VAS Board Meeting 6-5-25
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Virtual
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.

VAS "Lunch Together", Wednesday, 6-18-25
2025-06-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Tavo Coffee Co., 419 N Main St #100, Bryan, 77803, United States
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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

VAS Board Meeting 7-1-25
2025-07-01 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
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.

VAS "Lunch Together", Thursday, 7-24-25
2025-07-24 11:30 - 13:00 | Caffe Capri, 222 N Main St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

VAS "Lunch Together", Thursday, 8-21-25
2025-08-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Casa Monarca, 206 W 26th St, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

DegArtVisiON
2025-08-22 18:00 - 2025-08-30 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Dary Dega, our show chair and owner of DEGALLERY, is having a FREE 9 day conference for digital, photo, and AI artists and everyone else!

DegArt VisiON is an immersive art and photography experience bringing together visual storytellers from all backgrounds — from traditional film photographers to AI, AR, and digital artists. They will be sharing what they know with everyone for FREE. There will also be a show of all presenters’ art during the event.

Held in DEGALLERY Bryan, Texas, from August 22–30, 2025 this unique event includes hands-on workshops, artist demos, a community photo walk, exhibitions, and visionary meetups designed to inspire and unite the visual arts community. All events are FREE to the public, except the 2-day encaustic workshop with Jaimie Ladysh. She is an outstanding teacher and all participants will finish with completed paintings.

Everyone is welcome — from seasoned professionals to curious beginners. Please click on the event you wish to attend and “buy” a FREE ticket. This will help Dary and the workshop presenter prepare for each event.

Entry Deadline for 2025 VAS Fall Member Show - August 25
2025-08-25 23:58 - 23:59 | Virtual
Put August 25 on your calendar – it is the deadline for entering our member show that will run from September 5-26 at Degallery! The theme is “Ciaroscuro: The Interplay of Light and Shadow.” The call for art can be found HERE!
Visual artists have been using the interplay of light and shadow for hundreds of years. One only needs to look at paintings by masters such as Vermeer, da Vinci, Goya, Caravaggio, Reubens, Rembrandt, or Raphael, to see the power of this style to produce 3 dimensional forms and enhance the illusion of depth . Although chiaroscuro is usually interpreted as having very strong contrasts between light and shadow, for this show, artists are challenged to highlight the interplay more generally; examples could be the emphasis of rough textures, using strongly contrasting colors, or dark subjects against a light background (the reverse is equally valid). Show us how you use light and shadow to tell your story, or direct the viewers’ attention.
We know many of our members are not familiar with chiaroscuro, but it is a part of our VAS mission to help our members grow as artists.
Visit our post for more information on chiaroscuro.

VAS Board Meeting 9/4/25
2025-09-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday September 4 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

Opening Reception: VAS Member Show 2025
2025-09-05 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Join us for the Opening Reception for our VAS Fall Member Art Show, “Chiaroscuro: Interplay of Light and Shadow” at Degallery, Friday, September 5, 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 all month. Winners will be announced at our Closing Reception on September 26. The show runs from September 5-26, 2025.

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2025-09-06 11:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
As a VAS member, you may show/sell your art for free at the First Saturday Art Market 11am-4pm on the Degallery grounds. You also have the use of a free tent (there are 7 available). Contact Dary, the owner of Degallery, a week ahead by emailing her HERE. It would be great to promote the Visual Art Society at your booth. As a note, items under $100 sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by 11am and be charging sales tax. If you have questions, contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org.

September 8 VAS Meeting: Meet Jeannette Guetersloh - Textile Artist
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet Jeannette Guetersloh at our September 8 meeting! She was featured in our April VAS Art Spotlight. Jeannette is an artist who, while proficient in many media, is currently focusing on textiles. Her inspiration is based on the customs and arts of other cultures. She connects the heritage of the past to the present, creating Art as Fashion…or is it Fashion as Art? This piece is called “Sacred Spirit of the Ancient Ones.”
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm for our Sept 8 meeting – the first meeting of the fall. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

Plein Air Tuesday
2025-09-23 09:30 - 12:00 | Booneville Heritage Park, 2421 Boonville Road, Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
A Blustery Day in downtown Bryan: (l to r) Amanda Arnold, Mindy Austin, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt
VAS member and board member, Mindy Austin is inviting everyone to the very first meeting of the Plein Air Tuesday group!

