WHAT IS IT?
Imagine thousands of large puzzle pieces, each created by a different artist, joined together in a colossal display of creativity and community. That's Art Fits Vermont, a statewide community arts project.
Beginning in May 2008, the Council will distribute 11,000 wood and 50,000 paper puzzle pieces free of charge to individuals, arts organizations, schools and community groups. The wood pieces are 15"x15" oak laminate produced by Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association. The heavy weight paper pieces are 13"x13." The goal is to encourage all Vermonters to create, connect and celebrate art.
Modeled on the Council's 2006 Palettes of Vermont project, there are no "rules" for participation in Art Fits Vermont. Community organizers can decide how to use this opportunity to benefit local interests. Schools can incorporate the project into their curriculum. Many organizations will showcase puzzle pieces at festivals, exhibits and local events, and some will sell or auction the art to benefit a community cause or program. View a list of upcoming Art Fits Vermont that are currently in the Vermont Arts Calendar.
PICK UP YOUR FREE PUZZLE PIECES TODAY! Individuals can stop by any of the Chittenden Bank branches across the state to pick up a single wooden puzzle piece. Alternatively, you can order your puzzle pieces directly through our website using the forms below. After doing so, you’ll be contacted soon with a delivery date and location for pickup.
Individuals Click here
Organizations Click here
Schools Click here
The Council's Art Mobile will be visiting communities across the state with a display of puzzle art and craft activities throughout the duration of the project.
View a list of upcoming Art Fits Vermont that are currently in the Vermont Arts Calendar. Events are being added on a regular basis, so check back again to stay informed on what's happening in your community.
- Puzzle pieces can be ordered at any time, while the supply lasts.
- Community events are now underway and will continue across the state throughout 2008 and 2009.
- Puzzle Palooza, the statewide gathering of puzzle artists and communities, will take place in Burlington during the Lake Champlain Quadricentennial Celebration in July 2009. More info to follow.
- The culminating exhibit will be in the Vermont State House in January-February 2010.