ABOUT GAVA
The Greenbelt Association for the Visual Arts is organized to provide comprehensive programming in the visual arts, and in interdisciplinary projects, for the population of Greenbelt and the surrounding communities.
Our goal is to offer quality programs that are accessible to a diverse population, and to serve as advocates for the Greenbelt arts community.
Our vision is to create a vibrant center for the visual arts which will actively cooperate with other arts and community organizations in Greenbelt, Prince George’s County, and Maryland, and with the City of Greenbelt, to foster creativity and community involvement in the arts.
The Greenbelt Association for the Visual Arts (GAVA), offers painting, block printing, and comic book art classes at Mowatt Church for home-school and after-school students during the academic year. Also offered are quarterly sessions of GAVA/GATE Animation Classes for youth 7-18 years-old – with additional classes for home-schoolers and special needs teens.
GAVA has a partnership with the PTA of Greenbelt Elementary School, helping to bring local artists into the school for special projects that enhance the curriculum.

Mister Geo’s animation student Hannah introduces her award winning short animation called “A Day in the Life of a Pig” The Art Show is sponsored by the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival Committee and the Greenbelt Association for the Visual Arts (GAVA). The Labor Day Art Shows are displayed in the… (Greenbelt News Review) The Heritage Film Festival, in its 13th year, played in Greenbelt Library and around the city on May 17, 19 and 20. Over 35 short films plus… 1. Creativity – Being able to think on your feet, approach tasks from different perspectives and think ‘outside of the box’ will distinguish your child from others. In an arts…GAVA/GATe: Hannah’s “A Day in the Life of a Pig”
Art Show
Heritage Film Festival Honors George Kochell, Ethel Lewis
The Top 10 Skills Children Learn From the Arts
