Join the VECCA Community

Whether you are an artist, a musician, a writer, or simply a lover of the arts, VECCA is for you.
Join VECCA

Become an Exhibitor

Exhibit your artwork in our gallery in downtown Woodstock. VECCA members have the additional opportunity to have their art displayed and promoted in the valley. Join VECCA and start showing your work.
Become an Exhibitor

Amir Barnett - Artist of the Month

Amir Barnett is a self-taught visual artist whose work blends his technical experience as a surface water engineer with his deep artistic expression. Opening Reception March 8, 1-3pm
Artist of the Month

Constructed Worlds: Art from Fantasy & Fiction

Community Show: Over 20 artists showing themes of fantasy or fiction, mythology, literature, illustration, dreams, sci-fi.

Opening Reception March 8, 1-3pm

On display March and April now at VECCA Gallery.
Constructed Worlds: Community Show

Alive with Art: for Kids & Teens

Upcoming children classes and workshops will be announced soon. Preview whats coming up in April, May & June.
Alive with Art: for Kids & Teens

VECCA Writers

For poets, journalists, memoirists, non-fiction & fiction writers, bloggers, wanna be bloggers, screen writers, and more.

Next meeting March 23rd, 2025. 1:30pm
VECCA Writers

Hospital Show

VECCA member's artworks now on display at Shenandoah Memorial Hospital. Available to purchase.
Hospital Show

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Our Mission

VECCA (Valley Educational Center for the Creative Arts) is dedicated to bringing the arts and the community together through educational and cultural programs. By utilizing the skills of professional instructors and talented area residents, VECCA creates opportunities for persons of all ages to pursue the arts and develop their creative skills to whatever degree they desire, as well as to exhibit or perform those skills.

By creating an awareness of the arts, VECCA hopes to inspire and encourage creativity and develop an active cultural environment throughout The Shenandoah Valley. VECCA, an educational non-profit organization in Shenandoah County, Virginia, was founded in 1984 and continues to thrive. It benefits the community through annual student scholarships, workshops, exhibitions, community art projects, and more. 

VECCA is open to the community during special events and on Wednesday/Thursday 5-7 pm, Fridays, 11 am – 2 pm / Saturdays, 10 am – 4 pm / Sundays, 12-3 pm. Closures due to inclement weather are posted on our social media page.

We need your support!

In 2024 VECCA is celebrating its 40th year of dedication to our community!

BUT… WITHOUT COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND SUPPORT, THIS COULD BE OUR LAST YEAR!

Please Donate, Join, Teach or Volunteer TODAY!!!

Current Artist of the Month

On display now at VECCA Art Gallery.

Learn more.

Current Community Show

Constructed Worlds

On display now at VECCA Art Gallery until the end of April.

Learn More.

Upcoming Artist of the Month

Unique Bird Photography. Opening Reception at VECCA Gallery, April 12th 1-3pm

Learn more.

Call for Art - Next Community Show

Help with the Arts in Your Community

Call for Volunteers & Instructors

Call or email if interested. Learn More about volunteering and being a part of arts in the valley.

Classes & Groups

FREE
Kids & Teens Worksops
- Alive with Art
VECCA Writers

Monthly Meetings

Next meeting Mar. 23, 2025.

1:30 – 3:30pm

Backyard Bird Photography Meetup

Hosted by Terry A. Thiele

OUR COMMUNITY OUTREACH

Dedicated to Excellence in the Creative Arts

Scholarship winners

Scholarships

Each year, graduating high schoolers are invited to apply for visual arts, music, & writing scholarships, which provide financial aid to recipients.

Art hanging in the VECCA Galery

Call to Artists

VECCA holds several art shows throughout the year. Each call for artists has its own guidelines, entry fees, and deadlines.

Pottery making

Education

Projects, workshops, and more provide the community with opportunities to unleash their creative sides through art.

Support the Arts

BECOME A MEMBER TODAY

Whether you are an artist, a musician, a writer, or simply a lover of the arts, VECCA is for you. 

VECCA members enjoy two free entries to all art shows, opportunity to share their creative skills & sell their work during Saturday Demo Days, an invitation to our annual Holiday Market during November and December, a chance to exhibit their work year-round, and a unique position to share their love of the creative arts with The Shenandoah Valley. Free for students 18 and under.

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

Gold Sponsor

Gold Sponsor - Connection

Technology Partner

Technology Partner - Dell

VECCA will be

CLOSED TODAY

Roads might be treacherous today.
Stay safe everyone.