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Events This Week

AVA's Annual Meeting

To be held in person with a

Zoom Option


Tuesday, October 17, 2023

6:30 to 8:00 PM

Meeting ID: 826 7098 5859

Passcode: 704517

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Panel Discussion

Cheryl Betz | Rachel Gross

Mary Mead


Oct 20, 5:30 PM

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Upcoming Fall Classes for Adults and Teens

Starts This Weekend

Blacksmithing: Tools for the Fire with Mike Platt - Sat & Sun, Oct 21-22, 10 am-4 pm - Register Now

Starts This Weekend

Printing Without a Press with Maggie Minor - Saturday, Oct 21, 10 am-4 pm - Register Now

Basic Drawing with Daryl Seitchik - Mondays, Oct 23-Nov 27, 6-8:30 pm - Register Now

Hot Wax: An Introduction to Encaustic Painting with Stephanie Gordon - Sat & Sun, Oct 28-29, 10 am-4 pm - Register Now

ray chin, zen archery

Zen Archery: A "First Shot" at Kyudo with Ray Chin - Saturday, Nov 4, 9 am-4 pm - Register Now

Beginning and Continuing Watercolor: Lights & Darks with Joan Hoffmann

session 1: Mondays, Nov 6-20, 9:30 am-12 pm - Register Now

session 2: Wednesdays, Nov 8-22, 6-8:30 pm - Register Now

Introduction to Woodworking

session 1: Bandsaw Boxes with Dave Shinnlinger, Thursdays, Nov 16-Dec 21, 6-9 pm - Register Now

session 2: Cookbook/iPad Stand with Mike Hillinger, Tuesdays, Nov 21-Dec 19, 5:30-8 pm - Register Now

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Financial Assistance is Available for All Classes

Call to Artists

2023 AVA Member Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale

Submission Deadline: November 3

The holiday season is almost upon us.

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Current Exhibitions

SOLO EXHIBITIONS

Cheryl Betz | Rachel Gross | Mary Mead

Oct 13-Nov 11, 2023

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WORKS IN CLAY

Jihye Han | Yeonsoo Kim | Jenny Swanson

Oct 13-Nov 11, 2023

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JOAN FEIERABEND

Multitudes

Oct 6-Nov 4, 2023

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Carol Krauss

Tidal Changes

Gallery 3 @ AVA

On the third-floor

Oct 6-Nov 6, 2023

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All Galleries are Free and Open to the Public Tues-Sat 11-5 PM!

Community Programs 

Online ArtReach-Live Artist Demos

Has Moved to Monday Nights!


Monday, Oct 23, 7:00 PM

Please check out AVA's Facebook Page for an archive of ArtReach videos.

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CAOS (Community Arts Open Studio)

A weekly open studio for children and caregivers to create self-directed projects using various tools and art supplies.


CAOS for Families

Saturday Mornings, 10 am-1 pm


CAOS for Toddlers & Preschoolers

Friday Mornings, 9:30-11:30 am

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From AVA's Annual Fund

Please support AVA’s Annual Fund

to help us meet our day-to-day expenses.


Where Creativity is Celebrated and Community Thrives!

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YOUR HELP IS ESSENTIAL TO AVA'S VITALITY

Members Gallery-Open During Gallery Hours

Have you stopped by AVA's Members Gallery recently? There's something for everyone: paintings, pottery, jewelry, sculptures, and more! Shop local and pick up a unique work of art for your home, or buy a gift for a friend.

Visit the Members Gallery

Featured Artist Wall

John Douglas

Sep 8-Oct 20, 2023

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Team AVA Art News

Events, Showings, and Other News

Winkie Kelsey: A Retrospective of 64 Years of Art Making

In the Main Lobby at Kendal at Hanover

Oct 17-Nov 14, 2023

11 AM to 7 PM

Opening Reception: Oct 17, 4:30-6 PM

All sale proceeds will be donated to AVA Gallery and Art Center in honor of its 50th Anniversary!

Seen and Heard Exhibit

Shari Boraz

The Art Center-Dover, NH

Sep 8-Oct 31, 2023

Opening Reception: Oct 7, 5-7 PM

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AVA News

AVA Art Gallery and Art Center at 50

The History of AVA 1973-2023

by Nicola Smith

Buy Your Copy Now @ AVA

$50.00

AVA Wish List

We are always looking for art supplies and building/office equipment.

Check out our Wish List page.

We Need Volunteers!

If joining a group of individuals dedicated to advancing the creative spirit appeals to you, contact us today to get started.

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