AVS News

As a nonprofit arts organization, the American Viola Society relies on the expertise and energy of a working, all-volunteer board composed of players, teachers, and viola lovers. On July 1,...

01 July, 2026

Congratulations to recipients of 2026 AVS Educator Mini-Grants! Each awardee received $500 to work on the following projects: Sara Maria Blanton will use her mini-grant funding to attend the National Bornoff Workshop...

15 June, 2026

Congratulations to winners of the 2026 American Viola Society Exhibition of Modern Violas and Bows, held June 3-6, 2026 at the 2026 AVS Festival on the beautiful James Madison University...

08 June, 2026

The AVS board proudly announces our 2026 AVS Awards, recognizing individuals for outstanding accomplishments in performance, teaching, scholarship, service to the community, and service to the AVS. Congratulations and thanks...

08 June, 2026

Announcing the 2026 David Dalton Viola Research Competition Students and early-career researchers: submit your work to the 2026 David Dalton Viola Research Competition! This prestigious annual competition recognizes original scholarship that advances the...

25 May, 2026

This June, AVS Festival participants are invited to share music beyond the concert hall through our Festival Outreach Concert: Blessed Sacrament Food Pantry Thursday, June 4 at 12:00 PM This meaningful event has...

21 May, 2026

Be part of unforgettable performance experiences at the 2026 AVS Festival! Join the Festival Mass Viola Ensemble for the WORLD PREMIERE of Moonlit Flight by, composed especially for this year’s Festival by acclaimed composer Kevin...

21 May, 2026