HELP SUPPORT CAVA'S
PROGRAMS, EXHIBITIONS,
AND EVENTS!

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CAVA is a volunteer organization dedicated to giving its over 375 members throughout Chicagoland the opportunity to exhibit artwork in at least four exhibitions each year: Our annual Members Exhibition & three juried exhibitions per year are presented in top-tier venues noted for their outstanding reputation for excellence, strong marketing strategy, professional gallery spaces, and supportive staff.
 

CAVA collaborates with some of the finest visual arts organizations, galleries, and art centers in and around Chicago,  We've hosted our diverse, eye-popping, color-saturated fine art exhibitions at venues including Bridgeport Art Center, ALMA Gallery, Evanston Art Center, MANA Contemporary, Dwell Studio, Elmhurst Artists Guild, Chicago Cultural Center, Leslie Wolfe Gallery, Mayslake Peabody Estate, Zhou B Art Center, The Art Center of Highland Park, Epiphany Center for the Arts, and more.
 

Creating art can be a solitary occupation. CAVA creates community by providing exciting exhibitions, events, and opportunities for artists to come together, including critique nights, our annual symposium, artist studios visits, and many more. Our volunteer board members provide professional expertise to ensure our ambitious programs will serve the membership even more effectively. 
 

All members are welcome and encouraged to participate of one of the CAVA committees—Membership, Marketing, Operations, or Events. Members can choose how much time to help out any number of ways: publicity, event management, grant writing, exhibit installation and opening reception assistance, and so many other opportunities!

CAVA's 2026 Board Meetings are open to all members, on the second Monday of each month, 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. at Birch Road Cellar, 1113 West Armitage Ave. in Chicago's Lincoln Park (unless otherwise specified.) Our next meetings will be March 9, April 13, May 11, June 8, July 13, August 10, September 14, October 12, November 9, December 14.