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About GAP
Founded in 2009 as a 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization to promote art and artists within the Grapevine area.
A well-established community of more than 70 artists from Grapevine, Texas
and surrounding areas, who love to create, enjoy, and learn about art.
The Grapevine Art Project is open to artists who work in any media.
President: Barbara Mittler Term Expires 12/31/2023
Vice President - Events: Diane Allison Term Expires 12/31/2023 (President Elect)
Vice President - Communications: Jackie Loria Term Expires 12/31/2023
Secretary: Sue Jackson Wallace Term Expires 12/31/2022
Treasurer: Ed Peet Term Expires 12/31/2022
All terms are two years in length, with officers elected by the members of GAP.
Becoming a GAP MEMBER
Benefits of Being a GAP Member
● Network with other artists.
● Attend monthly meetings and enjoy demonstrations and/or presentations by other artists.
● Expand your knowledge and skill set by participating in volunteer activities.
● Provides the artist with a web presence.
The Application Process
● A candidate completes the online application, and provides samples of their art on website, Facebook, or Instagram.
● Application is reviewed by the membership committee.
● The committee will review the application and may request more information.
● Qualified applicants will be notified and provided a link to finalize their membership.
Membership Types
Grapevine Art Project offers 5 different membership options.
Below are the different types and the annual dues.
| Member Type | Annual Dues | Description | |
 | Artist | $50 | An individual who is seeking to strengthen their skills in either their current discipine or a new one. |
 | Senior Artist | $35 | Aged 65 or older, an individual seeking to improve their skills while sharing lessons learned along the journey of being a Texas Artist. |
 | Family | $70 | An artist and spouse seeking membership in the Grapevine Art Project. |
 | Student | $25 | An individual 15 - 17 years of age seeking to join an artist organization. A Student must have a sponsor within GAP and/or parent to accompany the student to meetings. |
 | Patron | $100 | Supportive individuals and/or corporations in our community who wish to ensure the growth and nurturing of art in Grapevine and all North Texas. |
Click here to fill out a Gap application.
Thank you for your interest!
3 D Artists Gallery
Barbara Mittler
Jewelry
At SophiaRaeDesigns, we knit and crochet 14 kt gold and sterling silver wire into pieces that are fabric smooth to the touch. This custom technique assures that each piece is a one of a kind work of art.
Cheryl Johnson
Jewelry
As an artist, Cheryl has journeyed and grown through creations in multiple media over 30+ years – paintings, pottery, stained glass, and now wearable fused glass jewelry.
Dave Monk
Woodworking
Dave Monk has been perfecting his woodworking craft since he was a young boy. At different points in this journey, he has made furniture, kitchen cabinets and designs in hardwood floors.
Diane Allison
Glass Artist
One of my favorite school age memories is the snowy day we stayed inside the classroom for recess where I was free to spend the hour reproducing on paper the subtle colors of the sunlight on the new snow.
Ed Peet
Coin Artist
Ed has combined the love of travel and interest in coins to create an unconventional art form.
Gwen Albee
Jewelry
An award winning artist, Gwen has incorporated a life time of art into her jewelry. She works in Copper, leather and a touch of brass making her jewelry one of a kind, from simple wire wrap stones to more involved hand drawings etched into the metal.
Jackie Loria
Jewelry
Jackie uses silver and copper wire to wrap natural stones in a classically elegant style that showcases the stone's natural beauty. She uses copper sheet and tubing to make hammered bracelet cuffs and cuff-style rings with torch-fired patinas. She has many different styles and loves all types of jewelry!
Juliana Gahagen
Jewelry
Juliana creates custom hand-crafted sterling silver jewelry using modern and minimalist designs that result in aesthetically attractive and fashionable pieces.
Kashmira Mistry
Potter
Kashmira Mistry, a local potter and ceramic artist, makes functional and sculptural pieces for the home and garden.
Keith Albee
Metal Art
Keith learned to braze and weld after he retired in 2013 and that is where his journey into Metal Art began. He uses mediums of Copper, Horseshoes, Horseshoe Nails, Sheet Metal and Black Iron Pipe.
Lois McCormick
Jewelry
Lois’s eclectic metal and glass jewelry is handmade using her own pieces surrounded by unique and quality components sourced from local talent and various global artisans.
Nadira Charaniya
Jewelry
A longtime artisan, Nadira uses a variety of mediums to transpose her imagination to jewelry and decorative art. An educator with years of experience in the cognitive and rational domain, Nadira branched out to seriously explore, and connect with, the affective and the symbolic.
Naomi J. B. Fron
Jewelry Wire and Fused Glass Artist
A local Award Winning Jewelry Artist, Naomi works with Sterling Silver & 14 Karat Gold-Filled Wire and Gemstones to create unique one of a kind pieces of wearable art.
