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2026 Member Rates Announced
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.
Conversations with Artists | Artist Rachel Bernsen Interview
AVA’s Curatorial team is excited to announce a new email newsletter, “Conversations with Artists”. Each month, we’ll feature a studio visit and interview with an exhibiting artist, giving you a glimpse inside the mind of an artist and their studio. The series came to light through AVA’s former Curatorial Assistant, Emmie Foster, and will continue with our current assistant, Peili Heitzman.
Writers’ Night Out
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PatchWork | Create a Community Quilt
Conversations with Artists | Notes from AVA’s Curatorial Team
AVA’s Curatorial team is excited to announce a new email newsletter, “Conversations with Artists”. Each month, we’ll feature a studio visit and interview with an exhibiting artist, giving you a glimpse inside the mind of an artist and their studio. The series came to light through AVA’s former Curatorial Assistant, Emmie Foster, and will continue with our current assistant, Peili Heitzman.
Lebanon Library and AVA Gallery Partner to Refresh the Little Free Craft Library
Creativity meets community! AVA Gallery and the Lebanon Library teamed up to refresh the Little Free Craft Library—an open, colorful space for sharing art supplies and inspiration.
New AVA Gallery Merchandise Has Arrived!
We’re excited to share our brand-new line of AVA Gallery & Art Center merchandise — created for art lovers who want to wear their creativity proudly and support the arts in our community.
Dartmouth Geisel Volunteer Day 2025
On Tuesday, August 26, AVA welcomed sixteen students (and even one Dean!) from Dartmouth’s Geisel School of Medicine to our arts community for a different kind of lesson. Instead of lectures and labs, these future doctors rolled up their sleeves, grabbed some gloves, and got their hands dirty in AVA’s perennial beds and rooftop garden.
Elizabeth D’Amico
What do earth, air, water, and fire have in common? For AVA artist Elizabeth D’Amico, they’re more than ancient symbols—they’re a call to protect our planet.