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  • Home
  • Exhibitions
    • 2020 Exhibit Schedule >
      • April 2020: VAST: Spaces of the West
      • June 2020: Larger than Life
      • July 2020: Man's Best Friend
      • July 2020: Drawing & Painting
      • August 2020: Abstract Invitational
      • September 2020: Mark Wigner
      • September 2020: Watercolor Exhibition
      • October 2020: Haunted
      • Nov 2020: Handmade for the Holidays >
        • Charlene & Jenny Mashak
        • Michael Wallischeck
        • Ila Patel
        • Tom & Beth Ford
        • Patty Bills
        • Angela Rader
        • Gaylene Fortner
        • Barbie Emerson
        • Will Lopez
        • Tricia Scheele
        • Irene Wirthwein
        • Kelley Dailey
        • Mary Curry
        • Sandra Newman
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    • 2021 Art Matters Call For Art
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​AVA's 19th Annual Art Auction & Fundraiser
January 5th - 29th, 2021


​Due to COVID 19, the 19th Annual ART Matters Gala will take place online on January 29th, 2021 at 6pm. 


Join in via Facebook or Youtube for a unique viewing experience as we reflect on this year's exceptional ART Matters Exhibition featuring 45 individual artworks produced by 27 regional artists! 

AVA's Virtual Gala is an opportunity to hear from participating artists as they discuss the work they are showing in this exhibit.  We will check in with our guest jurors, Elaine O'Henry and Mary Jane Edwards as they chat with us about putting this show together and their selection process when looking at this year's submissions. Experience a deep dive into the artwork and hear from your neighbors as we invite community members and supporters of AVA to talk about Why Art Matters! ​
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Friends of AVA, we want to hear from you!
Send us a note about Why Art Matters to you and our community for a chance to be featured in AVA's first Virtual Gala and to win a $50 gift certificate to an AVA program!


AVA's Virtual Auction will close at 8pm on Friday, Jan. 29th; don't miss your chance to get registered and bid on your favorite artworks!


REGISTER HERE FOR THE VIRTUAL AUCTION VIA GREATER GIVING
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​Event Sponsors

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​Event Supporters​

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AVA ART MATTERS FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE
DARA CORKERY, CHAIR
RACHELLE PEARSON, VICE CHAIR
ROBBIE MCLELAND
CATHRINE GALLILEE
DEB MICHAELS
KRISTY HOESE
LYN VELLE
GINA HOOGENDOORN
DARLA SISEL
JANICE HAMILTON
SUSAN JERKE
ANNA CAFFEE
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AVA ART MATTERS GUEST JURORS
ELAINE O'HENRY & MARY JANE EDWARDS

AVA ART MATTERS CURATOR
JOAN SOWADA

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AVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
TIM WILLIAMS, CHAIR
RACHELLE PEARSON, VICE CHAIR
ROBBIE MCLELAND, TREASURER
ANNA CAFFEE, SECRETARY
DARA CORKERY
DARLA SISEL
LYN VELLE
CHRIS RINGER
GINA HOOGENDOORN

AVA STAFF
QUINN GOLDHAMMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WILL LOPEZ, PROGRAM DIRECTOR
​DENICA SHELL, MARKETING COORDINATOR




​The History of AVA Community Art Center


​Did you know that 'AVA' is an acronym for ​Advocacy for the Visual Arts?


AVA Community Arts Center was formally organized in 1998 by a group of local artists and citizens dedicated to helping make the visual arts more accessible to community members. In 1998, the founding group obtained Campbell County’s former Wyoming Department of Transportation building.  With the help of grant writing, numerous fundraising activities, generous donations, and countless volunteer hours the facility was completely renovated and open to the public in January 2003.  AVA Community Art Center is nearing its 20th Anniversary, and since its opening has become a vital and integral part of Northeastern Wyoming's creative community.   
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AVA Community Art Center is a member-based community center. AVA offers a spacious Ceramics maker space, workshops in a variety of mediums, monthly exhibits, AVA's Member Artisan Market and community outreach programs to help further inspire arts and connect artists within our community.
“HELPING BUILD A BETTER COMMUNITY BY ENRICHING LIVES THROUGH ART IN OUR COMMUNITY”
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"Enriching Lives by Creating the Bridge between the Visual Arts and our Community"
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​How does AVA make an Impact?

AVA’s Staff and Executive Board support this vision with three pillars of creative impact in mind:
INSPIRE artists of all ages to experience art. Whether it be for the first time or continued expression, AVA strives to inspire growth and further the creative opportunities in our community.    
 
CONNECT AVA works to connect Artists with opportunities to continue to learn, grow, and market their art throughout Wyoming and other regional areas surrounding our state.

AVA partners with numerous organizations within our community; providing programming, art awareness and sharing visual arts opportunities.

​We strive to connect with citizens in our community who may not have access to art programs.  AVA is fortunate to include Campbell County Suicide Prevention, The YES House, Climb Wyoming, & BOCES, Gillette College, Campbell County School District as our art partners in the region.

CREATE a space for artists of all ages to further explore creative expression of the visual arts in various workshops. AVA provides professional development opportunities, a formal exhibit space, and a member-based Artisan Market for artists to market and sell their artwork.

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AVA Community Art Center

509 W. 2nd St.
Gillette, WY 82716
​(307) 682-9133


Hours of Operation:
10 - 5  Tuesday - Friday
10 - 4  Saturday
Closed  Sunday - Monday
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  • Home
  • Exhibitions
    • 2020 Exhibit Schedule >
      • April 2020: VAST: Spaces of the West
      • June 2020: Larger than Life
      • July 2020: Man's Best Friend
      • July 2020: Drawing & Painting
      • August 2020: Abstract Invitational
      • September 2020: Mark Wigner
      • September 2020: Watercolor Exhibition
      • October 2020: Haunted
      • Nov 2020: Handmade for the Holidays >
        • Charlene & Jenny Mashak
        • Michael Wallischeck
        • Ila Patel
        • Tom & Beth Ford
        • Patty Bills
        • Angela Rader
        • Gaylene Fortner
        • Barbie Emerson
        • Will Lopez
        • Tricia Scheele
        • Irene Wirthwein
        • Kelley Dailey
        • Mary Curry
        • Sandra Newman
    • 2021 Calls for Art >
      • General Exhibit Entry Form
    • 2021 Art Matters Call For Art
  • Artisan Market
    • Ceramics
    • DIY Kits
    • Handcrafted Goods
    • Jewelry
    • Paintings & Prints
    • Stationery
    • Textiles
  • Workshops
    • Register for Workshops
    • Propose a Workshop
  • AVA Members
    • Membership
    • CCSD Student Scholarship Applications >
      • 20-21 Graduating CCSD Student Scholarship Information
    • AVA Member Groups
    • Virtual Studio Tours
  • About Us
    • COVID-19 Response Plan
    • Annual Sponsors
    • Art Matters 2020 Annual Gala
    • Volunteer Applications
  • Donate
  • AVA's 19th Annual ART Matters Fundraiser
    • Meet the Artists >
      • Artists Matter ZOOM Calls
    • 19th Annual Art Matters Exhibition
    • Virtual Gala
    • About
    • ART Matters Sponsors
    • Reserve Your Spot!