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  • Exhibitions
    • 2021 Exhibitions >
      • January 2021: AVA's 19th Annual Art Matters Exhibition
      • February 2021: Still Life Exhibition
      • February 2021: From Pen to Pencil
      • March 2021: CCSD Elementary Student Show
      • April 2021: Photography Exhibition
    • 2021 Calls for Art >
      • General Exhibit Entry Form
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      • June 2020: Larger than Life
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​Art MAtters 2020:
An evening in wonderland


AVA’s 18th Annual Art Auction & Fundraiser Gala

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SOLD OUT!

AVA Community Art Center in Gillette, Wyoming welcomes you to join us for An Evening in Wonderland at the
 18th Annual ART MATTERS Gala Auction and Fundraiser!

Our two day Gala Fundraiser begins with a Gala Preview Reception at AVA Community Center in Gillette on Jan. 24th, 2020 including food, cocktails and Fine Art.

​The Grand Gala Event occurs on Jan. 25, 2020 at the Gillette College Technical Education Center. An Evening in Wonderland will feature an exciting Live Auction, Silent Auction, Dinner and Entertainment. Wear your best Alice in Wonderland flair if you're so inclined! 

 ​Proceeds from this event will support local artists while sustaining AVA Community Center’s central mission to create art access for the Gillette region.

Call AVA Community Center at 307-682-9133 or email quinn@avacenter.org for information and to purchase tickets!


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“Helping build a better community by enriching lives through art!”

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2020 People's choice Winners

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Live auction results below!


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​Benjamin Björklund
Friend of AVA and our 2020 Gala Juror
AVA is pleased to announce that renowned Swedish painter and the 2019 GALA Best in Show Recipient, Benjamin Bjorklund, will be Juror for the ART MATTERS 2020 Gala Fundraiser!


Benjamin was born in 1987 in Trollhättan, Sweden. Benjamin began painting at age sixteen, starting out with an idea to illustrate children's books. He later changed tracks to focus on figure painting, mainly working with oil and watercolor. 

Benjamin gathers inspiration from his surroundings, painting pets and family, and through life experience in work as a jail guard and enrolled nurse at a psychiatric ward. 




2020 gala fundraiser Packages

AVA's 2020 Gala Fundraiser will include 45 works of Fine Art to be featured in both Live and Silent Auctions. Throw in your bids and take home beautiful works hand-crafted by regional artists!

Looking for a variety of options at the 2020 AVA Fundraiser? Through the efforts of generous donors, AVA is pleased to announce three incredible opportunities to experience art and culture, both near and afar.

Superstition Mountain Package

Fools Gold Cottage Getaway with Winery and Gallery Tour in St. Helena, CA Package

Gillette Progressive Dinner Package




Become a 2020 Gala sponsor

​Are you an individual or organization currently looking for more ways to get involved? 

AVA is now seeking Sponsors who want an opportunity to engage with regional art while gaining exposure for their own businesses and projects!

Check out the Gala Sponsorship Packages and become a sponsor of AVA's 2020 Gala Fundraiser today! 
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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
    • 2021 Exhibitions >
      • January 2021: AVA's 19th Annual Art Matters Exhibition
      • February 2021: Still Life Exhibition
      • February 2021: From Pen to Pencil
      • March 2021: CCSD Elementary Student Show
      • April 2021: Photography Exhibition
    • 2021 Calls for Art >
      • General Exhibit Entry Form
    • Past Exhibitions >
      • 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
  • Artisan Market
    • Ceramics
    • DIY Kits
    • Handcrafted Goods
    • Jewelry
    • Paintings & Prints
    • Stationery
    • Textiles
  • Events
  • Workshops
    • Register for Workshops
    • Propose a Workshop
  • AVA Members
    • Membership
    • CCSD Student Scholarship Applications >
      • 20-21 Graduating CCSD Student Scholarship Information
    • Virtual Studio Tours
  • About Us
    • COVID-19 Response Plan
    • Annual Sponsors
    • Volunteer Applications
  • Donate