January 2026 VAS Meeting: Meet Jacqui Miller
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

VAS Board Meeting 2/5/2026
2026-02-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday February 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2026-02-07 10:00 - 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 10am-4pm. 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. You can team up with other members to sell in a tent. Contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org if you need VAS to handle your sales and tax (VAS takes 10%). 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.

February 2026 VAS Meeting: Meet Joel Kitchens
2026-02-09 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Joel Kitchens at our February 9 meeting when he shares his story and his new book!
Where will your art take you? For Joel Kitchens, it led to a doctoral degree and a book newly published by Texas A&M University Press. In the early 2000s, Joel had been changing his photographic technique from 35mm color to 4×5 large format black and white, and a return to the traditional wet darkroom. San Antonio’s five colonial-era missions became the preferred subjects he photographed as he honed his skills. Because Joel was neither a native Texan nor Catholic, he began to read and research the missions in order to make better informed images. Somewhere along the way, he realized there was a story about the missions that was not being told. The research escalated exponentially and he chose to make these missions the focus for his doctoral dissertation, and after many revisions, the present book, San Antonio and Its Missions: Three Centuries of History, Memory, and Heritage. The missions are “sites of memory,” and the book defines this concept and explores how and why Spain built the missions, what happened to the missions after the Spanish colonizers left, and how and why the missions came to weigh so heavily in American imagination and identity, even into the twenty-first century. Now with the book published, Joel can return to the style of photography he loves most, the silver gelatin print, created on film, and made in the traditional wet darkroom.
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

Aggieland Art Trail Celebration!
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
The Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station is having our first Aggieland Art Trail reception to celebrate the businesses, museums and galleries on the Aggieland Art Trail. We are hoping that you can find it in your schedule to drop in even for a few minutes to support the Aggieland Art Trail! Of course the community and members & supporters of VAS are invited! If you are planning on coming, please email Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt, our president, at president@visualartsociety.org.

Date/Time: Thursday, Feb 12, 2026 6:30-8pm
Place: Degallery, 930 N Rosemary Dr, Bryan, TX 77802
(across from KBTX TV)

We are so proud of the Aggieland Art Trail and what we all have accomplished together supporting the arts in our community. We would like to get to know you better and for you to get to know each other.

Because of how busy everyone is, this is a come-and-go event with remarks at 7pm. We will have wine and hors d’oeuvres for you.

VAS "Lunch Together", Wednesday 2-25-2026
2026-02-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet, 1133 University Dr suite 500, College Station, TX 77845, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
Come join us Wednesday February 25 11:30am-1pm for our February “Lunch Together.” We are meeting at Dimassi’s Mediterranean Buffet located in Century Square at 1133 University Dr suite 500, College Station, TX 77845 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.

VAS Board Meeting 3/5/2026
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday March 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2026-03-07 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. 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. You can team up with other members to sell in a tent. Contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org if you need VAS to handle your sales and tax (VAS takes 10%). 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.

March 2026 VAS Meeting: Meet Theodora Krc
2026-03-09 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Theodora Saladino Krc at our March 9 meeting when she shares her artist story!

Born in 1949 to Czech and Sicilian parents, Theodora Saladino Krc (pronounced “Kerch”) was raised on a family nursery in Bryan, Texas. A talented artist from a young age, she moved to Houston in 1971 and eventually graduated from the University of Houston in 1984 with a degree in Fine Art.
While she initially studied interior design, Theodora found her true passion in painting. Her style evolved through a deep fascination with astronomy, quantum physics, and ancient philosophies. Today, her “spiritual, cosmic” artwork merges atomic theory with healing colors and shapes to explore the space-time continuum. Her visual expression aims to make the “invisible webs of the cosmos” visible, imagining art from other dimensions where light forms matter.
After further studies in graphic and web design in San Diego, Theodora has returned to her roots in Bryan, Texas, where she continues her unique artistic exploration.
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 March 27 11:30-1pm
2026-03-27 11:30 - 13:00 | First Watch, 4501 S. Texas Ave., College Station, TX, 77802, United States
Come join us at First Watch, Friday 3/27/2026 11:30am-1pm for our March “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 .
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. It’s a fun way to connect with other members.

5th DEGART International Grand Art Event
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-04-03 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
The DEGART International Grand Art Event is a week-long immersive art retreat hosted in Bryan, Texas, where creativity, education, and community come together. Organized by DEGALLERY and the DEGA International Art Association, this event welcomes celebrated invited artists as well as visiting artists from around the world.
Registration Fee:

Members of DEGA International Art Association and VAS members($45)
Non-members ($65)

Registration includes:

Participation in all DEGART events, including Plein Air Week on private ranches, businesses, and country/cities sites
Welcome, Meet, and Greet with wine and cheese.
Art Show “Art and Body” and Auction (1-7 artworks accepted)
Open Studio with Life Model
Free admission for Lectures and Demo
The First Saturday Art Fair included 10’x10 individual vendor place
The Art Festival Community Painting Day free admission
1 Ticket for GALA (April 5th)
10% OFF for Workshops

Throughout the retreat, participants enjoy

Plein-air (paint-out) sessions
Hands-on demonstrations
Skill-building workshops
Open studios with live models and still life setups
Artist talks, meet-and-greets, and community events
Invited master artists lead teaching sessions, while visiting artists paint, learn, collaborate, and grow together in a supportive environment

First Saturday Art Market at Degallery
2026-04-04 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 (VAS members are members of DEGA International Art Association). 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. You can team up with other members to sell in a tent. Contact Wendy Keeney-Kennicutt at webmaster@visualartsociety.org if you need VAS to handle your sales and tax (VAS takes 10%). As a note, items under $100 sometimes sell better. Of course you need to ready to sell by the time and should 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.

