Arts

Don’t miss all the fun events planned for the library during September

Wardsboro- There are a number of events planned for September at the Wardsboro Public Library.
Join Jenn Finaldi, children’s librarian, for an hour of creating robots on Saturday, September 14, at 11 am. Children of all ages are welcome. All materials will be provided.
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Photographer talks eagles and shares photographs

Wardsboro- Nicki Steel will present a slide show of her photographs and talk about the bald eagles of Mt. Mills in Wilmington on Wednesday, September 11, at 7 pm at the Wardsboro Public Library.
In the last three years the adult eagles have raised five eaglets. From rebuilding the nest...

Artists discuss the intersection between their art and their farm work

BRATTLEBORO- The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center presents “Back to the Land Redux: Vermont’s New Generation of Artist-Farmers” on Thursday, September 12, at 7:30 pm. This event is free and open to the public.
Six southern Vermont artist-farmers will discuss the intersection and...

Mandala by Barbara Finch.

Mandalas on exhibit by local artist

WARDSBORO- Mandalas by Barbara Finch are on exhibit at the Wardsboro Public Library during August and September.
Finch began her study of the mandala in Vermont some 25 years ago as a student at Goddard College in Plainfield. With a focus on expressive arts therapy, she began researching...

Cartooning workshop

NEWFANE- A cartooning workshop with local author and illustrator John Gurney will be held Tuesday, August 20, at 10:30 am at the Moore Free Library.
The workshop will start with a presentation on the thought process involved in the creation of an illustration. Kids will learn about Moore’s...

Artists exhibit

WILMINGTON- Artists will gather on the front lawn of the historic Crafts Inn to exhibit paintings, prints, notecards, and more on Saturday, August 17, from 11 am to 7 pm and Sunday, August 18, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Artists include painter Ann Coleman, of Whitingham, with her brilliant...

Stop by the Pettee Memorial Library lawn to take part in a workshop to create braided rugs from upcycled T-shirts.

Tons of fun during the stroll

WILMINGTON- Come to downtown on Saturday, August 17, from 5 to 7 pm, for the second of this summer’s Village Strolls. The theme of the stroll is “Up-cycling” and will feature many ways to creatively reuse and recycle common objects.
Be sure to pick up a
“recycle bingo” card at one...

Looking for vendors

WILMINGTON- The eighth annual Bright Lights Craft Fair will be held on Saturday, December 7, at Historic Memorial Hall. This popular holiday market features quality and unique gifts.
To apply contact Haley Frano at brightlightsmarket@gmail.com or (843) 714-1111. Applications are due by the...

Town Hill Pottery set up shop during a previous art and craft festival.

Enjoy a fun-filled weekend at the art and craft festival

BENNINGTON- Craftproducers presents the 41st annual Southern Vermont Art and Craft Festival on Saturday, August 3, the festival will be open from 10 am to 5 pm and on Sunday, August 4, from 10 am to 4 pm.
Special events and activities include over 100 exhibitors of fine art, artisan...

Artists and crafters wanted for fair day

TOWNSHEND- Artists and crafters are being sought for the annual Grace Cottage Hospital Fair Day Arts and Crafts Show scheduled for August 3 on the Common.
This one day pop-up shop features an eclectic array of fine art, prints, photography, pottery seconds, glass, wood, fiber, and more...