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Art Classes and Gallery located in Chagrin Valley
Updates
Inclement weather policy: Class cancellations due to inclement weather are determined by each
instructor and a make-up class will be scheduled. VAC does not follow the local schools cancellation schedule.


Sign up now for Winter II classes!

The call to entry for the Second Annual Blossom Poster Contest is now open.
Click here for more information.

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The call to entry for Observation: CONSERVATION is now open.
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Art by the Falls call to entry deadline is February 21!



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Jump in to Hot Chocolate @ Home...
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​Find all the chocolatey details here!

Below is a list of Hot Chocolate @ Home parties open to the public.



Chagrin Valley Chamber's Women's Networking Karaoke and Chocolate Night: Tuesday, February 5, 6-8 PM

​Wine, Chocolate & Cheese with Valley Art Center hosted by Heinen's: Thursday, February 7, 6:30-8 PM
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Fred Astaire Dance Studio of Chagrin Falls Hot Chocolate Party to Benefit Valley Art Center: Friday, February 8, 7:30 PM

Chuck's Fine Wines presents Hot Chocolate @ Chuck's: Tuesday, February 12,  7 - 9 PM


Clay + Chocolate = FUN!! You are 'Cordially' invited to a Hot Chocolate Studio Party at Terra Vista Studios: Saturday, March 23, 12-3 PM


Pottery by George Roby

Valley Art Center is proud to present an exclusive collection of beautiful and unique pottery by George Roby for sale in the Valley Art Center Gift Shop.

George was a sculptor and ceramicist, art instructor, and long-time supporter of Valley Art Center. He was instrumental in setting up the ceramics program at VAC and could frequently be found sharing his art, creativity, and wit at the center.

Roby pottery and sculpture is represented in many private and public collections including
  • The Cleveland Museum of Art
  • The Everson Museum
  • The Butler Institute of American Art
  • The Columbus Museum of Fine Art
  • The Ohio Craft Museum

All our beautiful pottery by George Roby is lead-free and safe in the dishwasher, oven and microwave .
Ceramic platter with four-color glaze by George Roby
Going fast! Less than 24 pieces left in this sale.
Get yours today!

The Valley Art Center Gift Shop is open the rest of this week from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Then we take a break until early next year.

Free opportunity for artists
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Our partner, Cuyahoga Arts & Culture has a new service available for artists, creatives and makers living in Cuyahoga County: A new online calendar and directory at ClevelandArtsEvents.com!

Be one of the first few hundred artists to register and complete your profile, and they will send you $25 to thank you for helping CAC promote the work of artists in our community.
Learn More & Sign Up
Cuyahoga Arts & Culture is one of the largest local public funders for arts and culture in the nation and VAC has been a proud recipient of CAC grants since the organization launched in 2006.

Call for artists


A geometric wood sculpture by Tim Niewiadomski featuring a variety of species of wood
Best of Show 2018 Michael Miller
Apply to Art by the Falls
Valley Art Center's
36th annual

Art by the Falls

June 8th & 9th, 2019
Valley Art Center is proud to present the 36th Annual Art by the Falls outdoor fine arts and contemporary crafts festival. Every year the event draws thousands of patrons to the banks of the Chagrin River, located in the middle of historic Chagrin Falls. An ideal setting for an outdoor festival, the village's historic Main Street overlooks two waterfalls and hosts a wealth of fine shops, galleries and restaurants.

The show features approximately 120 painters, potters, jewelers, wood workers, fiber artists and other fine craftspeople. Categories include Textiles, Glass/Enamel, Photography/Prints, Wood/Metal/Sculpture, Jewelry, Painting/Drawing, Ceramics, Other/Mixed Media.

Deadline for entries:  Friday, February 21, 2019 at 4PM

Learn more about Art by the Falls
See all our calls to entry

Get in on the action! Become a donor, sponsor, member, or volunteer today!

VAC is a 501c3 non-profit organization, and with only 50% of our revenue coming from classes, we rely on the generosity of our large community of enthusiastic supporters to continue our mission to change lives through arts enrichment. With generous financial gifts of any amount from friends like you, we further our projects with community partners, we continue to keep course fees low, and we strive to nurture the visual arts in the Chagrin Valley and beyond. Your contribution will support our general fund, scholarships, maintenance, mural fund and more. Get in on the action!
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​Valley Art Center’s mission is to engage the Chagrin Valley in meaningful visual art experiences through education, exhibitions, events and partnerships. Valley Art Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization.

Valley Art Center

155 Bell Street,
Chagrin Falls, OH 44022
(440) 247 - 7507
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