About Us

Clayton Visual Arts is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to Bringing art to Clayton. It is the main visual arts programming body in Clayton, North Carolina. Its members are volunteer artists, educators, and art lovers.

Our Mission

  • Engage and promote the visual arts to all the people of Clayton by hosting monthly artists exhibitions, artists competitions, and educational community receptions.
  • Educate the Clayton community through demonstrations at the monthly CVA gatherings, the Farmers Market, and classes for children and adults.
  • Conduct fundraising events like Christmas in Clayton to provide financial support for CVA programs and to support local public art events, services for local government, local artists, and other arts organizations.
  • Strive to emphasize quality, diversity and accessibility to all local artists.

Officers and Board members

David Lennon
President

John McFadden
Vice President

Leslie Churchill
Secretary / Treasurer

Sue Brindle
Asst. Treasurer
Membership Chair

Charlie Clemmons
Board Member

 Maria Fermin Dodd
Asst. Secretary

Ed Frantz
Asst. Treasurer

Bronwen Fullington
Board Member

Jack Singles
Board Member

Board Advisors

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Val Taylor
Administrative Director

Medrith Nuttle
Exhibit Chair

Committees

Gallery Committee

Chair – Medrith Nuttle
Sue Brindle
Leslie Churchill
John Farr
Jo Lee
Keith Nuttle
Al White

Reception Committee

Chair – Leslie Churchill
Sue Brindle
Bronwen Fullington
Rick Runyan
Al White

Special Events Committee

Leslie Churchill 
Krissy Crittenden  
Bronwen Fullington 
Val Taylor
Al White 

Art Grant
Committee

Co-Chair – Leslie Churchill
Co-Chair – Ed Frantz
Marie Fermin-Dodd
John McFadden
Dave Lennon

Past Presidents

2023-Current – David Lennon
2019-2023 – Bronwen Fullington
2017-2019 – Princess Hester
2016-1017 – Amy Beshgetoorian

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