VALISE stands for Vashon Artists Linked In Social Engagement. We chose these words for their humorous, ironic, and activist bent. The gallery is dedicated to presenting subjects and media that are daring, unexpected and emergent. We want to stir our audiences. We want to challenge members to initiate fresh work. We want to share the venue with the community and tempt new ideas. Collective members show about half the time, and artists from outside the Vashon Autonomous Zone show the other half. The goal of the VALISE gallery is to be an important and accessible art venue for the community.
VALISE is located at 17633 Vashon Highway SW, on Vashon Island, just a quick ferry ride from West Seattle, Washington. Click here to find us on the Vashon Map.
VALISE officially opened March 6, 2009 and the hours of operation are First Fridays 6-9pm, as well as each Saturday 11-5pm. Or contact us to set up an appointment.
image captions: (left) gallery sign, (right) members: Elizabeth Conner, Carol Schwennesen, Beverly Naidus, and Gay Schy at the March 2009 VALISE opening reception