Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the VAAC in the area?

The Vassar Area Arts Council is a non profit organization that was created as a means to encourage and support art in all forms within the community of Vassar, Michigan and the surrounding areas. It is our desire to offer a venue for art supporters to view and enjoy local art. We also wish to provide a means for local artists to showcase their work by making it available to the public and to connect them with other people in their field.

Who can become a member of the VAAC? Do I have to live in Vassar?

No, you do not have to live in Vassar to become a member of the VAAC! Our organization is based in Vassar, MI and operates to serve the local areas, but is not limited to the city, county, or state. All residents of the United States are welcome to join our organization.

Do I have to be a member to go to meetings or participate in VAAC events?

Everyone is welcome at our meetings, however you must be a member of the VAAC in order to participate in the organization's voting and decision making processes. All of our events are open to the public to attend, however showcasing art in some events may be restricted to members only. We do hold showcasing events that are open to art submission by non-members and we will notify you of these events if you are part of our e-mailing list. We also announce these events in local newspapers.

Do you charge a membership fee? If so, how much does it cost?

The VAAC charges a nominal yearly membership fee. We are a non profit organization and fees are used strictly for the purposes of covering our operating costs and to fund events and are not used to profit any member in any way. (Please review Article III: Finance and Restriction of Powers in our Constitution.) Membership fees are $20.00 per person a year. Student memberships, for those in highschool or college, cost $5.00 per student, per year.

How do I join the VAAC? What form of membership fee payment do you accept?

You can join the VAAC by filling out and submitting one of our membership forms accompanied by the appropriate dollar amount of membership fees. Families that reside at the same address are welcome to submit one form with all of their names, and a single check, money order, or dollar amount with which to cover membership costs. You will be given or mailed a receipt. We currently accept the payment of membership fees by way of check, money order, or cash. Checks and money orders should be written to Vassar Area Arts Council. We can now also accept credit card payment of membership fees, but only via the internet. All online transactions are handled securely by Pay-Pal. You are not required to have a Pay-Pal account, however the system can only process one membership fee at a time. Because of this, multiple membership fees must be done separately. We are not able to accept credit card payment for student fees at this time.

You can print a registration form by clicking HERE. Or by requesting a form be sent to you by clicking on the contact link in the main menu to the right and sending an e-mail to the site adminstrator. Please be sure to include your name, address, and phone number!

Do you have a mailing list?

We currently have a mailing list that is operated via e-mail only. If you would like to sign up for our e-mailing list, please click HERE and fill out the pdf form. You may fill this out online and then submit it by e-mail, or you may print it and mail it to us at the address listed on the form. We currently do not operate a traditional 'paper' mailing list through the post office. If you cannot view pdf forms, please click the contact button in the menu on the left side of the site and e-mail your request, containing the following information: name, address, phone number, e-mail, and what area of art you participate in. If you are not an artist, please indicate that you are simply a friend of the arts.

What is your e-mailing list used for?

We send out meeting notices, copies of our meeting minutes, and any other VAAC news such as event announcements. We may also send you e-mail designed to inform artists of opportunities to share, sell, or showcase artwork, or if we are looking for project volunteers. We greatly appreciate those who wish to support the VAAC by volunteering, and our showcasing events are a service that we offer the community and its artists. You are by no means obligated to volunteer or bring artwork to showcase at our events. The Vassar Area Arts Council does NOT sell or share the personal information collected via this form. Your information is private and will only be used to contact you for VAAC art related purposes as indicated above. Your postal address and phone number will be kept on file in the event that we need to contact you in a more traditional manner such as to mail you a receipt. The VAAC does not participate in phone solicitation.