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All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.All sale inquiries should be directed to the artist by email.
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.All sale inquiries should be directed to the artist by email.
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www.VisualArtsAlliance.org www.VisualArtsAlliance.org
Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot
On View: November 26, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 26, 6:00 - 8:00 pmAwards Presentation: 7:00 pm
37th
juried membership exhibition
At this time, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, you will receive a rebate of
50% of your membership fee as a special consideration during this pandemic
(April 2020-April 2021). We hope that this encourages you to stay involved with your
creative interests as we watch the world around us change in unexpected ways;
creativity is so very important right now! Please know that these funds are coming
out of reserves built up in the past by all our volunteerism in keeping VAA going and this will NOT negatively impact our activities in
any way. Please simply keep this money; if you don’t want/need it, consider donating it to
your favorite organization.
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Juror Statement
What an honor and genuine pleasure to serve as the juror for this remarkable annual exhibition, in this most unusual year. Coming into it, none of us knew what to expect. Would the months
less eager to share? Were artists perfecting their techniques or experimenting with wild abandon? Embracing the solitude and taking the long inner journey, or devoting themselves to the volatile state of the world? Were folks angered or anxious or feeling urgent, or had their art offered an oasis, a serenity, a fantasy, or an escape to beauty which we too might access?
After careful consideration, I realized that the answer is, yes.
Across all the selections, with its array of mediums and styles, what I perceive from this talented group of artists is a navigation between and among all of it, and more, and sometimes all at
the winners and honorable mentions -- in terms of the portraiture and landscape variations.
Perhaps it makes sense that artists would feel called to contemplate themselves, Proust-like, from a sense of solitude and longing, and the strange way in which our solitude became itself a profound shared experience. In the wave of demonstrations for justice, we were asked to see one another more clearly as well, to step outside our own perspectives and to analyze society by other metrics. All three of the winners are portraits. I felt strongly that it was this impulse to more clearly see ourselves and others which
Our recourse to nature in our lives and metaphors, bodies and souls, spirit and science also resonates in the context of the pandemic and its follow-on psycho-societal phenomena. The natural world and the intrusions of the built environment provide
metaphors for emotional and psychological states. All of the honorable mentions engage in diverse, exciting ways with the human presence with regard to technology, architecture, ecology, and natural history.
Taken as a group, it is my hope that the sweep of the exhibition yields not only an eclectic snapshot of this moment in Houston’s visual culture, but as well, a singular exhibition that coheres like symphony to yield a richly textured sense of the creative response to these very, as the saying goes, interesting times.
--Shana Nys Dambrot
Exhibiting Artworks
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Matt Adams [email protected] Matt Adams MattAdams.com
Male Legacy III Collage 11” X 16” $260
Matt Adams [email protected] Matt Adams MattAdams.com
MR ICollage 12.5” X 20” $375
Chris Alexanderchrisalex1138@hotmail.comalexanderartglassa-artglass.com
Finding the PathFused, Cast & Assembled Glass20” X 20,6” $950
JJ [email protected]@jj.baker.art
Jillian Baker as the Black Duchess (after Goya)Oil on Canvas with Museum Ticket48” X 36”$2000
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Daniel [email protected]
Cityscape 4 - LAOil on Canvas36” X 48”$1800
Daniel [email protected]
Arrival ZoneOil on Canvas36” X 48”$1800
Anne [email protected]@annebyrdartannebyrdart.com
New LifeColored Pencil, Marker, Wax Pastel36” X 24”
Anne [email protected]@annebyrdartannebyrdart.com
Tipping PointColored Pencil, Marker, Wax Pastel14” X 11”
Exhibiting Artworks
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Donna [email protected]@foto_donnaladonnafotoladonnafoto.com
Summer Tuscan VineyardPentaptych Photograph on Canvas48” X 60”$950
Donna [email protected]@foto_donnaladonnafotoladonnafoto.com
Winter Tuscan VineyardPentaptych Photograph on Canvas48” X 60”$950
Glen [email protected]
On the townPhotography18” X 12”$150
Glen [email protected]
Like Running on AirPhotography18” X 12”$150
