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  • Quick and Dirty

    Quick and Dirty

    Quick and Dirty Virtual Show Feb 2025 30 minutes for a painting? It’s a little like the four-minute mile, or the Kentucky Derby….But that’s the point of this show— 30 minutes of painting (or drawing or sculpting) to create something wonderful. Or at least moderately wonderful. Or maybe just O.K. Doesn’t matter.It is all in……

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  • A Piece of Work

    A Piece of Work

    “A Piece of Work” Virtual Show That label is not usually a compliment. So, what does it mean as a theme for an art show? We can play with it here. A Piece of Work. Did the artist struggle long and hard to create a piece of work that they are happy to show? Did……

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  • Minutes from February 10, 2025 Meeting

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  • YVAA Activities

    YVAA Activities

    Artist Demonstrations President Meldra Driscoll assists John Barnaby with his presentation on wood lathing in which he used his 75 pound “baby” lathe. 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……

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  • Central Washington State Fair 2023

    Central Washington State Fair 2023

    Central Washington State Fair 2023 Professional Artist Section Professional Artist Section Amature Artist Section

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  • Studio Tour 2023

    Studio Tour 2023

    YVAA Members / Labor Day Weekend Artist’s Studio Tour 2023 Pamela Searcy’s Studio and Venue View Tour Details Pamela’s Studio Interior Working on fused glass project Ana Li Gresham’s Booth Ike Allred and Gary Hughes booths under the Arbor Gary Hughes’s Booth September 2 – 4, 2023 – Artist’s Studio Tour Ticket Sales at St….…

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  • Decorated Chairs and Benches

    YVAA members decorated and donated benches and chairs to Habitat for Humanity, as fundraiser auction items.  The “Upcycled, 2024” event was held on June 6 at Forenpohar Ranch in Selah, Washington. Chairs and Benches by Gary Hughes, Leslie Yamada, Janet Buege, Larry Duren, Richard Bustetter

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  • Autumn Britt

    Autumn Britt

    Contact: Facebook@thehouseofbritt and IG@thehouseofbrittMedium Taught: Drawing, botanical drawing, visual journaling/sketch booking, color theory, Introduction to WatercolorLevel of Student Experience: Beginner and intermediate Artist Bio  Autumn Britt is a multidisciplinary artist that delights in investigating the art of everyday things. Utilizing both two and three dimensional mediums, she explores the unexpected, the overlooked and the unusual……

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  • Kate Bowditch

    Kate Bowditch

    Level of Student Experience: Beginners and Intermediate, groups 12+ and fund-raising purposes. Contact: (425) 783-0337Email: kbowditch60@gmail.comWebsite: kbowditchfineart.com  Born: Long ago and far awayEducation: 1. Bachelor of Fine Arts in Art, University of New Mexico, with two extra years at the Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston, MA. 2. Master of Arts in Education, University of New MexicoFavorite Media: Watercolor and AcrylicWhere I live (now): Yakima, WA. The……

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  • Announcements from FEB 10, 2025 Meeting

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