AVA Voices is a podcast by the Association for Visual Arts in Chattanooga created for artists by artists. Each episode brings you conversations insights and stories from the people shaping today’s art world from working studio artists and curators to community organizers and cultural leaders.

AVA Voices
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Podcast Overview
AVA Voices is a podcast by the Association for Visual Arts in Chattanooga created for artists by artists. Each episode brings you conversations insights and stories from the people shaping today’s art world from working studio artists and curators to community organizers and cultural leaders.
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Publishing Since
9/26/2025
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Recent Episodes

April 20, 2026
AVA Voices - Episode 10 - From Family Tradition to Gallery Walls, An Interview featuring Kelly Spell and Tim Goldsmith
<p>In this in-depth interview, Kelly Spell shares her journey from learning to sew to exhibiting internationally, culminating in her first solo gallery show at Ava. Curator Tim Goldsmith discusses the importance of jury processes, feedback, and the impact of solo exhibitions on artists and the community.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>

April 6, 2026
AVA Voices - Episode 9 - From Fish to Fine Art: The Journey of a Printmaker
<p>In this engaging interview, artist and printmaker Matthew Monahan explores his journey from fishing to printmaking, his techniques, and his involvement with Ava. Discover the technical intricacies of fish printmaking, the importance of mentorship, and how community and collaboration fuel artistic growth.</p>

March 28, 2026
AVA Voices - Episode 8 - Finding Freedom in Artistic Expression
<p>In this conversation, Lisa Houser shares her journey as a mosaic artist, discussing her unexpected path into the art world, the importance of community support, and her experiences as an emerging artist in Chattanooga. She reflects on the role of critique in artistic growth, the influence of Ava in her career, and her aspirations for the local art scene. Lisa emphasizes the joy of creating and the significance of showing up for oneself in the artistic journey.</p>
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