Candice Chovanec is teaching a workshop hosted by the Holland Area Arts Council October 28, November 4, and November 11 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Alla Prima painting, or wet into wet, is a stimulating method which teaches you to be present in every brush stroke, focusing on only the essentials. This workshop will instruct students on painting the model from life in a short amount of time.

You are missing out on a great time on Mondays, Thursday nights, and Saturdays, when we get together to paint portraits, constumed models, and nudes. Click "Read more" to see a recent work by Dave Bazen.

Six venues participated in the juried "Renewed in Word, Faith and Grace" show, which is part of the Grand Rapids Reformation 500th Anniversary events. The six venues are Trinity Lutheran Church, St. Luke's Lutheran, Christ Lutheran Church, Catholic Information Center, Faith Lutheran and Samaritas Senior Living Center. The art show will be up for viewing until Oct. 31. There were 2 categories, 3D and 2D art. We were honored to have Jon McDonald judge the 2D category for us.

Our on-going relationship with Bliss & Vinegar has resulted in GVA being mentioned in an article in GR Healthy Living. Also included is a picture of owner, Jennifer McNamara with our own Doug Klemm. Click here to read entire article.