At the Museums
One of 17 young adults featured in Kate Gridley’s exhibit “Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults” at the Southern Vermont Art Center through Oct. 21.
44 Gypsy Lane, Bennington
10a to 5p, Mon-Sun (Closed Mon)
benningtoncenterforthearts.org, 802 442-7158
Thru Oct 6: Laumeister Fine Art Competition, with artwork selected by Peter Trippi, editor of Fine Art Connoisseur. Thru Dec 22: Small Works Show, with various themes / media. Thru-Nov 3: Society of Animal Artists, juried show. Sept 7-Dec 22: Plein Air Vermont, with artists painting scenes around Bennington. Sept 28-Dec 22: American Artists Abroad, a world tour of art.
Bennington Museum
75 Main St, Rte. 9, Bennington
10a to 5p (Closed Wed)
benningtonmuseum.org, 802 477-1571
Thru Oct 27: Southwestern Vermont and the Civil War, two part exhibition which commemorates the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. The first part is titled: The Fabulous General Ripley: Gen. Edward H. Ripley and the Capture of Richmond. The second part is titled, “Bennington Boys (and Ladies Too): The Local Civil War Experience. Thru Oct: Is the Catamount Really Gone? Mythology around the great Catamount, with reported sightings. Aug 24: Farm to Table Dinner, a Tuscan-inspired seven course dinner tasting. Thru Oct 14: 150th Anniversary of the 1863 Jane Stickle Quilt Exhibit. This is the quilt that inspires quilters all over the world. Limited engagement due to the fragility of the quilt. Oct 4: Jane Stickle Quilt presentation given by Branda Papadakis, 7p. Oct 5-6: Quilting Workshops with Brenda Papadakis.
Brattleboro Museum & Art Center
10 Vernon St, Brattleboro
11a to 5p (Closed Tues)
brattleboromuseum.org, 802 257-0124
Thru Oct 20: Dynamic Invention: American Abstract Artists at 75. Explore the visual language of form, color and line in the works of more than 48 of American’s leading nonobjective artists. Thru Oct 20: Between Dark and Night: New Pastels by Mallory Lake. Steam trains, foggy nights, and the golden glow of monumental Beaux-Arts interiors are the settings of this evocative and mysterious new work inspired by film noir. Thru Oct 20: Red Grooms: What’s the Ruckus? Experience the joy of the circus and hurly-burly of the Big Apple. Thru Oct 20: Terry Slade: Collective Memories of Place. Site-specific sculptures of found metal referencing the museum building’s history as the Union Railroad Station. Sept 12: Red Grooms and Pop Art presentation by Sarah Powers, 7:30p. Sept 17: Time to Innovate: Managing Time to Support Creativity, with integral coach Leydie Geer, 9a-4p. Sept 19: Film Noir Screening, Detour, 7:30p. Sept 28: Red Grooms and Stephen Hannock in Conversation, 5:30p. Oct 4: Art21 Film After Gallery Walk, Transformation, 8:30p. Oct 10: Curtains without Borders, preserving Vermont’s historic scenic curtains, with Christine Hadsel, 7:30p. Oct 25-27: Sixth Annual LEGO Contest and Exhibit, design and build structures. Nov 1-March 4: VT Kids Design Glass II. Imaginary creatures drawn by kids in grades K-6, transformed into glass sculptures by professional artists. Nov. 1-March 4: Our Fragile Home: Pat Musick. Nov. 1-March 4: Jerry’s Map: The Lifetime Project of Jerry Gretzinger. Nov. 1-March 4: Jim Dine: Selected Works 1993-2012.
The Clark Art Institute
225 South St, Williamstown, Mass
10a to 5p Tuesday thru Sunday
clarkart.edu, 413 458-2303
Thru 2013: Clark Remix: Paintings, sculptures and more from the permanent collection. Thru Sept 8: Winslow Homer, Making Art, Making History. Thru Sept 8: George Inness: Gifts from Frank and Katherine Martucci.
American Museum of Fly Fishing
4104 Main St, Manchester
10a-4p Tues thru Sat
amff.com, 802 362-3300
Thru 2013: The Wonders of Fly Fishing, celebrating this centuries old tradition enjoyed by many cultures and nations across the globe. Sept 18: Heritage Award Dinner. Oct 1-31: Online Benefit Auction. Upcoming: On Fly in the Salt: American Saltwater Fly Fishing from the Surf to the Flats.
Estey Organ Museum
108 Birge St., Brattleboro
Open weekends thru Sep 30.
esteyorganmuseum.org, 802 246-8366
Ongoing: The Estey Organ Museum tells the story of the Estey Organ Company . It is open only by appointment and visits can be arranged upon request.
Hildene Estate
Route 7A, Manchester
hildene.org, 802 362-1788
Ongoing: Come visit Robert Todd Lincoln’s ancestral home. This Georgian Revival style home began in 1903. Visitors can see the home and grounds, including the Hoyt formal gardens, an Aeolian pipe organ, hiking trails and much more. Sept 21: Komen VT-NH Race for a Cure, takes place at Hildene Meadows. December: A 1912 Victorian Christmas. Robert and Mary’s home is decorated throughout the month as they might have done during the year 1912. Dec 7-8: Our House for the Holidays? Dressed in their holiday finery, stop by for Vermont apple cider tastings and fresh cider donuts.
Park-McCullough House
One Park St, North Bennington
Open through Oct
parkmccullough.org, 802 442-5441
Nov-Dec: The Park McCullough house will be open for special holiday events. Check the web site for further information.
Robert Frost Stone House Museum
121 Rte. 7A, South Shaftsbury
frostfriends.org, 802 447-6200
Thru 2013: The Robert Frost Apple Trees and the Red Pines. Explores the imagery and symbolism of trees and Frost’s use of trees in his poetry. Sept 22: Carole Thompson talks about Frost’s ideas on religion and faith, 2p. Ongoing: The Robert Frost museum celebrates Frost’s life and art and are designed to make you feel like you met him. The exhibits are educational and literary.
Southern Vermont Arts Center, Yester House Gallery
West Road, Manchester
10a to 5p Tues-Sat, 12 to 5p Sun
svac.org, 802 362-2522, 362-1405
Thru Oct 21: Passing Through: Portraits of Emerging Adults. Kate Gridley’s installation of larger than life size oil portraits with accompanying sound portraits of 17 young adults, honoring their passage into adulthood. Sept 28: Art on the Hill, annual family fun event, 11a-3p, food, music and lots of art activities. Oct. 12 Opening reception for “National Fall Open” exhibition, at the Yester House Gallery, 2-4p. Oct 27: Halloween Spooktacular, festive Halloween fun, 1-3p, Yester House. Dec 6: Winter Ball 2013, at Equinox Resort in Manchester, 6:30p.
The Nature Museum at Grafton
186 Townshend Rd., Grafton
nature-museum.org, 802-843-2111
Ongoing: The Nature Museum is a regional resource for nature, science, and environmental education in the Connecticut River Valley, providing information and experiences which engage and enlighten its audiences and inspire stewardship of the natural world. See the web site for more information.
Vermont Museum of Mining and Minerals
55 Pleasant St., Grafton
Open through mid-October
802-875-3562
Ongoing: Learn about Vermont’s rich mining and mineral industries through displays on talc, soapstone, and the world-famous Vermont marble, granite and slate.
