LAC Newsletter August 7, 2025

Hello Members

OPENING RECEPTION: THIS SATURDAY

Join us for an exciting opening reception on August 9, from 5 PM to 8 PM, of the Annual Members Show titled ” TREES”.  This year’s theme is TREES. A showcase of work inspired by Trees. This Opening Reception will celebrate our artists’ diverse talents and allow attendees to mingle, discuss the artworks, and cast their votes for the People’s Choice Award. Open to members and friends, this year’s reception will feature a potluck with raffles and prizes for the favorite appetizer, side dish, and dessert. Sloppy Joes and beverages will be provided.

There will also be a Silent Auction of Art by Members who have passed. Your purchase will be made as a donation in the name of the member to honor their commitment to art and our organization.

Come and enjoy an evening with fellow members and friends.

Current Gallery Show:

Annual Members Show titled ” TREES”

July 31st through August 31st

Opening Reception August 9th, 5 – 8pm

*Zart Dates Updated*

Zart Art Classes for Youth

Class Dates:

September: 2, 9, 16, & 23 (Tuesdays)

Bob Carl will teach the Sept 9 and 16 Classes

October 7, 14, 21, & 28 (Tuesdays)

Class Times:

Ages 10 – 13 Time: 3:30 – 4:30

Ages 6 – 9 Time: 4:30 – 5:30

The signup deadline is 3 days before class begins

Fee: $40 for the 4 one-hour classes, $10 for each session

It includes all supplies; pay when you arrive.

Projects often overlap, so it is essential to attend all four 4classes.

Contact: Mrs.Colleen Van Steen 

Text: (937) 654 -6618

Email: greenestones@aol.com

Parking & entrance are located in the back of the class.

Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!

Join the fun!

You do not have to stay with your child during class, but you certainly may if you like.

You may also enjoy other areas in the building, including the gallery and gift shop.

Membership Dues

A 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 Calendar of Shows: 2025 

Current Gallery Show:

Annual Members Show titled ” TREES”

July 31st through August 31st

Opening Reception August 9th, 5 – 8pm

Upcoming Gallery Shows:

Sept 4 thru Sept. 27 Lailah Hill Show

Oct 2 thru Oct 26 Tessa Kalman Watercolor Exhibition

Oct 30 thru Nov. 30 George Peyton – Shannon Shaw – Max Shuff – Fantasy Show

Dec.4 thru Dec 28, Beckie Neff

Scheduled Classes:

Zart Art Classes for Youth

Class Dates:

September: 2, 9, 16, & 23

Bob Carl will teach the Sept 9 and 16 Classes

October: 7, 14, 21, & 28 

Class Times:

Ages 10 – 13 Time: 3:30 – 4:30

Ages 6 – 9 Time: 4:30 – 5:30

The signup deadline is 3 days before class begins

Fee: $40 for the 4 one-hour classes, $10 for each session

It includes all supplies; pay when you arrive.

Projects often overlap, so it is essential to attend all four 4classes.

Contact: Mrs.Colleen Van Steen 

Text: (937) 654 -6618

Email: greenestones@aol.com

Parking & entrance are located in the back of the class.

Zart is our mascot who loves to create and inspire!

Join the fun!

You do not have to stay with your child during class, but you certainly may if you like.

You may also enjoy other areas in the building, including the gallery and gift shop.

We love posting photos of our classes and posting on Facebook. Please let us know if this is a problem.

Regular Club Meetings:

Writers and Illustrators Meeting:

EXERCISE YOUR WRITES

We talk about Writing, Poetry, and Illustration. We share our work in a round table discussion. We also offer monthly prompts to be used to stir our imaginations. Create a Story of approximately 1000 words. Write in any style (poetry, prose) and any genre (Drama, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Comedy, etc.) or create an illustration using the prompts as inspiration. Join us and share your work.

We’re excited to inform you that we’ll be moving our meeting time from March to the third Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m. We hope this change makes it easier for more members and guests to join us! It’s an excellent opportunity to unite, unleash our creativity, and share our love for art in a supportive atmosphere.

Looking forward to seeing all of you there!

This month’s Writing and Illustration Prompts:

Umbrella & Grease

Meeting: 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Coffee and Conversation:

This get-together will take place on the fourth Wednesday of the month, from 1:30 to 3:30. The idea is to break up the week for older adults to talk about Art, Quilting, and associated passions. Join us for a fun afternoon of talks without the worry of driving at night.

Meeting: 4th Wednesday of the month at 1:30

LVAG Board Meeting:

The London Visual Arts Guild Board meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month

Meeting: 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:00pm

General Information

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 p.m. Members and the public are welcome. Bring your current project or start a new one. It’s a great time to work and mingle with other artists. 

Memberships

We rely on membership support to offer classes and workshops at reasonable costs. For $2.08 a month, less than the cost of a gas station coffee, you can join in all the fun and help us bring wonderment and joy to our community through art and friendship. 

Memberships make a great gift for birthdays, Christmas, or any festive occasion.

The membership basic fee is $25.00 or $50.00 for a family:

You may remit a check to:

The London Arts Center

PO Box 362

London OH 43140

Or if you wish to pay in cash, bring the amount to any event or regular open day.

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

Sunday 11 – 2 pm

www.londonartscenter.org 

LVAG London Arts Center

PO Box 362 

121 East First Street 

London, OH 43140