Get support from our community to nurture, practice, or further develop your 2D Visual Art skills.
Donations & Contributions
We appreciate your consistent dedication and support in helping others learn, create, and cultivate the Visual Arts!
We also accept memorial donations instead of flowers upon the family's request.
Ann Larrabee Scholarship
In loving memory of Ann, the Art Verve Academy offers scholarships based on financial need or merit to help eligible students continue their education or improve their 2D Visual Art skills.
Linda Kay Capps-Olsen Scholarship
In loving memory of Linda, the Art Verve Academy offers scholarships based on financial need or merit to help eligible students continue their education or improve their 2D Visual Art skills.
A Very Special THANKS to the following contributors to the Linda Kay Capps Olsen scholarship.
- Carrie Mook Bridgman of Louisville, Kentucky
- Laura Krug of Memphis, Tennessee
- Amy Magnon of Tucson, Arizona
- Nancy McKay of Tucson, Arizona
- Rebecca Miller of Tucson, Arizona
- Pam Murphy of Tucson, Arizona
- Carl Olsen of Memphis, Tennessee
- Christy Olsen of Tucson, Arizona
- Trish Patterson-Haak of Blacksburg, Virginia
- Albis Samonides of Memphis, Tennessee
Linda Kay Capps-Olsen was known for her fine art skills in oil painting, her musical talents —playing both the piano and the accordion —her good humor, and her strong religious faith. She was also a well-established phenomenal portrait painter and representational artist. She spent a lot of time teaching others how to draw, paint, make art, or be creative. She taught visual art classes to adults and teenagers via Shelby County public school and also served as a caregiver for the elderly.
A Very Special THANKS to our sponsors, contributors & volunteers, who enhance, donate or help make the Art Verve experience happen!
Community
The Art Verve Association is a place to exchange new ideas, tools, tips, or techniques with like-minded individuals, in person or virtually, through our community. To learn more about how to join, click here.
Art Verve In-Person Community
The Art Verve Association provides in-person Meetups to support creatives and encourage social learning. They are free and open to the public, intended for individuals who enjoy practicing 2D visual arts together in a group setting. To learn more about how to join, click here.
Art Verve Private Forum Online
The Art Verve Association provides a private, free online environment to cultivate social learning. Moderated by instructors from the Art Verve Academy, it's a great way to connect with others and develop your skills. To learn more about joining or using it, click here.
Art Verve Social Media Group Page
Our Facebook group is private and open to instructors or anyone who has taken a class at the Art Verve Academy or attended an Art Verve Village meetup. Post your artwork, share studies and information about supplies, or just chat about anything art-related.
If you want to join, go to the page and ask to join. The administrator will allow you to enter. Click here to visit or go to facebook.com/groups/ArtVerveAcademy.
Learner Self-Study
Self-study is a valuable tool for enhancing any learning experience or mastering any skill.
Articles by Instructors
Include the following:
- Our Visual Arts Blog - by multiple instructors
- Lisa Larrabee Art - by Lisa Larrabee
- Drawing & Painting Endeavors - by Christy Olsen
Resources from our Visual Arts EDU blog.
- Visual Art Blog - The many types of drawing
- Drawing - The many types of drawing
- Painting - Applying paint, pigment, or color
- Mixed Media - Using multiple materials or mediums
- Printing - Transfer of ink or paint
- Color - Topics, Pigments, Paints, or Palettes
- Design - Vision, envisioning, or planning any creation
I paint flowers so they will not die.
Frida Kahlo
