The Association for Visual Arts announces the official reopening of their gallery space at 30 Frazier Ave. will be noon on Friday. The reopening of the gallery space coincides with the debut of AVA’s new exhibition, the annual Juried Members Show, which will run from June 19 – July 31.
Qualified local art professionals John Petrey, Peggy Petrey, and Daryl Thetford judged and scored 94 submissions based on the categories of technique, originality, intent, aesthetics, and presentation. Out of that 94, only 22 were selected to be featured in AVA's annual Juried Members Show.
This collection will feature an eclectic roster of artists throughout the Chattanooga art scene, showcasing the wide array of talents found in the organization's membership. As is tradition with this showcase, the highest-ranking artist will be deemed Best in Show and awarded a solo exhibition in AVA’s 2021 exhibition schedule.
The exhibit opens on Friday, initiating AVA's new gallery hours: Thursday - Sunday, 12-5 p.m.
AVA is conscious of keeping its patrons, artists, and staff as safe as possible while COVID-19 is active in the community. For that reason, it will limit gallery space to only 10 patrons at any one time, and will require that patrons wear masks in the AVA gallery. Masks will be available for purchase in the gallery for $1, if a patron does not have a mask with them at the time they visit.