AVA - Association for Visual Arts
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AVA supports artists and the Chattanooga art community to enhance local visual arts.
AVA is a nonprofit, membership-based organization focused on creating a thriving and diverse visual arts community in Chattanooga and surrounding areas. Our Main Gallery provides a venue to showcase visual artists and exhibitions. The Landis Education Gallery hosts student or other nonprofit art organizations exhibitions’. AVA’s programing is centered on the professional development of visual artists and art students, elevating art appreciation, and promoting visual arts as a means to creating a cohesive community. AVA created the 4 Bridges Arts Festival as a way to advance artists’ careers and expose Chattanooga to fine art from around the United States. This annual festival takes place in April, and provides funding for programming throughout the year. In order to achieve our vision of a healthy and thriving arts community, AVA strives to incorporate the values of inclusivity, diversity and equity-focused programming throughout our agency.
10/08/2026
📸 Last chance to sign up for Studio Days! Claim your spot for tomorrow, October 9th!
AVA's contract photographer Anh Bao will be at the gallery from 1–3 PM for professional artwork photography and headshot sessions.
Two ways to participate:
🖼️ Drop your artwork off ahead of time
🤝 Book a 1:1 slot to attend in person
📋 Services & Pricing:
Artwork photography — $40/piece
Artist-with-artwork — $50
Headshots — $50
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio.
👀 Heads up: there will be no Studio Days in November, so October is your last chance until December!
Learn more at avarts.org/working-with-ava-photographe
Between the Bridges 2026 is coming soon!
AVA’s beloved locals-only arts festival returns to Coolidge Park on October 24–25, featuring approximately 50 local artists displaying and selling their work in an inviting festival atmosphere. This year’s festival also features community partners Scenic City Clay Arts , HART Gallery TN , the , and The Chattery — celebrating the full depth and diversity of Chattanooga’s creative community.
And the timing couldn’t be better — BTB falls the same weekend as the 7 Bridges Marathon, Frazier Fest, Chattanooga Jazz Festival, and the IBMA annual conference, bringing thousands of visitors to downtown and Northshore Chattanooga. 🩵
Come out and support local!🤘🏼
🗓️ October 24 & 25
⏰ 10 AM – 5 PM
📍 Coolidge Park, Chattanooga
✅ Free & open to the public
Tag a friend you’re bringing! 👇
10/02/2026
As many of you already know, this is Tim Goldsmith's last week. 💔 While we're sad to see him go, we are so very grateful for everything he's brought to AVA and this community -- and we know this isn't the last we'll see of him!
Join us on his last day, Friday October 9, from 4:00–6:00 PM for a community toast in celebration of Tim and his time at AVA. 🥂
We hope you'll help us surround him with love, gratitude, and good company as he steps into what's next. 🎉
10/01/2026
📸 Don't miss Studio Days next Friday, October 9th!
AVA's contract photographer Anh Bao will be at the gallery from 1–3 PM for professional artwork photography and headshot sessions.
Two ways to participate:
🖼️ Drop your artwork off ahead of time
🤝 Book a 1:1 slot to attend in person
📋 Services & Pricing:
Artwork photography — $40/piece
Artist-with-artwork — $50
Headshots — $50
🔗 Sign up at the link in our bio.
👀 Heads up: there will be no Studio Days in November, so October is your last chance until December!
Learn more at avarts.org/working-with-ava-photographer
🙋 We need your help — Between the Bridges needs volunteers!
AVA’s beloved local arts festival returns to Coolidge Park on October 24–25 and we couldn’t pull it off without our community showing up behind the scenes. 🫂
Our biggest needs are ☀️ Saturday morning setup, and Sunday evening Breakdown/Cleanup. Other time slots are available too — sign up for whatever works for you!
Sign up at the link in our bio 🔗
📍 When you arrive, find the AVA tent — we’ll be at the end of the semi-circle closest to the pedestrian bridge. Check in with us there!
Questions? DM us 🩵
09/28/2026
NEW & NOW is back ✨ RSVP today!
Join us Saturday, October 10 from 2–4 PM for AVA's Member Social & Orientation - a dedicated space to connect, learn, and build community.
🕑 2–3 PM | New Member Orientation & Peer Panel Talk
New and returning members — meet the AVA team, hear from long-time members, learn about our programs, and get the most out of your membership.
🕒 3–4 PM | All Member Social
All members are welcome to mix, mingle, and connect over light refreshments.
🖼️ Show & Share — Bring a small piece of artwork to spark conversation (you'll take it home with you!).
🎟️ RSVP at the link in our bio — we can't wait to see you!
💌 Can't make it? RSVP anyway to request a one-on-one meet 'n greet with AVA staff at a later date.
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09/27/2026
Join us this Tuesday, September
29th, from 6–8:30 PM for our bi-monthly critique group!
💬 20 presentation slots are available on a first-come,
first-served basis (sign up in person).
💡 We encourage artists to present a work-in-progress
OR come just to give feedback and join the dialogue.
🍣 And of course—we’ll head to Totto for sushi afterward!
See you there! :)
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