Join us on Thursday November 16th for our Third Thursday Art Open House & Mixer 4:00 – 7:00 pm

The Vienna Arts Society has worked tirelessly to put together some fabulous events! Drop by tomorrow and just enjoy some appetizers, some wine and share some stories and insights! Invite your friends, family and neighbors, We’ll put out some extra chairs so we can relax together. A special thank you to Kari Govan of Govan […]

Art historian Rosemary Gallick shares the joy of modern art at November membership meeting

Topics from cubism and Dada objects to color field painting were the highlights of this evening Zoom call. The Vienna Arts Society (VAS) welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. Professor Rosemary Gallick will share her love and knowledge of abstract art on Thursday, November 9th, […]

October artist demo and membership meeting featured Ann Barbieri

Fascinating demo by Ann Barbieri at the VAS Art Center. The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. On Thursday, October 12, artist Ann Barbieri, who has a studio in the Torpedo Factory in Alexandria, Virginia, created one of her rhythmic, color-filled paintings […]

Our local government was well represented at the latest 3rd Thursday Open House of Art

What a fabulous 3rd Thursday open house!  District Supervisor Walter Alcorn, Mayor Linda Colbert, Councilman Chuck Anderson, Chairman of the Public Arts Commission Mike Cheselka and VBA Director Peggy James were all on hand at the 3rd Thursday Open House of Art on September 21, 2023. Our hat is off to all of them for […]

Latest artist demo and membership meeting features Chica Brunsvold

The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. On Thursday, September 14, award-winning artist Chica Brunswold, AWS/NWS, demonstrated how she injects lighthearted humor into the serious work of painting with watercolor on yupo. The meeting was held at the VAS Arts Center in […]

Artist demo and membership meeting with Mary Ellen Larkins

The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. This month’s meeting will be held at the VAS Arts Center in the Windover Professional […]

Jomo Tariku: A Furniture Designer’s Story

Jomo Tariku’s career arc leading from Ethiopia to Springfield, VA, can yield insights into the experience and opportunities of a creative life. The Vienna Arts Society and the Patrick Henry Library in Vienna co-sponsored a special event showcasing his biography, his artistic works, and how his furniture came to be featured in the film Wakanda […]

Artist demo and membership meeting with Peter Ulrich

The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. THURSDAY, MARCH 9, 7:00 P.M. The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. Our featured artist in March is award-winning mid-Atlantic artist Peter […]

Artist talk and membership meeting with Rosemary Gallick

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 7:00 P.M. The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist talks and demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. Our featured artist in February was Rosemary Gallick, Professor of Art/Art History at the Northern Virginia Community College-Manassas campus. Her work is inspired by the treasure box of Crayloa crayons […]

Artist demo and membership meeting with Amelia Hankin

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 10:00-NOON. Please note: Amelia Hankin’s demo will start promptly at 10 o’clock. The Vienna Arts Society welcomes the public to free-of-charge virtual artist demonstrations the second Thursday of each month. Our featured artist in November was Amelia Hankin, Artist-in-Residence in Screenprinting at American University. Professor Hankin, who received her MFA from the […]