Explore the magic of mixed media this spring! In this free hands-on workshop, you’ll combine oil pastel + watercolor to create vibrant still lifes and blooming landscapes—featuring almond blossoms and local flowering branches. Layer bold pastel marks, then watch watercolor glide around them. The result? Beautiful contrast, texture, and natural separation that bring your work […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
In this workshop, Redmond Association of Spokenword (RASP) board member Kari Tai will guide participants in creating a “somatic ekphrasis”–style verbal response to works in VALA Eastside’s current exhibit, "Art from the Founder’s Collection." The focus is on the bodily, visceral, and physical experience of engaging with art—translating visual, tactile, and emotional sensations into language. […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
Using watercolor paper and simple materials, visitors are invited to paint heart forms while exploring how color can express emotion. Inspiration comes from the pop-up book The Color Monster, where colors are associated with different feelings. This is not an instructed class. There will be no step-by-step teaching and no expected finished outcome. The focus […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
Join VALA Eastside founder Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert in a talk about the art of Collecting--and why what we keep matters. This event is FREE and open to everyone. About VALA Eastside Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization based in Redmond, WA, committed to connecting artists […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
Experience the Art of VALA Eastside! Step into a world of creativity with works from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert. From bold abstracts to intimate still lifes, from vivid landscapes to striking figurative pieces, this exhibit showcases the diversity and talent of our region’s artists. Join us to meet the […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
EXHIBIT OPENING! "Art from the Founder's Collection: Celebrating 16 Years of VALA Eastside" From January to February, we’re sharing an exhibition of artworks from the private collection of our founder, Jessica Frances Kravitz Lambert! From abstract to figurative, still life to landscape, you’ll find a menagerie of unique pieces on view in our arts space […]
In this free workshop led by artist Kat Plewa, participants will work with delicate paper softly colored using diluted paint, creating subtle, diffused color effects. They will learn folding and cutting techniques to create traditional snowflake forms, exploring symmetry and repetition. Finished snowflakes will be used to decorate the windows, creating a seasonal winter installation […]
VALA Eastside and Paint A Style Art School present free drop-in workshops during Redmond Lights! VALA Art Center, 8020 161st Ave NE #104, Redmond, WA 98052 Across the street from Downtown Park! Holiday Postcard Making for Your Loved Ones Dec. 6th, 4-5:30 pm This workshop invites the community to personalize and paint holiday-themed postcards that […]
As part of VALA’s current art exhibit, "Self-Portraits in Action," young artists are invited to explore identity and imagination through a hands-on mixed media workshop. We’ll take inspiration from famous self-portraits throughout art history, discovering how artists expressed who they are — and how we can do the same. Children will experiment with color, line, […]
Venues for Artists in the Local Area (VALA Eastside) and Vibrant Moments Studio present "Self-Portraits in Action: A Youth Art Exhibit" Join us Saturday, October 25, for an Opening Reception and drop-in “Mini-Me” Collage Workshop—fun for all ages! In this exhibit, young artists in grades K–8 celebrate self-expression through lively, movement-filled portraits that show who […]
VALA Eastside, Paint A Style Art School, Devika Malhotra, and Vidya Mohan present a Golu Exhibit: Celebrating Navarathri through storytelling and art! The festivities continue this weekend. Exhibit Dates: September 21-October 16, 2025 Open Hours: Saturday/Sunday, 11 am to 2 pm Kolam Workshop: Sunday, Sept. 28, 12:30 pm to 2 pm Location: VALA Art Center, […]
Vidya Mohan, Devika Kapoor, and Latha Sambamurti Celebrate the season of Navarathri through storytelling and art! On Sunday, September 21st, to kick off the Golu Festival, VALA Eastside hosted a unique and compelling performance by Vidya Mohan, who shared stories from Visnusarma’s "Panchatantra"―fables such as "The Monkey and the Crocodile"―all set against the backdrop of […]
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