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The Vermillion Area Arts Council: expanding the foundation of the Fine Arts, education, and community.
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During the month of February the Vermillion Area Arts Council will generate donations through the Hy-Vee Giving Tag program!
The Hy-Vee Giving Tag program, which launched in November 2019, is a program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where customers live and work. When a customer purchases a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag at any Hy-Vee store, they have the opportunity to direct a $1 donation to a local non-profit by using the attached Giving Tag. The Vermillion Area Arts Council is pleased to have been chosen as a participating non-profit for the Vermillion community.
For more information about the Hy-Vee Giving Tag Program, visit hy-vee.bags4mycause.com.
The Hy-Vee Giving Tag program, which launched in November 2019, is a program that facilitates community support with the goal to make a difference in the communities where customers live and work. When a customer purchases a $2.50 red My Heart Reusable Bag at any Hy-Vee store, they have the opportunity to direct a $1 donation to a local non-profit by using the attached Giving Tag. The Vermillion Area Arts Council is pleased to have been chosen as a participating non-profit for the Vermillion community.
For more information about the Hy-Vee Giving Tag Program, visit hy-vee.bags4mycause.com.
THANK YOU!!
TO THOSE WHO MADE OUR FIRST ANNUAL Members' exhibition A HUGE SUCCESS!
First annual members' exhibition
December 3-31, 2019
Reception: Thursday, December 5, 4-7 pM
The VAAC welcomes its members to participate in the first annual Members’ Exhibition, to take place at the First Dakota National Bank Coyote Gallery, 10 E Main Street. This exhibit represents a collaboration between the Vermillion Area Arts Council, and the Vermillion Cultural Association.
There is no cost to participate in the exhibit, although participation is limited to two submissions each from current members. Wall-hung work, fiber art, sculpture, ceramic, glass, or book arts are preferred. To renew your membership in the Vermillion Area Arts Council, please visit http://www.vaac.online/, and click on ‘Become a Member’.
Artwork Drop-off: Sunday, December 1, 2-4 pm or Monday, December 2, 5-6 pm at the First Dakota National Coyote Gallery, 10 E Main Street
Artwork Pick-Up: Thursday, January 2, 5-7 pm (at the Gallery) or Saturday, January 4, 10 am – 12 pm (at the WSAC, 202 Washington Street)
Our juror will be Klaire Lockheart, current VAAC board member and alumna of the University of South Dakota, known for her large-scale oil paintings.
During the December 5th reception, all visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite works. ‘People’s Choice’ 1st and 2nd place awards - $100 and $50, respectively – will be given to the top two vote-getters at the end of the evening. The VAAC and the VCA charge no commission for artwork sales; any inquiries during the course of the exhibition will be directed to the artist.
The Vermillion Area Arts Council: expanding the foundation of the Fine Arts, education, and community.
To reenergize our membership and promote our mission, we encourage your participation regardless of your chosen medium, exhibition history, or length of time as a member. Whether you are just beginning to embark on your artistic journey or have years of experience in the arts, please join us in celebrating our members’ creativity. In this exhibit we hope artists from across our community will be represented, united in their support for one another in this dynamic show that embodies the passions and efforts associated with the act of creation.
Email vermillionareaartscouncil@gmail.com with any questions regarding the exhibition.
There is no cost to participate in the exhibit, although participation is limited to two submissions each from current members. Wall-hung work, fiber art, sculpture, ceramic, glass, or book arts are preferred. To renew your membership in the Vermillion Area Arts Council, please visit http://www.vaac.online/, and click on ‘Become a Member’.
Artwork Drop-off: Sunday, December 1, 2-4 pm or Monday, December 2, 5-6 pm at the First Dakota National Coyote Gallery, 10 E Main Street
Artwork Pick-Up: Thursday, January 2, 5-7 pm (at the Gallery) or Saturday, January 4, 10 am – 12 pm (at the WSAC, 202 Washington Street)
Our juror will be Klaire Lockheart, current VAAC board member and alumna of the University of South Dakota, known for her large-scale oil paintings.
