Committed to bringing arts education and enjoyment in its many facets: literature and poetry, dance, theater and music, to the Clay County region. By maintaining stewardship of the historic Washington Street Arts Center, the VAAC provides a home to support artists and students, and welcome area community. Provides classes, workshops, exhibitions, pop-up events, and summer arts camp. Meeting rooms and small event space available; fees apply.

Provides numerous educational and cultural experiences for youth and adults that include preservation of the historic G.A.R. Hall and the following arts enrichment programming: - Monthly gallery exhibits and lectures (free and open to the public) - Youth / adult art classes and programs including: kids studio, kids art camp, and artist unleashed - Annual kids art fest - Artists in residencies - Annual summer concert series (12 concerts) - Annual high school art scholarships and educator scholarships - Annual summer arts festival - Volunteer opportunities