WALDEN'S ALASKA PAINTINGS CHOSEN FOR
AUSTIN VISUAL ARTS ASSN MEMBER SHOW JULY 17-AUG 7
Austin, TX, June 29, 2010 – A new painting by Valerie Walden will be included in the 2010 Austin
Visual Arts Association Member Show. The striking work titled “I Hear the Whistle Blowing”
features a dramatic, mountain-side train in Skagway, Alaska and measures 12 inches by 36 inches.
Fittingly, it is from her new Alaska Series that also features glaciers, and ocean scenes.
The exhibition runs July 17 through August 7, 2010 at the Studio2Gallery in South Austin. The show
encompasses landscapes, portraiture, figurative, still life, floral and animal paintings in a range of
mediums and techniques including abstract and representational pieces. It is open to the public, free of
charge during regular business hours. An opening Artists’ Reception is scheduled for Saturday, July
17, from 6:30-9:00 pm.
This year, the show was juried by Tina Weitz, owner of Studio2Gallery and Donna Crosby, artist and
Austin Visual Arts Association president.
Ms. Walden commented, “I’m pleased to be part of the annual show again this year. It’s like presenting
with your extended family. But, there is always some surprising new work.” Ms. Walden will be attending
Saturday’s reception to discuss “I Hear the Whistle Blowing” which may be found on her website.
About Valerie Walden Valerie
Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the Austin
Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale ArtistsSchool, and renowned
plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. She works primarily in pastels
and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member
of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and Plein
Air Austin. And, she is a resident artist at the cooperative Austin Art Space, www.austinartspace.
com.
About Austin Visual Arts Association
The Austin Visual Arts Association is a non-profit arts organization composed of working artists and
supporters of the arts. Established in 1977 at the suggestion of the Arts Commission, AVAA
(formerly Austin Contemporary Visual Arts Association, ACVAA) is one of the oldest visual arts
organizations in Austin. Founded by a group of interested artists, museum professionals and gallery
owners, our stated purpose is to "encourage the knowledge, appreciation and practice of contemporary
visual art." The Association offers members an art-based networking structure, an ongoing seminar
series, as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work. More information at www.avaaonline.com.
AUSTIN VISUAL ARTS ASSN MEMBER SHOW JULY 17-AUG 7
Austin, TX, June 29, 2010 – A new painting by Valerie Walden will be included in the 2010 Austin
Visual Arts Association Member Show. The striking work titled “I Hear the Whistle Blowing”
features a dramatic, mountain-side train in Skagway, Alaska and measures 12 inches by 36 inches.
Fittingly, it is from her new Alaska Series that also features glaciers, and ocean scenes.
The exhibition runs July 17 through August 7, 2010 at the Studio2Gallery in South Austin. The show
encompasses landscapes, portraiture, figurative, still life, floral and animal paintings in a range of
mediums and techniques including abstract and representational pieces. It is open to the public, free of
charge during regular business hours. An opening Artists’ Reception is scheduled for Saturday, July
17, from 6:30-9:00 pm.
This year, the show was juried by Tina Weitz, owner of Studio2Gallery and Donna Crosby, artist and
Austin Visual Arts Association president.
Ms. Walden commented, “I’m pleased to be part of the annual show again this year. It’s like presenting
with your extended family. But, there is always some surprising new work.” Ms. Walden will be attending
Saturday’s reception to discuss “I Hear the Whistle Blowing” which may be found on her website.
About Valerie Walden Valerie
Walden developed her talent with inspiration and guidance from artists and instructors at the Austin
Museum of Art, University of Texas, Leslie DeMille of the Scottsdale ArtistsSchool, and renowned
plein air artists Scott Christensen of Idaho and Bob Rohm of Texas. She works primarily in pastels
and oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She is a member
of the Austin Visual Arts Association, Austin Pastel Society, Southwest Pastel Society and Plein
Air Austin. And, she is a resident artist at the cooperative Austin Art Space, www.austinartspace.
com.
About Austin Visual Arts Association
The Austin Visual Arts Association is a non-profit arts organization composed of working artists and
supporters of the arts. Established in 1977 at the suggestion of the Arts Commission, AVAA
(formerly Austin Contemporary Visual Arts Association, ACVAA) is one of the oldest visual arts
organizations in Austin. Founded by a group of interested artists, museum professionals and gallery
owners, our stated purpose is to "encourage the knowledge, appreciation and practice of contemporary
visual art." The Association offers members an art-based networking structure, an ongoing seminar
series, as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work. More information at www.avaaonline.com.
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