The Valley Art Center is pleased to announce the winners of our 2022 June Open Show Judging. Voting remains open until June 25 for the People’s Choice Award which will be announced at the closing of the show. Best of Show – Linda Boulton – $100 Scratchboard – Linda Shewey – $50 Oil – John Kirkland – $50 Watercolor – John Kirkland – $50 Pastel – Linda Boulton- $50 Acrylic – Alyssa Hopkins – $50 Fiber Art – Jen Whitted – $50 Mixed/Other – Judy Fairley – $50 3-D – Mary Lou Wayne – $50

The ever popular Heart for Art Show is stacking up to be amazing, both for artists and the collectors. These original miniatures measure 5×7″, are unframed, and are pay and take for $40. Julie Hartwig will have 5×7 frames to buy and frame your purchases after 4pm. You can scout your favorites beginning Wednesday but purchases start with the opening reception on Friday, February 4th at 4pm. This is an annual fundraiser for the center and an opportunity to support our community’s gem.❤ a gift from the heart that lasts❤

If you haven’t made it in to the Valley Art Center, now’s the time. Experience the retrospective exhibit of the works of Larry Ferguson and Donna Baker. The final day is January 29th. The gallery is open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10am till 4pm. The popular Heart for Art will be opening for the month of February. Hope to see you at the center.

Opportunity calls to artists wanting to learn what can be accomplished in the exciting media of colored pencil. Skilled Instructor Robin Harvey will share everything from basics to amazing techniques. Drop by the Art Center at 842 6th St. in Clarkston, call 509-758-8331, or register online. We look forward to learning and working with you!