Pam Skersick
Polymer Clay Artist
Pam is a self-taught polymer clay artist with 15 years’ experience.
Paul Benson
Scroll Saw Artist
In 2004, with retirement on the horizon, I knew I needed a hobby. Drawn to the decorative art and wood a scroll saw seemed the logical fit.
Shirley Matteson
Shirley Matteson is an award winning Cloisonne vitreous enamel artist.
Sue Jackson Wallace
Pottery
Sue Jackson, a local potter, creates functional art incorporating nature in to her pieces with leaves, dragonflies, frogs and other additions.
2 D Artists Gallery
Amy J. Schultz
Photographer
Amy is a writer and commercial/fine art photographer. Her fine art photography focuses on wayside places and found objects shot in the moment.
Amy Tigner
Artist
My life is one that is divided between being an academic at the University of Texas, Arlington, and pursuing life as an artist.
Angela Banks
Artist
Bold, vibrant, colorful, these are the paintings of Angela Banks. She works with both acrylic and oil on canvas drawing inspiration from simple moments in life and nature. The work is intuitive and organic.
Anita Kim Robbins
Artist
Dallas artist, Anita Kim Robbins owns Studio Art House. She is known for her highly textural renditions of nature that combine sculpture and painting.
Ann Hardy
Artist
Ann has been painting for her livelihood since the mid nineties. Her studio is in her tree house located on acreage in Colleyville, Texas.
Barbara Kletecka
Artist
I have been producing art for as long as I can remember. And after learning all the building blocks of art and getting a few bachelor’s degrees, I can let my imagination go wild.
Betty Dirba Enmon
Artist
I am a native Texan that enjoys painting landscape and seascapes in oil. Over the years, I have learned from various professional artist throughout Texas.
Beverly Richmond
Artist
Professional artist, Beverly Richmond, creates timeless, Old Master style oil paintings that capture the beauty and wonder of a person, a landscape, fruits, flowers, or ordinary, everyday objects.
Bruce Rosenstiel
Photographer
Bruce Rosenstiel was drawn to photography by his fascination with wildlife and world cultures. He enjoys photographing all manner of flora and fauna.
Charice Cooper
Artist
From traditional to contemporary, the versatility of Charice’s art allows her great freedom of expression.
Cheryl Rodo
Artist
Cheryl is a graduate of The University of Toronto and has painted for over 30 years. She is an artist with the Grapevine Tx Art Project (GAP), a board of Director at The Oakville Art Society and a member of Visual Arts Mississauga (VAM).
Chris Brandley
Artist
Chris Brandley, an award winning artist, graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Baylor University and is a professionally certified art educator.
Diane Cunningham
Artist
Diane says art snuck up on her in her 39th year of life, at a chaotic time and that it healed her and brought order into chaos.
Edward Maldonado
Artist
I have been told from an early age I had talent and was encouraged to get better. After the third grade I pursued to get better in drawing and so I did with the help of an art teacher.
ITSPINKNOTPURPLE Yvonne Gambino, Beatrix Krell, Sylvia Stehsel
Artists
Our art style is a collaboration of 3 artists painting mostly in triptychs and each canvas represents the artists’ individual and unique style.
Jose Angel Hernandez
Artist
I was born in Puerto Rico and raised in the Northeast. Graduated from high school in 1974 and later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration in 1990. I am a self-taught artist that started painting in the year 2000.
Kandace Green
Graphic Design/Block Printer
Kandace is a graphic designer and self-taught block printer. Her interest in block printing stems from fascination with the centuries old printing technique and hand-carved blocks.
Klaus Mayer
Photographer
Klaus Mayer is a self-taught award winning photographer who has been a member of the Professional Photographers of America since 2016.
Mary Kay Krell
Artist
Mary Kay Krell grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, a university town. She was raised in a musical family and became interested in the arts at an early age.
Mary Sweeney Howe
Artist
She is professional artist and art teacher at Lifesong Studio in Grapevine, TX. She is a versatile artist utilizing many different mediums.
Melissa James
Artist
Melissa James has been expressing her vision of the world since early childhood. Growing up on a sugar cane farm in southern Louisiana, she could always be found exploring nature with her loyal pets.
Richard Morris
Artist
Rich is a self taught landscape, seascape, and abstract painter. He uses watercolors and acrylics as his medium, sometimes mixing the two.
Shelly Burden
Portrait Artist
Shelly preserves memories by creating watercolor people and pet portraits. Her realistic commissioned and original work can be found on her website or Facebook Page.
Stefan Huyghe
Artist
Originally from Belgium, Stefan moved to the United States in 1993. He has been living in Keller TX since 2010. His photo-realistic oil paintings have won awards around the metroplex.
Tina Church Alvarez
Artist
Tina received her first camera from her Dad at age 10....and has been fascinated with imagery ever since and became a passionate photographer.
