WABASH VALLEY ARTISTS SOCIETY: April 2020

Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Covid 19 Cancellations

Due to the corona virus, all activities of the WVAS have been cancelled until the social distancing period is behind us.

During these days of Covid 19 life has come to a stand still.  Activities are cancelled, including the WVAS exhibit at the Art Museum of Lafayette, the garage sale and monthly meetings.  An Indiana Plein Air Painters paint out at the Haan mansion has been canceled as well. 

We look forward to days ahead when once again we can come together.

A Note from Ellie Hann:

You probably know by now that we had to cancel the PaintOut that was scheduled in May. We really hate to, because the committee put in so much effort in planning a special weekend for the artists. We hadn't printed the postcards or sent press releases yet, because we were waiting to see what would happen with the virus.

Would you please spread the word to the Wabash Valley Artists Society?  I imagine that your spring and summer changed immensely with the closure of the Art Museum, and I hope that you’ve found ways to stay connected and continue your creative pursuits. Stay safe.

Warm regards,

Ellie

Our Goals

1. To offer opportunities to learn new techniques through workshops, demonstrations, plein air paint outs, field trips, and media presentations.

2. To foster opportunities for artists to exhibit their work through shows both juried and non-juried, as well as other community local venues.

3.To publicize WVWS and other art events and opportunities through meetings, social media and traditional media.

4. To create accessible opportunities for young people to explore art.

5. To sustain a vibrant organization through active member participation in monthly meetings and collaborative leadership using individual talents.

Our History

The Wabash Valley Artist's Society began as the Wabash Valley Watercolor Society in 1989. After much consideration, the board and members voted to expand the organization to include multi- media, acrylics, oils and pastels in addition to watercolor, effective January 2015. The former WVWS, now the WVAS, has a rich history in the Lafayette, Indiana region. Local artists, in search of information, an opportunity to share their interest in painting, and the chance to exhibit their work, formed the Wabash Valley Watercolor Society in 1989. Many of the founding members were students of Barbara Gresham from the Greater Lafayette Museum of Art (now the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette). The inspiration and challenges of her teaching were the catalyst that sparked the society’s formation.

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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

Covid 19 Cancellations