The Visual Arts Society of Texas welcomes Harlan W. Butt as our guest artist on March 6th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, TX. Harlan is an artist with over 40 years of experience working in metal and enamel who specializes in making vessels inspired by the human relationship …
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You are invited to a presentation by Texas artist Michael Holter. Mr. Holter that takes place February 6th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, TX. Mr. Holter works in both watercolor and oil.
Michael says, “I think of my work as impressionistic. I like to represent people or places …
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You are invited to a demonstration by artist Crystal Nelson on January 2nd, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm, and the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX..
Crystal’s presentation will focus on a technique for creating colorful abstract backgrounds using acrylic ink, fluid acrylics and liquid watercolor. Images are then “found” and …
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You are invited to VASTFEST!
VASTFEST is a fun holiday social and shopping event that takes place December 5th, from 5 pm – 8:30 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Come and meet local Denton artists, listen to live music by the Gypsy Cats, enjoy appetizers, win door …
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You are invited to: “Wait! We’re Hosting Thanksgiving??? Quick! Fix the House!” A Demo by Artist Carol Stoecker at VAST. The event takes place on November 7th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, Texas.
Carol will be demonstrating step-by-step how she makes stone and brick texture and then …
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You are invited to the Opening Reception for Merging Visions 2018: A Collaborative Exhibit of Art and Poetry on Sunday, October 21, from 2-4 pm at the Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater, 100 N Charles St, Lewisville, TX.
The Merging Visions exhibition is a collaboration between the Denton Poets’ Assembly and the Visual Arts Society …
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Join VAST for a printmaking demonstration by accomplished artist Junanne Peck on October 3rd, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Information about her art and demonstration of various printmaking techniques will be presented. This lecture will be the close of her 3 day workshop held in Denton which will include …
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You are invited to the Opening Reception for Merging Visions 2018: A Collaborative Exhibit of Art and Poetry on Sunday, October 21, from 2-4 pm at the Medical City Lewisville Grand Theater (100 North Charles Street, Lewisville, TX 75057).
The Merging Visions exhibition is a collaboration between the Denton Poets’ Assembly and the Visual …
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The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) invites you to a demonstration on making cups from clay by artist Mindy Faubion on September 5th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, located at 400 East Hickory Street, Denton, TX.
“It can take me forever to choose the right coffee cup in …
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The Visual Arts Society of Texas Announced Winners of its 29th Annual Juried Members Exhibition
July 24 – August 15, 2018
UNT on the Square
109 N. Elm, Denton, TX, 76201
Congratulations to the award winners of this year’s VAST Juried Members Exhibition. The awards were announced at the opening reception on …
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You are invited to a presentation by artist Linka Behn at the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), on May 2nd, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center. Behn’s presentation is entitled “Grandmother’s Pearls and a Teacher’s Note: Connection and Direction”.
Behn states, “I’ve always drawn. Born in SE Texas, and …
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You are invited to a presentation by Multimedia Artist Angelia Ford on April 4th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Ms. Ford is a Dallas-based artist who has this to say about her art:
“As an artist, I have always been motivated to create work …
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The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) invites you to a presentation by artist Justine Wollaston entitled: “Who Am I Kidding? Stuff I’ve learned as a Professional Creative.” The presentation takes place March 7th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Justine uses a variety of media in …
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The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) proudly invites you to see the documentary film entitled Jo Williams: Living Art followed by a watercolor painting demonstration on February 7th, from 6:45 – 9:00 pm at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory Street, in Denton, TX.
Living Art: Jo Williams …
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You are invited to the opening reception for The Visual Arts Society of Texas’ 12th Annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition that takes place January 12, from 5:30 – 7:30 pm (Awards 6:30 pm), at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Gough Gallery, 400 East Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201The reception is free and open to the …
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You are invited to a presentation by Jane E. Jones sponsored by the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 6:45-9 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Ms. Jones is a watercolor artist who has served as a workshop instructor, demonstrator, and …
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You are invited to VASTFest 2017 that takes place on Wednesday, December 6th from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory Street, Denton, TX 76201.
