Arts

“Red Cat” by June Thomson, age 6

Glass artists turn drawings into sculptures

BRATTLEBORO- Professional glass artists from across New England have selected 21 children’s drawings of imaginary creatures to be transformed into sparkling glass sculptures for the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center biennial “Glasstastic” exhibition opening March 22.
The artists made...

Program gives children opportunity to guide

BRATTLEBORO - When asked what inspired Junior Museum Guides, a new program for children at the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center,
Kate Milliken, manager of education programs, shared an example of a young child who became empowered to share his knowledge and perspectives about art after...

Joseph Cotton was one of the stars of Orson Welles’ 1942 movie “The Magnificent Ambersons.”

A film classic screened

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA- On Thursday, March 6, the Clark Art Institute kicks off its new Small Town film series with a screening of “The Magnificent Ambersons” (1942) at 6 pm in the Manton Research Center.
Spanning the turn of the 19th century into the 20th, Orson Welles’ “The Magnificent...

Art show fueled by love

BRATTLEBORO- A special showing and a conversation with the artists of “Fueled by Love: Work That Keeps You Going” will be held on Sunday, February 23, from 11 am to 12:30 pm at 118 Elliot.
“Fueled by Love: Work That Keeps You Going” is an exhibition of paintings by Ellen Cone Maddrey,...

Author, illustrator featured in exhibit

PUTNEY - NXT Gallery presents “Eileen Christelow: Illustrations,” an exhibition celebrating the work of the acclaimed author and illustrator of over 30 children’s picture books. The opening reception will be held on Sunday, February 23, from 3 to 5 pm at Next Stage Arts, located at 15 Kimball...

A group of participants in the 2023 Artful Ice Shanties exhibit enjoy themselves. This year’s entries will be on display at the Retreat Farm through Sunday, February 23. File photo

A group of participants in the 2023 Artful Ice Shanties exhibit enjoy themselves. This year’s entries will be on display at the Retreat Farm through Sunday, February 23. File photo

Headed to the ski jump? Stop by and check out the Artful Ice Shanties

BRATTLEBORO — Artists, winter enthusiasts, and builders of all ages and experience levels have been working for weeks in garages, workshops, and backyards to design and build their inventive entries for Artful Ice Shanties.
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) and Retreat Farm...

Free activity program for young children

WILLIAMSTOWN, MA—On Saturday, February 8, at 10 am, the Clark Art Institute offers a free activity program for young children focused on “Faces and Feelings.” Specially designed for 3- to 6-year-olds and their caregivers, this event includes fun art-making activities and interactive artwork talks...

A photo by Nicki Steel

Bookstore hosts nature photography show

WILMINGTON - Bartleby’s Books announced their annual February photography show with local photographer Nicki Steel. For 21 years, Bartleby’s has been hosting the show, which highlights Vermont’s countryside and way of life. This year’s show conveys Nicki’s love for Vermont. From charming farms,...

Student art and writing award winners recognized at BMAC

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center recently announced that 157 young artists and writers from across Vermont have been recognized by the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for their exceptional artistic and literary talent.
The students’ award-winning artwork and...

Adrienne Elise Tarver

Online conversation with artist and curator

BRATTLEBORO — Artist Adrienne Elise Tarver and curator Daricia Mia DeMarr discuss Tarver’s site-specific, immersive multimedia exhibition, “Roots, Water, Air,” in an online conversation presented by the Brattleboro Museum & Art Center (BMAC) on Thursday, February 6, at 7 pm.
Tarver is...