art, music, theatre
World-class musicians , Tony, and Emmy, Award winners , artists , and
local talent converge to collaborate and perform. From chamber music to
bluegrass , from independent TV to musical theatre, there is something
new and different every day of the week.
VISUAL ARTS
BENNINGTON MUSEUM
The museum's Crash to Creativity:
The New Deal in Vermont exhibition,
on display Jun. 30–Nov. 4, sheds
light on the role of New Deal projects
in fostering a culture of creativity
and innovation from 1933–43.
Featuring painters Ronald Slayton,
Francis Colburn, and Wallace Weir
Fahnestock as well as photographs,
furniture, and archival documentation.
75 Main St., Bennington. 802-447-1571
or benningtonmuseum.org
THE CANFIELD GALLERY
This community gallery celebrates
the creative tradition of Arlington,
home of Norman Rockwell, Dorothy
Canfield Fisher and many other well-
known artists, writers and musicians.
Serving towns along the Battenkill
River, the gallery presents educational
exhibitions and solo and group shows
by established and emerging artists.
Located in The Martha Canfield Library.
528 East Arlington Rd., Arlington.
802-375-6153 or
marthacanfieldlibrary.org
HELMHOLZ FINE ART
Helmholz Fine Art founder Lisa
Helmholz-Adams is highly selective
about the portfolio of artists she
represents, which has helped sustain
her reputation for building diverse,
yet complementary, art collections
for passionate collectors. Join her for
the GOONS exhibit opening reception
on Jul. 21 and the Elizabeth Torak
opening reception on Oct. 6.
442 Depot St., Manchester.
802-855-1678 or helmholzfineart.com
ROCK RIVER ARTISTS
OPEN STUDIO TOUR
The annual two-day offering features
14 accomplished artists in a range of
media from functional ceramics to
thread on fabric. Get a behind-the-
scenes look into the unique locations
where each artist works. Admission is
free all weekend. Tour begins at South
Newfane Schoolhouse. Jul. 21–22.
Intersection of Dover Rd. and
Auger Hole Rd., South Newfane.
802-348-7865 or rockriverartists.com
SOUTHERN VERMONT
ARTS CENTER
The arts center hosts workshops
for visual and performing arts
and exhibitions with classic and
contemporary
art. May 3–
Jun. 24 Timothy
Greenfield-
Sanders’ portrait
series Identity;
Jun. 30–Jul. 22
Moments of
Greatness from
the Lens of
Timothy Greenfield-
George Kalinsky;
Sanders portrait of
Aug. 25–Sep.
Ellen DeGeneres
30 Vantage Point
juried exhibition; Sep. 8–Oct. 28
Graffiti and Glass exhibition. A full
listing of workshops and exhibitions
is available online. 930 SVAC Dr.,
Manchester.
802-362-1405 or svac.org
TILTING AT WINDMILLS GALLERY
Established in 1971, Tilting at
Windmills Gallery has a world of
fine art. Originals of all mediums
are available by local, national,
and international artists. These
museum-quality works are beautifully
presented in award-winning creative
framing. The artwork represented
in a rich tapestry of color, creativity,
imagination, and diversity is truly
outstanding. 24 Highland Ave.,
Manchester. 802-362-3022 or
tilting.com
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3 PEARS GALLERY
Located on the Dorset Green, 3
Pears Gallery presents Jim Rodgers,
The Sounds of Summer solo show
opening cocktail reception to benefit
Manchester Music Festival Jun. 30
5–7pm. 802-770-8820
GALLERY NORTH STAR
Inspired by the landscapes of
New England, and particularly the
Connecticut River Valley, James
Urbaska’s oil paintings uniquely
chronicle the rural experience. Join
Gallery North Star for his solo show
Jul. 7–Aug. 5. A Craig Mooney solo
show will then run Sep. 29–Oct. 28.
151 Townshend Rd., Grafton.
802-843-1180 or gnsgrafton.com