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  • 2 Nov
    by 910 West
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    Photos from Oil Painting Workshop

    These are a few photos from Michelle Cornelius of the oil painting workshop with Dustin Van Wechel. Michelle said, “…was very fun and informative. We had seven students total. Dustin demonstrated portraiture with a model on Friday night. Saturday we painted, using Dustin’s techniques and our photographs. We finished with painting in plein aire at [...]

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  • 16 Jul
    by 910 West
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    Call to Artists for 8th annual Fine Art Show

    CONTACT:  Jean Turner-Smith TELEPHONE:  480.497.0677 EMAIL:  GilbertArt@USA.com GILBERT, AZ – The Gilbert Visual Art League (GVAL) invites Arizona fine artists to participate in the 8th annual Juried Fine Art Show.  There will be over $1000 awarded in cash prizes.  The exhibition will be held from November 5 through November 20, 2010 at the Gilbert Historical [...]

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  • 2 Jun
    by 910 West
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    Acrylic Teaching Opportunity

    We recently received this request from Chartpak, a manufacturer of fine art supplies, looking for acrylic artists to teach workshops. Read on for details. Dear Gilbert Visual Art League, I am writing to you in hopes that you might share the following job opportunity with acrylic painters and/or arts organizations in Gilbert, AZ. I would [...]

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  • 18 May
    by Michael Hayslip
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    Gilbert Grows Art

    Gilbert Grows Art is a group dedicated to bridging the gap between artists, business and the community leaders so arts and culture can thrive here in Gilbert and the Southeast Valley!! Find out more at GilbertGrowsArt.com OR join their Facebook group at http://www.facebook.com/#!/group.php?gid=121938364483006

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  • 18 May
    by Michael Hayslip
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    May/June News and Events

    Though membership meetings will take a break for the summer, we still have a lot of things going on with GVAL in May and June. Logo Competition Announced GVAL wants you (to create a great logo that is). The club has been transitioning our look for some time now. The last piece of this makeover [...]

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  • 10 May
    by Michael Hayslip
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    Cinco de Mayo

    Suzy Muller and Michelle Cornelius had a fantastic time on Cinco de Mayo in Down Town Gilbert! They sat at a table and distributed information to the community about GVAL! Watching the children play in the fountain under the water tower was very entertaining. HALE Theatre was handing out FREE theatre passes. Many conversations were [...]

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  • 7 May
    by Michael Hayslip
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    GVAL Welcomes New and Returning Board Members

    GVAL held its annual election at the May membership meeting. We are pleased to announce the following positions: Co-chairperson: Michelle Cornelius Co-chairperson: Isabella Huin Secretary/Treasurer: Marsha Blumm Membership: Marsha Blumm Show Coordinator: Jean Smith Artist Coordinator: Diane Fales Newsletter/Website:  Michael Hayslip Meeting Coordinator: Suzy Muller The new board members are enthusiastic to get started in [...]

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  • 1 Mar
    by 910 West
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    Diane Fales Accepted into Two Shows

    Diane Fales, the new GVAL Artist Coordinator, has been accepted into two upcoming shows. She was accepted in the Shemer Art Center show “Alive” running in March. Diane is in good company. Two other GVAL members were also accepted, Susan Osuch and Jacqueline Price. Support their success by attending the reception on March 16 from [...]

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  • 24 Feb
    by Michelle Cornelius
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    Sandra Wilderman Shows at Gilbert Regional Library

    Sandra Wilderman has a show going on at Gilbert Regional Library until March 12, 2010.  Be sure and stop by to see this talented artists lovely water colors.  Sandra won in two divisions at the annual GVAL show in November. If you would like to have a show at the Gilbert Regional Library, contact Elizabeth [...]

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  • 11 Feb
    by Michelle Cornelius
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    Dustin Van Wechel Workshop

    Oil Painting Workshop March 19 to 21, 2010 Fantastic news for GVAL—Dustin Van Wechel will be teaching a workshop for our club in March! You can view Dustin’s work on his website. He was the judge for the 2009 GVAL show in November. Agenda Friday, March 19 from 7 to 9 PM for demo and [...]

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