VALLEY ARTS ALLIANCE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN LOCAL COMMUNITY

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The Valley Arts Alliance, based in Newport, continues to be very active. Many events are planned throughout the summer and beyond. Currently in the Newport Cultural Center living room area, Jeanne Finley of Corinna is showing her paintings. The exhibit will run through June. At the Sebasticook Valley Credit Union (SVFCU) in Pittsfield, the VAA has displayed the photography of members Mike Philips of Harland and Suzanne Trussell of Stetson. Mike's work includes color and black and white landscapes. Suzanne is showing color photography of her recent trip to Japan. Their work can seen in the lobby of SVFCU, located at 505 Somerset Avenue, Pittsfield. Lobby hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. The show runs through the end of June. In July, the paintings of Milton Webber of Pittsfield will be featured. Area students’ artistic talent will be showcased with assistance of the VAA, as an "RSU 19 Student Art Show" is exhibited at Tim Horton's in Newport. The opening reception will be held on Friday, May 31th from 5 PM to 7 PM. This photo of Matsumoto Castle in Japan was taken by Suzanne Trussell.

In July, the student exhibit will move to the Newport Cultural Center, where the Valley Arts Alliance also will be having their "Valley Arts Alliance Summer Show." Opening date of the show is Saturday, June 22nd. It will run through August.
Additionally, the VAA is planning another exhibit at the Pittsfield Library during the Pittsfield Egg Festival. For more information about the Valley Arts Alliance, visit their website at www.valleyartsalliance.org. All are welcome to attend their next meeting on Thursday, May 23rd at 5 PM at the Newport Cultural Center, located at 154 Main Street.