Asian Cultural Center of Vermont and C.X. Silver Gallery:
814 Western Ave, Brattleboro
accvt.org, 802 257-7898, ext. 1
April 27: World Tai Chi Day downtown, on the Brattleboro Common, 1-2p. July 11: Obon, Japan’s double summer festivals in Brattleboro, in Plaza Park at the foot of Main Street between the Museum and the Co-Op, 5-8p. Ongoing: Kiri-e: Fabric collage pictures by young women survivors of the Hiroshima aftermath.
Barbara Ernst Prey Gallery
71 Spring St, Williamstown, MA
barbaraprey.com, 413 884-6184
Ongoing: Come see watercolors by Barbara Prey, whose artwork is featured prominently in private, corporate and museum collections around the world, including the Brooklyn Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, the White House, and many more.
Barre Pinske Studio
50 First Ave, Chester
Ongoing: With beginnings as a chain saw carver in Minnesota, Barry Pinske’s masterfull skills evolved into creating wooden objects for festivals and craft fairs. Stop by the studio to see sculptures, carvings, furniture and much more.
Bennington Arts Guild
103 South St, Bennington
benningtonartsguild.org , 802 442-7838
Ongoing: The Bennington Arts Guild is an association of artists and non-artist members dedicated to attracting public attention to and providing a viable market for fine arts and fine crafts in the Bennington area.
Catherine Dianich Gallery
139 Main St, Brattleboro
Open by appointment only
catherinedianichgallery.com, 802 380-1607
Thru April 27: Christie Hebert Sculpture exhibit. Ongoing: Featuring many southern Vermont artists, including Jeorge Yankura, silver gelatin prints, Julia Jensen, oil on canvas, and Steven Brock, silver gelatin prints. Make an appointment to come see the exhibit space at Catherine Dianich Gallery.
Chaffee Art Center
16 South Main St, Rutland
chaffeeartcenter.org, 802 775-0356
Thru May 2: Student Art Exhibition. May 2-30: Chaffee Invitational: 30 Under 30. May 9-July 30: Emerging Artists: New Juried Members. June 17-July 18: City Wide Sculpture Park exhibit. Aug 9-10: 2014 Art in the Park exhibit.
Chasse’ Fine Art Gallery
558 Main St, Chester
Ongoing: The magic of the moment, light illuminating land or sea, the essence of the scene captured forever. That’s what’s on display when you come to see Denis Chasse’s paintings and Katheryn’s photography.
The Chester Bookworm
330 Main St, Chester
Ongoing: The Chester Bookworm is a great store for browsing books, particularly European publications. Specializing in rare and scarce books, the shop also offers bookbinding services and a bindery.
Cider Hill Gardens
1747 Hunt Rd, Windsor
ciderhillvt.com, 802 674-6825
Ongoing: Featuring Gary Milek’s award winning paintings and prints inspired by the surrounding gardens and scenery. These timeless floral still-life’s and landscapes capture the magic of the Vermont countryside.
Crow Hill Gallery
729 Flamstead Rd, Chester
crowhillgallery.com, 802 875-3763
Ongoing: Nestled in the woods among outdoor sculptures, the gallery offers a beautiful variety of viewing spaces. Here one can view in contemplative elegance a large selection of Jeanne’s most recent works, as well as the sculpture of visiting artists.
Cynthia-Reeves New England
Pop-Up Gallery
47 Flat St, Brattleboro
cynthia-reeves.com, 802 579-1029
Ongoing: Through their dynamic exhibition program, an on-going presence at art fairs both here and abroad, and with the vanguard of curatorial projects, Cynthia-Reeves has become a significant voice in contemporary art both in New England and in New York.
DaVallia Gallery
78 Common St, Chester
thedavallia.com
Ongoing: Stop by the Davallia to see fine art from Peter Batchelder, John Churchman, sculptures in wood, stone, mixed media and barn-wood sculptured, ceramics and more.
Epoch Gallery
4927 Main St, Manchester
epochvermont.com, 802 768-9711
Ongoing: A cooperative art and craft gallery, featuring 18 of Vermont’s finest artisans working in a variety of disciplines. Each day the gallery is staffed by one of the artisan members offering their unique view of the creative process.
Gallery 103 Artisans Marketplace
7 Pineview Drive, Chester
gallery103.com, 802 875-7400
Ongoing: Featuring fine American Craft, this art space is filled with the handmade craft of more than 100 Vermont and New England artists. Featuring photography, jewelry, ironwork, textiles, blown glass, pottery, soaps, candles, woodwork and more.
Gallery 2 and Vermont Artisan Designs
106 Main St, Brattleboro
10a-7p Mon-Sat, 11a-4p Sun
vtart.com, 802 257-7044
Ongoing: You’ll find both functional and decorative work from well-established and emerging artisans: paintings, ranging from landscapes to still life to abstract; sculpture in bronze, wood, paper, wire, mixed media, stone, steel; colorful and clear blown glass; a great selection of pottery, and much more.
