AVA’s lovely. They’re a local nonprofit dedicated to their programs and expanding the Chattanooga arts community.
The gallery staff are kind and knowledgable! (Shoutout to Mason, who was working last time we went by!) They are clearly passionate about the work and have fun insights to share about artists’ work and exhibit theming.
The location is great- I stop by every few months when I’m walking on North Shore. I can add a photo update next time I’m there, but if you have even five/ ten minutes and you’re in the area, it’s worth checking out yourself.
While they can get overlooked, as a lot of smaller... read full review
July 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... read full review
April 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... read full review
AVA’s lovely. They’re a local nonprofit dedicated to their programs and expanding the Chattanooga arts community.
The gallery staff are kind and knowledgable! (Shoutout to Mason, who was working last time we went by!) They are clearly passionate about the work and have fun insights to share about artists’ work and exhibit theming.
The location is great- I stop by every few months when I’m walking on North Shore. I can add a photo update next time I’m there, but if you have even five/ ten minutes and you’re in the area, it’s worth checking out yourself.
While they can get overlooked, as a lot of smaller... read full review
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... read full review
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... read full review