We believe the beauty, thought and peace the arts provide should be available to everyone. 
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Burnsville Visual Arts Society and its programs and exhibits are possible thanks to our volunteer board members and volunteers from the community. If you are interested in volunteering for a short term project, or wish to participate on a longer-term commitment on the BVAS board, please email us.Call for Artists! Studio Art Exhibit @ Box Gallery - Aug 1-31
The BVAS Studio Art Exhibit at the Box Gallery, in Thrivent Financial Building - 625 4th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Second floor hours are Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm. All BVAS members 18 years and older are eligible to enter. There is a non-refundable entry fee. All works must be wired to hang. Also, there are guidelines of acceptable art which must be followed. For more information, download the Entry Form PDF HERE.
2011 Art Fête Results!
This year's judges were Thomas Barnard - Director of the Lakeville Area Arts Center, Jim Boles - practicing artist in photography, stain glass and glass fusion, and Kathy Grundel - now retired art educator for 35 years.
Best of Show - First Place: "Prairie III - Early Winter Erosion Series" by Bonnie Featherstone
Second Place: "Beside Still Waters" by Scott Krohn
Third Place: "Poppies in Olive Tree Garden" by Rita Beyer Corrigan
Fourth Place: "Tropical Dream" by Shakun Maheshwari
Fifth Place: "Spring Break" by Sandy Koeger
Honorable Mention: "Last Use" by Jeni Walker, "Lone Mangrove" by Michelle Lockwood, "Little Big Things" by Linda L Hansen, "The Harbor" by Donna Stalock
People's Choice: "Beside Still Waters" by Scott Krohn
To purchase artwork, please inquire at the front desk of the BPAC theatre office, or call 952-895-4685.
News and Events
- THE UPCOMING BVAS STUDIO ART EXHIBIT AT THE BOX GALLERY IN THE THRIENT FINANCIAL BUILDING IN MINNEAPOLIS DURING THE ENTIRE MONTH OF AUGUST. Drop off will be August 1st and Pickup will be August 31st.
- The Burnsville Convention and Visitors Bureau sponsored BURNSVILLE CANVAS AND VINES silent auction and wine-tasting event will be held at the Burnsville Performing Arts Center on Thursday, September 15th. Artist will be asked to submit pdf images of their artwork. A panel of judges will select the images of artwork that would have the best chance of selling at the silent auction. Artists will take 75% of the proceeds. More information to come.
- We will again be holding a theme/challenge exhibit in December at Ring Mountain Creamery in Eagan.
- Check out photos of past BVAS art exhibits, including "Art Fête", "MiniARTure", and "Words of Beauty". See them HERE.
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BVAS Board Members
Alison Price, PresidentRick Mittelstadt, Treasurer
Martha Wittstruck, Secretary
Jean Fournier, Immediate Past Pres.
Sharon Draeger
Linda L. Hansen
Alejandra Pena
James Scherbarth
Mark Freier
Jim Wittstruck
Martha Wittstruck
Art Fête 2011 Sponsors
The Great Frame Up
Cornerstone Copy of Burnsville
Dakota Electric Association
Byerly's
Burnsville Performing Arts Center
Deck the Walls
Valley Natural Foods
Jensen's Supper Club
Brianno's Deli
Contact Us
Burnsville Visual Arts SocietyP.O. Box 1041
Burnsville, MN 55337
612-568-6562
Email Us Here: burnsvillevas@gmail.com
BVAS MySpace Page
BVAS mnartists.org page
BVAS Members
Sharon DraegerTerry Honstead
Michelle Lockwood
Shakun Maheshwari
Natalie McGuire
Mary Pearson
Alejandra Pelinka
Alejandra Pena
Bob Pollard
Alison Price
James Edward Scherbarth
Patty Schwartz
John Shier
Linda Taylor
Christine Tierney
Amy Cerny Vasterling
Sharon Wagner
Jim Wittstruck
Annie Young
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