VAAC & WashingtonStreet Arts Center
Planning for the FUture
March 30, 2019
the VAAC Needs your thoughts, Ideas and involvement in order to make the important decisions for the future.
Janet Brown: Nationally recognized in Arts Management to assist the VAAC
Invitation March 30, 2019
9:30 am Tour of Washington Street Arts Center
10:00 am Janet Brown – VAAC Planning for the future –
We will not exist without you!
12:00 Lunch Provided –
During lunch :
VAAC Annual Meeting Election of Board & Officers
This is an imperative for all that wish to have the VAAC and its programs such as Messy Hands Summer Arts Comp Continue in the future.
The Board needs Community & individual input!
Janet Brown recently stepped down as president & CEO of Grantmakers in the Arts (GIA), a national association for private foundations and public agencies. Under Janet's leadership, GIA became nationally recognized for its bold racial equity in arts philanthropy work and its focus on the financial health of the nonprofit sector.
Prior to GIA, Janet was chair of Performing and Visual Arts at Augustana University and taught Public Policy and the Arts at Goucher College, Baltimore, for 13 summers in the Masters in Arts Administrationprogram.
She began her theatre career as an actress and manager in South Dakota and was co-owner of the Deadwood Production Company. She worked in development and management for the New York Shakespeare Festival (Public Theatre and on Broadway) in NewYork City,
A registered lobbyist for 15 years, Janet was executive director of South Dakotans for the Arts, the statewide advocacy, service and education organization.She has served on the Americans for the Arts (AFTA) and the American Folklife Center boards of directors, and has been a National Endowment for the Artspanelist and evaluator. She received the Selina Roberts Ottum award for advocacy from AFTA, the SD Governor's Award in the Arts and several other honors. Janet has an BFA in Theatre and a Masters in Public Administration.
For more information go to www.janetbrownandassociates.com
Interest in any Class please Contact:
Vermillionareaartscouncil@gmail.com

VAAC 2018 Programs
In review

Art Workshops with Anna Cei
for Kids (6 & up) Sunday, December 23 at 2 – 4 pm $20
for Adults Thursday December 27 7 – 9:30 pm $30
.All supplies provided.
Swedish-born Anna Cei, while maintaining roots with her birthplace, has spent most of her adult life in the United States, and in Tokyo, Japan. A multimedia artist as well as a digital artist, she works in a variety of media including: watercolor, acrylics, glass, fabric, gemstones, as well as digital art. Her work has been exhibited in Sweden, Japan and in the USA. In addition to creating her own art, she has also been teaching fine art, visual design, graphic design, and computer graphics at various universities, fine art schools, and corporations across Europe and the USA. She is often hired to do logotypes, illustrations in children’s books and cover art for music and books.

2017 Artisan Fair prize winners :
Ugly Seater - Elizabeth Sereda / 1st Clay County Bake off Marie Dahlhof
Ugly Seater - Elizabeth Sereda / 1st Clay County Bake off Marie Dahlhof


Messy Hands 2018
Clog Dancing
Clog dancing is a toe tapping dance, a lot like tap dancing. Tap shoes can be used, or you can use shoes that have jingle taps. While you are learning wear any shoe with a smooth bottom so you can start to listen to the rhythm your feet make, then you can decide which shoe you want for dancing. This is a laid back group of dancers willing to help you learn this Appalachian style dance. We will meet Wednesday’s, except the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
VAAC Messy Hands 2019
A Two week day camp for ages 5- 11 and one to two week camp for ages 12 - 18 held in July. Come and learn Painting, Drawing, Ceramics,
Animation to name some of the classes.
We Need you to help by contributing to
the Messy Hands & Children's Scholarship Fund
VAAC Scholarship PO Box 484
Vermillion, SD 57069
For more information and registration go to tab after Dec 1, 2018:
Messy Hands Summer Art Camp
Messy Hands 2018
Schedule sample of offerings
Schedule sample of offerings

