Visual Art Society Bryan-College Station

Entry Deadline: Captured! 2022: Photography Group Exhibition
2022-09-19 | TX
Last day to enter
Captured! 2022: Photography Group Exhibition

Extended Entry Deadline: Hullabaloo!
2022-09-14 | TX
Last day to submit entires for Hullabaloo!, a members only art show.

2022 VAS Members Only Show

The Art of Posing
2022-09-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Our September member meeting is all about portraits! Join The Visual Art Society on September 12th for a wonderful class on the Art of Posing taught by Master Photographer Mark Sykes. Mark will share with us some of his favorite poses, what to look for, how to instruct your subject and position them to look their best. He will show how to reduce those unwanted areas like a double chin, rounded belly and more. Mark has been professionally photographing people for almost 30 years, and will share with us some of his biggest tips he uses to make his clients look amazing. This will be a fun, and informative class that you will not want to miss.
5:00pm-5:30pm: Social time–meet everyone, catch up with friends while eating our pot luck dinner. Bring something to share!
5:30-6:30: Featured artist presentation & questions
About Mark
LINKS:
www.marksykes.com
FACEBOOK: @marksykesphotography
IG: marksykesphoto
Mark Sykes, M.Photog.Cr., CPP, began his career in 1994. Over the years, Mark has continued to grow and pursue his passion for professional photographing making himself one of the most sought after wedding and children’s photographers in his area. After photographing over a 1000 weddings and nearly 2 decades of newborn and children’s portraits, Mark found a new passion in creating extreme senior portraits. In 1999 he purchased his dream studio on 1.5 acres on the banks of Nantucket Lake in College Station and has invested years into creating a beautiful portrait park. Mark is a devoted father to his daughter Emily, 23, and his fur baby; Maggie. His other passions are planes, woodworking and cooking BBQ. He has developed his own line of BBQ rubs and sauce and after tons of great reviews, is now working on bringing them to market.
Awards and Recognition:
2020 Master Photographer
2019 Architecture Image of the Year
2019 Photographic Craftsman Recipient
2019 President Brazos Valley PPA Guild
2018 Brazos Valley PPA Photographer of the Year
2018 Brazos Valley PPA Professional Image of the Year
2018 President Brazos Valley PPA Guild
2018 Winner of 3 merited prints
2017 BVPPA Photographer of the Year
2017 V.P. Brazos Valley PPA Guild
2017 Winner of 3 merited prints and 1 Loan Print
2016 Winner of 3 merited prints

First Saturday Art Market: September 2022
2022-09-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
The First Saturday Art Market is an amazing public outdoor family event at Degallery Square with

live music
art activities for kids
Art vendors and Artists demo!

Who Are We? Meet & Greet
2022-09-01 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
The VAS is kicking off a year-long, 50th anniversary celebration with a meet and greet event at Degallery. Join us for a little show& tell accompanied by lots of food & drink. Learn more about our organization and our efforts to support local artists and the visual arts in the community.

Negative Space Watercolor Made Easy!
2022-06-28 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Brazos Watercolor Retreats, 13161 Hopes Creek Meadow Circle, College Station, TX, 77845, United States
Come explore the world of negative space painting with Jami Bevans on Tuesday, June 28th 10am-4pm. This workshop is sponsored by the Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station. All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own supplies.
In this hands-on workshop, participants will work on two watercolors. The first watercolor will be more controlled, using various shapes intertwined with still life objects for a very easy approach to negative space painting. The second painting is a more intuitive approach in which the artist paints without the benefit of a pencil drawing. Reference photos for this painting will be available to choose from but participants are encouraged to bring their own reference images of flowers to spark their creativity.

Read more and Register online!

Annual Summer Social
2022-06-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Join us for our annual summer social to say so long for the summer!
Meet our new board of directors!
Eat, drink, & be merry!

General Member Meeting Followed by "Capturing a Moment" with June Russell
2022-05-02 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
This is our annual General Member meeting to vote on proposed slate of new officers for the board of directors. It is important to attend to learn more about our new board and current information about VAS.
Our May meeting features photographer, June Russell. As a nature photographer, June uses her chosen medium as a way to share what she experiences when out in nature. “By remaining true to the colors and forms I find in nature, I represent the almost ineffable beauty that surrounds me. A photographer captures a moment so you’re always looking for something special.”

June hasbeen a fine art photographer for over twenty-five years and has had 5 solo exhibitions and been in numerous group shows. Russell has made presentations to art groups in Texas and Colorado and her work is included in collections around the country. The majority of her work is inspired by nature and often focuses on making abstract images from very close-up photography. June is also creating a totally different body of work based on light patterns and called Visible Frequencies. She is currently serving on the board of directors for Women in the Visual and Literary Arts (WIVLA) for the fifth time.
Our meeting begins with a 30 minute social time followed by the presentation. The public is invited!

