by allie | Jul 1, 2023 | Artist of the Month
The Painting Class is a small painting school for adults who love painting and the arts. Classes take place 3 times a week in 10 week sessions of 3 hours each, 4 seasons of the year. Class sizes range from 8-12 students per session, from professional painters who have...
by allie | Jun 13, 2023 | News
Brad Smith, the CEO of VEI for the past 11 years, is retiring in September. As he wraps up his last days on the job, we asked him to reflect on his career and share some parting thoughts. “While my last day at the helm is not until September 29th, the time has...
by allie | Jun 12, 2023 | News
VEI had a blast this year, volunteering at the Opening Eyes event at University of Richmond this past Saturday! The 2023 Summer Games brought more than 1200 athletes, 2000 volunteers, and countless supporters this weekend in the RVA Special Olympics’ largest...
by allie | Jun 2, 2023 | Artist of the Month
Early in 1989, conversations among friends who shared a love of photography crystallized into the Focus Group Camera Club. The purpose of the Club was to learn more about photography, to inspire, encourage and learn with each other. Through the years, members have...
by allie | May 31, 2023 | News
VEI has won Best Eye Doctor in Virginia Living’s ‘Best of Virginia’ issue! We’re so thrilled to announce that we have received this amazing award and recognition for the Central Virginia region. Thank you so much to all of the amazing people who cast their vote for...