Oldcastle Theatre Company
CREATING COMMUNITY
THE ARTISTIC LEGACY AND FUTURE OF THE SHIRES
Acclaimed artists have long sought inspiration in the natural beauty and bucolic communities of Bennington county , and the region ’ s growing creative landscape is poised to play a pronounced role in shaping the economy , identity , and community of the Shires .
Various virtuosos have found a home in the Shires of Vermont over the years including poet Robert Frost , artist Norman Rockwell , and author Shirley Jackson , to name a few . While that history continues to draw visitors and enthusiasts to the place where such artists created their respective masterpieces , it has also played a role in shaping the region ’ s identity as a thriving epicenter for the arts . In 2017 , the county was even ranked third by the National Center for Arts Research in their listing of the top arts-vibrant small communities …
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