Crème de la Crème 2019 – Art Reception October 20th at 6:30 pm
Mayor
Cheney, a great advocate of the arts, will be the juror of Art that
Speaks to me, and Ms. Rivas with her extensive knowledge in the arts,
will choose the winners of the show. Join us for the opening reception
this coming Sunday, Oct 20, 2019, at the Frisco Discovery Center at 6:30 pm! RSVP Here
Mayor Jeff Cheney
Native Texan Jeff Cheney was elected Mayor of Frisco, Texas, in May
2017, and previously served on Frisco City Council 2007-2016. Since
Mayor Cheney has taken office, Frisco has been recognized as the
fastest-growing city in America and the #1 Best Place to Live by Money
Magazine. Mayor Cheney and his wife, Dana, are co-founders of The Cheney
Group, a Frisco-based residential realty firm.
Ms. Kristin Rivas
Kristin Rivas was born and raised in North Texas. She had a passion for
fine art from a very young age and has led to diverse careers in both
business and banking; however, her artistic tendencies ultimately led
her to the art world. After graduating
from Texas Woman’s University with a Bachelor’s in Art History, she
continued her studies within the University of North Texas’ graduate
program, focusing on
Abstract Expressionism. During her time at North Texas, Kristin
published multiple papers on Modern & Contemporary Art in India,
including the impact of the Kiran Nidar Museum and the work of Bharti
Kher.
Kristin has been with Samuel Lynne Galleries since 2014 and was
appointed Director in 2016. Her passion for Dallas’ art community has
landed her several board positions. Most recently Kristin was elected as
President of the Dallas Art Dealers Association (DADA), an affiliation
of established, independent gallery owners and art organizations in the
Dallas area. She also serves on the Art Selection Committee for the
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC) and volunteers with the
Business Council for the Arts.
It’s
a very exciting time for VAGF and the arts in Frisco! Our “Crème de la
Crème 2019” show is around the corner and we are honored to announce our
jurors, Mayor Jeff Cheney of Frisco and Ms. Kristin Rivas, DADA
President.
