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VAC Background The Valley Art Center, Inc. is a community based, non-profit organization providing gallery exhibits, fine art and craft classes and diverse art programs to the greater Chagrin Valley. Our building houses a professional gallery, as well as facilities for pottery, photography, painting, jewelry, sculpture and other fine art and craft media. We are open year-round and offer the finest of the area’s working artists as instructors for both adults and young people. Our gallery presents original work of local and regional artists. In addition to our gallery and class offerings, the Valley Art Center promotes a nationally recognized, juried fine arts and crafts festival, Art by the Falls, which is held the second weekend of every June at Riverside Park in Chagrin Falls. We attract over 110 artists from across the country who display artwork and demonstrate their talents along the banks of the scenic Chagrin River. The Valley Art Center also works closely with other community groups by offering gallery talks, artist’s demonstrations, school programs, and field trips to noted national museums. Our membership consists of professional artists, novices, students, business people, and those who are interested in the culture and well-being of the community. Click here for a history of the Valley Art Center. Philosophy The Valley Art Center is a non-profit arts organization with a long history of teaching and promoting the visual arts in the Chagrin Valley. Our students, young and old, are encouraged to learn and enjoy the entire art experience. We provide organized support to nurture emerging, novice and professional artists because the creative process is vital to human development. Throughout history, the arts have provided a means of communication, enrichment and enjoyment. We believe that art education and exposure to diverse are experiences broaden both individual perspectives and the cultural growth of the community. Mission Statement The Valley Art Center is a regional non-profit organization dedicated to presenting, promoting, and teaching the arts in the Chagrin Valley. The Valley Art Center energizes and encourages art appreciation in people of all ages and backgrounds through education, inspiration, and opportunities to experience the arts. We support art students and artists through quality curriculum and programming along with studio and exhibition space. We promote the growth of each individual’s potential and the advancement of the arts in the community. Office & Gallery Hours of Operations
Board of Trustees David Toole, President Bud Deihl Staff Ann M. Chaney, Executive Director
Jim McSherry, Chairperson Volunteer Positions Darlene Jackson, Adult Education |
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