Gallery at the VAULT
68 Main St, Springfield
galleryvault.org, 802 885-7111
Thru April 27: Spring Blooms on Silk Scarves, featuring beautiful hand painted silk scarves and shawls by artist Teresa Hillary. Ongoing: The VAULT serves the community as an educational resource with our schedule of workshops and lectures. Both the gallery and the gift shop carry only original, juried, handcrafted local and regional artwork.
Gallery in the Woods
145 Main St, Brattleboro
Open daily 11a-5:30p, 12-5p Sun
galleryinthewoods.com, 802 257-4777
Ongoing: Gallery in the Woods is both a virtual gallery and a three dimensional place. The works here express the qualities of the human experience which are Visionary, Surreal, Fantastic, and Sacred. The living artists in this group come from a variety of places and cultures on the globe, responding to the present time on Earth with their visions of the human psyche.
Gallery North Star
151 Townshend Road, Grafton
10a-5p daily (Tuesday by chance)
gnsgrafton.com, 802 843-2465
Ongoing: Located in the heart of Grafton, GNS has been Vermont’s leading purveyor of fine art for more than 35 years. With six rooms including the renowned atrium space, fine art is displayed in a distinct and memorable manner.
Gallery Wright
103 West Main St, Wilmington
gallerywright.com, 802 464-9922
The Garden Gallery
Rt. 11, Londonderry
gardencafeandgallery.com, 802-824-9574
Ongoing: Described as one of the most inspiring galleries in the Northeast, The Garden Gallery has a long history of nurturing talented artists of regional, national and international stature. The Gallery represents renowned artists with remarkable careers and honors. A huge body of their works is on display throughout the rooms of the Garden Café and upstairs in the spacious, airy gallery rooms. Oil paintings, watercolors, etchings, drawings, and sculpture abound. The relaxed and peaceful atmosphere of this space promotes an encompassing enjoyment of the art world. Special shows are featured throughout the year and are posted on the gallery’s calendar. Whether finding it for the first time or returning for an enjoyable tour, every visit offers new works to enjoy.
Great Hall
100 River St, Springfield
Open M-F, 9-5
facebook.com/GreatHallSpringfield, 802 885-3061
May 2-Aug 19: (802) Just Vermont, featuring local photographs by Goldie May and John Sinclair. Opening reception May 2, 4-7p. Opening May 24: The Hale Street Gang: Portraits in Writing, with an artist talk on May 24 from 2-4p. Along with this exhibit, artist and designer, Phil Godenschwager from Randolph showcases his fanciful three-dimensional works. Ongoing: Stop by this former factory building that’s been turned into art space. See the web page for a full listing of exhibitions currently on display.
Hunter Gallery of Fine Art and Hunter Artworks
74 Main St and 56 Townshend Rd, Grafton
hunterartworks.com, 802 843-1440
Ongoing: A gallery of original watercolors of landscapes, village life and seacoast scenes by Peter Jeziorski.
Hunter Lea Gallery
119 Main St, Ludlow
Ongoing: A gallery and frame shop that’s sure to have something for every art style.
Indian Hill Imageworks
671 River Road, Wells
Indianhillimageworks.com, 802 325-2274
Ongoing: Indian Hill Imageworks is the studio home of New Media Artist Stephen Schaub. Private consultations as well as mentor programs are available on a very limited basis. To schedule a visit, click on “Contact Us” on the homepage.
Jud Hartmann Gallery
6 Main St, Grafton
judhartmanngallery.com
Ongoing: Jud Hartmann’s primary artistic focus since 1983 has been a series of limited edition bronze sculptures of Native Americans called The Woodland Tribes of the Northeast – The Iroquoian and Algonkians. The work is the first attempt by an artist to depict in bronze the Woodland Tribes of the Northeast, focusing on the 17th and 18th centuries
Long Ago and Far Away
4963 Historic Main St, Manchester Center
longagoandfaraway.com, 802 362-4956
Ongoing: We are a Vermont Gallery featuring Canadian Inuit Art, Native Alaskan Art, Native American Art, and Vermont Arts and Crafts, and have been located in the same converted classic New England house since 1986. Our selection of indigenous art comes from the entire North American Continent, but we have focused on a few special areas from our wide and varied inventory.
Jim McGrath Gallery and Studio
22 West Main St, Wilmington
mcgrathgallery.com, 802 380-6821
Ongoing: Jim McGrath’s distinctive light infused, almost ethereal style of painting has attracted the attention from galleries and shows across the Northeast. He has completed courses at the Woodstock School of Art, Community College of Brattleboro and River Gallery School in Brattleboro. McGrath’s work has been represented at numerous galleries and shows throughout New England and New York and has become part of private and corporate collections nationwide.
