800@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 2-26-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us Wednesday 2/26/25 11:30am-1pm for our February “Lunch Together  ” at Daisy’s Table – Cafe & Market. The menu is on the webpage. It is located right next to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library & Museum inside the recently opened Marine One/4141 Locomotive Pavilion.  All members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. We had a great time in January – this should be just as enjoyable. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-2-26-25/
LOCATION:Daisy’s Table\, 998 George Bush Dr W\, College Station\, TX\, 77845\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250210T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250117T205312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T200249Z
UID:5964-1739210400-1739214000@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:AI: Is It the Future of Art?!??  Is It Even Art??  Meeting  2/10/25
DESCRIPTION:AI (artificial intelligence) is very controversial topic. Some people\, gallery owners\, museum curators embrace it and some will not allow it. What do you think? Is it art? Should it be allowed in exhibitions and museums? Jaimie Ladysh and Renee Richards will present some information about this stimulating topic. Come and learn about the hottest topic in art circles today!\n\n\nAI Image by Donna Dangott\n\n\nOur VAS board has agreed to have a new provisional category added to our judged art show:  AI-generated art.  We think a discussion is necessary.  Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm.   There will be light refreshments.  Our Social Chair\, Renee Richards\, always does a great job providing us with tasty treats! Come by a bit early\, chat and catch up.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/meeting-2-10-25/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250206T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20250117T204024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T204024Z
UID:5961-1738868400-1738875600@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 2-6-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday February 6 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-2-6-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241204T182659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T213308Z
UID:5702-1737545400-1737550800@www.visualartsociety.org
SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 1-22-25
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at First Watch\, Wednesday 1/22/25 11:30am-1pm for our January “Lunch Together.”  First Watch is located at 4501 S. Texas Ave.\, College Station\, TX 77802  The restaurant is on the Aggieland Art Trail\, our primary community project.  You can view the special College Station mural painted on corrugated metal by Angela Delaplane . \nAll members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nWe’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. This will be a fun way to start year 2025. \n 
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-1-22-25/
LOCATION:First Watch\, 4501 S. Texas Ave.\, College Station\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
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SUMMARY:Reception: VAS Winter Show 2025 "Art Feeds the Soul"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Opening Reception and Ribbon Cutting for our VAS winter exhibition\, “Art Feeds the Soul” at The Arts Center of Brazos Valley\,  Thursday\, January 16\, 2025 4:30-6pm. \nEveryone is invited to attend. Come see the wide range of incredible art (99 pieces) from 28 local artists! Great refreshments! Free and open to the public! The show runs from January 7 – March 6\, 2025.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-winter-show-2025/
LOCATION:Arts Center of Brazos Valley\, 4180 HWY 6 South\, College Station\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:receptions,shows
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250113T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241222T211134Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Meeting with Joana Rocha 1-13-25
DESCRIPTION:To kick off our first meeting of the new year\, our member and secretary/newsletter guru\, Joana Rocha\, will present: “How I leveraged my passion to stay afloat\, to stay sane\, and to achieve success.”  She is an amazing pastel artist\, a wife and and working scientist at Texas A&M.  She will be talking about her art journey and discuss her style\, techniques and give time-lapse examples of her art. \n \n \n“My name is Joana Rocha. I have the intellect of a scientist and the heart of an artist. Couple that with my love for animals\, and you’ve got *me* in a nutshell. These 3 guiding lights of mine have helped me through forks in the road; they’ve given me resilience\, joy\, and connection. Ever since I can remember\, I doodled. I always doodled animals. Animals fascinate me. Life fascinates me. Science fascinates me. But when life gets hard\, when science gets hard\, I find solace knowing there will always be art. Through my art\, I forget the complexities of life and focus on the simple things that bring me joy. Like\, painting a dog’s expressive eyes\, or painting the warmth of a bright cheery sunlit morning. \nMy medium of choice is pastels. I find them to be very forgiving and intuitive. This therapeutic hobby of mine once helped me through a time when I had no other financial options. I know now it is something I can fall back on\, and I am very grateful for it. But it takes more than good art. It takes a community you share common ground with; people who resonate with you. If you find your people\, you’ll find your support. I paint for me\, and I paint for those who see the world like me.” \nYou can find out more and see her work HERE. \nDoors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm.   There will be light refreshments.  Our Social Chair\, Renee Richards\, always does a great job providing us with tasty treats! Come by a bit early\, chat and catch up.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/1-13-25/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241222T211327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241222T211440Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 1-9-25
