AVA's annual members-only exhibition, MACRO / micro, opens this Friday, May 1st, at the AVA Main Gallery in Chattanooga. The thematic show explores scale in all its forms, featuring works that range from large-scale statements to intimate pieces, examining contrasts between the monumental and the microscopic. Concurrently, the gallery presents Cross-Pollination, a collaborative installation by four artists—Claire Vassort, Lisa Houser, Dixon Stetler, and Cody Havens—who work across silk, mosaics, 3D mixed media, and photography to create an immersive, cross-disciplinary dialogue.
This exhibition matters because it highlights the creative vitality of AVA's local membership base and the organization's commitment to rotating thematic shows that engage both artists and the community. By pairing a members' exhibition with a collaborative installation, AVA fosters artistic exchange and supports emerging and established local talent, reinforcing its role as a cultural hub in Chattanooga's North Shore.