By  Vinton Guild of Fine Arts
VGFA Annual Meeting and Election - May 8
All current and interested members and patrons of the Guild are invited to the annual meeting on  Tuesday, May 8, at 6 pm,  at the Guild studio in the Old West School.   We'll hold elections to the council, share news, plan activities, and do some sort of fun art activity.   May is membership month!   Be sure to send in your annual membership fee of $ 30 single/$40 family, if you haven't already.
VGFA Display Art at VGH/Clinic
Vinton Guild of Fine Arts artists will have some of their work displayed at Virginia Gay Hospital/Clinic for the next 6 months.  Attend the Grand Opening on Thursday May 10 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. and view the beautiful pieces.
VGFA Art Show Reception - May 10
Guild artists' work will be on display at the Lowe Arts & Environment Center on N. 10th Street in Marion, from May 5 - July 7.   Reception, with snacks and music, will be  Thursday, May 10, 6:30 - 8 pm.   Hope to see you all there!
Vinton 2019 Sesquicentennial Logo Contest - deadline May 31
Don't forget to enter the  logo contest  for the upcoming celebration.
Dandeena is back!!
May painting classes are now on the  guild calendar.   Here is a quick list.   All supplies are included in the cost.   All start at 6:30 at the guild studio,  811 D Ave, in  the old west school.   To register,  call or text Dandeena  at 319-640-7196.
May 2  - Cork N Canvas:   Sunny Day Flower Field, 16" x 20" painting, $ 30
May 9  - Pallet Painting:   Red Poppies,   $ 45
May 18  - Cork N Canvas:   Horse of Many Colors, 16" x 20" painting, $ 30
May 23  - Cork N Canvas:   Black & White Forest, 12" x 16" painting, $ 30
May 31  - Pallet Painting:   Welcome sign, $ 45
Guild members at Boomfest - August 25
Instead of holding our own art festival this year, the Guild will be participating in Vinton's annual  Boomfest Arts & Crafts Festival.   Don't forget to send in your vendor form.   Booth space is $ 40, if you register by August 10th.