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Kathy Drago [email protected]
After the ServiceOil on Canvas36” X 36”$3000
Luisa [email protected] DuarteLuisaDuarteArtluisa-duarte.com
Distorted realityArchival Inkjet Print on 100% Cotton Rag22” X 17”$870
Dianne [email protected]/portfolio-broad.php?username=dcurtis
Eye of TexturePainted & Cut Paper13” X 16” X 3”$350
Kathy [email protected]
DotOil on Canvas20” X 20”
Exhibiting Artworks
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Jaymes [email protected] jaymesearljaymesearlgallery.com
Nipsey HussleEmbroidery Floss and Pins14” X 14” X 2”$400
Ariane [email protected]
Trumpet FlowerWatercolor on Paper, Collage, Ink18” X 12”$750
Ariane [email protected]
Flamenco FlowerWatercolor on Paper, Collage, Ink15” X 11”$750
Karen [email protected]
UntitledEgg Tempera, 24k gold, Bole on Board9” X 7” X 1”
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Marc [email protected]
Tunes of Many ColorsAssemblage, Guitar, Computer Parts31” X 12” X 4”$850
Denise [email protected]
Bella VitaFumage (soot)36” X 24” X 1.5”$800
Yvette [email protected] yvettegrutteryvettegrutter.com
FlowingAcrylic on Canvas24” X 90” $6500
Deborah Ellingtondellingtonartstudio@gmail.comdellingtonartstudiodellingtonartstudio.com
DevolvingSteeped Hibiscus on Canvas16” X 12” X 1”$300
Exhibiting Artworks
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Erik [email protected]@erikhagenstudioerikhagenstudio.com
Houston on the SeaMixed Media48” X 72”$9000
Richard [email protected]/profile/rshall4
Low Country ChurchWatercolor16” X 20”$700
Sarah [email protected]@[email protected]
Girl with AppleOil on Board16” X 16”$256
Margaret [email protected]
Sugar PlumsDigital Photography & Photoshop36” X 36”$900
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Steve [email protected]@sknightphotosteveknightphotography.com
Yosemite Valley, Tunnel ViewDigital Photography20” X 26”$420
Steve [email protected]@sknightphotosteveknightphotography.com
Lone SentryDigital Photography18” X 18”$420
Julia [email protected]@KoutroulisJ,JkoutroulisJuliaKoutroulis.com
IsolationOil on Canvas30” X 20”$875
Jiashan [email protected]
The Exorcist Zhong KuiDough Figurine8.5” X 6” X 3.5”
Exhibiting Artworks
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Rona [email protected]
MelancholyWatercolor and Pencil13” X 10”$325
Rona [email protected]
Hidden CoastWatercolor and Pencil12” X 19”$450
Karen LindemanKarenlindemanart@comcast.netkarenlindemanartkarenlindemanart.com
Fair FieldsOil on Linen9” X 12”$400
Melody [email protected]@melocke,locke_melodyMelodyLocke.com
Moonlit GardenLumen Print, Selenium and Gold Toned20” X 16”$240
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Melody [email protected]@melocke,locke_melodyMelodyLocke.com
Leaves on GrassLumen Print, Selenium Toned20” X 16”$240
MaryAnn [email protected]
Perservere IVPhotography11” X 14”$125
Summer [email protected]@summerlydickartsummerlydick.com
MiamiMixed Media with Gold Leaf on Canvas36” X 36”$1500
Summer [email protected]@summerlydickartsummerlydick.com
Playa ConchalMixed Media with Gold Leaf on Canvas36” X 36”$1500
Exhibiting Artworks
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Magda [email protected]
No PrivacyEncaustic, Ink Transfer over Board14” X 11”$400
2020 HindsightDigital Photography12” X 12”
Kate Matthiesenandymatt@sbcglobal.netkatematthiesenartkatematthiesen.com
PathwayEncaustic on Board8” X 8”$250
Kate Matthiesenandymatt@sbcglobal.netkatematthiesenartkatematthiesen.com
Exploration IIEncaustic on Board12” X 12”$350
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Stacy [email protected]
Homeless in AmericaAcrylic on Canvas36” X 24”$400
Gabriela Monterrosogmonterrosos@gmail.commonterrosostudiogabrielamonterroso.com
No Point PretendingMixed Media on Canvas60” X 48” X 1.5”$4200
Clark [email protected]
ChloeAcrylic32” X 39”$950
Keddy [email protected]_outlaw
PassagesMixed Media Collage10” X 8”$200
Exhibiting Artworks
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Keddy [email protected]_outlaw
Mysteries of Love and WarCollage10” X 8”$500
Anthony Pabillanoanthonypabillano@gmail.comanthonypabillanoanthonypabillano.com
Her Golden Throne, No. 2Hand-cut, Layered Paper24” X 30”$2500
Hugo Pé[email protected]@hugoperezarthugoperezart.com
Quiet the MindAcrylic and Oil Stick on Linen53” X 62”$5100
Donna [email protected]@[email protected]
Covid Dream, Dance of the Leg BonesWatercolor, Pen on Watercolor Paper6” X 4”$150
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Romeo [email protected]
Thelonious MonkMixed Media40” X 40”$1300
Aldo [email protected]_Art_by_aldoaldoroldan.com
Los Desaparecidos No11 (The Forgotten No11)Oil on Linen48” X 48” X 2”$3000
A.M. [email protected]@schaerartsartgeekgal.com
GhostDigitally Manipulated Photography10” X 7.5”$100
A.M. [email protected]@schaerartsartgeekgal.com
Ghost WalkersDigitally Manipulated Photography10.5” X 6.5”$100
Exhibiting Artworks
