Bryce Lafferty August 22nd opening reception

"Vicious Candied Dreaming" by Bryce Lafferty opening reception at VAL August 22nd.

Vicious Candied Dreaming

Vicious Candied Dreaming new work and installation by recent MFA graduate of the Unversity of North Texas Bryce Lafferty.
Bryce Lafferty’s three-dimensional watercolors are a smattering of color and pattern. They sometimes resemble toys, fruit, birds and anatomy. Raising young children has influenced his outlook on art making – he attempts to elevate the childlike experiences of fun, naiveté, day dreaming and discovery to the level of fine art.

Bryce lives in Denton, TX with his wife and two young children. He teaches Watercolor and Drawing at Richland College in Dallas and at the University of North Texas. Having recently graduated in December of 2008, Vicious Candied Dreaming is Bryce’s first solo exhibition since receiving his Master of Fine Arts degree.

Opening Reception:
Saturday, August 22nd 7pm

Exhibition Dates:
August 22nd to September 26th

August 4th Guest Speaker Anne Lawrence

Director of Contemporary Art Dealers of Dallas and CADD Art Lab, Anne Lawrence.

Lawrence’s resume includes a background in studio art and art history as well as professional experience at museums, universities, and galleries, bridging the nonprofit, academic, and commercial aspects of art and community. Most recently she was Associate Director at Road Agent gallery in Dallas and volunteered as Head of the Education Committee with CADD from 2006-2008. In her five and a half years at the Dallas Museum of Art, Lawrence gained a greater understanding of the inner workings of a large arts institution by working in the curatorial, registrar, and education departments, lastly as Manager of Academic and Public Programs. She has taught art history and art appreciation courses at various universities including University of North Texas, University of Texas at Arlington, and was a full-time instructor for two semesters at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma. Lawrence received her Bachelor of Arts in Art from Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth and her Masters of Arts in Art History from University of North Texas in Denton. Lawrence was named as Director of CADD and Art Lab in March 2008 and started full-time in June 2008.

VAL
Tuesday, August 4th 7pm

Upcoming guest programs:
September 1st: Bryce Lafferty, artist talk
October 6th: Judy Gelfert, oil painting demonstration

Fresh Ideas Award Winners

FRESH IDEAS 2009
ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERS SHOW
July 11-August 16 2009

Opening Reception, July 11

First Place
Melina Marino
"What!?"
Stoneware

Second Place
Heather Ying He
"Red Onion"
oil

Third Place
Wanda Grice
"Mother’s Milk"
Watercolor

Honorable Mention
April Seiler
"Beacon of Happiness"
Watercolor

Ken Caperton
"The Celestial Bride"
Graphite

Fresh Ideas 2009

FRESH IDEAS
opening reception: Saturday, July 11 7:00pm

ANNUAL JURIED MEMBERS SHOW
Juror: Martha Falsetta

July 11-August 16 2009

Acoustic Fridays at VAL

Acoustic Fridays - please visit the Visual Art League each Friday evening 7pm until the music stops.

Acoustic Fridays at the Visual Art League of Lewisville exist solely to bring together acoustic music and visual art for the pure enjoyment of the community at large. The founders are visual artists who also play instruments and love to jam. All players of acoustic instruments are welcome as well as those who appreciate musicians and artists. The Visual Art League graciously supports this endeavor by providing the gallery space based in part on a grant received from the City of Lewisville as recommended by the Greater Lewisville Arts Alliance.

FRESH IDEAS 2009