Purpose:

VAST sponsors this annual event to offer its members an important opportunity to enter their work in a juried exhibition that showcases members only. The exhibit provides an excellent venue for the North Texas community to appreciate the high quality and diverse nature of art produced by area artists.

Over the last 20 years, Michelle Hays’ passion and enthusiasm for visual communication has manifested in many forms; designer, illustrator, educator, studio owner, and community volunteer.  Michelle has taught courses at Rhode Island School of Design, San Diego State University, Point Loma Nazarene University, Texas State University—San Marcos, San Diego City College and Texas Woman’s University. Hays is currently the Chair of the Department of Visual Arts at Texas Woman’s University. She completed her graduate studies at Rhode Island School of Design, where she earned her M.F.A. in Graphic Design. Michelle’s design work has appeared in publications including HOW, Print, and Graphic Design USA, 1000 More Graphic Elements: Unique Elements for Distinctive Designs, and has been included in several galleries and museum libraries.

2012 Awards Winners (l-r)
Linda Chidsey, Barbara Core, Aurora Dawson, Allison Proulx, Nancy Waldo, Elva Salinas, Kristina Smith