Watauga Valley Artists

Watauga Valley Art League was formed in the fall of 1969 by a small group of
Northeast Tennessee artists. The first meeting occurred on the campus of Milligan
College on November 13, 1970. It was 1972 before the members had their first art
show. It was a desire of the league to develop and share the love of art in the
area, to encourage fellow artists and build support for art among the public.

Now in the early 21st century, WVAL is comprised of nearly 100 members
including professionals, art teachers, hobbists, amature artists and some who just
love fine art. The media and styles vary among the members who meet on the
third Sunday of each month at 2:00 PM in the Johnson City Senior's Center.
Meetings feature programs by local artists who provide demonstrations and share
personal techniques and styles. Members must be at least 18 years old and may
do acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels, pen and ink, calligraphy or sculpture.

The League sponsors a minimum of four shows each year and also provides other
opportunities to display artwork.

The Art Shows scheduled during 2011 are as follows:

May: "I Am Home" exhibit at Jonesborough Visitors Center - May 3 thru May 30
Reception May 27 from 7 to 9 pm.

JULY: Summer Show at Sycamore Shoals Park - June 26 thru July 27
(Sunday June 26 - Reception and awards with music by Tracy Herman)
Judge is Tom Root

AUGUST: Newell Hendershot Watermedia Exhibition - August 6 thru August 26
(Saturday August 26 - Free art demonstration at 11:00 am, bring your lunch for
lunch in the park. Reception and awards are 2 to 4 pm.) Judge is Lisa Boardwine.

September: Art Exhibit at Bristol Library, V.R. Fleenor Gallery - Sept 2 to Sept 30
(Saturday, Sept 3 from 2 to 4 - meet the artists reception.)

DECEMBER: Christmas Show at Sycamore Shoals - November 27 to January 4
(Nov 27 from 1:30 to 4 - Reception with harp music by Jaime Johnson)

Application Forms for these Art Shows can be obtained at the Leagues monthly
meetings, or they can be received as an email attachment from Patsy Reading at
readingourds@embarquemail.com