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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The Members Page is now functional
Existing members should refer to the  May Newsletter or  contact Steve.

Member's  page

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               2​025 Demonstrations​

May 10 Gordon Mayfield, Watercolor/Realism

June 14 Dorothy Stonely, Acrylics/Abstracts

July 12 Linda Elling, Oil/Realism

Aug. 9 Katy D’Amore, oils and Pastel

Sept. 13: Bobbie Brainerd, Oil/Realism

Oct. 11: Guna Hebbar, Oil/Realism

Nov. 8: Diane Grindol, Watercolor,

​December  Holiday luncheon

Click this text to open a printable map to our main meeting site.

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A new, password protected
​"Member's page"  is under construction.
Notice will be shared with members when it is available.

MEMBER'S PAGE  

Content will include:
A current  membership roster,
Event photographs
Special Announcements,
A form to submit suggestions and  questions,
and more.
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​Click on the following topics to learn more about us.       

Demonstration videos

 Member's Online Art 

Events Calendar

Avery Exhibit 2023

Featured Artist

Join SVAA

​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 

We have held exhibits at the following Monterey County venues

​ Avery Gallery at Seaside City Hall
Monterey History Society Boronda Art Show
The National Steinbeck Center,
Salinas Public Library
​and Congressional offices.

2024 ANNUAL LUNCHEON WINNERS

1st Prize
Vivian  Aizawa

2nd Prize
​Faye Russo

3rd Prize
​Cherryl Silveria

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​Co-founder -   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.

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Members:
​Please communicate with  SVAA board members by using the following form.