I started drawing as a child, continuing through my elementary and high school years. I knew all along that was what I wanted my major to be in college. I had the opportunity to work in printmaking, sculpture, and illustration before settling into mixed media. As I look back at my work exploring a range of styles, I had started doing work in mixed media before I even knew it was called mixed media!     When home computers were very new, I spent several years designing and cre

Dear Members, As YAA celebrates 120 years of serving our community, this has been one of our strongest years yet.  Our programs continue to grow, and our education participation is the highest it’s been in five years.   This progress is possible because of the dedication of our staff, volunteers, and members. As we look ahead, we are preparing for our move into a larger space: opening the door to even more classes, workshops, exhibitions, and opportunities for artists of all

We are excited to announce the six winners were selected for this year’s Annual Open Juried Exhibition. The exhibition is free and open to the public Monday–Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and on Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., with last admission 30 minutes before closing. The show will be on view through December 14 at 4 p.m. Judges notes: Through a rich range of tones and compelling depiction of light and shadow, the artist has created a quiet sense of intimacy in this work.