A nonprofit service organization for 40 years — the Austin Visual Arts Association (AVAA) is one of the oldest visual arts organizations in Austin. We have an active membership of 200+ artists, some of whom are emerging artists. Others, who began their careers with AVAA are now prominent artists, arts leaders and mentors. We reach a secondary audience of thousands more through our programming, communications and community partnerships.
AVAA is composed of working artists and supporters of the arts. Established in 1977 at the suggestion of the Arts Commission, AVAA (formerly Austin Contemporary Visual Arts Association, ACVAA) was founded by a group of interested artists, museum professionals and gallery owners to “encourage the knowledge, appreciation and practice of contemporary visual art.” The Association offers members an art-based networking structure, a Life Drawing Program, as well as the opportunity to exhibit their work. In addition, AVAA provides information to its members about art events, job opportunities, gallery contacts, and current trends in the Austin art market. AVAA’s vitality depends largely on the active participation of its members. AVAA is also the organizer of the industry’s Austin Visual Arts Awards, now entering its fourth year. Our artist community is located in two separate buildings. Our Work Space includes AVAA’s Life Drawing Program and artist studios located in central Austin at 3707 Home Lane, 78705. At our other location, Austin Art Space, we run the Exhibit Space with the help of our resident artists. Austin Art Space is a commercial storefront gallery co-op where we have rotating shows throughout the year. It is located in north central Austin at 7739 Northcross Dr., 78757.
AVAA Board
Artistic Leadership at AVAA involves direction from our talented Board of Directors, comprised of university professors, working artists, business executives and arts leaders.
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