Design Observed
Design Observed Living Lightly on the Land by Katherine Cox When Walter Fogg and Dan Filler built their house in South Newfane eight years ago, they had no idea they were on the leading edge of a new movement in home building that celebrates smaller, more efficient housing. They just wanted a house that was affordable, energy efficient, and easy to maintain. “We’re both minimalists,” said Dan, a teacher, “and we wanted to live within...
Three contemporary artist couples
Three Contemporary Artist Couples When art is the family business, it raises some interesting questions. Does competition enter into the relationship? Or does the financial success of one mean more money to buy both of them more time to make art? And most of all, how does it affect their relationship? To find out, we talked to three successful art couples: Sara Gay and Alan Klebanoff, Manchester; Elise and Payne Junker, Chester and...
What’s New
Painting by Frederick Faviano Gander Gallery in Manchester Hosts Official Opening and Reception The Gander Gallery, a new fine art gallery located at 4716B Main Street in Manchester Center, will host an opening reception on September 17, from 4 to 6 p.m. All are welcome. Owned by Manchester resident Adria Schozer, the Gander Gallery is dedicated to showcasing the work of both established and emerging regional artists, selected for...
Talk of the Arts
Foraging the female identity: Celebrating women, considering the relationship between women and food, and meditating on the mystery of creativity. If you haven’t had a chance to visit the Southern Vermont Arts Center and the exhibition of Elizabeth Torak’s The Feast of Venus I, I urge you to do so. I believe the reaction by the public to the opening was a surprise to the Arts Center. Visitors stood around in complete awe at the...
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