AVA Gallery and Art Center

✨ Wear your support for the arts! Our Unisex Hoodie and Aprons are now available at the AVA Shop. Every purchase helps fuel exhibitions, youth classes, and community programs. Tap the link in bio and wrap yourself in creativity. 🎨🧥 #SupportLocalArts #AVAgalleryshop #avagallery

Holiday After-School Art at AVA!

Get into the holiday spirit with AVA’s after-school art classes! Kids ages 6–12 will dive into festive projects inspired by the season — from 3D printing creations to handmade gifts perfect for sharing.

👉 Learn more at avagallery.org/youth

Big thanks to Chris Johnson for an awesome talk on Underwater Photography last night! 🌊📸
We loved hearing the stories behind his stunning underwater images and getting an up-close look at the gear that makes it all possible.
Next month’s artist talk will be on Nov 11, with Don Tothaker.

🔥 Blacksmithing: Tiny Projects, Mighty Skills
📅 October 11–12, 2025 | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
📍 AVA Gallery and Art Center

Discover the art and precision of blacksmithing in this two-day workshop led by master smith Mike Platt.

🎞️ Join us for our October Photo Meet-Up with guest speaker Chris Johnson 📸
🗓️ When: October 7, 2025 | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
📍 Where: AVA Gallery, South Studio (2nd Floor)
🔍 Topic: Underwater Photography — gear, challenges, tales from below the surface

In case you missed it — last month’s Mudroom, Best Friends, is now live on our website!
Big thanks to @junctionartsmedianhvt and to our incredible storytellers: Isaac Norton, Judith Hertog, Beth Ryan, Thia Daniels, Jen Shepherd, and Kevin Gallagher.
👉 Watch here: buff.ly/RrNsGRS

Don’t miss your chance to experience the art that explores the relationship between clouds and mountain peaks — soft & rough, ephemeral & enduring. PW Stephenson: Of Clouds & Peaks, The Featured Artist in The Bank Street Gallery, ends Saturday! Come have a look.
#AVAgallery #PWStephenson #LebanonNH

This fall, the Upper Valley Arts Alliance is coming together to present Upper Valley Arts for All: a series of events that showcase the Upper Valley’s many cultural resources. From performances to exhibits to workshops and markets, the season is full of opportunities to get inspired.

🎨✨ Join us at AVA Gallery on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7–9 PM for The Mudroom: ‘Best Friends’—an evening of heartfelt tales, laughter, and beautiful human connection. Tickets are $18 for members, $20 for non-members (or $25 at the door, if space allows). Come celebrate friendship.

Join Us for a Creative Conversation and Demo!
Step into the world of nature-inspired ceramics with Cierra Vigue.
Conversations | Exhibiting Artist Demonstration/Talk on Friday, September 5, 2025, from 5:30–6:30 PM, at AVA Gallery.
@northcoveclay
#CierraVigue #Ceramics #NatureInspiredArt #AVAGallery

Artstop with Mary Sithavady, students will have the space, time and materials to discover new ways that media and materials work together to create unique works of art!
Fridays, Sept. 12 – Oct. 31

Buy Your Tickets Now!
Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 7:00–9:00 PM for The Mudroom: “Best Friends”, a live storytelling night at AVA Gallery.

Advance tickets: $18 (members) / $20 (non-members)
At-the-door (subject to availability): $25

Metalsmithing with Roff Harroff, in this class students will study the time-honored art of Metalsmithing to make three dimensional objects from copper and brass.

Tuesdays, Sept. 9 – Oct. 28

They'll learn texturing, connecting, and forming techniques, making metal pieces to wear and display.

Youth Classes | AVA Gallery and Art Center: Alliance for the Visual Arts *Family Members receive a discount off all youth classes.

Digital Art, Create and Animate with Paula Allen is an introduction to digital art, including drawing in layers, and designing moving illustrations

Mondays, Sept. 8 – Nov. 3

-Illustrate with GIF and MP4 files.
-Basic animation techniques.

Tonight, August 22 (5–7 PM), AVA Gallery & Art Center invites you to the opening reception for four exceptional exhibitions.

Misoo Bang | 전미개오 轉迷開悟, Mike Howat, Cierra Vigue, and Corrine Yonce

Get ready to dance the night away at AVA’s Dance Party: Summer Sizzler! 🎉🕺💃

Join us on August 23rd from 7:30-10 PM for an unforgettable evening of great music, vibrant art vibes, and delicious hot dogs from Upper Valley Dogz.

