AVA 2026 MEMBERSHIP OFFERING

JOIN OUR CREATIVE COMMUNITY.

Membership at AVA Gallery and Art Center is a wonderful way to support the visual arts in the Upper Valley. When you join AVA, you become part of a vibrant community of artists and patrons who, over the years, have built a cherished space to learn, produce, and exhibit visual art. Your membership helps AVA keep the lights on, present the work of artists who live and work throughout the region, and creates access to our facilities. All AVA Gallery members receive reciprocal membership in the North American Reciprocal Museum association, which provides access to hundreds of cultural institutions across the United States and Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Cayman Islands, .

As a member you:

• Help to sustain the careers of artists through our exhibitions and workshops
• Support inclusive and accessible arts programs for all ages and abilities
• Are welcome to visit and use our open spaces during business hours
• Help shape to the organization through our annual meeting and special events

And you are eligible to:

• Show your work in our Bank Street Gallery and member exhibitions
• Lease one of our 19 artist studios on the second and third floor
• Use our metal, wood, and ceramics studios for personal projects
• Volunteer and receive a 50 percent discount on any membership level

MEMBERSHIP THAT WORKS FOR YOU.

1. MAKER & MENTORS. $75/MO. OR $900/YR.
   Metal, wood, ceramics or something else. Secure access to our beautiful Bente Torjusen West Sculptural Studies Building to make and share the things you love. A safety and skills test is a prerequisite of use. Enjoy all the benefits of full membership including the eligibility to present work in our Bank Street Gallery and join our artist studio wait list, discounts on classes and space rental, and a presence on our website.
    
2. ARTIST & PATRONS. $20/MO. OR $240/YR.
   Artist and Patron members help to build our culture of excitement and support for the arts. Artists and patrons are encouraged to visit AVA during open hours, enjoy use of our galleries, open spaces, and our coworking library and lounge. We invite your ideas for special programming and private events. Artist and Patron members enjoy all the benefits of full membership including the eligibility to present work in our Bank Street Gallery, join our artist studio wait list, discounts on classes and space rental, and a presence on our website.
    
3. FRIENDS & FAMILY. $10/MO. OR $120/YR.
   Being a Friends and Family member of AVA is a great way to keep your toe in the waters of creativity while supporting our mission. Friends and Family are encouraged to visit our galleries during open hours and receive a discount on classes, invitations to our public events along with early access to private event ticketing. Friends/Family and are eligible to reserve our private spaces and join our artist studio waitlist.

WANT TO HELP? BE AN AVA VOLUNTEER.
Members who are volunteers shape our community and visitor experience by contributing a few hours every month in a variety of roles. You can join as touch-up crew, event support, greeters and tour guides, Bank Street Gallery associates, and studio monitors. Volunteers make a deep contribution to our culture and enjoy all the benefits of any membership level at a 50 percent discount. To be eligible for the full volunteer benefit, members must complete AVA volunteer orientation and a month of service.

NEED A LITTLE HELP? WE’VE GOT YOU.

AVA Gallery is committed to inclusion, and to fulfill this mission we ask those who can to give more, and those who can’t to pay what you can. So, need some flexibility? Just reach out and we’ll help make it work.

CARE TO ROUND UP? WE LOVE YOUR SUPPORT.

Your membership fees aren’t tax deductible but a gift is. Use the “Give A Little” option when you sign up for or renew your membership. Whether it’s $5 or $500, no gift is too small; all gifts help ensure that AVA Gallery and Art Center remains open and accessible for all. And, thank you from the future!

THE EXTRA BENNIES.

All AVA members enjoy a 10 percent discount on custom framing and art supplies at Duke’s in Lebanon and Bean’s in Hanover; on custom framing at the Junction Frame Shop in White River Junction, VT; at Red Roof Frame Shop in West Lebanon; and on closed-toe, all leather boots/shoes at Huberts Family Outfitters. Plus a 10 percent discount on all AVA products and services including merchandise, classes, events, and space rental fees. Discount does not apply to the purchase of artwork.