---
title: Visual Arts Alliance
description: Houston member-driven nonprofit supporting artists through juried exhibitions, education and community.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/visual-arts-alliance
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-16"
updatedAt: "2026-10-21"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Houston, TX, United States
website: https://visualartsalliance.org/
yearFounded: 1981
---

# Visual Arts Alliance

*Professional association • Houston, TX, United States*

## About

Houston member-driven nonprofit supporting artists through juried exhibitions, education and community.

Visual Arts Alliance (VAA) is a member-driven nonprofit organization in Houston, Texas, dedicated to elevating the visual arts. Founded in 1981 as a grassroots effort, it has produced more than ninety professionally juried exhibitions showcasing emerging and established artists.

It offers members exhibition opportunities, workshops, artist talks, critiques, studio visits, gallery tours and professional development. It also shares calls for entry, grants and collaboration opportunities, and advocates for the visual arts in Houston and beyond.

The organization welcomes artists, collectors, students and anyone curious about the visual arts, and works to build an inclusive, connected arts community.

## Details

- **Founded:** 1981
- **Location:** Houston, TX, United States
- **Website:** https://visualartsalliance.org/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vaahouston, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/visual.arts.alliance, youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@visualartsalliance4339, linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/visual-arts-alliance/

## Programs

View current programs from Visual Arts Alliance on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/visual-arts-alliance