The VS Journal

Martha Graham in Lamentation No.3 by Herta Moselsio, Date Unknown. Source: Library of Congress The earth is quiet and we follow suit in peaceful harmony. The birds have gone and the bees are sleeping, while all signs of life from our gardens have long since nourished us in return for tending their growth all year. […]

We did it, ladies. We danced with the cycle of the seasons as they fueled our gardens of creativity, accepting each unique gift from Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall as our endeavors were nourished to fruition. We chose our seeds and carefully placed them in the soil, diligently watering and clearing the earth to encourage […]

Women are the cornerstones of celebration. We see you standing tall with that #MainCharacterEnergy, protecting your peace and delivering a fun and festive holiday experience to those around you. Yes, we have been sharing inspiration with you about slowing down for the season… and we know that sometimes that isn’t an option. Those of us […]

After nearly an entire calendar year of tending our gardens of creativity (both literal and metaphorical), we have an arsenal of knowledge and experience to add to our personal growth. Finding our pacing with each season uncovered strengths within us that flourished with the rain, sun, and falling leaves. Two things are now inevitable: the […]

‘Tis the season of food, ladies. Warm, scrumptious, savory, steaming, freshly prepared indulgence. I mean, nourishment.  The inevitable pressure of hitting the gym with a solid routine beginning on the first day of January hasn’t quite reared its ugly head yet, so I invite you to get ahead of it this year: now is not […]

Samuel Joshua Beckett, [Loïe Fuller Dancing], ca. 1900. (℅ Artsy) Loie Fuller was an American dancer who achieved international distinction for her innovations in theatrical lighting, as well as for her invention of the “Serpentine Dance,” a striking variation on the popular “skirt dances” of the day. (source) The Harvest celebration continues, immersing our senses […]

You are invited to a special unveiling ceremony! Virtuosa Society has partnered with Healthy Klamath for the Alleyway Activation Project, calling on artists to paint portraits of the women who helped shape Klamath Falls. These portraits will be installed as murals in the downtown area to help keep history alive, and the stories of these […]

Cafe de Flore by Mindy Carpenter Mindy Carpenter is the artist and founder of Carpe Diem Papers, a greeting card and lifestyle company that is based on her original paintings. “Nostalgic art meets vintage style” best describes her unique style, celebrating everyday charm and beauty. As the cycle of the seasons continues to turn, we […]

Living and moving with the seasons has become a powerful way of life for us as creative women. We have found peaceful repose in the Winter, allowing ourselves to slow down and reflect upon the previous year. Spring brought new life in her own time and rich soil in which to plant our seeds of […]