The AVA is a non-profit, membership based art organisation whose aim is the advancement of visual art.
A LONG AND REMARKABLE LEGACY
Dating back to 1850, the AVA is the oldest nonprofit gallery in Cape Town with the mission to advance contemporary art and artists.
The AVA is committed to being the most accessible professional gallery space for emerging and independent artists to exhibit and develop their work.
A LIVING ARCHIVE
Discover AVA’s digital archive. Five decades of our archives are available online, for public access and research.
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
Seeking to add art to your collection?
Browse our general catalogue featuring a curated selection of available artworks from our past exhibitions, available to purchase.
For sales inquiries, contact admin@ava.co.za
JOURNAL:
EXHIBITIONS:
PAST PROJECTS:
NEXXUS (2023)
Sonya Rademeyer, Franco Prinsloo, Caroline Sohie
iQhiya Panel at the AVA.
Uncovering a discourse centred on the voices of black women.
FOLLOW OUR JOURNEY
Supporting emerging and established artists of South Africa
From our annual open call, we curate up to 28 exhibitions per year at our gallery space at 35 Church Street. Principles of experimentation, collaboration and shared decision making are at the heart of the AVA.
The AVA is generously supported by its Donors and Sponsors
A Collection to a Degree
Jean-Claude Nsabimana | Rory Emmett | Nobukho Nqaba | Ulriche Jantjes
Keiskamma Artists in Profile
Group show | Curated by Michaela Howse and Cebo Mvubu
The SADC* Biennale
Raul Jorge Gourgel & Rory Tsapayi
Watching the Sky Fall
Dale Washkansky