Featured Artist for February
Vickie Henson
Hey friends! I’m Vickie Henson, I’m thrilled to call Foley, AL home sweet home for the past 5 years! I’m a Missouri girl at heart, where my family ties remain strong. Though I may not have mini-mes of my own, spreading joy to young and old through my art is what keeps me going. When I was in high school, my Pop would cut out small wooden pieces and I’d transform them into unique one-of-a-kind brooches with initials, pictures, and more. People would buy them and I loved it! With just a toothpick and my brother’s left over model car paint, I created something special. Post-grad life was a whirlwind of love and career-building! I married my best friend Fred and prioritized building a stable life. But my artistic side wasn’t forgotten. In my early thirties, I revived my art career, showcasing at craft shows and authoring “how to” books that hit Hobby Lobby & Michael’s shelves. I collaborated with fantastic brands like Delta-cream coat and Royal Nickle paint brushes just to name a few. God gets all the glory for my silly art and for upgrading me from a toothpick painter to a real artist.
About us
Since 1966 The Foley Art Center has served the Gulf Coast area with our Cultural Enrichment Programs in the local schools, Grants to Art teachers of area schools for ages 4-18 and art classes for children and adults. From the dreams of fifteen local citizens, it has become a vital force in the Cultural Development of Baldwin County.
The proceeds from our Art Center consignment sales, membership dues and projects allow us to implement our Cultural Enrichment Programs in the local schools. This has continued to be the main focus of the Foley Art Center. We sponsor outstanding performances and special events in the Foley area to eleven schools with over 5,000 students. This is in addition to our Art Grants Program to local Art Teachers at our area schools.
Our Mission
Foley Art Center is a non profit organization focused on advancing and building public awareness of the value and impact of arts, culture and creativity on our youth and on our communities.
Our Staff
Our Executive Director Chloe Salinas has that creative spark and knows how to organize and get things done. Her second in command Chele Jinn has brought in so many wonderful ideas and her drive to build our organization and make it the best is inspiring to watch and be a part of!!
Click here to learn more about Chloe and Chele and the rest of our staff!
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