Visual Art League of Lewisville

Artist Spotlight on Rebecca Howdeshell

Title: Circles One

Medium: Mixed Media on Board

Description:
Utilizing collage, acrylic, marker, fabric, thread this composition exhibits a pattern of circles complemented by visual and actual textures.

Exhibition: Patterns and Textures
Exhibition Dates: August 17 – September 14
Curators: Deb Kreimborg and Valerie Corwin
Judge: Kathy Elliott

Artist Spotlight on Jose Angel Hernandez

Title: Technology Diptych

Medium: Mixed Media on Board

Description:
Technology Diptych figuratively poses a query about the access to and control of information in the Information Age. What will the future pattern look like?

Exhibition: Patterns and Textures
Exhibition Dates: August 17 – September 14
Curators: Deb Kreimborg and Valerie Corwin
Judge: Kathy Elliott

The North Display Case has a wonderful new exhibition featuring 12 artists who approached the “It Moves Me” theme in a unique way. Which artwork do you most connect with? Stop by to experience the artwork in person. And when you find a connection with an artwork, support the artist by making a purchase. See you soon!

Exhibition: It Moves Me
Exhibition Dates: August 27 – October 26
Location: North Corridor at the Lewisville Grand Theater
Curator: Denise Holguin

Featured Artists:
Tina Alvarez
Shauna Brazell
Alfred Cianfarani
Patricia Fernandez
Shannon Fernandez
Jackie Haugen
Nicole Howard
Mike Jones
KarYn Lee
Bobby Miller
Steven Rodriguez
Audrey Sherrill

Artist Spotlight on Alejandra Moscoso
Title: Fish
Title: Waves
Medium: Digital Illustration on Canvas

View these mesmerizing artworks in person in the Main Gallery of the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Exhibition: Patterns and Textures
Exhibition Dates: August 17 – September 14
Curators: Deb Kreimborg and Valerie Corwin
Judge: Kathy Elliott

Monthly Member Meeting + Art Talk
Tuesday, September 10th, 7 p.m.
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater

Copyright Secrets for the Visual Artist
Gerry Elman is an attorney specializing in Technology Law. He will be presenting important information concerning copyright and AI as they pertain to artists. Gerry will also inform us on registering copyrights, copyright infringement, and our rights when it comes to AI and our images.

Bio:
Gerry’s motto is “Strategic Lawyering – Cultivating Innovation.” He helps clients implement their business strategy with the tools of intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, trade secrets). He also advises how to fulfill privacy and security obligations, including those that emerge with big data generated from the multitudes of sensors.

With a background in chemistry and computers, Gerry was one of the first attorneys ever to work with online information technology, and he has long been an evangelist for cybersecurity. He has served in government Justice Departments at both state and federal levels. A licensed patent attorney, he has taught M.B.A. courses in intellectual property management via the University of Phoenix online campus.

Mark Your Calendar!
Join us at the Lewisville Grand Theater on Tuesday, Sept 10 at 7pm for this informative presentation.

This event is free and open to the public.

In addition to our scheduled speaker, we will review upcoming exhibits, artist opportunities and will be available to answer any member questions.

Visual Art League of Lewisville members are encouraged to bring a piece of art for the Artist of the Month. All attendees will have the opportunity to vote on their favorite artwork. Prizes will be awarded.
(Any VAL member who has already won first place in Artist of the Month in 2024 is asked to let other members have the opportunity to compete. All first place winners are added to a separate list for the Artist of the Year vote at the end of the year.)

This is the last weekend to view two exhibitions!

North Corridor | Cowboys and Critters

North Display Case| Angel Award solo Show featuring Lisa Chittenden

Left to Right:
TJ Strutton | New Beginnings | Colored pencil on paper

Tore Bellis | Cowdog & Critters | Photography

David Chalker | Texas Treasures | Photography

Melanie M Brannan | Caddo | Acrylic on canvas

Exhibition Dates: July 13 – August 24

Beat the heat at this exclusive Sunday Event!

Conversations with Artists: What were they thinking?

Exhibit: Patterns and Textures
Date: Sunday, August 25
Time: 3 pm – 5 pm
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater
100 N. Charles St. Lewisville TX

Everyone is invited to attend an informal and inspiring “chat” session in the beautiful and well air-conditioned Main Gallery at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Visual Art League of Lewisville members with art in the Patterns and Textures exhibit will be speaking about their art. Learn about their techniques, inspiration, possible mishaps and successes they had along the way!

