Join us in an interactive exhibition tour of Scoffolding, currently on view at AVA through Mar. 1. Scaffolding is a unique group exhibition spanning all three floors at AVA and includes a range of sculptural and site-specific works. The exhibition tour will be live, and include interviews with artists and commentary from exhibition director Sam Eckert.
Harrison Halaska received his Masters of Fine Arts from the Laguna College of Art and Design in 2018. His focus has been painting still lifes, landscapes, and portraits from life. He is engaged by the uncovering and discovery of his environment through painting. The artist works almost exclusively from life, and will be demonstrating his process and approach to direct painting from obversation.
Multi-disciplinary artist Cecelia Kane will be demonstrating the process behind her latest series "How am I feeling today" which involves a range of processes including drawing with embroidery, laser printing and mixed media on vintage hankerchiefs. She will be also be discussing her large-scale public art installations and the drawings and paintings that are tethered to them. The demo and discussion will be live from the artist's studio.
Join us in an exhibition tour at AVA Gallery of the 17th Annual High School Exhibition, artwork created by regional high school students who have been nominated for participation by their art teachers. This year’s awards were chosen by Artist Mentor and Publisher of Art New England, Rita Fucillo.