The VFAA formed in February 2005 to create art, teach techniques, and encourage fellowship among artists in the Matanuska-Susitna Valley.  Thereby we also strive to promote a supportive attitude toward visual arts in our Alaskan community.

We are a group of artists in the Mat-Su valley.  We welcome beginners, students, part-time and professional artists who focus mainly on two-dimensional art mediums, want to connect with other artists and gain more exposure locally.

During the school year, VFAA organizes regular sessions for painting together and hosts monthly artist demonstrations at  Mat-Su college.  Throughout the year, we inform our members about opportunities to show their work, participate in group events, view other local artists, and enroll in workshops.

Membership with the Valley Fine Arts Association provides many diverse opportunities for artists.  Check our Calendar page for upcoming events!

Members Susan McNeil and Dee Tunseth get to focus on their painting at an Open Art session.

Announcements

• SHOWS
  The following VFAA artists have 2nd Saturday opening shows on August 14th:
  

• Karen Crandall - All About Birds - at Pandemonium
                 
• The Valley Fine Arts Association Juried Art Show at Madd Matters Alaska Gallery
  
  
• Sharon Allen paintings & 2010 Alaska State Fair Poster at Shane Lamb Studios
  
  
• Laurie Green - Women of Lhasa Tibet photographs at Primrose Retirement Community, Gallery B.
  
  
• Suzanne Bach - "U-PO, I-PO"
  Original watercolor paintings on YUPO substrate at Espresso Cafe
  
  Check our Calendar Page for reception times and locations.
  

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• VALLEY FRONTIERSMAN
  

  The Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman newspaper features a local artist each month.  Check out the current artist, SHARON ALLEN, at http://www.frontiersman.com/articles/2010/08/13/valley_life/doc4c64d1743e3eb397649029.txt
  

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• WASILLA SENIOR CENTER
  

  We need about 6 pieces of artwork for the Wasilla Senior Center to display for a while. If interested, please call Ilene.  

• VENUES
  VFAA members have the opportunity to display their artwork in these venues
  

Wasilla Senior Center

(40 paintings) Change out four times a year.  Need someone in charge.

Sicily's Pizza (Group shows) Change out twice a year. Karen Crandall in charge.

Pandemonium Changes out every month.  Karen Crandall in charge.

DMV Express - aka Alaska Title and Tags
Room for two people with approximately 7 paintings each.  Change out 4 times a year.  Need someone to take charge of this venue.

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VFAA

PO Box 873277

Wasilla, AK  99687 

 A "Second Saturday" art opening at Bagels Alaska Restaurant.

Patty Halley exhibits her work at the Valley Friday Invitiational         Matanuska-Susitna College, Palmer