Terry Svat Headlined VAS Membership Meeting on Feb 13, from 7-8:30

The public was invited to meet nationally acclaimed artist Terry Svat, who described several forms of printmaking. She’ll show us some of her award-winning prints as well as the plates used to create them. Participants had the opportunity to create a print using modest engraving tools and then assembled a book of these prints for […]

Full house for Mary Ellen Larkins’ Alcohol Ink Class

Popular teacher Mary Ellen Larkins had a full house at her latest alcohol ink class on Feb 22, 2025. As well as sharing her excitement and experience with alcohol ink, Mary Ellen provided all the supplies needed to create  fabulous creations with alcohol inks. The class was held at the VAS art center at 243 […]

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.

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 […]

Kimberly Stein in the spotlight at Mayberry Dental until March 2025

In cooperation with VAS, Vienna Implant and Family Dentistry sponsors a Lobby Art Gallery featuring VAS artists at its office at 112 Pleasant St NW, Suite H in Vienna. Kimberly Stein is the featured artist until March 2025. Stop by and see her stunning and energetic work reflecting the vibrant colors of the Florida Gulf […]

Kathy Calhoun demoed how she creates her compelling artwork

VAS’s December 12th membership meeting and demo featured artist Kathy Calhoun, who believes that “creating “compelling artwork involves deconstructing with mind and eye, then reconstructing with skill and soul.” Based in Richmond, VA, Kathy Calhoun currently teaches education and studio classes at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, the Art League in Alexandria, Nimrod Hall […]

Bryan Jernigan workshop: Deep Dive into Color

The Vienna Arts Society hosted a hands-on workshop by popular abstract artist Bryan Jernigan on Sunday January 19, 2025. Attendees explored color and enhanced their color knowledge, from the basics of the color wheel to transparency and opacity, color tinting, color harmony, color hierarchy and color temperature. The workshop included six full hours of instruction […]

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 […]