Valley Art Center is once again pleased to present Art by the Falls 2026, returning for its 42nd year on June 6 and 7 at the scenic Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Chagrin Falls. As one of Northeast Ohio’s premier outdoor fine art and contemporary craft festivals, the event continues to grow in both scale and reputation, offering a unique […]
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Valley Art Center is thrilled to announce the return of Art by the Falls 2025, and this year’s festival promises to be the biggest and most exciting yet! Celebrating its 41st year, this beloved outdoor fine-arts and contemporary-crafts festival will once again take place at the beautiful Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Chagrin Falls on June 7 and 8. After […]
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Valley Art Center (VAC) is thrilled to announce the 39th Art by the Falls festival, a highly-anticipated event that draws art enthusiasts from across the United States. The festival will take place from 10 am to 7 pm on Saturday, June 10, and from 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday, June 11, at Riverside Park in the heart of […]
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Valley Art Center is proud to present the 50th Annual Juried Art Exhibit. For fifty years, this increasingly prestigious exhibit has spotlighted Ohio and regional artists. Historically, we receive approximately 300-400 submitted pieces of artwork. The art is juried to approximately sixty works in a wide array of media. Over $2,000 in cash is awarded for Best of Show; First, […]
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Facing Backlash, Valley Art Center Refunds ABF Booth Fees The word “ecosystem” often shows up in discussions of the art economy, to describe the way different parts are connected. Never has the description held so true as during the COVID 19 crisis. Consider the case of Valley Art Center, in Chagrin Falls. Beyond that quaint little community, people know Valley Art […]
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Summer in Chagrin Falls always brings a few beloved traditions: blossoms, balloons, popcorn, and Art by the Falls. Held over two days during the second weekend of June, this annual art festival has brought fine artists and crafters to the idyllic Riverside Park for over three decades. Originally held 36 years ago as a way for the young Valley Art […]
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Telling the VAC Story Through Photography by Valley Art Center Staff When you visit Valley Art Center’s website, open their invitations or see their ads in the local paper, chances are you’ll find photography by Michael Steinberg. Since 2012, Michael has provided the pictures that illustrate the Valley Art Center story. It’s a story of thousands of people deeply engaged […]
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