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. 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 in our annual Fresh Start exhibition
- Free submission to our 3 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.
- Free art display as Art Pop Up volunteer
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 is Photography work on Instagram: suadbphotoWebsite: 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
Holly Reeder
Director of Events
Holly E. Reeder is a full-time acrylic artist and a part-time freelance editor for Scribendi, Inc. Since moving to Frisco in 2018, she has begun to focus more on her artwork. To date, several of her paintings were selected for Frisco’s Art in the Atrium exhibits, in various local shows through the VAGF, the Frisco Art Gallery as well as several pieces in private collections throughout the United States.
Holly received her bachelor’s degrees in Risk Management, Insurance, and Marketing from the University of Georgia. After graduation, she worked for a large insurance company until she moved to San Diego, CA to attend California Western School of Law.
While in San Diego, she met her husband of 12 years and they welcomed their daughter in 2010.
When Holly isn’t painting or editing, you can either find her at her TaeKwonDo dojo or outside walking her Golden Retriever, Tucker. Holly also enjoys traveling, biking, hiking, and crocheting in her free time.
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.
Connect with Olivia: https://linktr.ee/oliviaogrenhrejsa
Young Kim
Director of Membership
Connect with Young Kim on his Website and Instagram
In July 2023, Young Kim was invite to showcase his art at Sparrow Gallery in Denison, TX and his artist career started.
In 2023, he joined the VAGF in Frisco, TX and enjoys getting to know many artists around him and sharing my work with them.
Young is a self-taught artist, mainly learning from You tube and workshops.
Angeline Collier
Director of Communitcations
Connect with Angeline on her Instagram and Website
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.
Board Member: Michael Thibodeaux
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