Contact Us
For any questions or comments please contact us by email.
Secretary@grapevineartproject.com
Events@grapevineartproject.com
Membership-Treasurer@grapevineartproject.com
Info-Communications@grapevineartproject.com
FOR PROSPECTIVE ARTISTS:
Use the QR code below for a prospective member. Have the prospective artist scan the code on their phone. It will bring up a "short form" requesting basic information. When submitted, the artist will receive the full application for membership.
Archived Member News & Events
ARCHIVED Recognition and Awards
K C HULSMAN STATE FAIR OF TEXAS AWARD
Photographer
GAP Member KC Hulsman, in her own words on September 25 at 12:21 PM: I'm thrilled to announce that I have been awarded third place in the annual State Fair of Texas Creative Arts competition, for my piece "Solitude" in the Black & White: Teachers & Professionals division, 'Any Subject' category. Our congratulations on her achievement at the State Fair of Texas!
KELLER TOWN HALL JURIED EXHIBITION WINNERS
People's Choice Award Painting- Mark Sadiwala "Return to Freedom"
TO SEE ALL THE WINNERS, CLICK ON THE "READ MORE" BUTTON BELOW
KELLER TOWN HALL EXHIBITION January 7- February 20
Awards
During the January 10 Artists Reception at Keller Town Hall, the Keller Arts Board selected winners in each of the four categories and Ribbons were awarded. To see more of the winners, click on the "Read More" button
Tammy Klepac
Photographer
Congratulations 🎉 go out to our member Tammy Klepac Photography, whose photographs 📷 have been selected as first and second place winners, in several categories, of the "Keep NRH Beautiful Photo Contest."
Tina Alvarez
Photographer
Congratulations to Tina Alvarez for her 2nd Place Award in the 2018 Irving Art Association Photography Awards Competition and Exhibit. The Exhibit runs from October 28- November 21, their reception is Sunday November 11 from 2:00-4:00 pm.
Tina Alvarez
photographer
Tina Alvarez, GAP member, won 1st place in the Photography category at the "Crème de la Crème" show sponsored by Visual Art Guild of Frisco. Her winning photograph was titled "Gentle Giant".
Kandace Green
Graphic Designer
Kandace Greeh has been invited to participate in the Printmaker's Showcase as part of the Print Jam at the Kimbell Art Museum! The Print Jam is Sunday November 11th from 12 Noon to 3pm. https://www.kimbellart.org/print-jam
Naomi Fron
Jewelry Artist
Naomi Won the 2nd Place Award in Jewelry for her Amethyst and Freshwater Pearl Bracelet, "The Circle". She also won the City of Keller Employees Award for her 40 Carat Amethyst Ring, "TheRock".
Klaus Mayer
Photographer
Congratulations again to Klaus Mayer, just received this news from him! Klaus Mayer Photography is feeling proud. I have fantastic news I want to share.It makes me very proud to share with you, that my photograph "Come and Play with me" is selected as an editor’s favorite submission of the 2018 National Geographic Photo Contest and it is published on their website. https://www.facebook.com/kmayerphotography/posts/1241616345979834
Stefan Huyghe
Artist
Congratulations to our new GAP member Stefan Huyghe who exhibited in Keller's Got Talent and won the 1st Place in Oil Painting for his painting Diesel 72x48. The painting will be on display until November 21 at the Keller Town Hall.
Klaus Mayer
Photographer
Klaus won the 1st Place Award in Photography for his "Winter Sunrise at Mesa Arch" at Keller's Got Talent and also the Keller Public Arts Board Award for his "Sunrise at Mesa Arch".
Chris Brandley
Painter
FIRST PLACE RIBBON Lancaster Juried Art Show December 2017
Charice Cooper
Painter
BEST OF SHOW Lancaster Juried Art Show The Risk Takers
Klaus Mayer
Photographer
Here are the results of the largest photo contest in Texas, the Texas State Fair in Dallas. My photographs "Texas Sunset" and "Come and Play with Me" were selected by the jury for 1st place. They will be awarded with a blue ribbon. You can see them during the Texas State Fair at Fair Park in Dallas from Sep. 28th until Oct. 21st. 2018 inside the Creative Arts Building.
KC Hulsman
Photographer
I was awarded Second Place for my photographic work "This Side of the Pond" by a three-member judging panel in the Challenge Category "Frogs & Toads" across all art mediums (painting, drawing, digital art, photography, mixed media) for the 2018 IAA Animal Art Competition & Exhibition.
KC Hulsman
Photographer
KC has been selected to exhibit two of her works at the Western Trapping on the Llano, a juried international exhibit. The exhibit is free, open to the public and runs from October 20 thru November 3, 2018 at the Llano County Historical Museum.
