Hello Members
Board Nominations & Voting
During our October Board Meeting, we’ll be voting on nominees for the London Visual Arts Guild Board of Directors. All members are invited to attend and take part in shaping the future of our Guild.
Meeting Date: October 28th, 6:00 p.m.
Location: The London Arts Center
Your voice matters—join us and help guide what’s next for our creative community!
Adult Acrylic Painting Class
Join Bob Carl for a fun, relaxed evening of painting—just like a “sip and paint” night!
Dates: October 9 & 23, from 5:30pm to 7:30 p.m.
Where: The London Arts Center
Cost: $18 per class (+$5 supply fee)
Contact: Bob Carl (843) 635-1902
All materials are provided for the $5 supply fee (includes five acrylic colors and an 11×14″ canvas). You’re welcome to bring your own paints—red, yellow, blue, black, and white—and canvas if you prefer.
Please register at least three days in advance.
We look forward to painting with you!
Watercolor Class with Tessa Kalman
Mark your calendars! Tessa Kalman is offering a beautiful watercolor class at the gallery. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new techniques or refine your skills with a talented local artist.
When: Saturday, October 25th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: The London Arts Center
Cost: $20 for members / $25 for non-members
Contact: Colleen Van Steen (937) 654-6618
Space is limited, so be sure to sign up soon to reserve your spot for this inspiring morning!
Zart Art Classes for Youth
Class Dates:
October 14, 21, & 28 (Tuesdays)
November 4, 11, 18, & 25
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.
Upcoming Gallery Shows:
Surreal Visions of the Unseen
The Illuminated Depths of Color, Light, and Shadow
This Gallery Exhibit invites the viewers into a dreamlike realm where reality bends and the unseen takes shape. This exhibition weaves together three different artists, each illuminating the depths of the human psyche through color, light, and shadow. Shannon Shaw’s vibrant, whimsical mutations are jewel-toned relics of forgotten myth, which pulse with an eerie vitality, drawing us into a playful yet unsettling dreamscape. Max Shuff crafts charcoal drawings, where stark and subtle contrasts carve hybrid forms from light and shadow, blending the familiar with the primal in a shadowy dance. George Peyton transforms photography with digital brushstrokes, revealing photographic yet painterly scenes and figures that veil universal sentiments beneath the dramatic images.
Come and peer into the illuminated depths where beauty and the surreal converge in a testament to the power of the unseen.
Oct 30 – Nov. 30
Opening Reception Nov 1st 5-8pm
LVAG Calendar of Shows: 2025
Current Gallery Show:
Oct 2 thru Oct 26 Tessa Kalman Watercolor Exhibition
Upcoming Gallery Shows:
Oct 30 thru Nov. 30 George Peyton – Shannon Shaw – Max Shuff – Surreal Visions of the Unseen
Dec.4 thru Dec 28, Beckie Neff
Classes:
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Regular Club Meetings:
Writers and Illustrators Meeting:
EXERCISE YOUR WRITES
Join us for lively discussions on writing, poetry, and illustration. Share your work in a friendly roundtable setting and explore our monthly creative prompts—use them to craft a short story (around 1,000 words), poem, or illustration in any style or genre.
Meeting: 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:00–8:00 p.m.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Coffee and Conversation:
Take a midweek break and enjoy an afternoon of friendly discussion about art, quilting, and other creative passions. Designed for older adults, this daytime gathering is the perfect chance to connect—no night driving required!
Meeting: 4th Wednesday of each month, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
LAC Board Meeting:
The London Arts Center Board meets monthly to plan events and activities that support our creative community.
Meeting: 4th Tuesday of each month, 6:00 p.m.
General Information
Youth Classes
Zart: Fun, creative, hands-on classes designed to build artistic skills and appreciation. It’s perfect for youth and homeschool students alike.
Open Studio
Join us every Tuesday from 4–7 p.m. at the LVAG London Arts Center. Bring your current project or start something new while connecting with fellow artists.
Open to members and the public.
Memberships
Memberships:
Your membership helps keep our classes and workshops affordable.
For just $25/year ($50 for families)—less than a cup of coffee a month—you’ll support local art and enjoy the fun of being part of our creative community.
Memberships also make great gifts for birthdays, holidays, or any special occasion.
Payment Options:
Mail a check to:
The London Arts Center
PO Box 362, London, OH 43140
Or pay in cash at any event or 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