AVA Community Art Center in Gillette, Wyoming welcomes you to join us for the 23rd Annual ART MATTERS Auction & Gala Fundraiser!
Our two-day Gala Fundraiser begins with a Gala Preview Reception on Friday, Jan. 24th, 2025 at 6pm at AVA Community Center at 509 West 2nd Street, Gillette, WY. Join us in celebrating our artists' community during a reception open to the public, including light hor d'oeuvres, cocktails and Fine Art.
AVA's Annual Gala & Art Auction occurs on Saturday, Jan. 25th, 2025 at 6pm at CAM-PLEX Energy Hall at 1635 Reata Dr, Gillette, WY. This wonderful annual fundraiser will feature 45 individual artworks, an exciting Live Auction, Silent Auction, Dinner and Entertainment. Creative & classy attire welcome!
Proceeds from this event directly support the talented artists in our community and support AVA Community Center in our mission of Creating the Bridge between the Visual Arts and our Community!
Call AVA Community Center at 307-682-9133 or email [email protected] for more information!
Our two-day Gala Fundraiser begins with a Gala Preview Reception on Friday, Jan. 24th, 2025 at 6pm at AVA Community Center at 509 West 2nd Street, Gillette, WY. Join us in celebrating our artists' community during a reception open to the public, including light hor d'oeuvres, cocktails and Fine Art.
AVA's Annual Gala & Art Auction occurs on Saturday, Jan. 25th, 2025 at 6pm at CAM-PLEX Energy Hall at 1635 Reata Dr, Gillette, WY. This wonderful annual fundraiser will feature 45 individual artworks, an exciting Live Auction, Silent Auction, Dinner and Entertainment. Creative & classy attire welcome!
Proceeds from this event directly support the talented artists in our community and support AVA Community Center in our mission of Creating the Bridge between the Visual Arts and our Community!
Call AVA Community Center at 307-682-9133 or email [email protected] for more information!
AVA ART MATTERS FUNDRAISER COMMITTEE
LYN VELLE, CHAIR GINA HOOGENDOORN, CHAIR ROBBIE MCLELAND DARA CORKERY CATHRINE GALLILEE CASSANDRA LENHART HAYES IRENE DALY TERESA CRAIG KRISSY HOESE AVA ART MATTERS GUEST JURORS SAMARA JOHNSON AVA ART MATTERS CURATOR JOAN SOWADA |
AVA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GINA HOOGENDOORN, PRESIDENT CHRIS RINGER, VICE PRESIDENT ADANAEL RUIZ, TREASURER SARA OLSEN, SECRETARY DARA CORKERY, DIRECTOR LYN VELLE, DIRECTOR LISA JACKSON, DIRECTOR AVA STAFF QUINN GOLDHAMMER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANGELICA MOSKALIUK, MARKETING DIRECTOR |
The History of AVA Community Art CenterDid you know that 'AVA' is an acronym for Advocacy for the Visual Arts?
AVA Community Art Center is a visual arts community center located in downtown Gillette, WY. AVA hosts a professional ceramics studio, instructor-led workshops in a spectrum of mediums, two gallery spaces featuring a rotating calendar of monthly exhibitions, an extensive inventory of locally made artisan items available for purchase, and several community outreach programs in partnership with local organizations. |
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AVA's newest exterior mural, completed by local artist Hannah Mooney and clients of YES House.
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.
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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