We celebrated a Mexican Theme at Our 3rd Thursday Open House on May 15th

Our VAS 3rd Thursday Open House on May 15th celebrated Mexico. Attendees also had a chance to view our latest exhibition, “The Road Less Traveled,”  and we also showcased the wonderful artwork by Jodi Condes, our Artist of the Year for 2025. The public is welcome to attend all our 3rd Thursday Open Houses, which […]

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

VAS is 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, […]

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 […]

All About Trees: 4th Thursday Open Studio in January

By popular demand, our focus in January was on trees. Our 4th Thursday Open Studios are open to all. Attendees are free to watch our tutorials or focus on their own work. Join us for some great company and painting fun! Contact maryperko@icloud.com or kimbakar@yahoo.com if you have any questions or would like to save a seat.

2025: A Golden Start to the Year

The Vienna Arts Society’s first membership meeting of 2025 took place via Zoom on January 9th at 7:30pm.  We were thrilled to kick off the New Year with Golden representative Barbara de Pirro, who demoed new Golden supplies and techniques, including an overview of Golden substrates, acrylics and watercolors. Barbara’s enthusiasm was infective, and the […]

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 […]

Author Ellen Crosby speaks at VAS’s ART & BOOKS 3rd Thursday open house

The Vienna Arts Society was honored to feature Ellen Crosby, author of the Sophie Medina mysteries, at their ART & BOOKS 3rd Thursday open house on July 18. Her books have been nominated for the Mary Higgins Clark Award and the Library of Virginia People’s Choice Award. THE FRENCH PARADOX was chosen as one of […]

New at the Vienna Arts Society: “Whispering Shadows” and our Artist of the Year

Vienna Arts Society artists have incorporated all sorts of shadows in the works now on display at the VAS Art Center. There are shadows on snow, shadows in the forest, shadows on brass bowls, shadows on flowers and fruit. Stop by 243 Church St NW to see this stunning collection of oil, watercolor, acrylic, pastel, […]