Sip & Shop Art Show at Perrine Winery
2026-04-11 12:00 - 17:00 | Perrine Winery, 11405 N. Dowling Rd, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
All members are invited to sell their art at the VAS Sip & Shop Art Show Saturday April 11 12noon – 5pm at Perrine Winery, located at 11405 N Dowling Rd. College Station 77845. The show will be indoors. Setup starts at 11am. You will need to bring your own setup (table, chairs, etc) and handle your own sales and sales tax. Participation is free.
If you have any questions, please email them to Joana Rocha at secretary@visualartsociety.org

April 2026 VAS Meeting: Meet Mark Sadoski
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Meet member Mark Sadoski at our April 13 meeting when he shares his story, “The Craft and Art of Mark Sadoski”!

Mark Sadoski is an award-winning landscape photographer and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M University. Originally trained in fine arts, Mark transitioned from film to digital photography, eventually studying under masters like Jack Dykinga and John Shaw. Inspired by a formative meeting with Ansel Adams, he now specializes in capturing the majestic, remote reaches of the American landscape. His work has earned international recognition in the Epson PANO Awards and consistent honors from the New Haven Camera Club and the Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station. Through his lens, Mark seeks to share the profound grandeur of the natural world.
Contact: marcars@verizon.net
Gallery: markpictures.smugmug.com
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

2026 Judged Show Entry Deadline - April 25 (EXTENDED)
2026-04-25 23:58 - 23:59 | Virtual
We are pleased to announce our annual 2026 Spring Judged Show, “America The Beautiful,” as we celebrate 250 years of America’s creative spirit. The show is open to all artists. Our call for art can be found HERE. The deadline for submissions is has been extended to April 25th.

VAS Tent at Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair - April 26
2026-04-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown, Bryan, TX 77803, Bryan, TX, 77803, United States
Join us at the Downtown Bryan Street & Art Fair! It will be Sunday April 26, 2026 from 10am to 4pm.
Destination Bryan is giving Degallery and VAS 4 tents! If you are a VAS member, you can sell your art, prints, etc. VAS will be handling the sales and tax for 15%. You will need to bring your own table and chairs. The amount of space per artist will be set by the number of members who are coming. If you are interested, the deadline is April 19 to let us know, so contact Wendy at president@visualartsociety.org as soon as possible.
This is a great time for some plein air painting!
We will have more information soon.

Opening Reception: VAS Spring Judged Show 2026
2026-05-02 16:00 - 18:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Join us for the Opening Reception for our VAS Spring Judged Art Show, “America the Beautiful” at Degallery, Saturday, May 2, 2025 4-6pm. 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 May 2 – 29, 2026. We will have a People’s Choice Award Party on Friday, May 29 6-8pm when the three most popular artworks will be announced.
If you are reading this before April 20, all artists are welcome to enter the show. Go HERE for more information.

VAS Board Meeting 5/7/2026
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Virtual
The VAS Board will meet at 7pm, Thursday May 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 a few days before for meeting id information.

May 2026 VAS Meeting: Inside the Studio: Reflections on the Spring Art Show
2026-05-11 18:00 - 19:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
This month’s program offers a unique opportunity to step behind the canvas. We are thrilled to have featured artists from the VAS Spring Judged Art Show, open at Degallery until May 29. They will share the stories, techniques, and inspirations behind their exhibited works.
Whether you are curious about a specific medium or looking for insight into the creative process, this evening promises an engaging look at the talent within our local community.
Doors open at DEGALLERY at 5:30pm. Everyone is invited! There will be light refreshments. Come by a bit early, chat and catch up!

Memorial Day Picnic in the Country! May 25, 2026 12-3pm
2026-05-25 12:00 - 15:00 | North Star Equestrian Center, 12970 Valley Circle, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
Our monthly lunch get-together lands on Memorial Day this year — which means no excuses about having to work!
Jacqui Miller has generously opened up her beautiful farm for a Memorial Day Picnic by the Pool, and we’re planning an afternoon full of good food, laughter, sunshine, and great company as we kick off the summer together. (Rain or shine)
This will be a potluck picnic, so bring a favorite dish, snack, or sweet treat to share.
Feel free to bring a lawn chair, your swimsuit if you’d like to cool off in the pool, and a sketch pad or camera if you’re inspired by the scenery and peaceful beauty of her farm.
Come relax, visit, swim, snack, sketch, laugh, and enjoy a wonderful Memorial Day afternoon with friends!

Closing Reception: VAS Spring Judged Show 2026
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Join us for the Closing Reception for our VAS Spring Judged Art Show, “America the Beautiful” at Degallery, Friday, May 29, 2025 6-8pm. We had a great opening reception! Come see this great exhibit of local artists’ best art honoring the USA at Degallery all month!
We hope you had a chance to vote for your favorite pieces earlier, because the People’s Choice Awards will be presented. Great refreshments! Free and open to the public!
