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June Artist of the Month: Anne Allen

Anne Aras Allen has been interested in painting since childhood, but during the last 10 years she has settled on watercolour because the fluidity and playfulness of this medium really appealed to her. She usually paints animals and people as she likes to focus on the eyes to express as much emotion as possible. Her […]

May Artist of the Month: Fons Teijssen

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Fons Teijssen lives in Belgium and has drawn and painted all his life, tried all kinds of techniques and ultimately watercolor has become the language he uses to talk about the world around him. He paints watercolor with lots of water and pigments, wet in wet, building layer upon layer. All subjects appear in his […]

April Artist of the Month: Anna V. Freeman

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Anna V. Freeman is a mixed media artist based in Virginia Beach. Her ceramic sculptures and paintings explore the shifting boundaries between land and sea, inspired by coastal ecosystems and intertidal landscapes. She holds an MFA in Visual Studies and her work has been exhibited nationally and collected internationally. Website | Anna’s Newsletter

March Artist of the Month: Perry Matthews

The Persistence of Time

Perry first began experimenting with color and architectural abstraction while admiring sun and cloud reflections on city high-rises. Her work has been displayed in galleries across Virginia and North Carolina and is part of Capital One’s permanent collection. https://2catswithcameras.wixsite.com/2cats

February Artist of the Month: Bob Waldrop

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VEI’s Artist of the Month is Bob Waldrop with his photography company: momentNtime. momentNtime is my vision of the wildlife and other landscapes or boats or interesting moments I see, shared with you through my lens. I enjoy taking and sharing these images. This hobby has given me so much joy, and in turn I […]

Jan AOTM: Faith Rowland & Melissa Casanova

Faith Rowland is celebrated for her captivating abstract oil paintings and intricate drawings that showcase a profound undersatnding of color and composition. In addition to her paintints, she creates striking 3D sculptural works that push the boundaries of traditional art forms and bring her nature inspired visiosn to life in innovative ways. For more on […]

Nov/Dec AOTM: Bon Air Artists Association

The Bon Air Artists Association: The Bon Air Artists Association is Richmond’s premier and perhaps longest-standing local artists’ organization, gathering some of the finest artists in the Metro Richmond area for community, betterment, education, philanthropy and, of course, the sharing of our fine art in galleries, exhibits, and art shows throughout the area. The Association […]

October Artist of the Month: James River Art League

James River Art League (JRAL) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of more than 130 juried member artists from throughout Central Virginia. Our goal is to encourage the creation and appreciation of the visual arts. We provide our member artists with motivation, association, and continuing education through programs that feature qualified artists and art professionals, and […]

September Artist of the Month: Camera Club of Richmond

The Camera Club of Richmond was founded in 1932 with a vision to promote excellence in photography; inspiring our members to reveal the world around us, preserve memories, and create works of art. CCR’s Mission is to empower our members to learn and grow their photographic craft through education, activities, exhibits, critiques, mentoring, and competitions. […]

August AOTM: The Northside Painters & Brenda Stankus

We call the group showing here The Northside Painters. The Northside Painters is a group of painters and their instructor, Brenda Stankus. Brenda has been teaching adult painting classes for 40 years. The paintings exhibited here at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens for the months of April & May 2024 are painted by current students who […]

VEI Named a Top Retailer for 2024

We are thrilled to announce that VEI has once again been recognized as one of Vision Monday’s Top 50 US Optical Retailers for 2024! This year, we proudly maintain our standing at #47 on this prestigious list. This remarkable achievement is a testament to the hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment of each member of […]

July Artist of the Month: Karen Roodman

We are excited to announce our Artist of the Month for July 2024, Karen Roodman! Karen Roodman is a true creative and intentional artist. Her background in dance, Pilates, and education in both the arts and sciences has influenced her expressive work. A native to the Midwest but RVA resident for over 30 years, she […]

May/June Artist of the Month: Showcasing Imaging Mastery

Over the next couple months, we are thrilled to showcase the extraordinary talents of the Virginia Eye Institute imaging team, also including Hannah Compiano-Robertson from Case Management. Our display features a compelling collection of both personal and professional works, underscoring the unique artistry and commitment of our staff. Join us at Huguenot to celebrate the […]

Mission Trip To Uganda

In 2023, Dr. Krawitz and Dr. LaRosa traveled to Uganda to provide eye exams and cataract surgeries. We’re incredibly proud of the mission work they provided in Uganda with 60 surgeries completed.

Introducing VEI’s New CEO: Eric S. Bell

We’re thrilled to welcome Eric S. Bell as our new CEO! With nearly thirty years of experience in health care leadership, Eric brings invaluable insights and strategic vision to our organization. A Virginia native, Eric has held prominent roles in the healthcare industry, including CEO for Virginia Oral & Facial Surgery in Richmond. His expertise […]

March Artist of the Month – Ronnie T.

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VEI is excited to announce Ronnie T. as our March Artist of the Month Ronnie was born in Lawrenceville, Virginia, and is one of 15 children. He is a father of two sons and a grandfather to 10 grandkids! He started out sketching and then later took up painting and doing wood carvings. Despite not […]

February Artist of the Month: Sam Mathias & Faith Rowland

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VEI is proud to display two artists for the month of February: Sam Mathias & Faith Rowland. I’m Sam, I’m a family and elopement photographer here in Mechanicsville, Virginia. And I love it here! Behind the camera besides being a huge fan of jokes and puns, I’m a cat mom of 4. I’m always down […]

January Artist of the month: Sam Mathias

AOTM: palm trees

I’m Sam, I’m a family and elopement photographer here in Mechanicsville, Virginia. And I love it here! Behind the camera besides being a huge fan of jokes and puns, I’m a cat mom of 4. I’m always down for tacos and spaghetti. I’m slightly obsessed with the national parks and my goal is to visit […]

November Artist of the Month – Bon Air Artists Association

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The Bon Air Artists Association: In 1974 Jeannette Kaulfers founded The Bon Air Artists Association to further stimulate her students’ avid interest in art. The club encourages and nurtures a love of art by offering educational programs, promoting the arts in the greater Richmond community, and giving emerging artists the chance to gather, share and […]

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