There isn't much we can't learn these days thanks to YouTube. Here is one of many videos that shows how to take good quality images of your art. You can also get FREE photo processing programs for your PC (Picasa) or your Mac (iPhoto) to crop the image, and then save it to your hard drive! Voila!

The Lowell Englehardt Public Library is looking for artists to exhibit their work for a two month period. The library promotes the artists on their website and at the front desk. If you are interested, please contact Sandi Brogger at rsbrogger@gmail.com.

Buying something from Amazon soon? Please remember to always use AmazonSmile, and be sure to designate Grand Valley Artists as your recipient on AmazonSmile! As an example, here is what one member's Amazon Smile account has generated for GVA in just a couple of months (see image). Here is a link to learn more.

Be sure to swing by Bliss & Vinegar to see the works of Dennis O'Mara, now on display. While you are there, grab a healthy and deliciously fresh salad. GVA is happy to have this wonderful partnership with B&V. Pay them a visit! Click on "read more" to see a photo of Dennis with some of his work. If you want to show your work at B&V, make sure to load some images to our website, as that is where the owners go to find artists whose work they would like to display.

We are always looking for new models and would appreciate adding you to our list. We pay $15/hr/ clothed, $20/hr/nude. Use the Contact Us tab to let us know of your interest. We will get back to you shortly.

Rather than several articles, this one article provides links to current Grand Rapids area gallery activities. Be sure to click on "Read more" to see the complete list.

Franciscan Life Process Center
https://lifeprocesscenter.org/services/art-program/

Lowell Arts
www.lowellartsmi.org.