Astoria Visual Arts (AVA)

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Artists & Writers, there are still a few days left to submit your entries! Great prizes and earn the honor of capturing ...
05/30/2026

Artists & Writers, there are still a few days left to submit your entries! Great prizes and earn the honor of capturing the winning poster and poem or essay for the 100th Birthday of the Column!

All details, rules and prizes can be found on both contest sponsor websites, and .

Also visit the dedicated Column Centennial site for details on this and the whole celebration coming up on July 18 👉 AstoriaColumn100.org. Good luck! 💫💫💫

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THANKS to everyone who joined us for AVA's 3rd annual 8X8 fundraiser! It was a blast!!! This event was the first chance ...
05/30/2026

THANKS to everyone who joined us for AVA's 3rd annual 8X8 fundraiser! It was a blast!!! This event was the first chance to utilize the buy-it-now option to purchase 8X8s and many pieces did find forever homes. But there are still over 100 more! Bidding will remain open through June 7 at 2:59pm. Good luck, everyone! 💚🥳

Thanks to The Beat Green for great music! Thanks to all the artists and volunteers that made this event a success!!! AVA is open Thursday - Sunday, 11am - 3pm and by appointment.

OPENING TODAY! Join us from 5-8pm today for the opening of The 8X8 Show - 8X8: Bring a Date! Tickets are $20 and can be...
05/28/2026

OPENING TODAY! Join us from 5-8pm today for the opening of The 8X8 Show - 8X8: Bring a Date! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online at astoriavisualarts.org/8x8-2026 or at the door. Enjoy music by The Beat Greens, art projects with Art Room and light fare and beverages. This is the first chance to buy-it-now for 8X8 silent auction artwork, and dang, the work is so good!!! Thanks to the over 80 artists that contributed to make this benefit exhibit a success!! 💚 Hope to see you tonight!!

Take note! Jessamyn Grace West, Astoria's first Art & Culture Program Director hired by the City, will be presenting her...
05/26/2026

Take note! Jessamyn Grace West, Astoria's first Art & Culture Program Director hired by the City, will be presenting her report recommendations to the City Council at their Work Session today, Tuesday, May 26 at 6:00 PM in Council Chambers. This is not open to the public, but you can zoom in:
www.astoria.gov/Live_Stream.aspx

Review the agenda at:
www.astoria.gov/Agenda_Minutes.aspx

*This report is a first step toward strengthening the relationship between the City and the significant economic and social impact the arts have in Astoria. Big things are on the horizon!

If you want to read a copy of the report, you can email Jessamyn at [email protected] or [email protected].

The last 2 days to deliver 8X8s are today and tomorrow, Monday, 4-6pm, Tuesday, 10am-1pm and by appointment. Please emai...
05/25/2026

The last 2 days to deliver 8X8s are today and tomorrow, Monday, 4-6pm, Tuesday, 10am-1pm and by appointment. Please email [email protected] if you need another time.

Thanks everyone for participating!! Over 75 artists picked up panels!! 🤩😍 The 8X8 Show opens May 28 from 5-8pm and will be up through June 7.

Love these! Thanks for your support! 💚

All ceramic work and pieces made by Astoria High School students are a fundraiser for supplies for their art program. Su...
05/24/2026

All ceramic work and pieces made by Astoria High School students are a fundraiser for supplies for their art program. Supplies are so important to a great art program! Thanks so much for supporting more access for kids to make art!! The Student Show closes today, May 24th at 3:00pm.

AVA's 12th annual Student Show closes today, Sunday, May 24. The concept for this show was the brainchild of AVA Educati...
05/24/2026

AVA's 12th annual Student Show closes today, Sunday, May 24. The concept for this show was the brainchild of AVA Education Program Coordinator, Andie Sterling, many years ago. The 12x12s are meant to emulate being in a record store. The teachers all loved having a separate project to give their students, so it stuck. City Lumber has been a wonderful partner through the years. Supporting local businesses that support nonprofits makes a difference. 💚 Supporting youth art makes a difference too! 💸

Thanks to current AVA Education Program Coordinator Keri Domer for organizing this beloved show and to all the teachers and students for participating.

AVA is open today from 11 - 3. Don't forget to vote for People's Choice!

OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTSAVA artist-in-residenceJuly 1 - December 31, 2026Astoria Visual Arts invites artists residing in ...
05/21/2026

OPPORTUNITY FOR ARTISTS
AVA artist-in-residence
July 1 - December 31, 2026

Astoria Visual Arts invites artists residing in Clatsop or Pacific County to apply to be AVA’s next artist-in-residence! One artist will be selected to receive a rent-free studio space at the Astoria Studio Collective, located at 372 10th Street, Astoria, for a period of six months.

Artists working in any media are eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is June 10. Learn how to apply at astoriavisualarts.org.

The AVA a-i-r program is designed to encourage the creative, intellectual, and professional growth of local artists who provide so much to the cultural landscape of our community. Finalists are chosen on the basis of merit and need by an independent selection panel of arts professionals and patrons. Artists who have received the residency are eligible to reapply.

AVA has supported 41 artists through this program since 2015, which is made possible by AVA Members and the Oregon Community Foundation. Thanks also to the Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro and Fine Art Supply for supporting this program.

Address

959 Commercial Street
Astoria, OR
97103

Opening Hours

Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 11am - 3pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

Telephone

+15037419694

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