Gilbert Visual Artists’ League

GVAL

In 2003, The Gilbert Visual Artists’ League (GVAL) was started as a part of the Gilbert Fine Arts Association (GFAA). The purpose of the organization was to promote visual and performing arts within the community. From 2003 to 2005, GVAL operated under the umbrella of the GFAA and was directed by Chuck Lambson and Tammy Cowden. In the summer of 2006, Georgia Mulholland, Lana Leibow, Helen Marquardt, and Andy Kirchberg separated GVAL into a non-profit 501-C 3 organization in order to focus on just the visual fine arts. GVAL was incorporated July 10, 2006.

Since its creation, the league’s mission has been to promote and support the visual arts within the Gilbert, AZ metropolitan area. GVAL holds several art shows a year that are open to the public. Since 2003 GVAL has hosted an annual juried fine arts show and invited artists from the community, the Phoenix area and beyond. Each year the show has grown and has attracted the participation of fine artists from members and community alike. GVAL also sponsors an exhibition that is open to members only. In addition, a mini 5X7 show is organized each year as a fundraiser and draws over 200 original paintings from league members.