Come Toast With Us at the VAS 3rd Thursday Open House on Sept 18th

VAS will continue hosting its 3rd Thursday Open Houses in the fall. Join us on September 18th from 4-7 pm for a bite to eat, some great company and conversation, as well as our fall exhibition, “Six Sense.” The public is welcome to attend all our 3rd Thursday Open Houses, which are held at the […]

Another exciting demo: Liang Wei headlines VAS’s June meeting!

VAS was so lucky to host award-winning Liang Wei at our June membership meeting on June 12th. A record crowd filled the art center to watch his fascinating demo. Liang Wei has been a resident artist at the Torpedo Factory since 2001. His work has been exhibited in museums and galleries in New York, Connecticut, […]

VAS’s 3rd Thursday Open House Features Jodi Condes, Our Artist of the Year

The fabulous artwork of Jodi Condes, VAS’s 2025 Artist of the Year, was in the spotlight at our 3rd Thursday Open House on April 17, from 4-7 pm. Our Artist of Year award is our organization’s highest honor. Recipients are chosen by the Board not only for their accomplishments as an artist, but for their […]

Chloe Dehn is VAS’s Jeff Gorrell Memorial Scholarship Winner for 2025

JMHS Senior Chloe Dehn was the featured artist at VAS’s 3rd Thursday Open House on March 20, 2025. Chloe is a Gold Key Art Portfolio recipient and the winner of VAS’s annual $1000 award. This award, which is funded by the Gorrell family, honors the memory of longtime VAS member and well-known local artist and […]

Clouds and Candles at our Feb 4th Thursday Open Studio

Clouds and candles were our topics at our 4th Thursday Open Studio on Feb 27th from 1-4 p.m. We had two stations, one for candle painting with alcohol ink led by Carolyn Modugno and one for painting clouds in watercolor. We have great company and painting fun at our 4th Thursday Open Studios. See you […]

A New Tradition: Win a Door Prize at VAS 3rd Thursday Open Houses!

A great crowd popped in to the Vienna Art Center on Feb 20th for some stimulating conversation, a bite to eat and a closer look at our stunning new show Faces and Places. All visitors also received a ticket for a door prize drawing to choose an original painting from our corridor exhibit. We’ll continue […]

VAS Celebrates the Lunar New Year at its 3rd Thursday Open House on Jan 16th

Third Thursdays are always special at the Vienna Art Center. In January, we kicked off 2025 with an especially special surprise! We introduced award-winning member Carolyn Sahni, who gave a fascinating talk about the paintings she’s created inspired by Chinese Sumie artists. Enjoy light refreshments, meet Carolyn, and mingle with friends surrounded by original art […]

VAS honored with Commending Resolution

The Vienna Arts Society held a a very SPECIAL 3rd Thursday on Sept 19th! Honored guest Delegate Holly Seibold presented VAS with a Commending Resolution for all the AMAZING work we do in the community! Attendees entered a raffle to win a beautiful piece of artwork, specialized floral arrangements, and even socks. AND Mindy Mitchell […]

VAS and Sunrise help raise more than $3000 for the American Parkinson Disease Association VA Chapter

Stunning artwork by Vienna Arts Society artists was on sale to benefit the Virginia chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA). During the benefit, Sunrise graciously provided a selection of hors d’oeurves and an open bar for attendees, as well as donating the entire ticket price of $50. In addition to the price of […]