Building a Vermont where everyone has access to the arts and creativity in their lives, education, and communities
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Maple, Mud, and Grantmaking: Spring is a Great Time to Consider Getting Involved at the Arts Council!
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Spring in Vermont means maple, mud, and meeting grant deadlines! The deadlines for many of our annual grant programs are fast approaching, which means soon we will turn our attention […]
Cinema is Versatile in Spotlight Gallery’s Vermont State University Film Exhibit
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When the filmmakers exhibiting in the Vermont Arts Council Spotlight Gallery’s current exhibit were asked in their online artist talk why film matters to them, their answers were as unique […]
Moving from Recovery to Resilience in Vermont’s Cultural Sector
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Last summer marked some of the most devastating flooding the state of Vermont has ever experienced. Vermont’s arts and cultural sector was unspared and has spent months putting the pieces […]
The Eclipse—Portal of Renewal or Doom? Highland Center for the Arts Show Wants to Know
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Before the 2024 total solar eclipse darkens Vermont skies on April 8, the Highland Center for the Arts (HCA) in Greensboro will unveil a stellar show of its own—one with […]
Grants
As the primary provider of funding for the arts in Vermont, the Vermont Arts Council offers a variety of grant programs for both individual artists and organizations. Each grant has specific guidelines and resources to aid in your application, and Council staff are here to help you throughout the process. Find contact information for grant managers on the specific grant page or visit our staff directory.
Programs
In addition to grantmaking, the Vermont Arts Council offers a range of programs to engage Vermonters of all backgrounds in the arts and creativity. From exhibitions in our gallery and sculpture garden to the statewide Poetry Out Loud recitation competition and our Creative Aging initiative, Arts Council programs enable everyone to experience Vermont’s creativity.
Give To Support Vermont Arts
As a non-profit organization we depend on support from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Vermont state legislature, private foundations, corporations, and individuals like you.