Events & Shows
VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO
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January
January 5 – Submission Deadline: Art in the Mayor’s Office
January 10 – Submission Deadline: Sweetwaters Frisco “Energy”
January 12 – Art Switch Out at Venture X Allen/Fairview 2p-3p
January 16 – Submission Deadline: 2025 AAA Art Auction
January 19 – Meet the Artists “Up Close” at Sweetwaters Frisco 3p-5p
January 20 – Monthly Meeting at the Gallery 8680 7p-9p (Doors open at 6:30pm)
January 23 – 3rd Annual Art Appreciation Awards Dinner and Art Auction Presented by: The Young Family at Verona Villa, Frisco, TX
February
February 2 – Art Switch Out at Sweetwaters Frisco 2p-3p
February 7 – Submission Deadline “Fresh Start” ata Frisco Discovery Center
February 11 – Meet the Artists “Go 4 BIG!” at Venture X Allen/Fairview 5:30p-7:30p
February 17 – Monthly Meeting at The Gallery 8680 7p-9p (doors open at 6:30p)
March
March 2 – Fresh Start load-in at Frisco Discovery Center 12p-2p
March 9 – Meet the Artist “Energy” at Sweetwaters Frisco 3p-5p
March 12 – Submission Dealine Go Big V at Venture X Allen-Fairview
March 17 – Monthly Meeting at Gallery 8680 7p-9p (doors open 6:30p)
March 22 – Fresh Start Art Reception at Frisco Discovery Center 6:30p-8:30p
March 30 – Fresh Start Load Out at Frisco Discovery Center 12p-2p and Revisited load in at Sweetwaters Frisco and Load Out “Energy” 2p-3p
April
April 6 – Art Switch Out at Venture X Fairview/Allen 2p-3p
April 10 – April 12 = 3rd Annual En Plein Air Frisco (3-day painting options)
April 12 – En Plein Air Art Reception at The Grove at Frisco Commons 5:30p-7:30p
April 18 – Submission Deadline for Sweetwaters Frisco (THEME: Fashion)
April 21 – Monthly Meeting at Gallery 8680 7p-9p
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Artist Education and Networking
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is hosting a monthly membership meeting at the Gallery 8680 (8680 E. Main St. Frisco, TX)
Monday, January 20, 2025.
* Doors open at 6:30pm, meeting starts at 7pm.
* Our VAGF Member-Artists are encouraged to bring a small-to-medium piece of art for Artist of the Month voting.
The meeting is free for members, while guests are encouraged to make a $10 donation at the door.
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Speaker Cathy Threadgill
Join us for the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco in welcoming photographer / artist, Cathy Threadgill and her topic: Bookkeeping and the Artist!
CAThreadgill Photography is owned and operated by Cathy Ann Threadgill. Cat’s love of photography has been evident since she was ten years old when she saved her babysitting money to purchase her first camera. Being a “military brat” Cat was blessed with being able to travel the world. She has lived in Europe and Southeast Asia and has lived and traveled throughout the United States. Living in west Texas brought about her love of photographing horses, ranches, and farms. Now residing in the Dallas, Texas. metro- plex, Cat has been able to pursue her love of photography through education and the execution of her craft.
Cat’s experiences span some twenty-five years with commercial works in California, New Mexico and Texas and is an award-winning photographer. She has earned her certification as a Certified Professional Photographer and is an active member of PPA, TPPA and DPPA.”
Artists may submit art below and please read the 80/20 art auction prospectus HERE!
We look forward to sharing out the art auction link to start bidding 1 day prior to the event…more to come!
A special thank you to our Artist of the Year award creator, Kat Warwick – The Art Life Way
Seating, Call for Art Auction, and Sponsorship opportunities to support local art and artists are now available. Soon we will be announcing our nominees for: Artist of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Community Partner of the Year, Emerging Artist of the Year, Member’s Favorite and more…
Please consider a mutually beneficial sponsorship level that would support our VAGF mission to provide opportunities for local visual artists to promote their work and cultivate public appreciation for the visual arts:
* Sponsorship Opportunities – see Tickets
* General Admission Ticket $40 includes buffet dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverage, and awards ceremony (complimentary beer/wine will be served).
* Art Exhibit and Awards 80/20 Silent Auction – Submission Deadline 1.16.2025
Artists may submit up to 2 of your artworks to Smarter Entry for silent auction that will also be in contest for two categories of Cash Awards: Board Choice and Audience Favorite (VAGF will retain 20% and Artist will receive 80% of auctioned price) 80/20 requirements: Deadline to enter 1.16.25. 24x24in max size (including the frame). The submission fee is the $40 (same as the general ticket price of admission purchased when you submit your art via Smarter Entry “2025 AAA Art Auction”), and you must be present to participate, open theme, and open to anyone.
* Raffle items are being collected. If you wish to contribute, please contact finance@vagf.org by January 16, 2025.
