Artist of the month.

This outreach opportunity enables artists, near and far, to share their craft with the local community through our non-profit creative arts center and gallery. Sponsored by VECCA, the Artist of the Month shares a solo or group art exhibition for one month at a time. VECCA is particularly interested in promoting non-member artists; as well as emerging artists of all age and medium. Take a look at up and coming shows.
QUIET SPACES BY DEBRA SHEFFER: This April 2023, you're invited to experience the oil painting exhibition, Quiet Spaces. Artist, Debra Sheffer, shares: "I crave time to absorb the beauty of quiet spaces. My weekdays as a graphic designer are often stressful and hectic so I seek quiet on weekends. I enjoy exploring the backroads of western Virginia for painting locations. These excursions often evolve into interesting history lessons as I meet locals and learn about different areas or historic sites."

"In this exhibition, you may see paintings from places you recognize, just down the road maybe. Most of my paintings begin on location, and the practice has changed the way I see the world. In my mind I am making paintings all the time. Even when not holding a brush, I'm often transfixed by the way light falls across the land and think how I would lay the colors down."

Debra Sheffer has exhibited at the Spitzer 6x6x6 show at VMRC, Larkin Gallery, Darrin-McHone Gallery, Miller Gallery at Bridgewater College, etc, as well as received awards at the Lexington Center Show, VMRC Juried Art Show, and Bath County Shows.

OPENING RECEPTION: Stop by 123 S Main Street in Woodstock on April 13th, 5-7 p.m, for our Artist Reception. NOTA BENE: This is taking place on the second Sunday due to Maundy Thursday occurring on our normal first Thursday reception date.
MAY ARTIST OF THE MONTH: "The Science of Art" by Massanutten Regional Governor's School students

OPENING RECEPTION: Stop by 123 S Main Street in Woodstock on May 6th, 2-4 p.m, for our Artist Reception. NOTA BENE: This is taking place on a Saturday to accommodate families traveling from Rockingham and Page Counties.
JUNE ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Artists featured in the Town of Woodstock's Outdoor Gallery 
JULY ARTIST OF THE MONTH: A private collection of art by John Douglas Woodward (ShrineMont)
AUGUST ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Photography of Waterfalls by Don Aittama
SEPTEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Watercolor by Theresa Markiw
OCTOBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Print making by Kate Duffy
NOVEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Photography by Eric Allgaier
DECEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH: Mistletoe Market - featuring a variety of local artists each week

want to be an artist of the month, too?

Visit our Artist of the Month form page for more information. Send questions to VECCArts@gmail.com.
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.