Don’t miss the exhibition “2024 Juried Winners” featuring Dan Falby, Sarah Koff, Susan Lirakis, and Jonathan Rose—it closes this Saturday, August 9, 2025, at 5 p.m.
(Exhibiting Hours: Tues–Sat, 11 AM–5 PM)
Pop in and celebrate these incredible juror-recognized artists before it’s gone!
#AVAGallery

Join us on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, 6:30–8 PM in the South Studio (2nd floor) at AVA Gallery in Lebanon, NH for our next Upper Valley Photographers gathering. Submit one photograph that holds personal meaning to you. During the meeting, you will have the opportunity to share its story.

Get creative with printmaking! 🎨 Join us for Paper Plate & Press: Drypoint on Saturday and Sunday, August 23-24, and explore drypoint etching.

📅 Weekend Workshop
📍 AVA Gallery and Art Center
$215/person
🔗 Sign up at the link in bio!
#Printmaking #DrypointEtching #AVAGallery #ArtWorkshop

Join us for a night where art meets rhythm! Dance in AVA's galleries, transformed into a vibrant dance floor, to a mix of iconic hits and fresh beats. Grab a hot dog from Upper Valley Dogz and sip on a refreshing drink. A fun-filled evening of music, food, and community—all in support of AVA!

Opening Tomorrow Evening! Join us Friday, July 25, from 5-7 PM for a special opening reception celebrating the vibrant artistic career of Winkie Kelsey. Linda Roesch Visual Arts Gallery at AVA. Don’t miss this heartfelt evening of art and community!

#WinkieKelsey #UpperValleyArts #ArtExhibition

🧵 ONE-DAY WORKSHOP | 7/26 | 10AM–3PM
Don’t miss your chance to work with rising ceramic star @danfalby at @avagallery_org! ✨

Dan’s work bends clay into something soft, fluid, and unexpected—like fabric caught mid-motion.
🎯 Space is limited—reserve your spot now!
🔗 Visit:
buff.ly/7itTEwl

🎨 Join us for a LIVE ArtReach session with Glory Day McSharry 🖌️
🗓️ Tuesday, July 22 | ⏰ 10 AM–11 AM

Tune in via Zoom (link in Bio) or Facebook Live for an insider’s look at Glory Day’s studio practice and vibrant process!
#ArtReach #LiveDemo #GloryDayMcSharry #ShapeAsLanguage #AVAart #StudioVisit

Watercolors and Natural Dyes: Pink + Red
Explore the beauty of natural color in this unique workshop! Learn how to create vibrant pinks and reds using plant-based dyes alongside traditional watercolor techniques. A perfect class for artists, nature lovers, and anyone curious about sustainable art.

🎨✨ Abstract Ceramic Sculptures
Get your hands dirty and bring your imagination to life in clay! This dynamic class explores the possibilities of abstract ceramic sculpture through hand-building techniques, surface treatments, and creative experimentation. No prior experience needed.

🎨🖌 Painting from Observation with Oils
Sharpen your skills and learn the fundamentals of oil painting through direct observation. Explore color, light, and composition in this supportive and inspiring class. Perfect for beginners and those looking to refresh their practice. $325/person

🎨✨ Introduction to Printmaking: Linocuts
Discover the art of linocut printmaking in this hands-on workshop! Learn how to design, carve, and print your own unique works of art. Perfect for beginners and those looking to expand their creative toolkit. $215/person + $20 materials fee. Visit our website

🔷 3D Perspective with Natalia Callaghan (Ages 9–12)
📅 July 21–25 | 🕐 1:30–4:30 PM

Join teaching artist Natalia Callaghan for an exciting week of drawing in 3D!

📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon, NH
💵 $215 | Member discounts + financial aid available

#AVAGallery #YouthArtCamp #3DPerspective

Summer Camps-Still Space Available
🌀 The Art of Illusion (ages 9–12)
📆 July 21–25, 2025 • Mon–Fri • 9 AM–12 PM
🎨 Led by Allison Zito, campers will explore perspective and optical illusions.

📍 AVA Gallery & Art Center, Lebanon, NH
📌 Fee: $215 per camper
#YouthArtCamp #ArtOfIllusion #AVAGallery

Summer Camps-Still Space Available
☀️🌧🌈 Sunshine, Clouds & Rainbows (Ages 6–8) $215.00
Young artists will explore all things weather through color, texture, and imagination! From painting skies to sculpting clouds and crafting bright rainbows, each day brings a burst of creative fun.

🗓 July 21–25