--- EXHIBIT EXTENDED THROUGH AUGUST 16 ---
VIN BISTRO RESTAURANT HOSTS TWO-MONTH EXHIBITION
OF VALERIE WALDEN’S PAINTINGS
-- Summer Showcase Features Informal Meet-the-Artist Reception June 26 --
Austin, TX, June 1, 2008 – Valerie Walden’s artwork will be adorning the walls of Austin’s highly
regarded Vin Bistro restaurant throughout the months of June and July. As many as 10 of her paintings
will be on display at any given time. The featured work is comprised of original pastels and oils including
new paintings from her “Silhouettes” series that will be exhibited for the first time.
Ms. Walden commented, “This is a wonderful opportunity to expose my work to a wider audience. The
venue is lovely and the casual ambiance is conducive to an unhurried appreciation of the paintings and
surroundings. It gives people a sense of how a particular painting might look and feel in their own home.”
On Thursday, June 26, Ms. Walden will be on hand to discuss her work from 5:00-7:30 PM in
conjunction with Vin Bistro’s regular Happy Hour when wine by the glass and appetizers are offered at
special prices. Additional artwork by Ms. Walden will be brought in for the informal reception. To
RSVP for the event, just click on info@waldenart.com to send an e-mail. Please include your name and phone
number.
Vin Bistro has long provided a showcase for local artists. Ms. Walden’s work is especially well suited to
the warm and welcoming design of the restaurant. The exhibition runs from June 2 through July 28, 2008.
To view see all the works on exhibit, please click here. All artwork subject to prior sale.
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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 and the Scottsdale Artists’ School. She works primarily
in pastels and in watercolor, but has occasionally been known to mix the two. Recently, she has begun
experimenting with oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She
is a member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, the Waterloo Watercolor Society, Austin Pastel
Society and the Southwest Pastel Society. Some of her paintings and more detail may be found at www.
waldenart.com.
About Vin Bistro
Inspired by the tasting rooms and restaurants in Sonoma County vineyards, Vin Bistro specializes in
contemporary American cuisine and a carefully selected wine list. The restaurant is located in Jefferson
Square at 38th and Kerbey Lane, and received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2006, 2007
and 2008. More information at www.vinbistro.com.
About Artspoken Gallery & Studios
Artspoken Inc., a local business since 2002, opened Artspoken Gallery & Studios in August of 2005 to
provide original artwork, exhibit space, and professional studios for Austin artists and art lovers. It is
now run as an artists’ co-operative. Artspoken sponsors three to five juried shows a year and numerous
gallery showings. The facility is located at 1507 West Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas, 78756,
512.589.2905. More information is available at www.artspoken.com.
VIN BISTRO RESTAURANT HOSTS TWO-MONTH EXHIBITION
OF VALERIE WALDEN’S PAINTINGS
-- Summer Showcase Features Informal Meet-the-Artist Reception June 26 --
Austin, TX, June 1, 2008 – Valerie Walden’s artwork will be adorning the walls of Austin’s highly
regarded Vin Bistro restaurant throughout the months of June and July. As many as 10 of her paintings
will be on display at any given time. The featured work is comprised of original pastels and oils including
new paintings from her “Silhouettes” series that will be exhibited for the first time.
Ms. Walden commented, “This is a wonderful opportunity to expose my work to a wider audience. The
venue is lovely and the casual ambiance is conducive to an unhurried appreciation of the paintings and
surroundings. It gives people a sense of how a particular painting might look and feel in their own home.”
On Thursday, June 26, Ms. Walden will be on hand to discuss her work from 5:00-7:30 PM in
conjunction with Vin Bistro’s regular Happy Hour when wine by the glass and appetizers are offered at
special prices. Additional artwork by Ms. Walden will be brought in for the informal reception. To
RSVP for the event, just click on info@waldenart.com to send an e-mail. Please include your name and phone
number.
Vin Bistro has long provided a showcase for local artists. Ms. Walden’s work is especially well suited to
the warm and welcoming design of the restaurant. The exhibition runs from June 2 through July 28, 2008.
To view see all the works on exhibit, please click here. All artwork subject to prior sale.
# # #
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 and the Scottsdale Artists’ School. She works primarily
in pastels and in watercolor, but has occasionally been known to mix the two. Recently, she has begun
experimenting with oils. Her work draws heavily upon her interpretations and impressions of nature. She
is a member of the Austin Visual Arts Association, the Waterloo Watercolor Society, Austin Pastel
Society and the Southwest Pastel Society. Some of her paintings and more detail may be found at www.
waldenart.com.
About Vin Bistro
Inspired by the tasting rooms and restaurants in Sonoma County vineyards, Vin Bistro specializes in
contemporary American cuisine and a carefully selected wine list. The restaurant is located in Jefferson
Square at 38th and Kerbey Lane, and received Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence in 2006, 2007
and 2008. More information at www.vinbistro.com.
About Artspoken Gallery & Studios
Artspoken Inc., a local business since 2002, opened Artspoken Gallery & Studios in August of 2005 to
provide original artwork, exhibit space, and professional studios for Austin artists and art lovers. It is
now run as an artists’ co-operative. Artspoken sponsors three to five juried shows a year and numerous
gallery showings. The facility is located at 1507 West Koenig Lane, Austin, Texas, 78756,
512.589.2905. More information is available at www.artspoken.com.
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