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
opportunities to display art through the Roving Gallery. The Roving Gallery
provides artwork to a variety of businesses in the area. Paintings are changed
by-monthly and the public have opportunity to purchase them if they wish.

The Art Shows scheduled during 2008 are as follows:

JULY: Summer Show at Sycamore Shoals Park - June 29 to July 25
(Sunday June 29 - Reception and awards)
(Guitar and Vocal by Mike Matthews and Bill Boyd)

AUGUST: Newell-Hendershot Watermedia Exhibition - August 2 to August 30
(Aug 2 - Art Fair, Demos, Reception/Awards

DECEMBER: Christmas Show at Sycamore Shoals - November 30 to January 6
(Nov 30 - Reception and Music

Application Forms for these Art Shows can be obtained at the Leagues monthly
meetings, or they can be received as an email attachment from the following: