Member Benefits

1. Opportunity to submit artwork in Main Gallery, North Corridor and North Display Case exhibitions.
2. Participate in the Artist of the Month competition during Monthly Member Meetings. (Held the 2nd Tuesday of every month, excluding July and December)
3. Make new friends, gain new inspiration and become part of a thriving art community.
4. Opportunities to teach workshops or classes.
5. Opportunities to participate in public arts.
6. Serve the community by volunteering during Western Days, ColorPalooza, Holiday Stroll, Monsters on Main. 
7. Opportunities to exhibit your artwork at Lewisville Thrive, Main Street Cafe and Lewisville Playhouse.  
8. Bring your ideas and put them in action participating on Committees and the Board
9. Discounts on Workshops  
10. Enjoy the Acoustic Fridays at the Art Gallery where local musicians gather every week on Friday to play and sing.

Student $20 per year
Educator $25 per year
Individual $35 per year
Family $40 per year
Patron $75 and above

Membership dues are paid annually (a year from when you enrolled)

When was the Visual Art League formed and what is the purpose of the Visual Art League?

The VAL was organized in 1978 with the purpose to increase the enjoyment of the arts and enhance appreciation of art talent. We have done this through classes and workshops for art instruction, exhibitions of professional arts as well as emerging artists, providing judges for various groups and schools.

Are all the members of the Visual Art League painters?

No, not at all. Members include professional artists, art educators and others whose passions are the visual arts. That includes those who just like to look at art, those that collect art and those who want to know more about art. Some may not be artists when they join, but the creative environment usually rubs off. We do have artists who paint, but also artists who sculpt, create jewelry, are photographers and on and on.

What does the Visual Art League do, to interest non-painters?

We have lectures and presentations by professional artists in a wide range of subjects.  

How does VAL give local artists exposure?

Through exhibitions in the art gallery of the Lewisville Grand Theater as well as other locations and through publications and news articles.

As Lewisville has grown, what changes have there been in the Visual Art League (VAL)?

As Lewisville has grown, the needs of the community for exposure to art has grown. There are more people interested in the stories art has to tell, and in giving their children art education, and there are more local artists who want to give to the community and show their works. Therefore, the Visual Art League is more important today than ever to satisfy these needs.

The VAL has always been a non-profit organization, but we applied for and received non-profit status from the IRS in 1995. This means that donors may deduct contributions. This also opened an opportunity for the VAL to apply for grants.

At the same time, VAL located in a small space on Main Street. It has since moved into its current location with three exhibit areas. 

Is there an entry fee to get into the exhibitions?

There are entry fees for exhibitions in the Main Gallery.  Exhibitions in the North Corridor and North Display Case are free!  

How much commission does VAL receive?

VAL receives 20% if the artwork sells.  10% of that goes to the Lewisville Grand Theater.

How long will my artwork be on display?

Currently our shows are running approximately one to one and a half months.  No pieces may be removed from an exhibition until the close.

How is artwork selected for the exhibitions?

The VAL has only ONE juried exhibition a year - Fresh Ideas.  All other exhibitions are non-juried, meaning artwork is automatically accepted into the show, assuming it meets the requirements stated in the Prospectus.  

I want to show my artwork in the gallery, what do I do?

Join the Visual Art League of Lewisville!  Follow the guidelines outlined in the Prospectus for any given exhibition.  If you have specific questions related to an exhibition, contact the curator.  (The curator's information is found in the Prospectus).  

Do I submit digital images of my artwork or the actual artwork? 

The Prospectus for an exhibition outlines all the steps required. The basic steps are below:

1. Artists must email their submissions to the curator BY THE SUBMISSION DEADLINE.  The submission includes the following information:  Name, title, medium, short description, price, dimensions, contact information, jpg image of artwork.

2. For non-juried exhibitions, the curator will acknowledge receipt of the materials.  

3. The artist will drop off their artwork at Intake.  

What happens next if my artwork is accepted?

Assuming artist has met all requirements outlined in the Prospectus, all artwork is accepted into non-juried exhibitions.

For Fresh Ideas, the Annual Premier Juried Exhibition, we use CaFE, the online platform for artwork submissions.  Artists will be notified through CaFE that their artwork has been accepted in the juried exhibition.  

If the juror did not select my artwork, can I try again?

Yes, artists are encouraged to submit their artwork for another exhibition - whether juried or non-juried.  Please note, once artwork has been on display at the Lewisville Grand Theater, it cannot be shown again in a different exhibition.