Who should attend?
All Visual Art League of Lewisville members and the public are invited to join, listen and ask questions! You’ll have a chance to make friends, new connections and gain inspiration.

Light snacks are included in this FREE event!

Sign up to speak!
If you have art on display, sign up to speak at this event. This is a great opportunity to showcase your artwork, develop your speaking skills and connect with other members in a friendly setting. Only a limited number of slots are available. Sign up now! Comment or send a PM to reserve a spot.

REMINDER!

Our popular Conversations with Artists: What were they thinking? event is coming up this Sunday! (August 25, 3 pm - 5 pm).

Free + Open to the Public!
Light snacks served!

For questions, contact Denise Holguin. 🙂

The opening reception for Patterns and Textures and Lap of Luxury was a huge success!

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our efforts.

Exhibits:
Patterns and Textures
Curators: Deb Kreimborg and Valerie Corwin
Judge: Kathy Elliott

Lap of Luxury
Ariel Bowman, 2023 Fresh Ideas Solo Show Winner

Exhibit Dates:
August 17 – Sept 14

Location:
Lewisville Grand Theater
100 N. Charles St.
Lewisville, TX

Topic: It’s all about you! Celebrating the many faces of VAL!

1st VP, Denise Holguin gave an information-packed presentation at the August Member Meeting + Art Talk.

Members and guests were treated to photos of the organization’s humble beginnings to the present location at the Lewisville Grand Theater.

Attendees also celebrated the many accomplishments the organization achieved this past year – from exhibits, to special events, to serving the community. Members discovered additional exhibit opportunities and ways to get involved.

Denise also revealed the secret to the organization’s success: its members! Everyone brings positive energy, is willing to get involved and works as a team.

Congratulations to ALL VAL Members!

You belong here!

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Mark your calendar for next month's member meeting + art talk on September 10, at 7 pm.

Congratulations to the August Artist of the Month Winners!

1st Place:
Rebecca J. Jones
Title: (W)hole
Medium: Graphite and pastel

2nd Place:
Jenn Huff
Title: Fall Whispers
Medium: Acrylic on wood

Reminder to all Visual Art League of Lewisville Members: Be sure to bring a piece of art to the September 10th member meeting + art talk at 7 pm. Awards are given and it's always fun to showcase your artwork!

Artist Spotlight on Jackie Haugen
Title: Caprock Canyon

Description:
We took a trip to West TX to where the herds of Buffalo roam freely through the canyons and big campgrounds.

Medium: Watercolor
Exhibit: Cowboys and Critters
Dates: July 13 – August 24
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater

Free + Open to the Public!

Calling all songwriters! 🎼

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or new to the stage, you’re invited to join Acoustic Fridays (sponsored by the Visual Art League) for its quarterly Songwriting Challenge.

This free event gives singer-songwriters – and listeners! – the chance to experience the courageous and exquisite beauty of original songwriting. 🎤

Come to perform:
Each challenge has a designated theme to guide the songwriting process, and this event’s theme is “Sanctuary.”

Songwriters are encouraged to be inspired by the theme to write about your safe and peaceful heaven, a comforting place of refuge and rest in a noisy, chaotic world.

Participating songwriters may perform their songs on acoustic instruments (amplified acoustic guitars are OK) or a ca****la.

We encourage solo performances, but songwriters may have an accompanist, also playing an acoustic instrument. The exception to the acoustic instrument rule is keyboard or electric bass is allowed.

There are no prizes and only two rules: Songs must be written specifically for this challenge and must be debuted at the event.

The challenge starts at 7 p.m., though we encourage performers to arrive by 6:45 p.m. to select a performance slot on the sign-up sheet.

Come to listen:
The event is free and open to the public. The concert begins at 7 p.m. and ends when all songwriters have performed.

Psst! Have you marked your calendar yet for August 25th? Join us for Conversations with Artists: What were they thinking? 3 pm - 5 pm.

