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July 28 Meeting - Haskew's Challenge
For members: Bring your entry based on the theme, "ESCAPE". Visitors
are encouraged to come see what the VFAA is all about! and Guest
Speaker, Eugene Clark - Figure Drawing and Demo. Eugene Clark is
an artist consultant, specializing in anatomy and figure drawing.
He currently teaches at the College for Creative Studies, Detroit,
Michigan
and has numerous other teaching affiliations throughout SE
Michigan. Monthly meetings take place at 7:30pm, Milford Presbyterian
Church on Main St., downtown Milford. Visitors are encouraged to come
and meet the VFAA. Looking for new opportunities and shows? This and other great information can be found each month in the Artisan Newsletter. Also, See the Southeast Michigan Arts Opportunities & Exhibitions. Milford Opportunity to sell work downtown, Now!: Thursday evenings, Farmer's Market. 3 - 8 pmUpcoming Events
Monthly recap of our inspiring Guest Artist speakers:
 | | June - Eric Law, a member of Professional Photographers of America and Commercial Photographers International, shared great tips on preparing your artwork for shows. From his studio in Berkley, Eric offers photo services, see EricLawPhotography.com. |
May - Zdzislaw Sikora, professor and Print Media Section Chair of the Fine Arts Department at the College for Creative Studies, and consulting committee member for the Ann Arbor Art Show. Zdzislaw shared a stimulating critique and thoughtful observations with willing artists on their work. Watch for news about Zdzislaw's (g-slaw) exhibit coming in November. |  |
April - Dee Overly
Speaking on the latest strategies for reaching your art market on the web. Dee is known for her sensitive and precise pencil drawings, featured in Art Models Life Nudes, and American Artist Magazine. You can sign up for her workshops at www.deeoverly.com.
 | March - Bridgette Guzman Local talent, Bridgette Guzman has built a top reputation building her own unique business for repairing and restoring all manner of two and three dimensional art, from locations in Michigan and beyond. Contact her at: fineartfixed1@comcast.net. |
| February - Suzanne Bilek Native Detroiter with a career in the art business, telling the story of Detroit as one of the first hubs of American art: for club speaking engagements, contact Suzanne@tri-ped.com. |  |
January Guest Speaker - Dean Rogers
Presented a "deep dive" demo of his drawing technique. Dean frequently shows in shows throughout the Detroit metropolitan area.
See Photos from recent events: The Holiday Re-gifting Snow Ball, and Members participate in the Chamsah Show, at the Jewish Community Center Art Gallery, going on through March.