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Presly [email protected],preslys.com
Introspective TransgressionsDigital Collage30” X 30”$850
Rusy [email protected]@rusysingh07rusysingh.com
ShadowInkjet Print18” X 24”$2400
Rusy [email protected]@rusysingh07rusysingh.com
Smoke and a Cell PhoneInkjet Print18” X 24”$2400
John [email protected]
AuthenticityOil on Canvas24” X 20”
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Gretchen [email protected]@GBSDimetrodonsGretchenbendersparksartgretchenbendersparks.com
Antartica is MeltingInk, Acrylic Paint on Clayboard36” X 48”$3000
Robert L [email protected]
Geometric and Shooting StarFused Glass and Steel30” X 24” X 4”$675
Robert L [email protected]
Turned Hollow FormTurned Spalted Oak16” X 16” X 11”$950
Melissa [email protected]
JorgeMid-fire Grande Clay, Underglaze, Glaze13” X 27” X 16”
Exhibiting Artworks
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Emily [email protected]
Melted from Desert SunAcrylic Paint with Charcoal on Paper22” X 30”
Geraldina [email protected]@giwisearts@wise_artsgeraldinainterianowise.com
Blue Line - 3rd Day IOil, Ink on Archival Paper39” X 28”$1500
Scott [email protected]
Oldenburg Wedgewood Still LifeAcrylic on Canvas24” X 36”$2950
Emily [email protected]
HazyAcrylic on Canvas24” X 24”$550
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Sally Worthingtonworthington75@gmail.comsallypaintingsandsculpturesallyworthington.com
Re-EmergenceWoodcut Print, Collage26” X 20.5”$450
Sally Worthingtonworthington75@gmail.comsallypaintingsandsculpturesallyworthington.com
Jody’s GardenCopperplate Etching8” X 6”$200
Scott [email protected]
Still Life with BaconAcrylic on Canvas24” X 36”$2950
Award Winners
1st PlaceAntony Pabillano
Her Golden Throne No. 2
2nd PlaceJohn SlabyAuthenticity
3rd PlaceJJ Baker
Jillian Baker as the Black Duchess (after Goya)
Honorable Mentions:
Matt AdamsMR I
Marc Eisenberg
Tunes of Many Colors
Steve KnightLone Sentry
Ron Masters2020 Hindsight
A. M. SchaerGhost Walkers
Scott WoodardStill Life with Bacon
Exhibiting Artworks
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About the Visual Arts Alliance
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Visual Arts Alliance Mission Statement
Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) is an educational organization for serious practitioners of the visual arts and interested members of the general public. Founded in Houston, TX in 1981, VAA is a volunteer-run,
art exhibitions providing opportunities for members and non-members to have their work professionally judged and viewed by the general public. VAA also organizes educational programs including studio, gallery and museum tours in addition to presentations of art-related resources. Recreational programs provide creative and
• Opportunity to enter juried exhibits• Interaction with curators, galleries, etc.• Interaction with artists in all visual media• Learn how to produce an exhibit• Learn how to promote art activities• Free webpage, Facebook, and Twitter presence• Free, members-only workshops, and social mixers
• Free educational programs such as artist talks, studio visits, museum and gallery tours
• Ability to purchase exhibited artwork with no commission fees• Greater exposure to the Houston arts community• Ability to promote art-related news on our Facebook page
Board of Directors
Matt Adams President Erik Hagen Vice-PresidentAnthony Pabillano TreasurerMarlo Saucedo SecretaryRichard Hall Chair, Exhibitions Committee(Open Position) Chair, Membership CommitteeJaymes Booker Chair, Programs CommitteeKeri Bas Chair, Publicity + Community RelationsCrystal Owens Member-At-Large, Position 1Julia Koutroulis Member-At-Large, Position 2
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.All sale inquiries should be directed to the artist by email.
All work must remain for the duration of the exhibit.All sale inquiries should be directed to the artist by email.
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www.VisualArtsAlliance.org www.VisualArtsAlliance.org
Juror: Shana Nys Dambrot
On View: November 26, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Opening Reception: Thursday, November 26, 6:00 - 8:00 pmAwards Presentation: 7:00 pm
37th
juried membership exhibition
At this time, in light of the Coronavirus pandemic, you will receive a rebate of
50% of your membership fee as a special consideration during this pandemic
(April 2020-April 2021). We hope that this encourages you to stay involved with your
creative interests as we watch the world around us change in unexpected ways;
creativity is so very important right now! Please know that these funds are coming
out of reserves built up in the past by all our volunteerism in keeping VAA going and this will NOT negatively impact our activities in
any way. Please simply keep this money; if you don’t want/need it, consider donating it to
your favorite organization.