ABSTRACT UNVEILED ART EXHIBITION | MAY 3-31

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      • Event Calendar
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      • Open Studio
      • Photography
      • Life Drawing
      • Fiber Arts
      • Paper Crafting
    • Past Exhibits
    • Gift Shop
    • Contact us
    • About Us
  • Home
  • Memberships
  • Events/Schedule
    • Studio Schedule
    • Event Calendar
    • Workshops
  • Artists
    • Ceramics Studio
    • Open Studio
    • Photography
    • Life Drawing
    • Fiber Arts
    • Paper Crafting
  • Past Exhibits
  • Gift Shop
  • Contact us
  • About Us

Mission

Our mission is to foster a vibrant and inclusive artistic community, providing a platform for artists of all backgrounds to create, connect, and collaborate.

About Us

History

  • 1935 - UVAL was originally affiliated with the RGV Federation of Women's Clubs in McAllen.
  • 1972 - UVAL was chartered as a non-profit organization.
  • 2006 - UVAL was relocated to its current location at the Kika de la Garza facility provided by the city of Mission.

Gallery

Our UVAL Gallery hosts monthly exhibitions that include art from our Members. 

Check out our Events page for upcoming exhibitions.

Studio

Located next to the Gallery, the Art Link Studio serves as a space for our members to meet, work on their art, host workshops, or prepare for upcoming exhibits. 

Arts

We are passionate about the power of creativity... at the heart of our organization is the belief that visual arts play a pivotal role in

our cultural tapestry. 


Core Values

We strive to inspire creativity, promote artistic expression, and enrich the cultural landscape through diverse programs, exhibitions, and educational opportunities.

 

Acknowledgments

City of Mission

Special recognition goes out to the City of Mission which welcomed the Upper Valley Art League and provided a building to house the art organization. The City had the vision of having an art center in the community, and the members of UVAL did not disappoint. Membership grew to over 200, exhibiting skills of all levels through multiple mediums. 


Through the efforts of UVAL President Maxilou Link, the City supported expansion of the art league. While the main building served as a gallery, the adjacent expansion built by city served as a working space for artists. This now houses room for workshops and meetings, space for life art, clay, welding, painting, stained glass, and other mediums. The annex deservedly was named the Art Link in recognition of Maxilou's drive and commitment to develop the arts at the Upper Valley Art League.  After 16 years serving as President, Maxilou retired from her position in 2020 at the age of 95.


The City of Mission, the leadership of Maxilou Link, and the members who now drive the organization are what makes the Upper Valley Art League. It runs on 100% volunteer time.



Original painting by Joyce Capen: Maxilou Link

April Newsletter

Additional Information about UVAL

UVAL Board Meetings

UVAL Board Meetings

UVAL Board Meetings

Board meetings are scheduled for the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 4 pm, with some exceptions. Call UVAL to verify schedule.

UVAL Tour

UVAL Board Meetings

UVAL Board Meetings

If you would like to tour the facility, meet some of the artists, or discover what UVAL has to offer, come by during Gallery hours or call for an appointment.


Upper Valley Art League

921 E. 12th Street • Mission, TX • 78572

(956) 591-0282

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