When: Tuesday Sept 23 9:30am – 12 noon
Where: Boonville Heritage Park, 2421 Boonville Road, Bryan TX 77802 Check out our Aggieland Art Trail post
Where to meet: at the entrance gate
Parking: There is a little parking at the entrance, but it is OK to park at the medical office next door.
What to bring: Supplies, easel or table tray, a chair if you would like. snacks or lunch. Mindy used a French easel with an attached box (see picture), but this is not necessary. You will be working independently in whatever medium you choose.
If you have any questions, please call Mindy at 972-218-4418 or email her at mindyaustin79@gmail.com.
The group will be deciding when and where the next meeting will be. Mindy is excited to share her love of painting outdoors with everyone! She has been attending plein air festivals around Texas and beyond for many years.

VAS "Lunch Together", Thursday, 9-25-25
2025-09-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Stella Southern Cafe, 4040 Texas 6 Frontage Road South, Suite 100, College Station, 77845, United States
Come join us Thursday September 25 11:30am-1pm for our September “Lunch Together.” We are meeting at a stop on the Aggieland Art Trail, Stella Southern Cafe, located at 4040 Texas 6 Frontage Road South, Suite 100, College Station, TX 77845. HERE is the 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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

2025 Fall Member Show Closing Reception
2025-09-26 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
2025 Member Show Closing Reception
Join us for the closing reception of our Fall Member Show “Chiaroscuro: Interplay of Light and Shadow”. It will be at Degallery on Friday, September 26 6-8pm. We will be giving prizes for the most popular art works from the show. Please come and celebrate our artists. Free and open to the public. Great refreshments!

VAS Board Meeting 10/2/25
2025-10-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday October 2 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2025-10-04 11:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
As a VAS member, you may show/sell your art for free at the First Saturday Art Market 11am-4pm on the Degallery grounds. You also have the use of a free tent (there are 7 available). Contact Dary, the owner of Degallery, a week ahead by emailing her HERE if you want to participate and if you need a tent. More information is on the Degallery website HERE. It would be great to promote the Visual Art Society at your booth. As a note, items under $100 sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by 11am and be charging sales tax. You can apply for a sales tax permit ONLINE. If you have questions, contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org.

October VAS Meeting: Meet Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt - Chemist turned Artist
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, chemist turned artist at our October 13 meeting. She will share a 75 year retrospective of how a young girl in the 1950’s found science and the arts in a small upstate NY town. You can read more about her in our May Art Spot.
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

VAS "Lunch Together", Friday, 10-17-25
2025-10-17 11:30 - 13:00 | Another Broken Egg Cafe, 11655 FM 2154, Bldg. C1, Suite 100, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
Come join us Friday October 17 11:30am-1pm for our October “Lunch Together.” We are meeting at a stop on the Aggieland Art Trail, Taco Crave, located at 308 N Main St. Bryan, TX 77803. HERE is their 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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2025-11-01 11:00 - 15:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
As a VAS member, you may show/sell your art for free at the First Saturday Art Market 11am-3pm on the Degallery grounds. You also have the use of a free tent (there are 7 available). Contact Dary, the owner of Degallery, a week ahead by emailing her HERE if you want to participate and if you need a tent. More information is on the Degallery website HERE. It would be great to promote the Visual Art Society at your booth. As a note, items under $100 sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by 11am and be charging sales tax. You can apply for a sales tax permit ONLINE. If you have questions, contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org.

VAS Board Meeting 11/6/25
2025-11-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday November 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

November VAS Meeting: Meet Liv Langley
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Liv Langley at our November 10 meeting when she shares her story: “Teaching, Creating, Becoming: Lessons from a Life in Art.” Olivia Langley is a multi-media artist, teacher, and lifelong creative explorer. In her talk, she’ll share the story of her artistic journey and the deep role art continues to play in her life. From curious student to dedicated teacher — and with a master’s in art education — Olivia has gathered a rich collection of experiences, lessons, and moments of inspiration. She’s excited to invite you along as she reflects on her adventures, discoveries, and the creative sparks that keep her work alive.
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

VAS "Lunch Together", Friday 11-14-25
2025-11-14 11:30 - 13:00 | Another Broken Egg Cafe, 11655 FM 2154, Bldg. C1, Suite 100, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
Come join us Friday November 14 11:30am-1pm for our November “Lunch Together.” We are meeting at Another Broken Egg Cafe located at Jones Crossing 11655 FM 2154, Bldg. C1, Suite 100 College Station, TX 77845. Here is their traditional brunch menu and 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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.