No admission fee
11:30am-Noon: social time
Noon-1:00pm: presentation

VAS Board Meeting
2022-05-02 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-03-07 09:30 - 11:30, 2022-01-03 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Bi-monthly board meeting

Opening Judged Show - Spring 2022
2022-04-15 - 2022-05-20 | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
See the Call for Art/Prospectus for more information.

Opening reception, Friday April 15, 6:30pm

Pastels with Sherry Killingsworth
2022-04-04 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
The public and members alike are invited to our April meeting to hear from the featured artist, Sherry Killingsworth. Sherry is primarily a landscape artist who paints in a realistic/impressionistic style. Her work has garnered many awards in both regional and national juried shows, including Best of Show 2017 Pastel Society of Southeast Texas’, Art of the Pastel, Honorable Mention in 2018 and second place in 2019.
She is a current member of the Brenham Fine Arts League, the Pastel Society of Southeast Texas, the Pastel Society of the West Coast, Austin Pastel Society and the Pastel Society of Southwest Texas. She was also active in the Brazos Valley Art League (now Visual Art Society) from 1988 – 2017.

No admission fee
5:30-6:00pm: social time
6:00-7:00pm: presentation

Paperweaving with Cynthia Reid
2022-03-07 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Please make plans to attend the March meeting with our featured artist, Cyntia Reid. The public is always welcome!
As an art teacher for 28 years, Cynthia Reid taught in Conroe ISD high schools, before continuing her work with students at Lone Star College, teaching drawing, design, watercolor, and art appreciation. She currently teaches painting in Aquamedia at Sam Houston State University (SHSU).
Cynthia has earned three degrees from SHSU, including a Master of Fine Arts in Painting, and in 2016 was honored as an Outstanding Alumna. She has been a producing artist for over thirty years, mainly using watercolor, and has an extensive exhibition record.

No admission fee
11:30am-Noon: social time
Noon-1:00pm: presentation

1st Saturday Art Market: MARCH 2022
2022-03-05 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | TX
We will have a tent at the March Art Market where members can sell artwork with an 80/20 split.
We must be set up and ready to sell by 10:00am and cannot begin tear down until the event ends at 4pm. Display space is allocated on a first-come basis.
Members are needed to assist with:

Bringing tents, banners, metal displays, etc to Degallery
Setting up tents and tables
Staffing the booth during the event times
Tearing down, packing up and taking tents, tables, etc. to storage unit.

If you can help with one of the above, then you are welcome to also bring a few pieces of your artwork to sell BUT you must let us know how you can help and what you intend to bring by completing the following form.

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Understanding Negative Space Painting
2022-02-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Jami Bevans, veteran art teacher for 34 years, will demonstrate an easy method for better understanding Negative Space Painting using basic shapes and a pallet of primary colors.
All meetings are open to the public!
No admission fee
5:30-6:00pm: social time
6:00-7:00pm: presentation

1st Saturday Art Market: FEB 2022
2022-02-05 08:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
We will have a tent at the February Art Market where members can sell artwork with an 80/20 split.
We must be set up and ready to sell by 10:00am and cannot begin tear down until the event ends at 4pm. Display space is allocated on a first-come basis.
Members are needed to assist with:

Bringing tents, banners, metal displays, etc to Degallery
Setting up tents and tables
Staffing the booth during the event times
Tearing down, packing up and taking tents, tables, etc. to storage unit.

If you can help with one of the above, then you are welcome to also bring a few pieces of your artwork to sell BUT you must let us know how you can help and what you intend to bring by completing the following form.

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Welcome to 2022 & Our 1st Meeting
2022-01-03 11:30 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Featured artist for our first meeting in 2022 is Linda Percell. Linda says, “After retiring in 2016, I now devote time to my art focusing on nature. I work with two disparate mediums: graphite and clay. Using graphite, most of my drawings are of animals. I especially love producing portraits of pets (Pet Portraits by Percell). My studies with clay feature subjects in nature (Natures Art of Texas). I hand build or sculpt myriad animals and the natural objects that catch my eye.”
We look forward to welcoming you into the new year!
No admission fee
11:30am-Noon: social time
Noon-1:00pm: presentation

12th Annual BVMNH Holiday Showcase
2021-12-07 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Brazos Center, 3232 Briarcrest, Bryan, TX, United States
The holiday season is almost here, and we are gearing up for the 12th annual Brazos Valley Natural History Museum Holiday Showcase. Please join us Tuesday, December 7, 5:30 to 7:30 pm to shop for gifts from the arts and crafts! Many items will be on sale around the Museum. The event itself is FREE and open to the general public. It will feature local vendors, live music, refreshments, and Museum gallery viewing.