VAAC NEWS & UPCOMING EVENTS
provided through partnerships



THE 2018 VAAC MESSY HANDS SUMMER ART CAMP registration can be found under the
MESSY HANDS SUMMER ART CAMP tab.
VAAC MESSY HANDS
SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2018.
MEMBERS EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
EXTENDED TO 4/15/18
IF YOU SIGN UP AND PAY IN FULL
THANK YOU!
Scholarship request MUST be received by May 1, 2018 in order to be reviewed and receive approval. No scholarship request will be accepted after May 1, 2018. There are a limited number available so get your request to us asap. Do realize that if we receive more requests by the May 1 dealline than we have funds allotted we will have time to search for more sponsors. Help us to Help you!
We also have two slots available to any parent willing & able to provide assistance during camp. One week of full time assistance equals 1/2 tuition for one week for one child.
MESSY HANDS SUMMER ART CAMP tab.
VAAC MESSY HANDS
SUMMER ARTS CAMP 2018.
MEMBERS EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
EXTENDED TO 4/15/18
IF YOU SIGN UP AND PAY IN FULL
THANK YOU!
Scholarship request MUST be received by May 1, 2018 in order to be reviewed and receive approval. No scholarship request will be accepted after May 1, 2018. There are a limited number available so get your request to us asap. Do realize that if we receive more requests by the May 1 dealline than we have funds allotted we will have time to search for more sponsors. Help us to Help you!
We also have two slots available to any parent willing & able to provide assistance during camp. One week of full time assistance equals 1/2 tuition for one week for one child.

TEEN CAMP DATE CORRECTION
MONDAY JULY 23 - FRIDAY JULY 27, 2018
MONDAY JULY 23 - FRIDAY JULY 27, 2018

Ways to Contribute
CAPITAL/BUILDING FUNDRAISING FOR 2018
Needs:
COOLING FOR THE MAIN FLOOR & GALLERY
Matching Funds for Tuck Pointing
Sponsorship of Classes
THANK YOU EAGLE RIDERS!
VAAC First Holiday Arts & Crafts Celebration
The Washington Art Center will be open December 10th - 16th from 2-6PM
202 N Washington Street Vermillion
202 N Washington Street Vermillion
USD INSTALLATION EXHIBIT
Friday December 1, 7-9PM
Additional viewing times will be announced
The exhibition will be a amalgamation of works created during the USD Fine Arts installation class over the course the fall semester. On Site experiences will range from installation work, performance work, site specific work, and material transcendence pieces also ephemeral sculptures.
REGGIE PRYCE, CHUCK WEIDEMEN, PEDER VAGLE, & ART EXHIBITION
SEPTEMBER 17TH - NOVEMBER 1ST
The VAAC is paying tribute to four local artists who have passed on. This exhibition includes photography, paintings, original maps, a passante egg or two and so much more.
For more information on upcoming events,
visit our EVENT PAGE!
visit our EVENT PAGE!
CAPITAL/BUILDING FUNDRAISING FOR 2017/18
COOLING FOR THE MAIN FLOOR & GALLERY
Anyone that attended the Joe West Concert, July 8th 2017 can testify on the need for air conditioning on the Main Floor of the VAAC Washington Street Arts Center. Preliminary estimates are approximately $15,000.
Thank you to all that supported the new roof!
A Special thank you to Virginia Johnson whose generous contribution took the campaign over the top. The roof is paid for. Now on to other needs.
Donations can be sent to:
Vermillion Area Arts Council
P.O. Box 484
Vermillion, SD 57069
Or you can donate online below:
Thank you to all that supported the new roof!
A Special thank you to Virginia Johnson whose generous contribution took the campaign over the top. The roof is paid for. Now on to other needs.
Donations can be sent to:
Vermillion Area Arts Council
P.O. Box 484
Vermillion, SD 57069
Or you can donate online below:
NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE VAAC:
vermillionareaartscouncil@gmail.com
The Washington Street Arts Center is home to the Vermillion Area Arts Council and offers many opportunities in the arts including education classes for youth and adults, arts in the public schools, an inviting venue for musical and theatrical productions and celebratory events. VAAC helps make Vermillion and the surrounding areas a vibrant and interesting place to live and work.
VAAC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible. Consider a membership today because everyone benefits when the arts flourish. Together we can make a difference in our community.
Become a member of the Vermillion Area Arts Council and supports the arts in our community and beyond!
VAAC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and your contribution is tax deductible. Consider a membership today because everyone benefits when the arts flourish. Together we can make a difference in our community.
Become a member of the Vermillion Area Arts Council and supports the arts in our community and beyond!