We will laugh, learn and have a marvelous time together! ❤️

🌟 Discover the stories behind the art in the Patterns and Textures exhibition! Join the Visual Art League of Lewisville for "Conversations with Artists: What Were They Thinking?" on Sunday, August 25, from 3-5 pm at the Lewisville Grand Theater. Meet the artists, hear their tales, and be inspired! More info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72958/3545 🎨✨

Here’s our weekly roundup for Old Town Lewisville! 👇🏽
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FRIDAY (8/16)
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🎶 Live Music with Madison Rodges at Prairie House Restaurant / 6-9 pm
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🎶 Live Music with Nelda Washington at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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SATURDAY (8/17)
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🤸🏻 Free Pilates with Pilates in the City in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 8:30 am
Open to all levels. BYO Mat.
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🥋 Free Tai Chi Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 9:30 am
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🎶 Live Music with Denver Williams at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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🎶 Live Music with Bryce Cole at Prairie House Restaurant / 6-9 pm
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🎨 Opening Reception for Lap of Luxury, Fresh Ideas 2023 Winner Exhibition at Lewisville Grand Theater / 7 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72928/3545
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🎨 Opening Reception “Patterns and Textures” Exhibition at Lewisville Grand Theater / 7 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72946/3545
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🎶 Live Music with Sara Pray at Larue Winery / 7:30-10:30 pm
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MONDAY (8/19)
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☕️ Half Price Happy Hour at The Perc Coffeehouse / 4-6 pm
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TUESDAY (8/20)
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🍷 Team Trivia at OLD TOWN WINE HOUSE / 6:30 pm
Teams of 4 or less. Limited seating. Reserve your spot at (214) 222-7900.
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WEDNESDAY (8/21)
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Free Yoga with Blue Anjou Studio in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 6 pm
Open to all levels. BYO Mat/Towel/Water.
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THURSDAY (8/22)
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💪🏽 Free Bodyweight Strength Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 6:15 pm
Open to all levels. BYO Mat/Towel/Water. No weights required.
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FRIDAY (8/23)
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🎶 Live Music with Matt Barron at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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SATURDAY (8/24)
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🤸🏻 Free Pilates with Pilates in the City in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 8:30 am
Open to all levels. BYO Mat.
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🥋 Free Tai Chi Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 9:30 am
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🎨 Creative Fused Glass Windchime Workshop at The Enchanted Shop / 11 am
Reserve your spot at https://checkout.square.site/buy/7PADNFQT7LICW4LYQ3LFSNC7
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💐 Teacher Appreciation + Administration Teams Back to School Event at Flourish Flowers and Gifts / 4-6 pm
Tickets: https://flourishflowersandgifts.com/collections/classes/products/teacher-appreciation-back-to-school-open-house%F0%9F%8D%8E
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🎶 Live Music with Matt Tedder at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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🎶 Live Music with David Huffman at Larue Winery / 7:30-10:30 pm
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SUNDAY (8/25)
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🎨 Conversations with Artists: What Were They Thinking? At Lewisville Grand Theater / 3-5 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72958/3545

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Make plans! This will be a stellar opening reception and exhibit! ❤️

The "Patterns and Textures" exhibition kicks off with an opening reception on August 17, 7-9 p.m.

Come enjoy the complexity and richness of patterns and textures. Your senses will awaken as you observe the tactile qualities of smooth and rough, shiny and matte – mixed with repetitive lines, stripes, dots or checks. It's a medley of fun and a feast for the eyes.

This exhibition will be on display in the Art Gallery from Friday, August 17-September 14.

Find out more at lewisvillegrand.com

Artist Spotlight on Lisa Chittenden

Title: Desert Sunset
Medium: Mixed Media

This artwork was inspired by desert scenes seen out the car window while traveling. I start the majority of my artworks by building my own substrate. I want the found objects I mix with traditional media to look as if they were intended to be used in the way they are presented.

The metal piece was inserted into a prepared substrate that had already been covered in modeling paste and acrylic paint. I created small inserts covered in burlap to fill on the open voids. This created a unique frame for my desert scene. Fibers, bamboo paper, and acrylic on rice paper were applied to a substrate that was cut to fit, then inserted from the back and secured. A simple composition but lots of planning and problem solving was required. I’m happy with the way it turned out.

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Exhibit: Cowboys and Critters
Dates: July 13 – August 24
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater

Free + Open to the Public!

Wordsmiths Needed! View the information below for details!

Artist Blessing Hancock has been commissioned to create an outdoor public artwork for the new Tittle McFadden Public Safety Center, which is currently under construction and is located on Main Street and Valley Parkway.

As part of her art practice, she will incorporate words and phrases from the community into the sculpture. The Artwork themes are: PUBLIC SAFETY, PROTECTION, and TRUST.

Link to form: https://forms.gle/fZ2TKvTyCoYK15Ks5

Submissions will be accepted through end of day on Monday, August 12.

