African American Visual Arts Association

"Each One Mentor One"

Welcome to the official website of: The African American Visual Arts Association! You are encouraged to get involved in the arts by becoming an elite member of the African American Visual Arts Association. Membership is just $35 per year! The African American Visual Arts Association (AAVAA), a 501 c-3 non profit organization, promotes public awareness, youth enrichment, and enhanced representaiton of African American Art and Artists of all nationalities whose focus is to preserve African American History and the Diaspora through the use of visual arts. Art is the Key!!! AAVAA offers a unique experience for youth that show an interest in the arts. All youth between the ages of 13 and 25 can participate in one or more activities throughout the year. AAVAA offers scholarships and a platform that allows youth to showcase and market their works with international acclaimed artists. AAVAA exists to create a positive role model for youth teaching not only artistic skills but discipline, entrepreneurship and self confidence skills as well. AAVAA has been listed as a commitment maker with Americas Promise program since 1998 and the Edoria A. Lee “Art is the Key” program is currently being utilized as a role model for Americas Promise Communities of Promise programs in other states. Further, AAVAA offers several referral services on behalf of its members to Museum curators, public relation firms, members of the media, manufacturers and publishers. For its art collector members, AAVAA offers an artist and art supplier resource lists. ARE YOU AN ARTIST? ARE YOU INTERSTED IN PARTICIPATING IN THE NEXT BLACK HERITAGE ART SHOW? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO. BLACKHERITAGE ART SHOWIT'S RATED AS ONE OF THE TOP AFRICAN AMERICAN ART SHOWS PRODUCED IN THE US! E-MAIL US PHONE: 410-521-0660 FAX: 404-523-9435 ADDRESS:  1932 Greengage Road BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21244