VALISE stands for Vashon Artists Linked In Social Engagement. We chose these words for their humorous, ironic, and activist bent. The gallery is dedicated to presenting subjects and media that are daring, unexpected and emergent. We want to stir our audiences. We want to challenge members to initiate fresh work. We want to share the venue with the community and tempt new ideas. Collective members show about half the time, and artists from outside the Vashon Autonomous Zone show the other half. VALISE plans to be an important and accessible art venue for the community.

A valise is a traveling bag, a suitcase that hints of mystery and adventure.  What’s inside?  Where has it been?  Where is it going?  The bag is curiously anonymous, nostalgic, and worthy of a closer inspection.

Address:
PO Box 2238
17633 Vashon Highway SW
Vashon, WA 98070
Website: http://www.valisegallery.org
Email: info@valisegallery.org