Bird's Eye View
October 3-30
First Friday Reception: October 3, 6-9pm
We don't mean to look down our noses but this month's exhibit will be a bit 'lofty'. Artists are encouraged to be creative in their exploration of downward-looking perspective.
Juried by Kelly Flanders McChesney of Flanders Art Gallery.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE September 26-27 from 11-4pm.

Window-Down: Beyond Street Art
November 7-26, 2008
First Friday Reception: November 7, 6-9pm
Graffiti is a stimulating and under-explored artform. Eight local graffiti artists will present original works created for the exhibition. VAE is excited to present this educational exhibit as part of its mission to provide opportunities for all artists while enriching our cultural environment.
Curated.

A Sale for the Season
December 5-24, 2008
First Friday Reception: December 5, 6-9pm
A wonderful source for creative gifts, A Sale for the Season is the best opportunity for VAE members to make their art available for purchase this holiday season and for shoppers to find original, thoughtful gifts for under $300. Works must be 20" or less and priced at $300 or less. Two pieces per artist. Non-juried and open only to VAE members.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE November 21-22 from 11-4pm.

City Scenes
January 2-29, 2009
Reception: January 9, 6-9pm (Please note the unusual date!)
In the damp cold of winter, even the landscape of Raleigh can begin to look spare and simple. This month's exhibit will feature industrial scenes and urban landscapes.
Juried.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE December 19-20 from 11-4pm.

Punchline
February 6-26, 2009
First Friday Reception: February 6, 6-9pm
February is the month to giggle, chuckle, smirk, and smile at VAE. This exhibit will showcase humorous or satirical art. One piece per artist.
Non-juried.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE January 30-31 from 11-4pm.

Pulp
March 6-26, 2009
First Friday Reception: March 6, 6-9pm
Paper is often used for sketching, as it allows artists a unique creative freedom. This exhibit will assert the qualities of paper as a medium that holds its own by featuring unframed, large scale works on paper. Minimum size requirement: 20"x30" (standard sized drawing paper).
Juried.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE February 27-28 from 11-4pm.

20th Annual Young Artists Exhibit
April 3-16, 2009
First Friday Reception: April 3, 6-9pm
Elementary awards: 6:30pm
Middle School awards: 7:30pm
High School awards: 8:30pm
The Young Artists Exhibit features some of the most talented up-and-coming artists in Wake County--eoementary, middle, and high school students.
Juried for prizes.
Teachers: Contact VAE about how to enter your students' work.

Unfettered
May 1-28, 2009
First Friday Reception: May 1, 6-9pm
Anything goes for this exhibit. There are no theme or media restrictions; all we ask is that work be wired for hanging (if 2D) and structrually sound. It's time to let your imagination run wild.
Juried.
Artists: Click here for an entry form and deliver actual work to VAE April 24-25 from 11-4pm.