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CVA Lecture on Sunday, January 25, 2026, is POSTPONED Due to Weather

Elizabeth Cruickshanks

The Bold and the Beautiful: A Survey of the Neoclassic and Romantic Movements 18th- and 19th-century Europe were captivated by two competing artistic movements: Neoclassicism and Romanticism. Neoclassic art inspired by the ancient world was undeniably en vogue for the majority of the 18th century, dominating every salon and private home throughout Europe. At the close of the century, Neoclassicism was met with a reactionary artistic movement: Romanticism. With shocking imagery and an emotionality previously unexamined, Romanticism was the polar opposite of Neoclassicism.

Join Elizabeth Cruickshanks as she examines these two artistic movements and the fascinating hold they had on the European public.

 New Beginnings Party

The New Beginnings Party was Sunday, January 18, 2026, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm, at Estate Furnishings, 213 N. Main Street, Farmville, VA. Special thanks to Laurie and Laura for their warm hospitality on a raining turned snowy day!

Elections were held and Donna McRae-Jones and Donna Taylor were reelected to a three year term on the Board of Trustees. The following Officers were reelected to one year terms: Livia Barros-Gonzalez, President; Deborah McClintock, Vice President; Pat Howe, Secretary, and Paul Hoffman, Treasurer.

Special thanks to Robin Sedgewick for her years of service as President and Past President. This year the Nominating Committee consulted the Bylaws and learned there is no Board position for Past President, so regretfully we are losing Robin as a Board member.

2026 Dues are Payable October 1, 2025

It's that time of year! Dues are due! If you're not sure about whether you are paid up for 2026, drop Paul Hoffman a line.

Your dues are what keeps us going. Though we are struggling to find a new venue to display member's art, we are working on it diligently. The 2026 Art Walk planning is underway, and this event continues to grow. Workshops and Lectures for the coming year are in development.

2026 Dues are payable from October 1 of each year until January 31. The Membership Picnic this weekend is a great opportunity to catch up with people and pay your dues. Otherwise, you can use the PayPal button on this webpage to pay your dues. Be sure to use the drop-down menu to select the correct membership.

Membership Dues are:

$20.00                 Individual

        $25.00                 Couple/Family

               $40.00                 Business/Supporter

If you prefer to pay by check, you can make it payable to "Central Virginia Arts" and mail it to:

Paul Hoffman, Treasurer

Central Virginia Arts

215A W 3rd Street

Farmville, VA 23901

Thank You in advance!!!

Sales Tax Reminder

Artists are responsible for paying sales tax to the Commonwealth of Virginia on art sale proceeds.

Here is a link to the Virginia Temporary Sales Tax payment eForm. This form is also available on the CVA website on the "CVA Artist Exhibition Forms" page. If you sell more than three times in a year, you will need to register with the VA Department of Taxation.

In the case of Riverside Café sales, Riverside collects the sales tax from the buyer, The CVA then distributes to the artist their 70% share of the sale plus 100% of the sales tax collected. 25% of the Riverside Café sales goes to Riverside Café, and 5% goes to the CVA.