Thank you for being a part of the 2026 Studio Tour!
The ninth annual AVAST tour was September 26 and 27 at 27 locations throughout Arlington.‍ ‍Hundreds of visitors enjoyed two days of connecting with their artist neighbors! Miss the tour? You can still see Off the Grid, featuring AVAST artists’ artwork at Marymount University through October 29. And you can visit the Artist Directory to see this year’s participants and find links to their websites and social media.
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Our Artists
The AVAST directory is a resource for finding and connecting with Arlington artists year-round. Discover painters, photographers, jewelers, sculptors, printmakers, and ceramists, plus artists in wood, assemblage, video, ink, paper, installation, and collage!
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The Tour
The AVAST tour is held on a fall weekend each year, and offers visitors opportunity to connect with dozens of artists in their studio environments over two days. The 2026 tour was the weekend of September 26 and 27. Images from the tour coming soon!
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Art Shows + Events
AVAST hosts art shows and events that promote interaction and deepen the role of art in our community.‍ ‍Coinciding with the 2026 tour, AVAST artists will exhibit their work at Barry Gallery of Marymount University. We also maintain an archive of previous tours, providing annual snapshots of artists in the county.
Want to help ensure AVAST continues its mission? Donate to our 2026 Give Butter Campaign*. For a limited time, donors of $50 or more receive an original artwork by one of AVAST's artists!
Artwork by Lindsay Mueller
AVAST is made possible by our generous sponsors and donors.
Announcing our 2026 Blue Chip and Patron sponsors… Thank you!
Gerald & Katherine Freshley