Artist Spotlight on Chris Weagel

Title: Spirit Animal
Title: Alamo Nouveau
Title: Spirit of the Cowboy

Description:
Each of these paintings involve Texas and two include the national beer of Texas, Lonestar Beer. I graduated from Texas State and love where I live.
Medium: Acrylic on canvas

Exhibit: Cowboys and Critters
Dates: July 13 – August 24
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater

Free + Open to the Public!

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Artist Spotlight on David Chalker

Title: Ride’em Cowboy!
Description:
Requirements needed to get on a bucking bronc: strength, courage, and a little bit of crazy. Health insurance is probably a good idea too.
Medium: Photography

Exhibit: Cowboys and Critters
Dates: July 13 – August 24
Location: Lewisville Grand Theater

Free + Open to the Public!

David James Chalker

Vote for The Lewisville Grand Theater! 😀

Exciting news! The Lewisville Grand Theater has been named a TOP 3 BEST Family Entertainment Center in Denton County! Help us secure the win by voting for us. You have until August 14 at midnight to cast your vote. Vote for us at bestofdentoncounty.com

Congratulations to Ariel Bowman for winning Fresh Ideas 2023! As the first place winner, Ariel receives a solo show at the Grand this year. Her solo exhibit, Lap of Luxury opens this month in conjunction with Patterns and Textures.

Join us on Saturday, August 17, 7 pm - 9 pm, for the opening reception for both exhibits.

This event is free and open to the public!

Ariel Bowman won the Visual Art League of Lewisville’s Fresh Ideas 2023 exhibition, earning a solo show in 2024. Ariel’s exhibition, Lap of Luxury, reimagines prehistoric mammals as Rococo lap dogs, highlighting the contrast between human domestication and natural selection.

The opening reception is on Saturday, Aug 17, 7-9 pm, at Lewisville Grand Theater The exhibition runs from Aug 17 to Sept 14, with gallery hours Tue-Sat, 10 am-5 pm.

Here’s our weekly roundup for Old Town Lewisville!👇🏽
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FRIDAY (8/9)
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💇🏽$10 off on all kids cuts today at Old Town Barbershop
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🎶 Live Music with Kim Younkin at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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🎶 Live Music with Deriandoesmusicstuff & Izzy at Larue Winery / 7:30-10:30 pm
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SATURDAY (8/10)
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🤸🏻 Free Pilates with Pilates in the City in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 8:30 am
Open to all levels. BYO Mat.
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🛍️ Sidewalk Sale at Tullia Sage / 9 am-4 pm
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🥋 Free Tai Chi Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 9:30 am
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💇🏻 $10 off on all kids cuts today at Old Town Barbershop
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🎶 Live Music with Alejandro Terra at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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😆 Laugh Night at Larue Winery / 7:30 pm
Admission: $10
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MONDAY (8/12)
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☕️ Half Price Happy Hour at The Perc Coffeehouse / 4-6 pm
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TUESDAY (8/13)
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🎨 Visual Art League of Lewisville Art Talk: Member Celebration at Lewisville Grand Theater / 7 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72942/3545
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WEDNESDAY (8/14)
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Free Yoga with Blue Anjou Studio in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 6 pm
Open to all levels. BYO Mat/Towel/Water.
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THURSDAY (8/15)
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💪🏽 Free Bodyweight Strength Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 6:15 pm
Open to all levels. BYO Mat/Towel/Water. No weights required.
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🎤 Open Mic Night at Larue Winery / 7-10 pm
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FRIDAY (8/16)
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🎶 Live Music with Nelda Washington at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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SATURDAY (8/17)
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🤸🏻 Free Pilates with Pilates in the City in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 8:30 am
Open to all levels. BYO Mat.
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🥋 Free Tai Chi Class in Wayne Ferguson Plaza / 9:30 am
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🎶 Live Music with Denver Williams at Bendt Distilling Co / 6-9 pm
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🎨 Opening Reception for Lap of Luxury, Fresh Ideas 2023 Winner Exhibition at Lewisville Grand Theater / 7 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72928/3545
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🎨 Opening Reception “Patterns and Textures” Exhibition at Lewisville Grand Theater / 7 pm
Info at https://www.lewisvillegrand.com/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/72946/3545
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🎶 Live Music with Sara Pray at Larue Winery / 7:30-10:30 pm

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Artists! Mark your calendars to attend the Songwriting Challenge!

Come to listen and be inspired by the musical talent in the community. You are welcome to come with your own original tune! How about a song about your art studio as a sanctuary! 🎼🎤🎨😁.

Congratulations, Lisa Chittenden! It’s a beautiful exhibit! 👏