The Visual Arts Association of Livonia (VAAL) is dedicated to advancing knowledge and appreciation of the creative arts by offering studio classes and twice yearly exhibits, all open to the public.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Enrollment is open to everyone 18 years of age or older without restriction.

Membership is encouraged.  Member privileges include receiving class schedules via first class mail, reduced tuition fees and participation in our shows.  Members must attend two meetings before exhibiting in a show. Become an active member and enjoy these special privileges and help the continued growth of our Art Center, too. The cost of membership is $25 per year with the membership year running from January 1 to December 31.

VAAL Meetings for 2010 will be held on the third Thursday of January, February, March, April, May, September, October and November in the VAAL classroom at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated.

Exhibit Eligibility:  VAAL has two juried art exhibits per year -  Spring (May) and Fall (October).  To be eligible to enter either exhibit, you must be a current, paid member of VAAL and have attended three meetings in the 12 months preceding the Exhibit.  (For example: To enter the 2010 Spring Exhibit, you must have attended three meetings since the Spring Exhibit in 2009; to enter the 2010 Fall Exhibit you must have attended three meetings since the Fall Exhibit of 2009.)

Class Registration Process:  The first week of class registration will be for members only.  Open registration will follow.  Registration for workshops and classes must be made by mail and include full payment of tuition for all classes/workshops selected for the semester.  Class size is limited and enrollment is first-come-first-served, based on the postmark on the envelope.  You will be notified only if a class is full or cancelled.  A full refund will be given in either case.

Refund Policy

Because one person can make the difference as to whether or not a class or workshop is held, please make sure you are committed to the dates/courses you are selecting.  If you cancel prior to 7 days before the start of class, a full refund, minus a $10 registration fee, will be issued.  If you cancel less than 7 days prior to the start of a class, you will only receive a 50% refund.  No refunds will be made after the start of a class.  A full refund will be issued if a class is cancelled by VAAL.

If you have any questions you may contact us by email:  vaalart@yahoo.com