Mountain Painters & Artisans Gallery
Kim Ray Mural Studio
5700 Rt. 100, Londonderry
Ongoing: As a Vermont certified art education teacher, Kim has taught art at Southern Vermont Art Center, Maple Street School, Frog Hollow, Artist in Residency Programs in Public and Private Schools and children’s camps in Southern Vermont. Murals are original, hand-painted works of art created with a fine eye for detail and a flair for elegance or fun to suit your unique environment and provide a stunning focal point. The mural may be painted inside or outside, directly on to the wall, floor or ceiling, or on to measured to size boards or canvas ready to install.
PSCG Gallery
101 Main St, Ludlow
Ongoing: Offering fine art giclee prints for home and office decor, produced with the finest archival inks and paper for superior color, texture and longevity.
Quaigh Design Centre
11 West Main St, Wilmington
802 464-2780
Ongoing: Displaying artwork from Britain and New England—including works by Vermont woodcut artists Sabra Field and Mary Azarian—and Scottish woolens and tartans.
Rockingham Arts and Museum Project
7 Canal St, Bellows Falls
Aug 6: Orchard Hill Pizza Night, a benefit for RAMP, 5-7p. Ongoing: Revitalizing the community by developing awareness of the arts, creating vitality in the community with the arts, and demonstrating that the arts favorably impact the local economy.
Springfield Vermont Art and Historical Society
The Miller Art Center
9 Elm Hill, Springfield
Springfieldartandhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com, 802 885-2415
Ongoing: A historical museum, art gallery, nonprofit, and much more.
Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery
At Keene State College, Keene, NH
keene.edu/tsag, 603 358-2720
Thru May 10: Annual KSC Art Student Exhibition. Opening reception April 25, 5:30-7:30p. Thru July 24: Intersection: Art Culture, and Identify. This exhibit explores object based learning – learning by visually analyzing objects in hope the analysis will reveal the context in which the object was made. June 6-July 24: Passionate Pursuits. On display will be items people have created, collected, or a visual expression of something that makes them passionate.
Tilting at Windmills Gallery
24 Highland Ave, Manchester Center
10a-5p Mon-Sat, 9a-5p Sun
vtartgallery.com, 802 362-3022
Ongoing: Mud Season has officially arrived and I welcome you to come view our fresh, new pieces filled with the flavors of Spring. Also plans are brewing for a show in early July to celebrate the wonders of summertime. For our equestrian enthusiasts there will be new works of the “horse” in many forms. Dates for the reception to be posted in May.
Vermont Center for Photography
49 Flat Street, Brattleboro
vcphoto.org, 802 251-6051
April 4-27: The Art of Handmade & Alternative Photography” featuring 73 works by 47 artists. Participants in this exhibit come from 30 different states and 4 different countries worldwide. Opening reception April 4, 5:30-8:30p. April 17: Open Portfolio Night, a chance for members and friends to gather to discuss all things photography, 6-8p. April 27: Worldwide Pinhole Day. May 2-June 1: Katie Koti: Chosen Blood. June 6-29: Roger Katz: A Lifetime of Photographs. July 4-27: Brighton Beach and St. Petersburgh: Urban Landscapes – Stan Sherer and Abraham Ravett. Aug 1-31: Siri Kaur: Family Portraits.
Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts
15 Depot St, Chester
Thru April 31: By Appt: The Founder’s Collection. Fifty pieces of artwork by some of the most talented artists in the region, hand selected. Ongoing: The Vermont Institute of Contemporary Arts currently houses a Central Revolving Exhibit Gallery of approximately 2000 square feet. We will house, in the near future, a permanent collection in our Hearth Barn of approximately 650 square feet, and offices and Artist Workshop Teaching Studios of approximately 1200 square feet.
The Village Green Gallery
661 Main St, Weston, 9a-5p daily
thevillagegreengallery.com, 802 824-3669
Ongoing: Featuring the photography of Nobushi Fuji’i and showcasing works by selected Vermont artists and artisans, the cozy building next to the Vermont Country Store offers a place for visitors to savor fine art as well as to socialize. The main display is devoted to Nobushi’s Exquisite Vermont images, an ongoing work-in-progress, designed to bring a Japanese aesthetic to Vermont’s landscape and capture its beauty from a fresh perspective.
Vermont Folklife Center
8 Main St, Middlebury
Thru May 10: One Room Schools exhibit. Ongoing: The Vermont Folklife Center, founded in 1984, is dedicated to preserving and presenting the cultural traditions of Vermont and the surrounding region.
Williams River Gallery
197 Elm St, Chester
Ongoing: Nestled within the southern portion of the Vermont Green Mountains in Chester, Vermont, the Williams River Gallery offers a variety of fine art to satisfy both the novice and experienced collector. The gallery focuses mainly on American art and artists, and specializes in the artwork of Andrew Wyeth, Eric Sloane, Frank McCarthy and various other well known American artists of the twentieth century.
