Located in Salinas, California, the Salinas Valley Art Association (SVAA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of the visual arts.
Both artists and  art enthusiasts are welcome.
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2023 ANNUAL LUNCHEON WINNERS

1st place: Angelica

2nd place:  Beverly

3rd place: Joan

​We have held exhibits at the following Monterey County venues
 Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall
Annual Monterey History Society Boronda Art Show
The National Steinbeck Center,
Salinas Public Library
​and Congressional offices.

​At monthly meetings any or all of the following will occur:

Lectures and demonstrations by Demo Artists
Sharing members works 
​Slide or computer presentations​ 
Annual Spring luncheon & art competition ​​

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​leonard Cooper

​SVAA was founded in 1945 (Under another name)   by a small, energetic group of artists, including Hazel Hohberger.   The primary founder was Leonard Cooper.

​He and his brother, Ignacio,  were also involved with the beginning of the Symphony Association.

 The two brothers were childhood playmates of John Steinbeck.