Dataw Visual Arts Club History / Timeline

The Visual Arts Club’s mission is dedicated to encouraging artistic expression and furthering knowledge and appreciation of the arts for its members. We ended 2021 with 384 memberships, 64 of which were new members. We implemented an auto-renewal program by billing members’ accounts directly. For the first time in over ten years, for 2022, we raised our annual dues by $5 to $20 individual and $30 for family. The best deal on Dataw! In the last four years, our membership has grown by 45%. Our growth is a testament to what VAC offers. Even during the tough times of Covid, we found ways to give members the opportunity to create and appreciate art. Click through to read my full report. Marj Shymske, January 17, 2022 Read more

2020 turned out to be a challenging one for VAC, as it was for other Dataw clubs and residents. The year started well, launched by our annual meeting on January 21st. Special guest and local artist Aki Kato participated in a fireside chat with outgoing VAC President Marj Shymske; their conversation was inspiring on many levels. By March, the pandemic hit and we went into lockdown mode. Only slowed us down a little. Read more

The Visual Arts Club ended 2019 with over 300 Members including our first “junior” member at the ripe old age of 14!  New residents, expansion of our offerings as well as new artist instructors drew many new members. Read more

Photography was reinvented as Photography Club, attracting 35 members; our first Art Journey explored the many aspects of art appreciation; a spring Art Market was held in the gazebo; technology took another leap with appointment of a techy to the VAC Board; a blog was initiated. Read more