- Mon20May20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006Critiques
VAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Sat01Jun202411:00 am - 1:00 pmRSVP for location detailsProgram events
Join Visual Arts Alliance Saturday, June 1, at 11:00 a.m. for a tour of the Cynthia Toles Collection. RSVP to jaymesearl2014@gmail.com for full details.Cynthia “Cindy” Toles is a recently retired financial services lawyer, but she has long cited art and artists as her true passions – particularly fostering the development of young artists and supporting artist residency programs. She has studied Art History at Glassell School of Art and has attended major art biennales and exhibitions nationally and internationally for over forty years. As an active board member and volunteer, Cindy has conceived and led patron development initiatives for museums and arts organizations, for which she organized and led collectors’ art tours. She has served on and/or led boards including: MFAH Glassell School of Art Core International Artist-in-Residency Program and its associated patron support group, Core Salon (Founder); Artpace San Antonio, an international artist residency; Rice Design Alliance (Secretary); Blaffer Gallery of the University of Houston; Buffalo Bayou Partnership Public Art Advisory Board; Houston Arts Alliance and its Public Art and Temporary Art Committees (now on Advisory Council); Blue Star San Antonio; Sala Diaz San Antonio, and Aurora Picture Show, a Houston-based micro-cinema.
Known for her enthusiasm for daring artworks, Cindy has gained a reputation for identifying and collecting artists early in their careers. “I wait to be hit by shock, confusion, wonder and/or disappointment – any of these stimuli can morph into a desire to have a particular piece.”
- Sun09Jun202411:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Honey Art Cafe, 3516 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098Social
Join VAA for a low-key opportunity to socialize and be creative with other artists.All levels of expertise or none at all are welcome.Honey Art Cafe features snacks and beveragesas well as DIY art projects you can purchase,or bring your own portable project with dry or water-based media.I recommend something with easy cleanupthat can be contained in a small space,as at a shared cafe table.We’ve seensketchingwatercolor paintingcolored pencilsorigamicollageembroideryknittingcrochet
jewelry-makingand digital artat past events.VAA will provide refreshments.Please consider purchasing an extra beverage or additional snacks to support our host venue.Extra parking available in the gravel lot behind the building. - Mon17Jun20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Sun14Jul202411:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Honey Art Cafe, 3516 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098SocialJoin VAA for a low-key opportunity to socialize and be creative with other artists.All levels of expertise or none at all are welcome.Honey Art Cafe features snacks and beveragesas well as DIY art projects you can purchase,or bring your own portable project with dry or water-based media.I recommend something with easy cleanupthat can be contained in a small space,as at a shared cafe table.We’ve seensketchingwatercolor paintingcolored pencilsorigamicollageembroideryknittingcrochet
jewelry-makingand digital artat past events.VAA will provide refreshments.Please consider purchasing an extra beverage or additional snacks to support our host venue.Extra parking available in the gravel lot behind the building. - Mon15Jul20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Sun11Aug202411:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Honey Art Cafe, 3516 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098SocialJoin VAA for a low-key opportunity to socialize and be creative with other artists.All levels of expertise or none at all are welcome.Honey Art Cafe features snacks and beveragesas well as DIY art projects you can purchase,or bring your own portable project with dry or water-based media.I recommend something with easy cleanupthat can be contained in a small space,as at a shared cafe table.We’ve seensketchingwatercolor paintingcolored pencilsorigamicollageembroideryknittingcrochet
jewelry-makingand digital artat past events.VAA will provide refreshments.Please consider purchasing an extra beverage or additional snacks to support our host venue.Extra parking available in the gravel lot behind the building. - Mon19Aug20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Mon16Sep20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Mon21Oct20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
- Mon18Nov20246:00 - 8:00 pmArchway Gallery, 2305 Dunlavy Street, Houston, Texas, 77006CritiquesVAA critiques are opportunities for artists to share their work with other artists. These are peer critiques in which everyone is invited to show work and discuss the work of others. You don't have to bring work in order to show up.Work can be in any medium and artists may bring 1 to 10 pieces. Participants will be allowed as much time as possible depending on how many people are showing work.Artists are encouraged to bring current pieces/projects they wish to discuss with others and get feedback on concept, technique, presentation, etc.Artists will be invited to present their work according to these guidelines:-Regularly attending VAA members present first-VAA members present second-Non-VAA members present third*Be sure to arrive at 6:00 to get your name on the list of presenters.NEWDrinks and snackswill be provided.We go out to eat afterwards to keep the conversation goingfor those that want to.VAA members & non-members are welcome to come.There is no fee.
