Why AVA?

"As an artist I am drawn to the AVA as a dynamic and supportive community platform; a space to explore the junctions between art, activism, dialogue and service."

- Cheryl Traub-Adler

"The AVA gives established and new artists a neutral platform. It offers the South African art world an unencumbered space and upcoming artists the opportunity to be discovered."

- Annebelle Schreuders

"The AVA has a proud history as an invaluable resource within the local arts community, providing opportunities for connection and exposure for both up-coming and seasoned artists, and a space for invention and reinvention along the way. As such it has the capacity to catalyse relationships across a broad spectrum of engagement, fostering potential and promoting dialogue at a time when it is much needed. I’m excited to support and serve the AVA as it reaches its 50th anniversary, and moves forward into its next chapter, with some new and a few old stories to share."

- Renée Holleman