Membership Contributions

All contributions to AVA—whether through memberships, donations, or sponsorships—strengthen and sustain our creative community. Your support makes it possible for us to offer regular exhibition opportunities, expand arts education for youth, and provide meaningful professional development for local artists. Every gift directly fuels the programs, events, and partnerships that keep the arts active and accessible in Astoria.

Memberships, in particular, are the backbone of AVA. They signal that our community stands firmly behind the arts and help us secure grants, attract sponsors, and build long-term partnerships. Together, our members create a powerful collective voice that affirms the importance of art in Clatsop County and ensures we can continue hosting public events, nurturing young artists, and supporting the growth of creative professionals. Your membership gives AVA the stability to plan boldly, invest in new initiatives, and keep creativity thriving for everyone.

Here are some of the benefits AVA members receive:

• Exhibit in the annual Members Showcase

• Reduced ticket prices for AVA events

• Discounts at local businesses, including:

  • Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro

  • Good Bowl

  • Imogen Gallery

  • LightBox Photographic Gallery

  • Old Town Framing

  • Sweet Relief

Astoria Visual Arts was founded by women artists in 1989. In accordance with the Internal Revenue Service Code Section 170 (f)(8), AVA is a non-profit 501(c)3 Oregon Corporation, federal tax #93-1010234. Accordingly, your charitable contribution may be tax-deductible. Please consult your tax advisor. Checks may be sent to PO Box 1004, Astoria, Oregon 97103. If you’d like to make a gift of stock or an IRA distribution, please contact our office.

Learn more about AVA here.