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Become an Art Friend in Ashland

If you enjoy First Fridays and the art scene in Ashland, we have a special invitation for you. The Ashland Gallery Association (AGA) is looking for Art Friends to help us celebrate the visual arts and encourage the talents of local artists. A special sign-up insert is included with this First Friday Art Walk map.

Friends of the AGA will receive Art Walk maps mailed to their homes, and invitations to special events, such as art shows and the Preview Gala & Auction that opens the annual A Taste of Ashland weekend. Friends will also hear about volunteer opportunities, so they can help if they wish with AGA events.

The Ashland Gallery Association is a non-profit organization that advances the creation and appreciation of fine art. Among our members are art galleries, other businesses who display art, and artists whose creations add to Ashland's reputation as a thriving art venue.

The Association hosts cultural events to bring art into the public eye. These include:
" The First Friday art walks, held one evening each month with exhibits continuing throughout the month
" An annual Student Art Exhibit, and
" A Taste of Ashland, a festival for art, food, and wine appreciation, held each year in April.

In addition to monthly Art Walk maps, the Association publishes the free Ashland Gallery Guide. We also offer information about the Ashland art scene in newspapers and on the Association website, www.atasteofashland.com (with soon to be added site, www.ashlandgalleries.com).

Our efforts have helped Ashland become the #2 ranked small art town in America. Come join us, as a Friend of the arts in Ashland!