Our Mission and Vision

The Association for Visual Arts’ mission is to strengthen and promote the artistic ecosystem of Chattanooga’s visual artists, art enthusiasts and arts-based institutions. 

We envision and strive towards a healthy and thriving arts community, evidenced by an ever-increasing engagement of artists and appreciation of the visual arts throughout the greater Chattanooga community.

AVA is located on Frazier Ave in the heart of Chattanooga's North Shore. The Main gallery exhibitions rotate throughout the year each with different themes or ideas. AVA ensures at least three exhibitions each year showcases our diverse membership. The Landis Education Gallery is dedicated solely for displaying art created by local students or other nonprofit art organizations.

AVA offers programs such as monthly critique groups, artists talks, member socials, various workshops, emerging artists, and exhibition receptions.

GALLERY HOURS

• SUNDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY: 12PM-5PM

• FRIDAY-SATURDAY: 12PM-6 PM

• CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY

Our staff and board of directors bring experience and energy to the mission of AVA

We benefit not only from a broad spectrum of expertise in arts administration, gallery operation, and nonprofit development, but also from an engaged community of arts advocates whose support is enhancing Chattanooga's cultural landscape.

The Association for Visual Arts is a charitable nonprofit 501(C)3 organization registered with the Attorney General in Tennessee with Tax ID 58-1728801. 

On going operational support provided by:

The Association for Visual Arts is being supported, in part, by federal award number SLFRP5534 awarded to the State of Tennessee by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.