At AVA, we're concluding our 2014 exhibition series with a sparkling display: our Holiday Exhibition, which includes work by nearly 150 artists, is a show not to be missed! It remains open every day until 3pm on December 24, and is the perfect place to find imaginative, one-of-a kind gifts. Remember, when you shop at AVA, you support our local artists in the process!

Speaking of support, we would like to express our warmest thanks to AVA's numerous friends who, throughout the year, have helped sustain us in so many ways. Thank you for being a member, for donating to the annual fund, for buying art, for taking a class, for giving to the scholarship fund, for contributing to the capital campaign, for delighting a friend with a gift certificate, for providing grant support, for donating art supplies, for underwriting exhibitions or special events, for sharing your ideas, for volunteering-all these ways of giving, and many, many more, enable us to create enriching art programs and opportunities for all ages and abilities.

And, if you haven't done so yet, now is the time to consider an end-of-the-year, fully tax-deductible gift to AVA. In return, we will remain as committed as ever to give back to the community that supports us.

Happy Holidays!

With gratitude and warmest wishes from AVA's Board and staff.