AVA Gallery and Art Center | | 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
| | | | Watercolor Kids Club for ages 6-8 with Roger Goldenberg, M-F, June 16-20, 9 am-Noon - Register Now | | | | Mask and Props for ages 9-12 with Natalia Callaghan, M-Th, June 30-July 3, 9 am-Noon - Register Now | | Upcoming Classes & Workshops | | | | Tonight - Collage & Mixed-media Open Studio with Anastasia Tambakis, Thursdays, May 15-June 12, 6-7:30 pm $120, or $30/session - Register Now | | | | This Saturday - Creativity Workshop: Inkwash Painting with Emily Battles, Saturday, May 17, 6:15-8:30 pm - Register Now | | | | Paper, Plate & Press: Drypoint with Derek Bell, Saturday & Sunday, June 7 & 8, 10 am-3 pm - Register Now | | |
CANOPY
In Collaboration with West Central Behavioral Health
a group exhibition supporting mental
health awareness
May 9-July 12
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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
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Steve Chase: A Singular Vision
April 17-June 6
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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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Understory:
Don Collins | Stephanie Gordon
Marcie Scudder | Ann Steuernagel
Bend to the Earth:
Sher Kamman | Jack Morris
Water Marks:
Meg McLean
May 23-June 28
Opening Reception:
Friday, May 23, 5-7 PM
Visit the website for details on each exhibition
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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.
Cost: $110
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Conversations
Visiting Artists:
Veronika Yadukha and
Lethokuhle Msimang
Friday, May 16
5:30-6:30 PM
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AVA Annual Yart Sale
Sale: Saturday, May 31
Give-away: Sunday, June 1
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ArtReach-Live Artist Demos
Community Arts Open Studio
Fiber Arts Studio | ArtStop
NEW! Photography Club
Senior Art | Art Lab
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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.
Learn more about NH Gives
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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...
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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.
Have a Look...
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Shown: The Sculpture "Wing (Tribute to 9/11)" by Winkie Kelsey
Donated by: Carey and Debbe Callaghan
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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
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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...
Volunteer at AVA!
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Gallery Hours
Tuesday-Saturday 11 AM-5 PM.
Free and Open to the Public.
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