ABOUT
VISUAL ARTS GUILD OF FRISCO
ABOUT VISUAL ARTS GUILD of FRISCO
Founded in 2001
The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco is a volunteer non-profit 501(c )(3) organization dedicated to promoting the visual arts and educating the public. Founded in 2001, VAGF has grown to become a vital part of the local arts community. Each year we host numerous art exhibits, workshops and educational lectures for our members and the public.
Our Mission
To provide opportunities for local visual artists to promote their work and cultivate public appreciation for the visual arts.
Join us!
Meetings
The Visual Arts Guild of Frisco holds monthly membership meetings typically on the 2nd Monday of every month except December. Events and meetings are held in varying locations throughout the community. Please check our EVENTS page or FB Page for details and to RSVP!
Doors open at 6:30p, meeting starts at 7p.
* Our VAGF Member-Artists are encouraged to bring a small-to-medium piece of art for Artist of the Month judging.
The meeting is free for members, while guests are encouraged to make a $10 donation at the door.
*Refreshments will be served*
Funding
Funding for programs and events is provided through membership dues, donations, submission fees, sponsorships and grants, including an annual grant from the Frisco Arts Foundation!
VAGF Membership Benefits
Joining our community of artists and art lovers has its benefits!
- Monthly meetings featuring art related presentations
- Free submission to our annual Fresh Start exhibition
- Free submission to our 6 Partner Gallery Exhibitions
- Discounted submission to En Plein Air Frisco
- Discounted Booth Space at Art in the Arena Frisco
- Increase artists local exposure.
- Networking with fellow artists & creative people.
- Opportunity Art Pop Up volunteer
- 4th Street Gallery - Artist Collective
Interested in VAGF?
Complete the form below and our membership team will reach out with membership details and offers.
Visual Arts Guild of Frisco
Leadership Team
Suad Bejtovic
President
Suad Bejtović was born and raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, where his father helped him fall in love with photography by giving him a camera as a gift for his 11th birthday. A US resident since 1997, and citizen since 2004, Suad has been fascinated with his new homeland, and especially its western portions, with National Parks and the abundance of other scenic areas and public lands.
Suad joint VAGF in 2019 and won best in Photography in Fresh Start 2019 and 2020. He served as Director of Communications 2020-2021 and voted to President in January 2021. He’s active in the Frisco business community as well as a graduate of Leadership Frisco Class XX and currently serves on the City of Frisco Arts and Culture Board.
Follow his Photography work on:
Instagram: suadbphoto
Website: Suad.com
Jennifer Luney
Director of Finance
Jennifer Luney Bejtovic is a SVP, Private Banker for Bank of Texas, Amateur Photographer, and Arts Advocate. VAGF member since 2019, she joined the board January 2021 as Director of Finance and brings her marketing, nonprofit and finance background to her supportive role.
She received her Bachelors of Advertising and Bachelors of English at Texas Tech University and is the mother of two Frisco ISD graduates.
Jennifer currently serves on the Frisco Parks and Rec board, is a graduate of BCA Leadership Arts Class 2024 and Leadership Frisco Class XXV. She looks forward to meeting you at the next VAGF meeting, art exhibition, reception or art pop-up!
Connect with Jennifer on LinkedIn
Olivia Ogren‑Hrejsa
Secretary
Professional photographer serving North Texas families and businesses. Olivia is an award- winning & experienced photographer who is skilled at telling your story. She offers custom branding sessions for business owners and amazing artwork for families.
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Angeline Collier
Director of Communications
Angeline Collier studied Visual Communications at the Art Institute of Dallas. She’s held many commercial art positions over the years from Graphic Artist to Art Director, in both Dallas and Denver. In 2004 she set out on her own as Halo Creative, which she still operates today, designing print and web collateral for clients. In recent years, she’s been focusing more on fine art with the goal of advancing this area of her career. Her current focus is acrylic painting.
Kellyn Chandler
Director of Membership
Michael Thibodeaux
Board Member at Large
An emerging artist in Photography, Michael is a former educator and received his BA in Speech Communication from UT Tyler.
Connect with Michael on Instagram
Joan
Affenit
Board Member At Large
Joan was born and raised in Philadelphia, where her lifelong impulse to interpret the world through visual art first took root. She began formal painting studies in the Chicagoland area in the early 2000s, training for two decades under artist Enid Silverman and embracing Silverman’s deep affection for oil on canvas.
Her life experiences and travels continue to shape her evolving artistic language. Each new life chapter becomes a catalyst for transformation on the canvas, reflecting an ever-deepening dialogue between her inner experience and the world around her.
When she moved to DFW during the early days of COVID, she was searching for an art community. About a year later, she found the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco and immediately felt at home. Drawn in by the warmth, camaraderie, and opportunities the guild provided, she became an active volunteer, building connections throughout the organization and the broader arts community. Wanting to deepen her involvement, she joined the board—a decision that has been both rewarding and impactful.