(AV17)GALLERY in Vilnius: contemporary sculpture and object art

(AV17)GALLERY: a gallery for contemporary objects, sculpture, and installation on Totorių Street

(AV17)GALLERY is a contemporary-art space founded in 2011 in Vilnius Old Town, with a focus on sculpture, object art, and installation. Since 2017 it has operated at 5 Totorių Street, presenting changing exhibitions, artist meetings, talks, and educational events whose access depends on the current programme.

Bright (AV17)GALLERY exhibition space in Vilnius Old Town with understated contemporary sculptures and window light

Place: Vilnius City Municipality
Region: Vilnius
Type: contemporary-art gallery
Address: 5 Totorių Street, Vilnius, 01121
Coordinates: 54.68430, 25.28600
Visit duration: 45–90 minutes
Best time: Tuesday–Saturday 12:00–19:00, after checking the current exhibition

Names and variants

AV17 Gallery

The gallery at 5 Totorių Street

(AV17)GALLERY is visited at 5 Totorių Street in Vilnius Old Town. The address is part of the historic urban fabric, but the gallery should not be confused with the nearby Presidential Palace or another institution on the same walking route.

This is not a museum of a permanent collection. Visitors come for the particular exhibition on view, so check the gallery programme, exhibition title, and any changes before travelling.

Object art, sculpture, and installation

The gallery focuses on contemporary objects, sculpture, and installation. Exhibitions can bring different materials, scales, and artistic strategies into one room, making the visit more than a quick circuit of framed pictures.

The programme may include Lithuanian and international artists, photography, video, spatial work, and interdisciplinary projects. Exhibitions change, so a particular artist or object is present only when included in the current programme.

From 2011 to a larger space

AV17 began in 2011 as a space oriented towards object art and sculpture. Each exhibition has its own theme and story, while the gallery's main direction remains consistent.

In 2017 the gallery moved to a larger space at 5 Totorių Street. The new address allowed more room for installations, education, and meetings while keeping the central idea of a changing contemporary-art programme.

Exhibitions, meetings, and education

Gallery activity goes beyond openings. Artist meetings, lectures, conversations, creative workshops, and educational sessions appear in the programme; dates and registration rules depend on the particular project.

Collaboration in public space connects the gallery with the city's wider art life, while a public sculpture or city event is not a permanent collection inside the building.

Hours and the rhythm of a visit

The gallery usually opens Tuesday to Saturday, 12:00–19:00. Exhibition changes, public holidays, or events can alter this schedule, so check the latest information before setting out.

Admission, photography, and accessibility arrangements can depend on the exhibition. Ask the gallery before a group visit, photographing works, or travelling with specific mobility needs.

How to look at an exhibition

The bright exhibition rooms reward a slower visit: first notice how an installation relates to the space, then return to materials, surfaces, and scale. Contemporary objects are often made to be experienced by moving around them rather than viewed only from the front.

The gallery combines well with Vilnius University Ensemble, the Presidential Palace, and other Old Town art venues. Allow 45–90 minutes, adjusting for the exhibition’s size and whether you are attending a gallery event.

(AV17)GALLERY: frequently asked questions

Where is (AV17)GALLERY in Vilnius?

The gallery is at 5 Totorių Street, Vilnius, 01121, in the Old Town. This is not the Presidential Palace address, although both can be part of one walking route.

What kind of art does the gallery present?

Its main focus is contemporary object art, sculpture, and installation. Individual exhibitions can also include photography, video, or interdisciplinary work.

When was AV17 founded?

The gallery began in 2011 as a space focused on object art and sculpture. Its programme remains changing rather than a single permanent exhibition.

When did AV17 move to Totorių Street?

The gallery moved to the larger space at 5 Totorių Street in 2017. The premises support exhibitions, installations, education, and meetings.

Which days and times can I visit the Vilnius AV17 space?

The gallery usually opens Tuesday–Saturday, 12:00–19:00. Check the current schedule because exhibition changes and holidays can alter it.

Does AV17 publish a standard admission price for its Totorių Street exhibitions?

There is no single published admission price. Cost or registration may depend on an exhibition, tour, or education session, so groups should ask the gallery.

May visitors take photographs?

Photography rules can depend on the exhibition. Ask gallery staff before photographing works or event participants and follow the exhibition’s conditions.

How long should I allow for AV17?

Usually 45–90 minutes is enough, although an installation’s scale, an event, and time spent reading the exhibition information can make the visit longer.