Did You Know?

Did you know...that you can Be a Part of Something in March 2012?

Did you know that the Arts Center offers kids art classes every Saturday? From 10:30-noon we have classes for kids aged 6-9, and from 12:30-2:00, we have classes for kids aged 10-14!

Did you know that in 2012 the UVAA once again sponsored the All Douglas County Student Art Show? (with over 500 art pieces on our walls!)

Did you know that UVAA awarded cash prizes to three local high school students who won the juried high school portion of the 2012 Student Art Show?

Did you know that in 2011 the Arts Center hosted 6 different calls to artists? 

Did you know what is involved with holding a juried art show? Find out here!

Did you know that the Arts Center changes out on average 6 gallery exhibits every 8 weeks? 

Did you know that UVAA held 4 juried art exhibits in 2011 – 2 of which were cash awarded?

Did you know that in 2011 UVAA hosted 2 traveling art exhibits?

Did you know that so far in 2012 UVAA has hosted 2 Music for the Arts fundraising events of food, fun, and music?

Did you know that in 2011 8 different schools were highlighted in the Arts Center’s Student Gallery?

Did you know that the 2011 Summer Arts Festival welcomed in over 15,000 visitors onto the artful grounds and through our building?  It took over 150 angel volunteers to keep this well coordinated machine going in order to produce over $49,000 in operational dollars for the Arts Center!

Did you know that UVAA’s second annual Creative Cast-Off Sale (October 22) will put artful goods into the hands of those who could use and treasure them, while at the same time bringing money into the Arts Center's operational funds?

Did you know that it costs the Art Center $18,500 per year just to have heat and lights?

Did you know that the Arts Center is not subsidized, but exists through the generosity of its members, those in the community who are passionate for the arts, area business sponsors, and its “friends in culture?”

Did you know that through our Art Express program, the Arts Center sponsored over 11,000 art experiences for Douglas County's school children? Did you know this program is volunteer run and delivered to schools at no cost?

Did you know that you can visit the art and tour the galleries for free?

Did you know that we welcome and love children to come through and experience our art culture?