VECCA's Gallery space is open during the following times:
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays, 12 to 3 p.m.
VECCA holds a variety of CALLS FOR ART:
- Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays, 5 to 7 p.m.
- Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Sundays, 12 to 3 p.m.
VECCA holds a variety of CALLS FOR ART:
ARTIST OF THE MONTH, an outreach to support local artists, especially ones that have never exhibited their artwork. VECCA provides gallery space to display a solo or group themed show, publicity, and a First Thursday artist reception. A commission of 30% supports VECCA's mission to keep the Artist of the Month outreach free for artists. This opportunity requires an application and board approval. Since VECCA's gallery space is open to all ages, we require shows to be family-friendly, thus no overtly grotesque or nude themes, please. If you have been a featured AOM at VECCA, we ask that you wait 5 years before reapplying. Reapplication requires a reimagined or new show theme, highlighting different artwork.
EXHIBITION ARTIST. Every two months, a new exhibition show is installed. This is an opportunity for actively working artists that want to have their work installed longer than two months. Exhibition artists are one of the most visible aspects of VECCA - as they help keep the lights on and the doors open. If you like greeting visitors to the gallery space and helping to run the business side of the gallery, this is a great chance for you to share those skills. Exhibition artists pay $25/month and gallery docent for at least 6 hours per month in exchange for exhibiting their artwork. As a thank you, exhibition artists get four free entries to every judged show and the hospital show (that's worth over $140). VECCA retains a 25% commission on exhibition artist sales.
JUDGED SHOW. VECCA sponsors several judged shows every year. Each show has different parameters and themes. A professional in the field is chosen to judge these shows and awards a Best in Show, First Place, Second Place, Third Place, and up to three Honorable Mentions. Show coordinators decide the prizes - most are honorary. In 2022, VECCA began the People's Choice Award for each judged show, which allows the visitors to the gallery to choose their favorite artwork - the art with the most votes wins this award. It has become one of the most prized awards that VECCA gives.
HOSPITAL SHOW. In collaboration with the Shenandoah Memorial Hospital, VECCA installs an annual show in the Surgical Center corridor. Next to the Judged Membership Show, this is the only show that requires VECCA Membership. The Hospital Show is an outreach project for VECCA, which aims to inspire and encourage patients, staff, and visitors to the local hospital. VECCA assumes a 30% commission on sold artwork, with 15% benefiting Shenandoah Memorial Hospital.