Since 2018, AVAST has been serving artists and the public with our annual studio tour in Arlington. In addition, we organize exhibits featuring our artists and other events where artists can meet each other and potential collectors and collaborators. Scroll down to learn about future and past events!
Off the Grid
an exhibit of 2026 AVAST Artists
September 3 to October 28*, 2026
Barry Gallery
Marymount University Main Campus
Reinsch Library, 2807 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA
Reception and Artist Talk: Wednesday, October 14, 5 - 7 pm
Hours: Mon - Thu 10 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat 10 am - 6 pm (closed Sun)
Parking available on 26th St and Yorktown Blvd
Responding to the grid as it relates to geography, art history, travel, and other forms of connection, this thematic presentation will highlight the area’s creativity and will encourage local audiences to explore Arlington’s art scene.Participating artists: Alice Whealin, Alison Landry, Andrea Uravitch, Anne Hancock, Cynthia K. Miller, Dara Friel, Dave Curtis, David Carlson, Elisabeth Rhyne, Emily Shepardson, Ghada Zaytoun, Henrik Sundqvist, Jan Aiello, Jaqui Falkenheim, Jeff Spugnardi, Jenny Kanzler, Johnny Dukovich, Kay Bailey, Laura Fall, Linda Zackin, Lindsay Mueller, Mara Flynn, Mary Kovis Watson, Melanie Kehoss, Miguel Espinoza, Molly McCracken, Monica Stroik, Nan Morrison, Nolan, Renee Newell, Rhys Conlon, Ruth Sievers, Sharon Malley, Sherry Trachtman, Stuart Allison Hindle, Susan McElhinney, Tyler Cruse, Ursula Seckel, Will Salha, Zhenya Parish, and Zofie KingArtwork by Nolan
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Explore the artists and images from past tours
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2020
Watch videos from our virtual tour
2025
2019
“Between You and Me”
an exhibit of 2025 AVAST Artists
June 13 - September 7, 2025
Leading up to the 2025 studio tour, our artists show their work in the Jenkins Gallery at Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington. This exhibit provides another opportunity for artists connect with the public, as they prepare to open their spaces in September.
Left, Alice Whealin; right, Amanda Wood
The 2023 studio tour coincided with an exhibit of tour artists’ work at Gallery 3700, located within Arlington Cultural Affairs. Over 30 artists participated in the multi-media show.
Reception proudly sponsored by
Exhibit featured Alice Whealin, Amanda Wood, Andrea Uravitch, Antonios Perros, Barbara Holloway, Catherine Antoine, Courtney Nguyen, Dave Curtis, David Carlson, Elisabeth Rhyne, Emily Shepardson, Haruko Greenberg, Heike Gramckow, Helen Hensgen, Jaqui Falkenheim, Jason Horowitz, Jennifer Brewer Stone, Jon Breeding, Julia Bezgacheva, Kimberely Murphy-Lyons, Larry Currence, Mara Flynn, Margaret Morrison, Melanie Kehoss, Molly McCracken, Monica Stroik, Morgan Johnson Norwood, Paula Lantz, Rhys Conlon, Robbie Namy, Roberto Bocci, Sherry Trachtman, Stephanie Lane, Stephanie Powers, Steven John Fuchs, Stuart Hindle, Will Salha, and Zhenya Parish.
The “Winter Light” Show Closing Party
AVAST artists, the team, friends, and family joined together to toast the amazing art as part of the “Winter Light” show at Dominion Lighting on January 31st, 2023. Featuring 17 pieces submitted by participating artists, the show beautifully evoked the mood and chilly glow of wintertime.
The 2022 Tour Launch Party
We celebrated the 2022 AVAST Studio Tours with a launch party at the Fred Schnider Gallery of Art in Ballston at 888 N Quincy Street.