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The Second Annual Greg Hemberger Sustainable Architecture Workshop for Teens
July 22–26, 2013
Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Created in memory of the architect Greg Hemberger, with the support of the Greg Hemberger Memorial Fund at the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, the first annual Sustainable Architecture Workshop for teens at AVA was a tremendous success. Building upon the strength of the first experience, AVA will be offering the Second Annual Greg Hemberger Sustainable Architecture Workshop July 22–26.
Structured for young people with an interest in sustainable design and construction, this five-day, hands-on workshop will consist of morning sessions at AVA, led by local professionals, and afternoon visits to local architecture offices, construction companies, and LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified buildings. The workshop will incorporate architectural design principles, free-hand drawing, model building, sustainability standards, and other pertinent topics. It will also provide students with new design skills, personal portfolio material, and an idea of whether sustainable architecture and construction is of potential career interest to them.
Participation is limited to 12 students in grades 9-12; younger students can participate with special permission from the instructor. Participants must complete an application to be considered for this workshop. Tuition for this five-day, 40-hour workshop is $350. Scholarships are available to those who need assistance with all or part of the tuition.
Eliza McLellan, who led the program in its first year, will be returning to the Upper Valley from New York, where she works as the assistant to the Design for Risk and Reconstruction Committee at the AIA New York Center for Architecture.
AVA wishes to thank June, Ben, and Gretchen Hemberger for their commitment to the continuation of this important and meaningful offering. Greg Hemberger was for years a partner at Banwell Architects, the architectural firm responsible for the renovation design of our LEED Gold-certified building.
Get Involved General
AVA’s 2013 Internships and Camp Assistants
Application Deadline: April 15
AVA’s diverse programs provide dedicated and capable high school and college students the opportunity to make an essential contribution to the work we do in the community, while also gaining skills as they learn about the art world.
Camp Assistants, who are generally high school students passionate about the visual arts, work directly with faculty members to create exciting and memorable Summer Art Camps for children and teens. Click here to download AVA’s 2013 Camp Assistant Application. The application deadline is April 15.
Interns, who are generally high school seniors and college students, help in multiple ways with our education, exhibition, and community arts programs. AVA internships are designed with the unique interests of each applicant in mind — individuals seeking experience in a fine art gallery, art education and community arts programming, or arts administration would be rewarded by their time at AVA. Click here to download AVA’s 2013 Internship Application. The application deadline is April 15.
Public Art Projects
Working with artist Gowri Savoor, learn how to make your own enchanting lantern from willow bows and tissue paper. The unique workshop will include a brief slideshow to introduce you to the process and the materials.
No previous experience is necessary, and all tools and materials are provided. All ages are welcome to create their own light (children under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult.)
Space is limited to 12 participants. A $25 registration fee is requested. Scholarships are available.
Illuminations, sponsor of this community arts program, has been providing lighting to the Upper Valley for over a quarter century.
Paper Lantern-Making is now full. Please give us a call at (603) 448-3117 if you would like to be put on the waitlist. Thank you!
Exhibitions Latest News
AVA received a 2012 Owl Award!
Last night AVA received a 2012 Owl Award for Here, Now: Work by Regional Native American Artists, Best Painting and Sculpture Exhibition.
A big thank you to The Complete Hoot and everything they do for the arts in the Upper Valley!
