Visual Arts Academy and Studio

06/02/2026

Superman's success in Action Comics #1 didn't just create a hero—it launched an entire industry.

Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, and countless others soon followed, creating the Golden Age of Comics.

Episode 4 of Art History in a Minute: Comics, Cartoons & Manga Edition explores the superhero boom that changed pop culture forever!

05/30/2026

You Asked, We Delivered!

Due to overwhelming demand, we've added ONE FINAL WEEK of Summer Art Camp!

July 20th–24th
Ages 6–15
Full-Day Creative Fun
$400 All Materials Included

Our camps have filled incredibly fast this year, so don't wait—this final week is expected to fill quickly too!
Register now and make this a brilliantly creative summer at VAAS!

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05/29/2026

Episode 39 of Art History in a Minute dives into Andy Warhol and his iconic Marilyn Monroe series — one of the most recognizable images in modern art history.

Was Warhol celebrating fame… or criticizing it?

05/28/2026

🎉🎨 HUGE congratulations to Delaney on winning 1st Place in her school mascot art competition!!

We are SO incredibly excited and proud of her hard work, creativity, and dedication. Seeing our students grow and succeed creatively is one of the greatest joys of what we do!

Way to go, Delaney — keep creating amazing things!

05/26/2026

Superheroes didn’t just appear…
they were born when the world needed them most.

From war, uncertainty, and change—
came icons of hope, strength, and justice.

This is where it all begins.
Episode 3 of Art History in a Minute: Comics, Cartoons & Manga is LIVE!
Follow along—this story only gets bigger.

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Today we pause to remember and honor those who have served.

VAAS will be closed today for Memorial Day and will reopen tomorrow with normal hours 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful day.

05/24/2026

Most artists struggle with this…

Finishing their work.

But finishing is a skill.
The more you complete—
the easier it becomes to complete again.

Finish it.
Then move on!

Flemish Grisaille Process
Gamblin Paints | Yellow Ochre + Titanium White + Raw Umber
→ Limited palette glazes
→ Gamblin Gamvar Satin Varnish

05/23/2026

Tonight’s the night!

Join us for our Student Art Exhibition
📍11700 Middletown, KY
🕕 6–8 PM

Come celebrate, connect, and experience some incredible art!

05/22/2026

What if a painting didn’t show you something…
but made you feel something?

Rothko didn’t paint objects—
he painted emotion.

Stand close.
Let the color take over.

Episode 38 of Art History in a Minute is one you experience, not just watch.

Follow for more. This one hits different.