Community Profile of the Month

Capitol Broadcasting Company believes one of our greatest responsibilities is supporting our community. CBC’s Community Profile is a new monthly feature on the Web – a way to inform our employees and the public about the work of area non-profits, and their volunteer opportunities and needs.

For July 2010, take closer look at the Visual Art Exchange.

Visual Art Exchange
www.visualartexchange.org

Address:
325 Blake Street
Raleigh , NC 27601

Phone: (919) 828-7834

About Visual Art Exchange:
Visual Art Exchange (VAE) is the oldest, private, non-profit, visual arts organization in Raleigh. Formerly Wake Visual Arts, VAE has been operating for 29 years. It was the first art gallery to operate in downtown Raleigh and is a past recipient of the prestigious Raleigh Medal of Arts Award.

VAE has an integral place in the art community in Raleigh and is a key cultural offering in the City Market neighborhood and Moore Square Arts District. VAE is dedicated to providing opportunities to emerging artists and enriching the cultural environment of the community through its exhibitions and programs.

Visual Art Exchange VAE's mission is to foster the advancement of and provide opportunities for all visual artists, particularly emerging, and to increase community awareness, appreciation, and support of North Carolina artists.

Their vision is to be the premiere resource for emerging artists in the community, and the recognized venue for connecting the community with visual artists. VAE provides unique and important exhibitions and programs for both the public and the art community.

VAE's exhibitions are open five days a week and during monthly First Friday gallery walks. Its off campus exhibit locations offer even more art exposure to the community. Most of VAE exhibitions and programs are open to non-members and members alike.

How To Help Visual Art Exchange:
BECOME A MEMBER
Become a part of VAE's vast network of artists, educators, patrons and community leaders. Members receive discount fees, lower commissions on sales, newsletters, a weekly email & an artist discount card. Find out more here.

DONATE
Gallery and membership sales account for only one quarter of the income VAE needs to meet expenses. The rest must be contributed privately by individuals, foundations and corporations committed to supporting artists and interesting in connecting the community to the arts. Find out more here.

VOLUNTEER
VAE depends heavily on its membership to accomplish day to day operations and expand its resources. At one time, in fact, the organization was run entirely by volunteers. Volunteers can help in a variety of activities from everything from specific events to construction. Find out more here.

POSTED: July 1, 2010