Arts

The Institute for Folding

Cardboard choreography arrives at Next Stage Arts

PUTNEY - Next Stage Arts and the Vermont Dance Alliance (VDA) invite audiences to a performance by The Institute for Folding, an interdisciplinary event exploring knowledge, neglect, and wonder, on Friday, September 26, at 7 pm, at Next Stage Arts, 15 Kimball Hill.
Created by...

Submissions open for “What Does Democracy Look Like?”

BRATTLEBORO - Indivisible Brattleboro announces a call for artists to answer the question “What Does Democracy Look Like?” to be held at the Latchis Theatre, 50 Main Street.
Artist submissions must be received by Sunday, October 5; notifications of acceptance will be made Sunday, October...

“Open Strech” watercolor by Barry Moross.

Dover space featured in studio event

VERMONT - Vermont’s annual fall open studio weekend returns Saturday and Sunday, October 4 and 5, celebrating artists across the state. The event invites visitors to step inside studios and galleries to experience firsthand the work life of more than 113 participating artists.
Art lovers...

Manhattan short film festival travels to Bennington

BENNINGTON - Bennington Theater is participating in the 28th annual Manhattan short film festival, being screened at over 500 venues worldwide. View the 10 finalists at the Bennington Theater on Friday, September 26, and Saturday, September 27, at 7:30 pm, and vote on best film and best actor....

A photograph of a loon and chick by Nicki Steel.

Local photographer to attend Wildlife Festival

DOVER - Wilmington photographer Nicki Steel will be at Vermont Museum of Natural History’s Wildlife Festival on Sunday, September 21, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Steel will have many images of local wildlife, from framed and matted pieces to cards and “mini mats.” The artist is always happy to...

Kids pose with photos taken in earlier classes with In-Sight Photography Project.

In-Sight announces fall photo classes

BRATTLEBORO - In-Sight Photography Project announces its fall class schedule. Classes are open to 11- to 18-year olds who are into creativity, technology or photographic processes.
The fall session runs from the week of October 6 through the week of December 1.
Classes are two...

Wilmington Works to create mini art gallery

WILMINGTON - In keeping with the spirit of little free libraries, Wilmington Works is creating a mini art gallery, a place where anyone can leave a piece of art and take a piece of art. It’s a fun way to spark creativity and share inspiration.
The public is invited to help fill the new...

VT Fish and Wildlife accepting entries for fish art content

MONTPELIER - The Vermont Fish and Wildlife (VF&W) department is now accepting entries for the 2026 Vermont student fish art contest, in partnership with Wildlife Forever.
The department invites Vermont students in grades kindergarten through 12 to select a fish species found in Vermont...

MASS MoCA applications now open for residencies

NORTH ADAMS, MA - Applications for MASS MoCA residencies are now open. Artists seeking residencies for July through December 2026 are invited to apply through Saturday, November 1. Fellowships and financial aid are available.
The Studios at MASS MoCA welcomes applications from artists at...

Plates designed at an earlier design-a-plate workshop at Brooks Memorial Library.

Brooks Memorial Library to host design-a-plate workshop

BRATTLEBORO - Brooks Memorial Library’s 44th annual design-a-plate workshop begins on Wednesday, October 1. This is a take-home event. Packets will be available for pickup in the children’s room beginning Wednesday, October 1, and completed drawings must be returned by Wednesday, October 15. ...