---
title: Professional Association of Visual Artists
description: Volunteer-run Florida nonprofit founded by artists for artists, supporting and promoting the arts and arts education.
url: https://www.artsume.com/o/professional-association-of-visual-artists
type: organization
createdAt: "2026-10-16"
updatedAt: "2026-10-16"
organizationType: Professional association
location: Dunedin, FL, United States
website: https://pava-artists.org/
---

# Professional Association of Visual Artists

*Professional association • Dunedin, FL, United States*

## About

Volunteer-run Florida nonprofit founded by artists for artists, supporting and promoting the arts and arts education.

The Professional Association of Visual Artists (PAVA) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by artists for artists, based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. Its mission is to support and promote the arts and arts education through its activities within the organization and in the broader community.

PAVA is funded by membership subscriptions, individual donations and a corporate sponsor, and has no paid employees. A governing board elected by the membership makes its business, financial and policy decisions under the organization's by-laws. It grew out of the artist-run Cool Art Show, which began in 1988 and became its first exhibition, and it continues to present the Cool Art show.

## Details

- **Address:** 1240 County Rd 1
Dunedin, FL, 34698
United States
- **Website:** https://pava-artists.org/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pavaartist/, facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Pava.artists/

## Programs

View current programs from Professional Association of Visual Artists on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/professional-association-of-visual-artists