Free Membership

If you have come to this web site thinking that its only about art, you are mistaken. The purpose of this web site is to inform residents like you on the ways The Village Artist Organization (VAO) a not for profit 501c-6 is helping revitalize our neighborhood and if you would like we can help you do the same in your community.

Having a network of local artists display in local restaurants and at our local arts-and-crafts fairs, as well as on our web site, are just some of the innovative ways the VAO has devised to help a community become a neighborhood and where residents get to participate in making a difference where they shop and where they live.

In the coming months the VAO will be reaching out to all residents of our community urging them do their part by participating in VAO events and patronizing local merchants.

To introduce the VAO to our first community of Bayside, we will be outreaching to residents to become members. Individual and artist membership is free for two years if you apply for our custom VAO credit card sponsored by Capital One.  The VAO will receive a $50 donation after your first purchase, plus valuable ongoing cash donations. click here to apply.

Help us in our mission to transform our community into a neighborhood that promotes art as a way to create economic prosperity and to value the artistic spirit that inspires innovation.

Also know that if you become a member or use any of our programs or shop for art, crafts or gifts from our web site, the profits will go towards helping us help our neighborhood.

If interested on how you can participate view our membership and programs page.