Martha's Vineyard AVA Martha's Vineyard AVA The Martha's Vineyard AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Dukes County, Massachusetts, including all of the land on the islands named Martha's Vineyard and Chappaquiddick Island. These two islands are located off the southern Massachusetts coast, surrounded by Vineyard Sound, Nantucket Sound, and the Atlantic Ocean. The creation of the AVA in 1985 was controversial. Objections were lodged by the proprietors of a vineyard in California also named Martha's Vineyard, who felt that the creation of an AVA with the same name would dilute their brand value. Federal regulators ruled in favor of the AVA,
Vineyard Arts Project Theater Kids, Musical Theatre Lab) to nurture up-and-coming talent and promote future generations of artists. The project also hosts yoga, fitness and wellness retreats throughout the summer season. Vineyard Arts Project Vineyard Arts Project is an incubator for the creation of new work in dance and theatre. An artist residency located on the beautiful island of Martha’s Vineyard, Vineyard Arts Project provides visiting artists with the necessary time and rehearsal space to focus solely on the development of their new work. Vineyard Arts Project also offers the community of Martha’s Vineyard unparalleled access to the creative process by presenting free