The Farmington Valley Arts Center is delighted to announce the 50th anniversary of connecting our community to the creative process by making, learning, exhibiting and appreciating art. This milestone marks the passage of time that tells the rich history of our organization; from a cutting-edge safety fuse factory in the mid-1800’s, to a visionary developer’s plan of establishing an Arts Center in Avon, CT in the 1970’s, to where we are now. Oh, the stories these red stone buildings could tell!

As we reflect on our journey, we are reminded of the many people who have supported our mission of “enriching lives through art”; artists, instructors, students, Board and staff members, visitors, and more. Without the community cheering us on from near and far, we would not have survived the myriad of challenges that have come our way and celebrated the amazing accomplishments that we have enjoyed.

However, as a nonprofit organization, our programs and classes cover some, but not all, of the running costs to maintain and improve our historic buildings. To do that, we need your support! Your donation will help us continue to grow our offerings, so we can stand strong as a cultural hub in the Farmington Valley and make our dreams a reality.

With appreciation,
Helen Thomas, Board President
Carol Kaplan, Executive Director

Donations can also be mailed to:
Farmington Valley Arts Center, 25 Arts Center Lane, Avon CT 06001

PS: Save the Date for our celebratory lawn party on Saturday, September 21st (6-9 pm) and stay tuned for more details!