Yakima Valley Artists Association
Supporting Yakima Valley Artists of all Mediums
Mission Statement
Yakima Valley Artists Association is an organization of and for artists that offers a supportive network, through the sharing of inspiration, knowledge and opportunity, so that artists throughout the Yakima Valley may continue to advance in artistic excellence and to promote their work throughout the community and beyond.
Image is Oil Painting by Linda Lee
"Slice of Art" 2023
This Plein Aire event begins near the end of May and goes through the Summer and early Fall months. This is not an event sponsored by the YVAA, however, the $5 per participating artist is donated to the YVAA to help pay for equipment for educational expenses during our monthly meeting presentations.
Kate Bowditch
Kate Bowditch’s painting of the Orchestral atmosphere at the Capitol Theater was selected for the cover of this year's programs for the Yakima Symphony Orchestra. (The Color of Music)
In honor of the Year of the Rabbit, she was asked to create a painting of two rabbits together.
YVAA Happenings
Artist Demonstrations
President Meldra Driscoll assists John Barnaby with his presentation on wood lathing in which he used his 75 pound "baby" lathe.
Members Virtual Show
Mike Mullen presents a preview of the Virtual Show, "Outside Your Boundaries", prior to the public availability.
Enjoying the Fair
Members Kate Bowditch and Cheryl Bush visit while manning the fine arts exhibits during the 2022 Central Washington State Fair.
Painting at the Fair
Linda Kirkpatrick demonstrates oil painting at the fine arts
exhibits at the 2022 Central Washington State Fair.
Painting Technique Demonstrations
Paul Henderson looks for the right "tool" as he explains his painting techniques, while Lorie Morris assists.
YVAA Member's Gallery
Sandhill Cranes Migrating at Dusk
Tulips in Still Life
by Jean Fritts
Still Life with Oranges
Watercolor by Cheryl Ann Bush
Girl With Balloons
Watercolor
7.5 inch Jar
Textured and glazed with
bead and feather ornamentation
Kiara
Bronze Sculpture
Oil Painting
by Lynn Maiocco
Acrylic Painting
by Joan Eckman
Wood Sculpture
Watercolor
by Mary Jepsen
New Beginnings
16 x 20 Oil Painting
NFS
by Linda Lee
Early Spring
Fine Art Landscape Photograph
Sunflowers
7 x 5 Oil Painting
by Kris Knight
Toward the Sunlight
A Perfect Spot!
18 x 24 Abstract Oil Landscape
Framed
$625
by Bill Beam
Drifting
Photograph by Susan Murrietta
Sagebrush Along the Columbia Gorge
Watercolor by Sara Cate
The Blue Jug
Oil Painting by Anna Garman
Pretty Boy
By Tami Grant
Garden State
Media Ring Journal
GRAND Canyon
Watercolor by Geri Ham
Butterfly Garden
Abstract Compass
LKB Art and Photography
Cottonwood
by Lyn Lewis
Painted with encaustic medium
Fire in the Dark
Acrylic on Canvas
Sunset at High Tide - Padilla Bay
Oil on Gesso Panel
SOLD
"Irises"
by Susan Hahn