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

President
David Lennon

Vice President
Val Taylor

Treasurer
Krissy Crittenden

Secretary
Leslie Churchill

Board Member
Sue Brindle

Board Member
Bronwen Fullington

Board Member
Ed Frantz

Board Member
Medrith Nuttle

Board Member
Jack Singles
Committees
Gallery Committee
Chair – Medrith Nuttle
Keith Nuttle
John Farr
Jo Lee
Leslie Churchill
Al White
Reception Committee
Chair – Leslie Churchill
Sue Brindle
Bronwen Fullington
Rick Runyan
Al White
Special Events Committee
Al White
Leslie Churchill
Krissy Crittenden
Bronwen Fullington
Val Taylor
Val Taylor
Past Presidents
2023-Current – David Lennon
2019-2023 – Bronwen Fullington
2017-2019 – Princess Hester
2016-1017 – Amy Beshgetoorian