VAS Board Meeting 12/4/25
2025-12-04 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday December 4 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

First Saturday Holiday Art Market at Degallery
2025-12-06 12:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Welcome to the Degallery Holiday Market! As a VAS member, you may show/sell your art for free at the First Saturday Art Market 12noon-4pm on the Degallery grounds, now called Degallery Square. Some artists will be set up earlier. You also have the use of a free tent (there are 7 available). Contact Dary, the owner of Degallery, a week ahead by emailing her HERE if you want to participate and if you need a tent. More information is on the Degallery website HERE. It would be great to promote the Visual Art Society at your booth. As a note, items under $100 sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by 12noon and be charging sales tax. You can include the sales tax in your price. You can apply for a sales tax permit ONLINE. If you have questions, contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org.

December Meeting: Annual Holiday Social 2025
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Let’s enjoy this festive season together at our annual end-of-year celebration on Monday, December 8, 6-8pm – doors open at 5:30pm! Bring a couple dozen of your favorite plate of holiday cookies for a cookie exchange. We will provide the beverages. Families are welcome! There will be dancing!!
Members can take part in our white elephant gift exchange, which is totally optional but loads of fun! If 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.
Hope to see you there!

No VAS "Lunch Together" in Dec, BUT...
2025-12-18 11:30 - 15:00 | Brazos Watercolor Retreats, 13161 Hopes Creek Meadow Circle, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
We are not having a VAS “Lunch Together” in December, BUT our president, Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, is inviting folks to her studio on Thursday, Dec 18, 11:30-3pm for an open house. Just drop in anytime for coffee, water, snacks and chat! Bring a sack lunch if you want! The address of her studio, Brazos Watercolor Retreats, is 13161 Hopes Creek Meadow Circle (HCM Circle), College Station, TX 77845. After lunch our treasurer Jacqui Miller invited you to stop by her place (just around the corner) to see her newborn lambs and maybe take some pictures. Her address is 12970 Valley Circle College Station, TX 77845 (North Star Equestrian Center).
Directions: You cannot see Wendy’s house from the road, but the driveway is directly opposite her mailbox. Just drive right in. Wendy will have hanging beach balls and sign by the driveway. Her cell is 979-492-0262 if you need to call or text. There is parking for approximately 6 cars next to the retreat. Please do not pull off the driveway into the grass – you might get stuck in her septic field and we definitely don’t want that!

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2026-01-03 11:00 - 16:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Welcome to the First Saturday Art Market at Degallery Square! As a VAS member, you may show/sell your art for free at the First Saturday Art Market about 11am-4pm. Some artists will be set up earlier. You also have the use of a free tent (there are 7 available). Contact Dary, the owner of Degallery, a week ahead by emailing her HERE if you want to participate and if you need a tent. More information is on the Degallery website HERE. It would be great to promote the Visual Art Society at your booth. As a note, items under $100 sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by the time and be charging sales tax. You can include the sales tax in your price. You can apply for a sales tax permit ONLINE. If you have questions, contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org.

VAS Board Meeting 1/8/2026
2026-01-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday January 8 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

January 2026 VAS Meeting: Meet Jacqui Miller
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Jacqui Miller at our January 12 meeting when she shares her story.
My artistic practice began in childhood, shaped first by my love for horses and then by my exposure to the Vietnam War. The moment I encountered Nick Ut’s photograph of the young girl fleeing the bombing, my work shifted from beauty to advocacy. Even at nine, I understood that images can carry moral force—that art can confront, witness, and demand response.
Over the years, my creative life intertwined with a long professional career in the equestrian world and a parallel path in design and communication. These disciplines trained me to observe closely, to understand emotion in form, and to appreciate how visual language shapes perception.
After retiring from the horse industry, I returned fully to art, only to find an oversaturated visual landscape. This challenged me to ask essential questions: Why contribute more images to a world teeming with them? What is my voice? What is the purpose?
The answer lies in my earliest motivations. I am drawn to art that provokes thought, challenges assumptions, and opens space for empathy. My work engages themes of injustice, resilience, and the human cost of political and social systems. I often use found materials and symbolic forms, transforming the familiar into commentary.
My practice is still evolving, but its intention is clear: to create imagery that compels the viewer to pause, question, and feel—and perhaps to see the world, and their place within it, a little differently.
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

VAS "Lunch Together", Friday 1-23-26
2026-01-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Wild Pita, 1437 Wellborn Rd Suite 200, College Station, 77845, United States
Come join us Friday January 23 11:30am-1pm for our January “Lunch Together.” We are meeting at Wild Pita located at 1437 Wellborn Rd Suite 200, College Station, TX 77840. Here is their 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!
We’ll chat, share feedback on our current projects and everything else.
