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AVA Gallery and Art Center

Opening Reception

Friday, May 23, 5-7 PM

Understory:

Don Collins | Stephanie Gordon

Marcie Scudder | Ann Steuernagel

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Bend to the Earth:

Sher Kamman | Jack Morris

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Water Marks:

Meg McLean

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May 23-June 28

Opening Reception:

Friday, May 23, 5-7 PM

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Workshop

Inside and Outside: Landscape Oil Painting

With Meg McLean


In this one-day oil painting workshop, using AVA as a home base, you'll paint on location in the nearby neighborhoods and fields in downtown Lebanon.

$110 - Register Now

Registration is open for AVA's Summer Art Camps!

AVA's Summer Art Camps run weekly,

June 16-Aug 15, 9 am-12 pm & 1:30-4:30 pm

Planet Turtle for ages 6-8, M-Th, June 30-July 3, 1:30-4:30 pm - Register Now

Plants: Inside, Outside, & All About for ages 9-12, M-F, July 28-Aug 1, 9 am-3:30 pm - Register Now

Upcoming Classes & Workshops

Tonight - Collage & Mixed-media Open Studio with Anastasia Tambakis, Thursdays, May 22-June 12, 6-7:30 pm $120, or $30/session - Register Now

Paper, Plate & Press: Drypoint with Derek Bell, Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 10 am-3 pm - Register Now

Continuing Pottery

with Maxwell Holden, Wednesdays, June 25-July 30, 6-8:30 pm - Register Now

with Tyler Morrison, Tuesdays, July 1-Aug 19, 9-11:30 am - Register Now

Financial Assistance is Available for All Classes & Camps

Current Exhibitions

CANOPY

In Collaboration with West Central Behavioral Health

a group exhibition supporting mental

health awareness

May 9-July 12

Join us for Canopy, AVA Gallery's 5th annual group exhibition supporting mental health awareness. This year's theme draws inspiration from nature's canopy—symbolizing comfort, protection, and resilience. Featuring diverse artworks that reflect personal journeys and the healing power of art, Canopy invites you to explore the intersection of creativity and mental well-being.

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Generously Sponsored by:

The Jack and Dorothy Byrne Foundation

Lucky's Coffee Garage

The Couch Family Foundation

Mascoma Bank

M&T Bank

MT. Roeschmore Foundation

The Richards Group

Steve Chase: A Singular Vision

April 17-June 6

Steve Chase, an accomplished artist who studied under the late Clifford B. West at the AVA Gallery and Art Center, as well as at Art Lab, is renowned for his bold, colorful works created with oil pastel on paper. He is the Featured Artist in The Bank Street Gallery.

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Upcoming Events

AVA Annual Yart Sale


Sale: Saturday, May 31

Give-away: Sunday, June 1


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The Mudroom:

"Why or Why Not?"


Live Storytelling

June 12, 2025

5-7 PM


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Community Programs 

ArtReach-Live Artist Demos

Community Arts Open Studio

Fiber Art Studio | ArtStop

NEW! Photography Club

Senior Art | Art Lab

Support | Membership


Save the Date: NH Gives

Save the date for June 10 at 5:00 pm. AVA is participating in NH Gives! With your generosity, we can continue to provide resources, expand programs, and support our Upper Valley community through the arts.

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Find the Perfect Gift

The Bank Street Gallery at AVA showcases and sells fine art and craft created by AVA Artist Members. Offering a diverse selection—including paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, and more—there’s something for everyone. All artwork is available for purchase. Have a Look...

AVA Benefit Gallery

Featuring donated works by regionally recognized artists, celebrating the creativity of the Upper Valley. All proceeds will support AVA’s exhibitions, community programs, and arts education for all ages.

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Shown: The Sculpture "Wing (Tribute to 9/11)" by Winkie Kelsey


Donated by: Carey and Debbe Callaghan

Support AVA

The arts are not just an accessory to our lives; they are a vital thread woven into the very fabric of our communities. Your support is essential—join us in making a difference today! Give a Gift to the Annual Fund

Join AVA Today!

In addition to tangible benefits, there’s an invaluable sense of satisfaction in recognizing that your support of AVA and the arts contributes to the enrichment of people’s lives! Learn More...

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Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM-5 PM.

Free and Open to the Public.

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