AVA Gallery and Art Center

AVA Gallery and Art Center AVA is a member-supported nonprofit community art center featuring dynamic exhibitions, classes & special programs that serve NH, VT & greater New England.
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TODAY! John Stomberg's opening reception of "World Repair: Recent Paintings by John Stomberg" is today from 5-7! From po...
06/18/2026

TODAY! John Stomberg's opening reception of "World Repair: Recent Paintings by John Stomberg" is today from 5-7!

From potholes to the justice system, Stomberg sees a world in need of repair. Obsessed with the question "Can we fix the world?" He has now channeled years of artistic inquiry into paintings that explore the ancient Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, or world repair, through a vivid visual language of sweeping gold lines, expressive geometry, and radiant color.


Seven Days' Alice Dodge on AVA's upcoming exhibition "World Repair: Recent Paintings by John Stomberg". We are thrilled ...
06/17/2026

Seven Days' Alice Dodge on AVA's upcoming exhibition "World Repair: Recent Paintings by John Stomberg". We are thrilled to have Stomberg's artwork in our Linda Roesch Visual Art Gallery, opening tomorrow, Thursday, June 18, 5-7.

Read the full article at article: https://buff.ly/zf48zw5

Join us tomorrow (Thursday!) for the opening reception of John Stomberg's exhibition "World Repair: Recent Paintings by ...
06/17/2026

Join us tomorrow (Thursday!) for the opening reception of John Stomberg's exhibition "World Repair: Recent Paintings by John Stomberg", Thursday, June 18th, 5 -7! Stomberg will also be hosting an artist talk on Friday, July 10, 5:30-6:30 PM, mark your calendars!

John Stomberg’s upcoming exhibition at AVA, captures a world in technicolor. Exploring the Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam, or world repair, the artist paints a world between two places — what it is and what it could be. Kaleidoscopic and vibrant, these works are contemplative as much as they are hopeful.



FEW TICKETS REMAIN for our Printmaking and Pairings experience this Saturday from 5-7 pm!Your evening of beginner-friend...
06/16/2026

FEW TICKETS REMAIN for our Printmaking and Pairings experience this Saturday from 5-7 pm!

Your evening of beginner-friendly artmaking awaits. Learn monotype printing techniques with Derek Bell, make new friends, and leave with finished prints to call your own.

We’ve also teamed up with cheese champion Lisa Griffin of Springbrook Cheese, to bring you a selection of local cheeses and beverage pairings that complement artmaking perfectly.

Registrations are limited. Grab your ticket today at bit.ly/printandpair

Thank you again, to Jamie Franklin for spending time with us at AVA! Jamie's juror interview and juried tour are now ava...
06/16/2026

Thank you again, to Jamie Franklin for spending time with us at AVA! Jamie's juror interview and juried tour are now available to watch on our website (link in bio) and on our YouTube channel! We are so grateful to have Jamie's insight about this year's Juried Exhibition!

06/15/2026

Explore the magic of these otherworldly artworks! Embrace the practice of slow looking in our Main galleries during this year's Biennial Juried Exhibition. Experiencing art not only nourishes the mind and soul but also the body! According to a recent study by University College London (UCL) interacting with art can slow the process of aging by 4%. Exercising your artistic mind here at AVA, Monday - Saturday, 10-5!

artworks by:
1. "Pan Pop-Up Book" by Sally Chapman
2. "Moon Serenade Pop-Up Book" by Sally Chapman
3. "Blue Lagoon" by Yasamin Safarzadeh
4. "The Beginning of the End" by Erik Grau

article: "Enjoying the arts ‘has same effect on ageing as a weekly workout’". Kaya Burgess, The Times. May 12, 2026. https://buff.ly/Lbyy2Pp

06/13/2026

🎉Partner Spotlight 🎉

Empowering Creativity: Almstrom Financial Coaching

We're so grateful for the support of Katy Almstrom, Almstrom Financial Coaching, who partnered with AVA this year to support our mission! With her support, AVA is able to provide transformative creative experiences for our entire community.

What a great night! Last Friday our Juror of the 2026 Juried Exhibition, Jamie Franklin, Director of Collections and Exh...
06/11/2026

What a great night! Last Friday our Juror of the 2026 Juried Exhibition, Jamie Franklin, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Bennington Museum gave a brilliant tour the show, highlighting a selection of works and spoke about his curatorial vision for the show. The opening reception followed the tour and four artists were presented with Juror Recognition Awards, each received a small cash award and will have a solo exhibition in the 2027 exhibition program: Erik Grau .grau, Ann Kremers, Jesse Harrod, and Lyn Swett Miller , congratulations artists, well done!

A video of the tour and an interview with Jamie will soon be available for viewing on our website.

There is a seat at the bench with your name on it.We believe that making things with your hands isn't a luxury—it's a hu...
06/10/2026

There is a seat at the bench with your name on it.

We believe that making things with your hands isn't a luxury—it's a human need. Whether you're a first-time adventurer or a seasoned practitioner, tentative or fearless, our studios are a place to walk in, pick something up, and see what happens.

This , you can help us keep that invitation open to everyone. Your donation directly impacts our ability to break down financial barriers and make sure everyone in the Upper Valley has a place to create, play, and explore.

Give a gift before 5:00 PM today and help us pull up another chair: https://buff.ly/GPNS1cK

At AVA, education isn't a ladder you climb, it's a door you walk through.We offer whole worlds to explore through hundre...
06/10/2026

At AVA, education isn't a ladder you climb, it's a door you walk through.

We offer whole worlds to explore through hundreds of classes and workshops across every medium we can get our hands on — painting, drawing, ceramics, metalwork, sculpture, printmaking, jewelry, fiber, glass, and more — for learners from age five to ninety-five and every year in between.

We are on a mission to make that play accessible to everyone. During , your generosity helps us expand our programming so no young artist or lifelong learner is left on the outside looking in.

Let’s open the door wider. Give to AVA this NH Gives, June 9-10, 5 PM - 5 PM.

https://buff.ly/GPNS1cK

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11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH
03766

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

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+16034483117

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