VGA Land Acknowledgement

by Susan Pozdena | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

The Village Gallery of Arts, in northernmost Willamette valley, rests on homelands sacred to the the Atfalati-Kalapuyans also known as the Tualatin Band of Kalapuyans —the first inhabitants of Washington County and other First Nations tribes throughout the...

VGA’s Community Arts Program (CAP)’s first presentation of 2024

by Susan Pozdena | Mar 10, 2024 | Uncategorized

Originally scheduled for January, the first CAP presentation for 2024 was postponed due to our region’s significant weather event. On February 19th, TJ Conway, Manager of Bethany Frame Central, brought a large selection of framed art and framing materials as...

April Award Show

by Susan Pozdena | Mar 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

Award Show juror, Jung Soo Pak selected the following winners:           First Place: Liz Walker, “Cala Lily Trio” Second Place: Debbie Teeter, “The Quarry Pond in November” Third Place: Judy Vatne, “Abstract in Red” Honorable...

March Big & Bold – Natasha Ramras

by Susan Pozdena | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

March 8th is the International Women’s Day. The majority of artists at the gallery are fabulous women. The painting is meant to celebrate all of them and raise a glass for their success and art enjoyment.  “Joie De Vivre” 18×24 in  Oil on stretched...

March Featured Artist – Debbie Teeter

by Susan Pozdena | Feb 7, 2024 | Uncategorized

Art has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.  My aunt who lived upstairs from us was creative and enjoyed working in pastels.  I enjoyed watching her!  My favorite teachers in elementary school regularly included art...

Leah’s thoughts…

by Susan Pozdena | Jan 12, 2024 | Member Announcements, Newsletter Content, Uncategorized

Leah’s thoughts… Post-Holiday Winter. This time of year is my favorite.  No, I’m not a Grinch or a Scrooge (bah! Humbug!) but I am an artist, and I like some time to tinker around in my studio….alone.  When the holidays finally wind down and...