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
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
Val Taylor
Al White
Art Grant
Committee
John McFadden
Dave Lennon
Past Presidents
2023-Current – David Lennon
2019-2023 – Bronwen Fullington
2017-2019 – Princess Hester
2016-1017 – Amy Beshgetoorian