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!

“Between You and Me”

an exhibit of 2025 AVAST Artists

June 13 - September 7, 2025

Opening Reception Friday, June 13, 5 - 8 pm

Leading up to the 2025 studio tour, our artists will 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.

For location and hours, visit mocaarlington.org

Left, Alice Whealin; right, Amanda Wood

2024

2023

2022

Explore the artists and images from past tours

Click on the Images to view that year’s artist directory

2021

2020

Watch videos from our virtual tour

2019

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.

AVAST @3700

Reception proudly sponsored by

Fred Schnider Investment Group

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. Featuring 17 pieces submitted by participating artists, the show beautifully evoked the mood and chilly glow of wintertime.

Sarah Hardesty
Schnider's Bobby Mahoney with Melanie Kehoss, Beth Rhyne, and Donna Cameron

The 2022 Tour Launch Party

We celebrated the 2022 AVAST Studio Tours with a launch party at the Fred Schnider Gallery in Ballston at 888 N Quincy Street. Stay tuned for some great pictures of the event that kicked off our amazing two-day tour with a record number of artists across Arlington County.