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The Visual Arts Society of Texas has monthly members meetings at the

Patterson-Appleton Arts Center in Denton, Texas

400 E. Hickory Street

2026 calendar winners



Introducing the 2026 VAST Calendar and Note Cards

Each year VAST is proud to showcase selected members art in a printed calendar. VAST is grateful for local businesses and community members that sponsor pages of the calendar. The printed calendars are available for purchase beginning in September.


Cards and Calendars will be available for purchase at the monthly member meetings.

Prices:

Calendar is $12.00

Pack of 12 notecards is $25




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Mission Statement
Mission Statement

Artists and community connecting to create and celebrate visual arts!

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VAST Goals
VAST Goals
  • increasing community appreciation for the visual arts
  • continued improvement of individual artistic expression
  • offering fellowship with people of similar interests


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Governance
Governance

VAST is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of not less than three (3) and not more than twenty-five (25) members. The Board of Directors has full responsibility for the management of the business of the Organization within the structure of the approved Bylaws. The Board of Directors determines the policies governing the administration and operation of the Organization and has full responsibility for the financial affairs and for the ethical and professional standards of the Organization.

The Visual Arts Society of Texas (VAST), organized in 1975, is based in Denton, Texas, and functions as a non-profit, professional organization dedicated to supporting artists and art lovers. VAST is registered as a 501 (c)(3) organization with the Internal Revenue Service and donation to VAST are tax-deductible.

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Bylaws-2024
Bylaws-2024

Bylaws of Visual Arts Society of Texas

2024-2025

 

Preamble

 

This Organization is dedicated to increasing community appreciation for the visual arts, continued improvement of individual artistic expression, and offering fellowship with people of similar interests. The mission statement of this Organization is: Artists and community connecting to create and celebrate visual arts!

Read more here:

By-Laws of VAST-Sept 2024



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To become a Lifetime Legacy Society member, you agree to support the mission of the Visual Art Society of Texas (VAST), and contribute in a way designed to assist in the promotion of the mission. VAST Legacy Lifetime members are people who believe in the VAST organization. Their commitment expands continuing opportunities for artists in building lifetime friendships with other artists, expanding knowledge in the arts and providing ongoing opportunities for artists to be recognized at levels reflecting their talents and dedication to their craft. Visit the VAST Donations page to learn more about how to become Lifetime Legacy Member: Donations



Lifetime Legacy Membership Levels 


  • Red Stone $1,000
  • Orange Stone $2,000
  • Yellow $3,000
  • Green $5,000
  • Blue $7,500
  • Purple $10,000


VAST Lifetime Legacy Members:


Kimberly Karl, Blue

Becky McCollum, Green

Stephen Zhang, Yellow

Carolyn Johnson, Yellow

Gail Cope, Yellow

Carol Rowley, Yellow

Mary Perry, Orange

Patti Richard, Red

Linda Creagh, Red

Eloise Sears, Red

Ray Sears, Red

Jo Williams, Red

Dalynn Montgomery, Red

Barbara Lindley, Red

Jean Greenlaw, Red





Monthly Meeting Winners

September 2025 1st Place

Mini-Show

T.J. Strutton

"No Soft Landing"

Pastel

September Mini-Show 2nd Place

Sabrina Rush

“Canopy”

Oil

September Creative Stretch Winner

Gail Cope

"Woman's Work"


Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

Mini Show Awards Sponsored by


Creative Stretch Sponsored by


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Vast Legacy Lifetime Pins

VAST thanks the 2025 VAST Calendar Sponsors:

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2025 Calendar Sponsors