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Lyle will have a solo exhibition at MECC (Mountain Empire Community College) Jan-Feb 2009

William King Regional Arts Center will host a panel discussion including Val Lyle of the artists and their works included in the Female(s) Form(s) Exhibition at WKRAC Feb 28th, 2009 at 2pm.

Paul Ha, Director of the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis (the Contemporary) has selected the eight foot tall sculpture titled "Feminine Entwinement" by Val Lyle to be featured at the Downtown Bristol Mural / Farmer's Market space for the 2008-2009 Art In Public Places (AIPP)
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Val Lyle was selected by Antoine Guerrero, curator and director of PS-1 New York, http://ps1.org/ a part of MOMA (The Museum of Modern Art, NYC) to exhibit artwork in the highly competitive Positive/Negative Show.

Lyle will have a solo exibition at The Arts Depot in Abingdon, VA Aug 13th-Sept 26th, 2009. Reception Sept 23 2-4pm

CASA Knoxville has commissioned Lyle to create a life-sized bronze outdoor public art sculpture. Unveiling soon.
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Val Lyle is exhibiting paintings,drawings and sculptures at Nelson Fine Art Center in Johnson City, TN with new work on display for the opening reception the First Friday of every month.
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St. Mary's Catholic Church in Johnson City, TN hired Lyle to repair and refurbish antique sculptures for their sanctuary.

Lyle and her sculpture students created a series of wall-hung public artworks that were on display at Virginia Highlands Community College.

Lyle has participated in the Knoxville Museum of Arts fundraiser "Artists Paint-Out" in 2006, 2007, and 2008 selling large oil pastel paintings of Market Square Mall.

In 2007 and 2008, Lyle's oil pastels brought good prices at CASA's (Court Appointed Special Advocates for children) annual fundraiser "Blue's Night Out".

Mandala commission for the gavesite of a beloved friend and artist invites family participation.