About
Visual Arts Alliance (VAA), founded in 1981, is a non-profit, educational organization for serious practitioners of the visual arts and interested members of the general public. At the Visual Arts Alliance monthly meetings, guest speakers and workshops are presented to give a broader understanding of the many aspects of the art world. Not only are new techniques demonstrated, but an effort is made to help members with the business side of their craft. Information is also made available on how and where to enter competitive exhibitions held throughout the country. Artist members also may present their works for aesthetic appraisal by fellow members and visitors. Non-artists, especially collectors, can gain insight into the characteristics of various art…
Testimonials
Burton, Judi
I recently rejoined VAA September 2011, after attending the September Program – Behind the Scenes Tour with Del Zogg, the Director of works on paper, at the Museum of Fine…
Tencer, Dune
As a member of VAA Houston I have the opportunity to interact professionally with Houston’s multi faceted art community. Art can often be a lonely profession and an organization like…
Green, Margo
Visual Arts Alliance came to my attention shortly after I committed to join the art world of Houston, TX. VAA dynamic leadership and talented members prompted me to…
News and Events
February, 2012 Educational Program
Our February program is a studio tour and talk at Burning Bones Press on Wednesday, February 1 at 5:45 PM. Burning Bones Press is a printing studio with numerous presses…
Kathryn Klauber’s Demonstration and Talk on Counterproof
January 14, 2012 Kathryn Klauber presents the Saturday, January 14 program with a counterproof demonstration and talk. Counterproof is a technique that produces the finest quality copperplate printing. …
Damon Thomas Studio Tour and Artist Talk
December 2011 Damon Thomas led VAA members and guests on a tour of his ceramic studio, showed his most recent sculptures and talked about his Texas artist collection. Damon’s…