During the December 5th reception, all visitors will be invited to vote for their favorite works. ‘People’s Choice’ 1st and 2nd place awards - $100 and $50, respectively – will be given to the top two vote-getters at the end of the evening. The VAAC and the VCA charge no commission for artwork sales; any inquiries during the course of the exhibition will be directed to the artist.
The Vermillion Area Arts Council: expanding the foundation of the Fine Arts, education, and community.
To reenergize our membership and promote our mission, we encourage your participation regardless of your chosen medium, exhibition history, or length of time as a member. Whether you are just beginning to embark on your artistic journey or have years of experience in the arts, please join us in celebrating our members’ creativity. In this exhibit we hope artists from across our community will be represented, united in their support for one another in this dynamic show that embodies the passions and efforts associated with the act of creation.
Email vermillionareaartscouncil@gmail.com with any questions regarding the exhibition.
Thank you
To those who made our First Annual Steampunk Pirate Festival a huge success!
The Vermillion Area Arts Council is pleased to share that its recently-held, unique event welcomed 60+ attendees to the Washington Street Arts Center, as well as to town. While celebrating the creative Arts genre of Steampunk, the VAAC welcomed a variety of performing acts, vendors, and costumed visitors for an afternoon of revelry on September 14th.
The event began with hands-on activities for the whole family, demos and a variety of vendors including the Siouxland Renaissance Festival and Professor Packard’s Tintype Emporium, an enterprise of photographer Aaron Packard - specializing in the historic tintype photography technique. The second half of the day was filled with performances by Jewel in the Lotus bellydance troupe, Jim Perry Magic, Magnificent Booty (historically inaccurate pirate comedy), as well as youth and adult costume contests. Afterward, participants were encouraged to venture downtown to attend a free Screening of The Princess Bride at the Vermillion Theater, which enjoyed a full house.
Costumed participation was encouraged through the awarding of prizes for each of the costume contests. Visitors arrived in a dizzying array of steampunk and pirate-inspired gear, putting their handiwork on display during the youth costume contest (for those 17 & under) and during the adult costume contest at the very end of the evening. Anika Holdhusen and Jonathan Krueger won these contests, respectively, and each received a complimentary membership to the Arts Council.
The Festival was graciously sponsored by Carey’s Bar, Vermillion Ford, and Lori Whitman. All proceeds will benefit on-going VAAC programming.
The Vermillion Area Arts Council was founded in 1974 to advocate and support the arts in the Vermillion Community. Through Fine Arts classes, workshops, exhibits, concerts and performances, local arts advocacy and support, the council aims to expand the foundation of the Fine Arts, education, and community.
Become a member of the Vermillion Area Arts Council and supports the arts in our community and beyond!
The event began with hands-on activities for the whole family, demos and a variety of vendors including the Siouxland Renaissance Festival and Professor Packard’s Tintype Emporium, an enterprise of photographer Aaron Packard - specializing in the historic tintype photography technique. The second half of the day was filled with performances by Jewel in the Lotus bellydance troupe, Jim Perry Magic, Magnificent Booty (historically inaccurate pirate comedy), as well as youth and adult costume contests. Afterward, participants were encouraged to venture downtown to attend a free Screening of The Princess Bride at the Vermillion Theater, which enjoyed a full house.
Costumed participation was encouraged through the awarding of prizes for each of the costume contests. Visitors arrived in a dizzying array of steampunk and pirate-inspired gear, putting their handiwork on display during the youth costume contest (for those 17 & under) and during the adult costume contest at the very end of the evening. Anika Holdhusen and Jonathan Krueger won these contests, respectively, and each received a complimentary membership to the Arts Council.
The Festival was graciously sponsored by Carey’s Bar, Vermillion Ford, and Lori Whitman. All proceeds will benefit on-going VAAC programming.
The Vermillion Area Arts Council was founded in 1974 to advocate and support the arts in the Vermillion Community. Through Fine Arts classes, workshops, exhibits, concerts and performances, local arts advocacy and support, the council aims to expand the foundation of the Fine Arts, education, and community.
Become a member of the Vermillion Area Arts Council and supports the arts in our community and beyond!
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