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CAVA supports artists aged 50 years and older at all stages of their art career – entry/beginner, emerging/mid-career, established, retired, full-time, and part-time. Everyone is welcome to join our thriving creative community.

CAVA presents large-scale exhibitions with up to 80–150 pieces of fine art created
by our thriving membership of creatives, who work in a wide variety of mediums and disciplines, including: painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel), encaustic, drawing, collage, assemblage, photography, book arts, printmedia, sculpture, metalwork, ceramic, jewelry, and fiber art.

CAVA membership is valid for one full year, regardless of what month you paid your dues.

If your membership has expired, you will have received an email notification prompting you to renew. If you have not received such a notice, you can assume that your membership is still in effect.

THREE EASY WAYS TO JOIN CAVA:
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with your check made out
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CAVA, or Chicago Alliance of
     Visual Artists.

CAVA dues are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.


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CAVA's Annual Learning Symposium September 26, 2026, 12:00–3:00 p.m.
The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Road, Highland Park IL 60035
TOPICS/SPEAKERS
12:00 noon:  Estate Planning for Visual Artists: How to prepare inheritors for dispersing large art inventories of unsold art, or similarly for artists, how to reduce inventory upon ending art production.  Presented by: Lindsey Paige Markus, J.D., M.A., Principal, Chuhak & Tecson, P.C.
1:00 p.m.: Vibrant Cast: How to get the most out of Vibrant Cast: Maximize the usage, collector engagement and marketing power of the platform to help drive business. 
Presented by: Steve and Elva Arend, Principals, Vibrant Cast.
2:00 p.m. Panel Discussion: It’s Not Too Late: Building successful gallery relationships!
Hear from our panel what it takes to build successful gallery relationships after age 50. An artist will share the practical steps and strategies he used to find the right fit and transition into a full-time art practice. A gallerist will discuss what she looks for when representing older artists and how long-term success is supported.
Panelists: Michael Van Zeyl, Artist and Kimberly Oliva, Director & Owner, Oliva Gallery  
Moderator: Mary Longe
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