Winter Holiday Social and Gift Exchange
2021-12-06 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
VAS-BCS will provide the refreshments and food and we’ll enjoy this festive time together as we so often have in the past. We will also have our white elephant gift exchange, which is totally optional but loads of fun!
If you’d like to participate, then bring a small gift to contribute to the pool. Those of us who are artists typically bring a small, something we have created. Some have even brought note cards, artist supplies or custom calendars as gifts.

1st Saturday Art Market: DEC 2021
2021-12-04 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
We will have a tent at the December Art Market where members can sell artwork.
We must be set up and ready to sell by 10:00am and cannot tear down until the event ends.
Members are needed to assist with:

Bringing tents, banners, metal displays, etc to Degallery
Setting up tents and tables
Staffing the booth during the event times
Tearing down, packing up and taking tents, tables, etc. to storage unit.

If you can help with one of the above, then you are welcome to also bring a few pieces of your artwork to sell BUT you must let us know how you can help and what you intend to bring. Please don’t just show up or worse show up late. Display space is allocated on a first-come basis.

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The Peace & Wonder of Tangling
2021-11-01 11:30 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Cindy Rae Fanjcer, a Certified Zentangle Teacher (CZT) will demonstrate how to enjoy the peace and wonder of tangling and show how tangles can be combined with names and initials for special gifts or turned into a brilliant piece of art.
“One day a painting can be a landscape and the next an abstract painting. Each canvas has a ‘thing’ it is supposed to be and it is my job to bring that ‘thing’ out of the canvas. ”
Our November member meeting begins at 11:30 am with food and social time followed by our featured artist’s presentation. The public is welcome!

Creating Exquisite Art With Black Paper & Colored Tissue
2021-10-04 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Our October member meeting begins at 5:30pm with food and social time followed by our featured artist’s presentation. The public is welcome!
Most of us know Robyn Glass by her outstanding watercolor paintings, but on this visit Robyn will show us how she creates exquisite images with cut black paper and colored tissue or vellum.
Robyn teaches high-school art in Iola, Texas, was a “First Place Division” winner in our recent judged show, and to quote a VAS-BCS member, “I first met Robyn when I took a watercolor class from her. An amazing teacher, very patient and knowledgeable, she made the experience enjoyable but kept us on task. I learned new techniques as her encouragement propelled me to improve.”
Follow Robin on facebook.com/Art-by-Robyn-Glass-288267175075196

Fall Member Art Show 2021
2021-10-01 18:00 - 2021-10-30 13:00 (America/Chicago) | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
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The Visual Art Society of Bryan-College Station is excited to announce our Annual Members Only Show to be held October 1-October 30, 2021 at DEGALLERY in Bryan, TX. This call is open themed and welcomes submissions from all members.

Figurative Expressionism Artist: Apolinario Neil Folloso
2021-09-13 11:30 - 13:00 UTC | DEGALLERY, 930 N Rosemary Dr., Bryan, TX, 77802, United States
Our September member meeting kicks off the year at 11:30 am with food, fellowship and Neil’s presentation. The public is welcome!

An engineer and college professor mentored by two artists in his home town in the Philippines, Neil migrated to the United States and continued creating his art in Texas. He took Art Certification at Stratford Institute of Technology in Vermont to gain more knowledge and to develop his own techniques.
Neil is an assemblage and mixed-media artist, using such mediums as oil and acrylic. His art is a process of expression or feeling based on the shape, color, and texture of an object. It is a language, that represents his emotion through individual eyes and minds.

Aggieland Art Trail Kickoff 2021
2021-09-11 | TX
Starting with a breakfast at POV Coffee House at 8:00am, we will meet up to provide maps and information about special offers from stops along the trail. POV Coffee House: 4114 Lake Atlas Dr, Bryan, TX 77807
Participants, make your way along the trail at your own pace. Be sure to visit local restaurants, many are stops on the trail, to sample their specialties!
Collect 5 stamps on your passport then bring them to the reception to be entered into a raffle for art and other items!
6-8pm: The day winds down with a reception at the Wyndham Garden College Station. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer, and wine from the hotel owner’s vineyards. Wyndham Garden College Station 2829 Texas Ave S, College Station, TX 77845
In addition to the food, we’ll have music and a silent auction of items from featured art trail stops.
Finally, complete the participant survey to let us know how you liked the Aggieland Art Trail!
