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Valerie Smasal-Hammons

Valerie Smasal has been an artist all her life. She began collage art when she was 14 on her living room floor using her mom’s magazines. She graduated from Texas State University with a major in theatre with emphasis on directing. She directed several shows and worked in the art department of independent films in Austin, before moving to New Orleans to work for a professional theatre company in arts administration. It was there that her love for visual art blossomed. She chaired art fundraisers, volunteered at several arts organizations, such as the Ogden Museum and New Orleans Museum of Art, where she surrounded herself with artists and participated in art shows. Upon moving to Galveston, she continued advancing her creativity and was active in the theatre community, directing plays and serving on the board of the Strand theatre, where her fundraising and event planning continued. 

Valerie moved to the Hill Country with her husband, Marcus, and immediately joined the Llano Art Gallery.  She enjoys sharing her love of collage art, especially with children. Her three stepchildren grew up doing art projects with her, and now are active in theatre and art. Her nephews look forward to Auntie Val’s visits because they always include art night. There is nothing like seeing their thought process and watching their ideas come to life on paper. 

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  • Home
  • Events 2022
    • Artist Demonstrations 2022
    • The Art Party June 2022
    • Gallery Grand Opening April
    • Special Exhibit Series
  • Gallery
    • Artists
  • Find Us
  • Guild
    • Membership and More
    • Donate
    • Building Renovation Completed 2022
    • Over 50 Years
    • Archives >
      • Events 2021 >
        • Christmas Bazaar 2021
        • Workshops >
          • Portrait Workshop 2021 CLOSED
        • Paint Out Downtown Closed
        • Paint Out In The Great Outdoors Closed
      • Events 2020 >
        • Ronda Ivy Art Party
        • Artist Demonstrations 2020
        • Mardi Gras Ball 2020
      • Events 2019 >
        • Brush & Bottle 2019
        • Annual Christmas Bazaar 2019
        • ARToberfest 2019
        • Artwalk 2019
        • Artist Demonstrations 2019
        • Open Painting
        • Western Art Show 2019
        • Kids Art Camp 2019
        • Mardi Gras Ball 2019
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2019
      • Events 2018 >
        • Art Bazaar
        • Artist Demonstrations 2018
        • ARToberfest 2018
        • The Art Party 2018
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2018
        • Mosaic Workshop
        • Selman Workshop
        • Hat Making Workshop
        • Santa Wine Bottle Workshop
        • Orsak Workshop
      • Events 2017 >
        • Holiday Market
        • ARToberfest 2017
        • Artist Demonstrations 2017
        • The Art Party (On TAP)
        • Kids Art Camp 2017
        • Spring Fling Art Show
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2017
      • Events 2016 >
        • Art Bazaar
        • Christmas Creations
        • Fourth Friday Artwalk
        • Brush & Bottle Night
        • Artist Demonstrations
        • Kids Art Camp
        • Hill Country Vision Exhibit
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2016
        • ARToberfest
        • Valentine's Party
      • Events 2015 >
        • Gift Of Art Sale
        • Christmas Creations 2015
        • ARToberfest
        • Guest Exhibit
        • Brush & Bottle Night
        • Artist Demonstrations 2015
        • Kids Art Camp 2015
        • DISCOVER: Student Art Exhibit 2015
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2015
        • Valentine's Day
      • Events 2014 >
        • Christmas Creations 2015
        • Starry Starry Nights
        • Pumpkin Carving Contest
        • BBQ Fundraiser
        • DISCOVER: Student Art Exhibit
        • Valentine's Day
        • Llano Art Studio Tour 2014
        • Artist Demonstration 2014
        • Art Camp 2014
      • Events 2013 >
        • Art Camp 2013