Welcome to the Visual Arts League of Allen,
A vibrant community where human expression blooms, connections are forged and art comes alive. At the heart of our mission are the extraordinarily talented artists and dedicated supporters who fill our spaces with passion and imagination. Every exhibit, workshop and event we host is a celebration of our members - whose diverse voices, unique visions and endless creativity continuously enrich the local cultural landscape..
Behind every masterpiece and gathering is the generous spirit of our volunteers. Their selfless dedication, enthusiasm, and tireless efforts are the invisible brush strokes that paint the foundation of everything we do. Whether you are an accomplished artist, an aspiring creator or someone who simply loves the arts, you belong here. Together, we are building a supportive, inclusive space where art is accessible to all, raw skill finds gentle nurture, and creative passions can truly soar.
Artist of the Month
Fred “Jazz” Ruland
Our very own Fred was voted as artist of the month by the Vampire Ball Attendees.
Special Thanks
Watters Creek donated the space for our Macabre Pop Up and Vampire Ball. The Pop up lasted a week and had a lot of community engagement. People came in and explored the artwork while sharing their own stories of art and life.
Sweet Bris Bakery came out and provided some delicious treats for the evening. She had decadent themed desserts. She is a local baker with amazing decorating skills.
Come See a Collection of Our Best
Dates: November 1st through November 30th
Where: Watters Creek Village, 970 Garden Park Dr, Allen, Tx, 75013
Recent Events
Valaween Vampire Ball
Everyone had a haunting good time at our Vampire Ball. Everyone came out in their scary best! We awarded one lucky lady with best costume. Both artist and volunteer of the month were announced. Fred Ruland is artist of the month and Sheila Cunningham is the volunteer of the month.
Thanks to Ron Jones for providing the ethereal music for the evening.
Old Fashioned Fall
So proud of Aparna for selling a beautiful piece!
We were very excited for our artists to represent our organization at the Allen Heritage Guild’s Old Fashioned Fall. Thanks to Nishu Sinha, Dolly Shah, and Aparna Pottabathni for coming out and enjoying a lovely day with the community. We look forward to many more festivals and events to help connect our members with collectors and locals in our neighbourhoods.
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Partnership in Action
VALA is a proud member of the Allen Arts Alliance
Allen Arts Alliance is a non-profit organization, dedicated to bringing arts and culture to the Allen community. Proceeds and donations are distributed back to our ArtsReach program and to other non-profit arts organizations under our umbrella.
Thank You for Supporting the Arts!
Blue House Too is the realization of Allen Arts Alliance’s vision of a vibrant non-profit art space in our community. Visit the gallery at 970 Watters Creek Blvd., Allen TX 75013
Who We Are
The Visual Arts League of Allen was created to promote our vital and vibrant artistic community. VALA will serve as a conduit for creative synergy between our talented local artists, local businesses, and patrons of the arts in order to energize and support the arts in our area. VALA is comprised of a talented pool of local artists and Art enthusiasts working in all disciplines of the visual arts. We offer workshops, exhibitions, events and opportunities to artists and the community alike.
