Supporting, encouraging & connecting artists of the Mat-Su Valley
About Membership
Membership dues are only $25 a year and run from January 1 to December 31. In addition to supporting the visual arts in our community, members have access to:
Retreats
Artist gatherings and demonstrations
Life drawing sessions with models
Community service projects and more.
We are no longer able to take payments online. We do accept cash and checks. To become a member, mail a check to: VFAA PO Box 873277, Wasilla, AK 99687
Thanks for your support!
Upcoming Events
Watercolor Painting at the Palmer Senior Center
On Friday, October 10th, from Noon until 3PM the Valley Fine Arts Association will host a watercolor painting class at the Palmer Senior Center. All materials are supplied. Seniors are welcome to stop by and have some fun painting together.
Fall Meetings at MatSu College
Valley Fine Arts Association painters will again be able to meet and paint together at MatSu College on the Second and Fourth Saturdays of the month. We will meet on October 11th and October 24th in Room 212 from 11 till 3. Bring your painting projects and join us!
Valley Fine Arts Association Elections
The Valley Fine Arts Association will be holding their annual election in the month of November. If you are interested in getting more involved with the VFAA and possibly serving on their Board now is the time to step forward. Contact VFAA President Martha Happs for more information.
Christmas Party!
The annual Valley Fine Arts Christmas Party will be held at the Art Cafe in Palmer (131 E. Blueberry Avenue) on Saturday, December 6th, from 5 till 8. There will be food (potluck) and games and holiday fun. Bring a wrapped art gift for the gift exchange. Mark your Calendars!
Retreats
VFAA hosts two retreats every year - one in the spring and one in the fall.
Our Fall Retreat, which was held August 15th-17th at North Star Bible Camp in Willow, was a great success! There were fun classes, there was lots of camaraderie, there was plenty of good food, and excellent art was created. A great time was had by all. Thanks to all the artists who came to create and enjoy time in Nature. We hope to see you all again at another Valley Fine Arts Retreat!
Thanks also to our wonderful Teachers: Barbara Johnson, Renee Morhain, Gina Murrow, and Cris Zafren.
AND a big “Thank You” to our Sponsoring Businesses that donated to our Retreat:
Michaels; M.Graham & Co.; Winsor & Newton; Stillman & Birn; Ampersand
Save the Date:
Our next retreat: March 19th to 22nd. Our Spring Retreat is held in Big Lake, at Camp Maranatha. This retreat features mini-workshops, massages, and PJ Movie nights. Hope to see you there!