Our Current and Upcoming Exhibits...
The CALL FOR ARTISTS: September 2009-August 2010 Exhibit Schedule is now available (click here).
Please check below and at the VAC for each show's prospectus for specific information.
7th Biennial National Art Exhibition
February 6-March 12
Jurist Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Arts Connoisseur magazine, selected 138 pieces out of 720 entries from 31 states, Canada and Puerto Rico to be displayed throughout the entire building.
FREE ADMISSION to view some of the most spectucular art you will ever see.
Gala Awards Reception (open to the public) is Friday, February 12, 7pm. Tickets are $5/person and available at the VAC front desk.
National Art Show Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Saturdays, 10am-3pm
Sundays, 1-4pm
Student/Teacher Show
March 22-April 1
Receiving: Friday, March 19, 9am-12noon
Reception (open to the public): Thursday, March 25, 7pm
Removal: Friday, April 2, 9am-12noon
Sculpture Exhibit 2010
April 5-29
A juried exhibit open to VAC members and non-members; sculptures should fit safely upon a 12" pedestal.
Receiving Friday, April 2, 9am-12noon
Reception (open to the public): Thursday, April 8, 7pm
Removal: Friday, April 30, 9am-12noon
PrimaVera
April 5-29
The Spring Member Exhibit! Open to painting, pen & ink, pencil, scratchboard, handprinting technique, collage, computer-generated photography, pottery and sculpture.
Receiving Friday, April 2, 9am-12noon
Reception (open to the public): Thursday, April 8, 7pm
Removal: Friday, April 30, 9am-12noon
Current and Upcoming Exhibits in the Goff Gallery
The September 2009-August 2010 Exhibit Schedule is now available (click here).
Please check below for updates/changes.
7th Biennial National Art Exhibition
February 6-March 12
Jurist Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Arts Connoisseur magazine, selected 138 pieces out of 720 entries from 31 states, Canada and Puerto Rico to be displayed throughout the entire building.
FREE ADMISSION to view some of the most spectucular art you will ever see.
Gala Awards Reception (open to the public) is Friday, February 12, 7pm. Tickets are $5/person and available at the VAC front desk.
National Art Show Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Saturdays, 10am-3pm
Sundays, 1-4pm
Florida Suncoast Watercolor Society Show
March 22-April 30
No members' show during this featured exhibit.
7th Biennial National Art Exhibition
Our exceptional, juried art show will be held February 6 through March 12, and features local, state and national artists vying for recognition and over $8,000 in total prize money. For the art-conscious public, it is an event NOT to be missed!
The public is invited to the GALA AWARDS RECEPTION on Friday, February 12 at 7pm. Help us toast the winners (as announced that evening) with a champagne and dessert reception. Tickets are $5/person and are available in advance at the VAC front desk or at the door.
NAE Exhibit Hours:
Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm
Saturdays, 10am-3pm
Sundays, 1-4pm
And as always, there's FREE Admission to the VAC!
Two seminars of note will be presented at the VAC in conjunction with the National Exhibit:
ART OF COLLECTING FINE ART Seminar
presented by NAE Jurist Peter Trippi
Thursday, February 4, at 3pm
CARING FOR YOUR ART & ARTIFACTS: PRESERVATION FOR THE FUTURE Seminar
presented by retired Smithsonian conservator Nikki Goodman
Thursday, March 4, at 3pm
