Arts

“Fishing for Compliments” by Susan Ahl and Emily Leach, from the 2024 Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibition at Retreat Farm. Photo by Rachel Boettcher

Deadline soon for ice shanty submissions

BRATTLEBORO - Artists, ice fishing enthusiasts, and builders of all ages and experience levels are invited to enter the 2025 Artful Ice Shanties outdoor exhibition presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) and Retreat Farm.
Now in its fifth year, this signature Vermont...

Clark presents monthly gallery experience

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Tuesday, December 17, at 11 am, the Clark Art Institute presents “Reflections,” a monthly gallery experience during which visitors are invited to look contemplatively as they engage with works of art from the Clark’s collection.
With a gentle tone that encourages...

Next installment in Hollywood film series

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Thursday, December 12, the Clark Art Institute screens the next installment in its Hollywood Auteurs film series, “A New Leaf” (1971), at 6 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion of...

A movie still from “A Christmas Story.”

A winter-themed movie and open mic night

WILLIAMSVILLE - Williamsville Hall is hosting an open mic night on Tuesday, December 10. Doors open at 6 pm; performances are from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.
Bring holiday- and winter-themed spoken word, dance, and original and cover music. Audience members and carolers are encouraged. This will be...

“Blue Ivy Perfume Bottle,” by Mary Angus.

“Blue Ivy Perfume Bottle,” by Mary Angus.

Glass artists host annual open studio

READSBORO - Readsboro Vermont glass artists Mary Angus and Bill LeQuier will host their 41st annual Holiday Open Studio Sale on two weekends, Saturday and Sunday, December 7 and 8, and Saturday and Sunday, December 14 and 15, from 10 am to 5 pm. Visitors are invited to the studio to see Angus and...

Glassblower Caitlin Burch will give a tour of her studio.

Glassblower Caitlin Burch will give a tour of her studio.

A weekend of southern Vermont artists

PUTNEY - This weekend celebrates the 46th annual Putney Craft Tour. Meet Vermont’s most prominent makers: glass blowers, potters, jewelers, woodworkers, painters, and even artisan cheese and winemakers in their studios.
The opportunity to experience the uniqueness of the number and the...

Film series starts with Hollywood classic

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Thursday, December 5, the Clark Art Institute kicks off its 10-part New Hollywood Auteurs film series with a screening of “Bonnie and Clyde” (1967) at 6 pm in the Manton Research Center auditorium. Presented in partnership with Images Cinema, this series captures the explosion...

A scene from the film “Lost Nation.”

Historical society presents screening of drama

PUTNEY - The Putney Historical Society presents a screening of Jay Craven’s new film “Lost Nation,” followed by a Q & A session led by Craven on Saturday, November 30, at 7 pm at Next Stage. The event is part of the film’s Vermont 50 Town Tour and is a fundraiser for the Putney Town Hall...

Exhibition of palladiotypes explores time

PUTNEY - The NXT Gallery presents “Water: Shape and Time,” an exhibition of palladiotypes by photographer Nick Ellison. The exhibit runs Saturday, November 16, through Sunday, February 9, with an opening reception on Sunday, November 17, from 3 to 5 pm.
Ellison’s work reminds the public...

A fresh take

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA - On Friday, November 15, enjoy a new look at old favorites in the Clark’s permanent collection.
In “Fresh Takes,” a Williams College graduate student shares their take on an object (or two) with the perspective of new scholarship. Discussion and lively debate is...