Reviews for AVA-Association for Visual Arts

Jul 2022

As a member artist, I have found AVA to be very helpful in providing resources and services that have helped me do my work. From marketing and sales information, to continuing education events, to opportunities to show my work, they have been a REAL & tangible asset. I've also enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow members. Their director and current curator are also working artists and they understand the needs to meet.As someone who loves to view art, I'm crazy about their ongoing gallery shows and artist presentations. They put on the incredible Four Bridges Art Festival and the Between the Bridges show and sale in Chattanooga. GO TO THEIR WEBSITE and view their member...read full review
Apr 2021

The AVA reminds me of my beloved CityArts in Orlando. Both galleries host calls to local artist and provide gallery space for all levels of artist experience and expression. The gallery consists of several rooms each with different themes. The show I viewed was "True Colors". It will be in display through mid April. The show featured several artists works and the theme was life changing events and the emotions experienced from them. I particularly enjoyed the gallery dedticated to young artists. Very impressive! AVA is open Wednesday - Sunday noon to 5pm and is FREE to visit! *Pro tip: be sure to drop some dollars in their donation container to support this awesome non...read full review
Jun 2020

Big shout out to the curator and super awesome person Kreneshia Whiteside she gave my students and myself an exclusive tour and she gave an amazing workshop on the curating to my students and we thank her so much

From AVA-Association for Visual Arts

The Association for Visual Arts’ mission is to strengthen and promote the artistic ecosystem of Chattanooga’s visual artists, art enthusiasts and arts-based institutions. We envision and strive towards a healthy and thriving arts community, evidenced by an ever-increasing engagement of artists and appreciation of the visual arts throughout the greater Chattanooga community. AVA is located on Frazier Ave in the heart of Chattanooga's North Shore. The gallery exhibitions rotate throughout the year each with different themes or ideas. AVA ensures at least three exhibitions each year showcases our diverse membership. AVA offers workshops, classes, and critique groups for our members and hosts the 4 Bridges Arts Festival.