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday January 9 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-1-9-25/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T235800
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241230T235900
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241001T210750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241210T211126Z
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SUMMARY:EXTENDED Deadline for VAS Winter Show: Dec 30\, 2024
DESCRIPTION:The submission deadline has been extended to Dec 30th! \nThe Visual Art Society of B-CS invites submissions to “Art Feeds the Soul”. This winter exhibition will be on display in the gallery at The Arts Council of Brazos Valley  January 7-March 6\, 2025\, and is open to all artists. We accept works from emerging\, mid-career\, and/or professional artists. \n“Art Feeds the Soul” invites submissions that evoke a sense of wonder and connection. Does your art resonate with the human spirit? Do your pieces spark hope or encourage reflection? Does your art transform the commonplace into something extraordinary? Share your work and connect with viewers seeking artistic nourishment. This prompt is very open and subject to many different interpretations. Each artist can submit up to 6 pieces. \nAcceptable mediums include Acrylic\, Charcoal\, Collage\, Color Pencil\, Computer Art\, Digital Art\, Digital Photography\, Drawings\, Fiber Arts\, Glass Art\, Graphite\, Gouache\, Illustration\, Mixed Media\, New Media\, Oil\, Pastel\, Pen and Ink\, Printmaking\, Sculpture\, Studio Fine Crafts\, Traditional Photography\, or Watercolor and others. \nAll submissions must be family-friendly and meet the general theme of the show. Entries cannot have been exhibited in a previous Visual Art Society or Brazos Valley Art League show. \nFor more information\, visit the Call for Entry.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/deadline-for-vas-winter-show-dec-20-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:calls for entry,meetings,reminders,shows
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241209T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241112T221705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T221705Z
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SUMMARY:December Meeting: Annual Holiday Social 2024
DESCRIPTION:Let’s enjoy this festive season together at our annual end-of-year celebration on Monday\, December 9\, 6-7pm – doors open at 5:30pm! Bring your favorite plate of holiday cookies for a cookie exchange.  We will provide the beverages. Families are welcome! Members can take part in our white elephant gift exchange\, which is totally optional but loads of fun! \nIf you’d like to participate\, bring a small artsy gift (in size and cost) to contribute to the pool. Those of us who are artists typically bring a small something that we have created.  Some have even brought note cards\, artist supplies or custom calendars as gifts.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/december-meeting-annual-holiday-social-2024/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241112T220959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T220959Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 12-5-24
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday December 5 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-12-5-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241120T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241022T200717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T200717Z
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SUMMARY:VAS "Lunch Together"\, Wednesday\, 11-20-24
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at Degallery\, Wednesday 11/20/24 12-1pm for our November “Lunch Together.” \nAll members and future members are most welcome! If you want to be a member\, you can join VAS HERE.  We would love to have you! \nBring your lunch.  We’ll chat\, share feedback on our current projects and everything else. If you want to bring art to work on\, please do!
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-lunch-together-11-20-24/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241022T200258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T201041Z
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SUMMARY:Artist Pathways - Panel Discussion 11-11-24
DESCRIPTION:Our November 11th meeting will be a bit different and exciting!  We will start with a mini-lesson from Dary\, our show chair\, on how to wire art work for a gallery.  Check out this YouTube video for a similar lesson). VAS will create a handout for future shows. Then our main event – we will have a group of members who have volunteered discuss their pathways and their stories that began their journey to creating art. What was it that started your artwork journey? Did you always draw/paint/sculpt/photograph?  Bess Brunton\, Garrett Hines\, Lori Pfeffer\, and Tim (Pops) Vanya have all volunteered to talk. We still have room for more! If you would like to be involved contact Jaimie Ladysh at dwc@visualartsociety.org. \nAs always doors open at 5:30pm for social time and the meeting will start at 6:00pm.\nEveryone is welcome! There will be light refreshments.  Our Social Chair\, Renee Richards\, always does a great job providing us with tasty treats! Come by a bit early\, chat and catch up.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/artist-pathways-11-11-24/
LOCATION:DEGALLERY\, 930 N Rosemary Dr.\, Bryan\, TX\, 77802\, United States
CATEGORIES:art presentations,meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T183326
CREATED:20241022T200453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241022T200850Z
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SUMMARY:VAS Board Meeting 11-7-24
DESCRIPTION:The VAS Board will meet at 7pm\, Thursday November 7 on Zoom.  Our board meetings are open to members\, so if you would like to attend and if you are a member good standing\, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at president@visualartsociety.org at least the day before for meeting id information.
URL:https://www.visualartsociety.org/event/vas-board-meeting-11-7-24/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:meetings
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