VASTFest is a holiday shopping and social event. Come and meet VAST Artists, have snacks and refreshments, and buy one-of-a-kind art gifts made …
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12th ANNUAL 125-MILE VISUAL ARTS EXHIBITION – Call for Entries – Due Nov. 10th
This exhibition is sponsored by the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) and will take place January 13-February 24, 2018 at the Gough Gallery in the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX, 76201
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You are invited to a presentation by Artist Kim Collins sponsored by the Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), on Wednesday, November 1st from 7-9 p.m. at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Ms. Collins is a Fort Worth, TX abstract artist whose work is heavily influenced by the tangled …
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You are invited to a presentation by Ana M. Lopez on Wednesday, October 4th from 7-9 p.m. at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX . Ms. Lopez is a metalsmith, educator and decorative arts scholar. Her creative work has been exhibited nationally and internationally, receiving a juror’s award from the …
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You are invited to a presentation by Jim and Brandy Gilliam of Cadillac Art & Frame of Little Elm on the business of framing your artwork on Wednesday, September 6th from 7-9 p.m. , at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Cadillac Art & Frame is a family owned business …
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You are invited to the Opening Reception for the Merging Visions Exhibit, on Sunday, June 25th, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the UNT Lightwell Gallery, at 1201 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX. (Please note that this reception has changed from May 21st …
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You are invited to the Opening Reception for the 2017 Merging Visions Exhibit, on Sunday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the University of North Texas’ Lightwell Gallery, 1201 West Mulberry Street, Denton, TX 76201. As an added feature during the …
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Call for Entries: 28th Annual Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST) Member’s Exhibition. Entries are due on June 12th at UNT on the Square, 109 North Elm Street, Denton, TX.
VAST sponsors this annual event to offer its members an important opportunity to enter their work in a juried exhibition that showcases members only. …
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You are invited to a presentation by encaustic artist Teri Muse at the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ (VAST), May meeting on May 4th, 2017, from 7 – 9 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton. During the presentation, Teri …
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April 2017 VAST Member Program – Ben Faubion
Thursday, April 6h, from 7-9 p.m. at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX. The presentation is free for VAST Members; $3 for guests. http://vastarts.org
A presentation of work by Ben Faubion, Pad.co Creative Director and Minicrew artist
Biography
Ben Faubion is both an …
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You are invited to “Digital Characters and Design: A presentation of work by Ben Faubion, Pad.co Creative Director and Minicrew artist,” April 6th, 2017, from 7 – 9 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Mr. Faubion is an illustrator and digital designer. Ben attended Laguna College of Art and …
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Express Yourself: Landscape/Cityscape,a painting workshop with Michael Holter,
April 10th – 12th, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory, Denton, Texas 76202.
This workshop will focus on the use of watercolor to paint exciting impressionistic paintings of landscapes and cityscapes. You will paint from photographs and will explore the use of light …
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You are invited to a presentation by Mike Moffatt and Art-Hunger at the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ (VAST) March monthly meeting, on Thursday, March 2nd, from 7-9 p.m. at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Mike works at Asel Art Supply in Fort Worth and is a member of Art-Hunger. …
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You are invited to a Feb. 2nd presentation by painter Lisa Adams Reed. Reed lives in New Mexico and is represented by galleries in Dallas, Santa Fe, Farmington, NM, Crested Butte, CO., and Watkins Glenn, NY.
Lisa Adams Reed’s artist statement:
“I have very secretly seen myself as an artist since I was …
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You are invited to the Opening Reception for the 11th Annual Visual Arts Society of Texas’ 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition
on January 13, 2017, from 5:30-7:30 PM at the Gough Gallery, in the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 E. Hickory St., Denton, TX, 76201
The 125-Mile Exhibition was initiated in 2006 to establish a …
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VAST presents the 11th annual 125-Mile Visual Arts Exhibition
Opening Reception, Friday, January 13, 2017, 5:30-7:30 PM
On view January 14 – February 25, 2017, Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, Free
The Visual Arts Society of Texas presents this exhibition to reinstate their long tradition of showcasing 2D and 3D juried art …
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You are invited to the Second Annual VASTFEST on December 1st, from 7 – 8:30 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
VASTFEST is a Holiday Social and Shopping event.
Invite your Friends & Neighbors
This event child-friendly, free and open to the public.
ACTIVITIES:
Time …
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You are invited to a presentation by Artist Judy Mason at the VAST November Meeting November 3rd, from 7 – 9 p.m., at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton, TX.
Judy Mason’s Artist Statement: “It is my belief and experience that the most intriguing avenues of understanding are introduced by chance. …
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You are invited to “Not All Who Wander are Lost,” a presentation by Artist Gail Cope at the Visual Arts Society of Texas’ (VAST) monthly meeting on October 6th, from 7 – 9 p.m, at the Patterson-Appleton Arts Center, 400 East Hickory St, Denton.
“Not All Who Wander are Lost” will reveal how a …
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