LVAG News May 30, 2023

Hello Members 

The Creative Recycling Community show

The Creative Recycling show just ended and was a resounding success. We plan to make the show an annual event. Recycling centers expressed interest in sponsoring next years event. More info on that as it arises.

People’s Choice awards were announced at the reception for George Peyton’s Show, Lost or Forgotten Saturday May, 27th

People Choice Award Youth Category:

Ist Place: Rose Washburn “Pea Shooter” 

2nd Place: Sara Sensenig “Recycled Rose”

3rd Place: Olivia Washburn “Kan Kura”

People Choice Awards Adult Category:

1st Place: George Peyton “Time Dialiation Machine”

2nd and 3rd Place Were Tied: Jennifer Tritle “Mixed Media, Dreams” and Timber Tim Henrys “Wood Bench”

Mayors Choice Award:

George Peyton “Time Dialiation Machine”

George’s piece was awarded “Mayors Choice” for the best representing the theme of the Creative Recycling Show.

All Recepient received a free Membership to the LVAG and a Craft Store Gift Card.

Digital Painting and Photography Show Reception

The reception for George Peyton’s show at the gallery was very well attended and received. He would like to thank the LVAG and its members for this opportunity to share his artwork. The exhibit runs through June 25. If you haven’t seen the show there’s still time. Come explore the art and visit with the artist as George will be in attendance for most days.

Current Show:

Digital Painting and Photography Show

Artworks by George Peyton

The Current show at the LVAG center is Digital Painting and Photography by George Peyton. George’s show consists of an array of Photography and Digital art. Mr Peyton creates props and designs sets that the models utilize to better co-exist in his photographs and digital paintings. Come and see the artworks and some of the props he created for the photo sessions.

May 25 – June 25.

Opening Reception May 27th 5 – 8pm

Awards from the Creative Recycling Show will be given at 6pm

Snacks and beverages served.

Classes:

 Drawing Class with Ken Madden

Ages 17 and up

Starting with graphite and charcoal and evolving to additional mediums. 

$15 per class

Saturdays 10am – 12pm

June 3,10, 17 & 24

Students are required, to bring their own supplies

Email Ken to register and with any questions you have concerning the class

artlovepeace277@Icloud.com

Upcoming Events

6×6 show

This show is named the 6×6 Project and will feature Photos , Mixed Media, Paintings, drawings and anything else that will fit within the 6 x 6 format only. 

Members who have paid their dues, please stop by the Arts Center and pick up your 6×6 canvases for the Member show. 

Show Dates: July 27th – August 27th.

Pop Up Shows

There are opening spots for pop up shows for 1 to 3 artists.

The dates available are: June 29th – July 9th and July 13th – July 23rd

Demo’s and Workshops

There will be various Demo’s and workshops all during the month of July.

times and dates being finalized and will be announced to be soon.

Check the website for updates or call Sandy Fox (937-207-7400).

Digital Art Classes

LVAG will be offering classes in digital art. Your teacher is George Peyton. His artworks will be on display at our May – June show and his bio is listed on the website. Look for more information soon.

Questions should be directed to Mr Peyton. 

George@whitetigerinc.com

Writers and Illustrators Meeting

The LVAG Writers and Illustrators group meets the second Friday of each month from 4 to 6 pm at the LVAG London Arts Center. 

This months writing and illustration prompts are: Music Box and dog

Create a Story of approximately 1000 words. Write in any stlye (poetry, prose) and any genre (Thriller, Sci Fi, Comedy, etc) or create an illustration using the prompts as inspiration. Come join us and share your works.

Next Meeting this Friday June 9th @ 4:00pm

Youth Classes

We offer youth education classes. 

Zart: Classes designed to increase the youth’s knowledge and enjoyment of art.

Home School Classes: Providing art education to supplement the home school student

Open Studio

The LVAG London Arts Center hosts Open Studio every Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm. Members and the public are welcome. Bring your current project or start a new project. A great time to work and mingle with other artists. 

Membership Dues

A quick reminder to please remit your membership dues if you have not done so yet. We have a great many events and activities being planned. It’s a great time to renew or get a friend to join. We welcome everyone.

LVAG Regular Hours: Thursday 11 -2 pm, Saturday 10 – 2 pm

Sunday 11 – 2 pm

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LVAG London Arts Center 

121 East First Street 

PO Box 362 London OH 43140