Strategic Planning for the Future

The Village Gallery of Arts Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 will be completed and presented at the Annual All-Member Meeting at the Library from 2-3 pm on March 1, 2026.  Mark your calendars now! You do not want to miss this meeting.

Over the past two months, the Executive Board and Team Coordinators (the Board at Large) have been assessing past performance and discussing the strengths, weaknesses, and challenges that organizations like ours face in today’s political and economic climate. These conversations have been both enlightening and energizing. The enthusiasm brought to the process reflects a deep commitment to VGA that is truly inspiring. While the plan is still in development, I am eager to share the highlights of our discussions with you.

For the past 63 years the Village Gallery of Arts has been known as a not-for-profit organization committed to providing high-quality, affordable art education to children and adults, and venues for professional and emerging artists to share their work.                      

Our review of organizational strengths identified our status as a non-juried gallery as our greatest strength and a defining characteristic. This fact that is missing from our current Vision Statement. Furthermore, our small intimate structure was identified as an advantage. It fosters accessibility and connection and offers people in our communities a non-threatening, inclusive environment which is needed in the current political and economic environment. Most importantly, these conversations identified opportunities for VGA to:

• Reach beyond our walls,
• Expand our educational offerings,
• Increase revenue,
• Make our Gallery and Classroom space more functional,
• Improve internal and external messaging

With these opportunities in mind the Executive Board set three objectives for the 2026 – 2029 Strategic Plan.

1. Build a strong organizational foundation that encourages growth, embraces change, and ensures long-term sustainability.

• Increase community involvement in and support for art and local Oregon artists.
• Develop and implement a plan for financial stability and growth to ensure the Village Gallery of Arts can continue its vision for another 63 years.

The Board at Large is currently setting priorities. By March, each Team, including the Executive Board, Membership, Finance, Community Outreach, Education, Marketing, Technology, Gallery Assistant, Fundraising and Gallery will have established goals and key performance indicators for measuring success for 2026/27 fiscal year.  

The Village Gallery of Arts is positioned to make a meaningful impact on our communities at a time when it is easy to lose hope. If you are looking for a place to nurture your imagination and celebrate art as a powerful force that enriches lives and inspires the human spirit, please consider lending your talents to the Village Gallery of Arts!

Jean Yarger

President