Brattleboro artist Steve Lloyd’s work is on display at Moore Free Library in Newfane through May.
Barbara Ernst Prey Gallery
71 Spring St., Williamstown, Mass.
http://www.barbaraprey.com, 413 884-6184
July 16-Sept 5: In Search of America explores the memory, art history, and influences of Color Field painters on large-scale watercolors. Opening reception Aug 1, 6-8p.
Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main St., Rutland
www.chaffeeartcenter.org, 802 775-0356
June 10-July 30: In Flanders Field, featuring artist Fran Bull. Aug 4-Sept 24: Juried Artist Member Exhibit: Effervescent. Features Chaffee’s juried artist members’ work.
Crowell Gallery at the Moore Free Library
23 West St., Newfane
www.moorefreelibrary.wordpress.com/crowell-gallery; (802) 365-7948
Thru July 30: Robert L. Crowell Art Gallery at Moore Free Library. May 3-31: Steve Lloyd: Paintings: A dialogue between realism and abstraction. Opening reception May 7, 11a-1p. June 2-30: Vermont Watercolor Society, Brattleboro Hub “Seasons in Watercolor.” July 1-30: Rich Ray: Abstract art: mixed media: The female figure. Opening reception July 9, 11a-1p. Aug 2-31: Cai Xi and Le Xi: Mixed media: sculpture and video. Opening reception Aug 4, 6-8p.
The Dianich Gallery
139 Main St.,Brattleboro
www.catherinedianichgallery.com, 802-380-1607
Thru July: New work from Massachusetts artist Molly Hatch. Hatch is known for hanging plates on the wall as paintings, but “Passage” largely focuses on sculptural objects displayed off the wall. Featuring new ceramic sculptures and drawings, the inspiration for “Passage” comes from both historic and contemporary textiles and patterning found in home interiors. With an attention to pattern and understanding pattern repetitions, this body of work explores how patterns juxtapose.
Gallery at the VAULT
68 Main St., Springfield
www.galleryvault.org, 802 885-7111
Thru May 5: Spring Silk Scarf Show by Teresa Hillary. Fly into the new season with the latest collection of beautiful, hand-painted, one-of-a-kind silk scarves.
Gallery North Star
151 Townshend Rd, Grafton
802-843-2465
Open daily 10a-5p
Great Hall
100 River St., Springfield
www.Facebook.com/GreatHallSpringfield, 802 885-3061
Opening May 24: Voices of Springfield: A New Perspective. Project ACTION initiative using participatory photography to engage area youth and adults in conversations about their experiences and perceptions living in Springfield, Vt. The project was designed to engage community members not generally engaged in conversations about issues of concern in a collective process to identify their own views, foster community engagement and to enhance the health and safety of the community. Over eight months, 20 local residents took hundreds of pictures of the community and spent hours in conversation about values, community strengths, belonging, civic engagement, community building and opportunities for improvement. Ongoing: Stop by this former factory building that’s been turned into art space. See the webpage for a full listing of exhibitions on display.
Helmholtz Fine Art Gallery
442 Depot St., Manchester Center
802 885-1678,www.helmholtzfineart.com
Opening July 16: The Untamed Horse with Lisa Cueman and Rita Dee from 5-7:30p.
Hunter Artworks
4 East Main St., next to the Old Grafton Inn, Grafton
www.hunterartworks.com, 802 843-1440
June 25: Hunter Gallery hosts its Meet the Artist reception from 5:30-7p.
Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts
83 Main Street, Brattleboro
www.mitchellgiddingsfinearts.com, 802 251-8290
Thru May: Lauren Pollaro. Upcoming: Donald Saaf and Jon Gregg.
Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat St., Brattleboro
www.vcphoto.org, 802 251-6051
Upcoming: Postage Required: Mail-Art Exhibition.
Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts
15 Depot St., Chester
www.vtica.org; 802 875-1018
Thru June 23: The Mysterious Mind: Featuring works of New England artists. Opening July 5: Journey into Process Opening Reception. Five outstanding regional artists will exhibit their ink brushwork, etchings, acrylics, oils, and works on paper.
Vermont Supreme Court Gallery
111 State St., Montpelier
www.vermontjudiciary.org/MasterPages/Media-Art.aspx
Thru June 30: Arthur Schaller presents Ships and Shadows. Original works are collages assembled on board of cut or ripped pieces of printed matter from assorted publications.
Vermont Governor’s Gallery
Pavilion Office Building, 109 State St., Montpelier
Thru June 30: Adrienne Ginter [adrienneginter.com] presents Fauna Meets Flora: Hand-cut paper. The exhibit features exquisitely detailed hand-cut paper and archival foam-core constructions that explore elements of the natural world as well as fanciful narratives depicting ancient myths, history, and the artist’s personal experience.
