Claire Geno's Fundraiser for AVA Gallery

AVA is such an amazing community of creatives. I'm surrounded by people who believe in me and support me artistically, professionally, and personally. And I've had the opportunity to participate in so many cool things!

This past year AVA has introduced several new programs and meet ups, and two of my favorite have been our Monday Morning Warm Up walks around Lebanon and our Young Artist Meetup (YAM!).

MMWU has given me pep in my step on a Monday morning, and strolling around town with coffee and chatting with other community members has been the best way to start the week. 

YAM! has brought together a group of young artists who have formed a community of support. From the initial meeting where we talked about hopes and dreams and how we could help each other, to critiques together, to planning a community exhibition together, this group has been one of the highlights of my year.

Both of these programs (and many others) are free for anyone to attend, thanks to AVA's support! This kind of work is what I love, and this type of experience is what your gifts to NH Gives help provide! Thank you so much for your support this year. It means more than I can express.