Wounded in America
Special Exhibition
Wednesday, June 25 – Saturday, July 19, 2008
Reception: Sunday, June 29, 2008, 5–7pm.
Reservations for the Reception can be made by calling the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence voice mail: 818/503-3299.
The San Fernando Valley Chapter of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence presents a powerful exhibition entitled “Wounded in America” which engages the public through the art of photography and the art of the word. Photographic artist Robert Drea and writer Stephanie Arena expertly give us forty-six stories and portraits of gun violence survivors. More details and images...
Upcoming at VIVA
“My Way” All Member Exhibition
VIVA Gallery is pleased to announce “My Way,” an All Member Exhibition to be held July 30 – August 23, 2008. The Juror of Selection and Awards will be Charles Borman, artist, teacher, and former gallery owner. Cash awards of $1000. The Prospectus was included in the mailed Spring 2008 Newsletter, or you can download it (JPG). More details...
SCORE VII (Southern California Open Regional Exhibition) is open to all artists in Southern California. Hundreds of entries competed for $1000 in cash awards plus merchandise awards. This year's show will run from October 29 to November 15, 2008. Deadline for entries (slide/CD) is September 15. Download the Prospectus (PDF) for more details.
VIVA Gallery Art Rummage Sale
Saturday/Sunday, August 16–17, 10am–4pm both days. We need all kinds of art materials, such as: easels, paints, brushes, pastels, colored pencils, inks, picture frames, art books, etc. So clear out your studio and bring items to VIVA Gallery during normal gallery hours from August 6 through the 15. Please do not bring magazines, as we currently have many in stock. Questions? Call Ruth Myers (818) 782-4948.
The VIVA 2008 Salon
Each year a variety of talented artists from Southern California are selected to join the VIVA Salon. Read more about these artists on our Salon page.
VIVA Art & Gifts
VIVA Art & Gifts highlights local (and some not so local) artists and their art. For you art aficionados who can appreciate finely handcrafted jewelry, ceramics, glass, wood, fiber and leather creations, this collection will definitely pique your interest. More details...
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The Valley Institute of Visual Art (VIVA) is supported, in part, by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. We also express our gratitude to the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Department, and The Roth Family Foundation for their generous grants. VIVA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the advancement of the visual arts in our greater community through exhibition, education and outreach. Read more About Us.