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Left to right: Rutland's Ethnic Festival, photo by Shawn Pemrick; a Catamount Arts concert in 2019; Vermont Symphony Orchestra at Farmers' Night in the Statehouse; JAG Productions' Theater on the Hill, photo by Lars Blackmore; Festival of Fools in Burlington, photo by Kyle Tansley.

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Header image: (Left to right) Rutland’s Ethnic Festival, photo by Shawn Pemrick; a Catamount Arts concert in 2019; Vermont Symphony Orchestra at Farmers’ Night in the Statehouse; JAG Productions’ Theater on the Hill, photo by Lars Blackmore; Festival of Fools in Burlington, photo by Kyle Tansley.

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Design Made Visible

Mad River Valley Arts 5031 Main Street, #2 Village Square, Waitsfield, VT, United States

‘Design Made Visible’ is a multi-disciplinary exhibition exploring the ‘table’ as metaphor, May 3-June 22 at Mad River Valley Arts in Waitsfield, VT. Open Tues-Sat 1-5pm, reception May 4, 5-7pm. The 'table' invites company whether friends, family or rivals. The 'table' signifies community, conversation, celebration, status, a site for game, deals, spilled disasters, or learning; […]

Variety Sew: A Sampling of Textile Tools and Devices

Henry Sheldon Museum One Park Street, Middlebury

Discover a plethora of sewing machines, a surfeit of spinning wheels, and a myriad of sewing paraphernalia in this exhibit featuring objects from the collections of the Henry Sheldon Museum. Many of these items have not been on exhibit for decades and have Middlebury and Addison County histories. The exhibit is sponsored by The Quilters’ […]

Museum admission

Pamela Wilson’s POTENTIALITY

Minema Gallery 2 Lower Main St, Johnson, VT, United States

"Potentiality," solo show of paintings, ceramics, textiles, and ephemera by Vermont- based artist Pamela Wilson now on view through July 1st. Opening Reception and Artist Talk, Sunday, May 21st at 2pm.

Free
Event Series David Rohn: As I See It

David Rohn: As I See It

Mitchell-Giddings Fine Arts 181-183 Main Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

Mitchell • Giddings Fine Arts presents David Rohn: As I See It, an exhibition of watercolors and oil paintings, opening with Artist Reception Saturday, May 27, 5 - 7 pm. The show continues through June 9, with an Artist Talk Saturday, June 17, 5pm. Rohn was the anchor and chairman of the Windham College art […]

Free

Art Opening: Casey Blanchard’s “Change the Story”

Shelburne Vineyard 6308 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT, United States

Join local Shelburne artist Casey Blanchard in the opening of her exhibit, “Change the Story”, on Thursday, June 1 from 6 – 7:30pm. “Change the Story” asks us to restructure and revision the systemic beliefs that guide our actions and decisions. Casey states, “My hope is that humanity rises to reinvigorate our love of ourselves, […]

Event Series My Mother’s Three Mothers

My Mother’s Three Mothers

Lost Nation Theatre 39 Main Street, Montpelier, VT, United States

A woman’s search for her birth mother sends shock waves of secrets, shame, choices, & consequences through generations. Inspired by a true story, Erin Galligan Baldwin’s new play asks “Who owns your story?” Open Door Theatre's 2019 staged reading received rave reviews and standing ovations as the play's themes and events deeply touched audiences. Lost […]

$10 – $30

Montpelier Art Walk with printmaker Uncle Erok

Artisans Hand Craft Gallery 89 Main Street at City Center, Montpelier, VT, United States

During June's Art Walk, printmaker Uncle Erok (a.k.a. Erik Gillard) will show his original linoleum block prints. He'll also have blocks and tools on hand for visitors to make their own prints. Uncle Erok is an artist, activist, mentor, poet, muralist, and printmaker living in the Western Abenaki lands of north central Vermont. Instagram: @uncle.erok

Free

‘CREATIVE RELATIONS’ multimedia exhibit opens June 2, 2023 at 118 ELLIOT

118 ELLIOT 118 Elliot Street, Brattleboro, VT, United States

‘Creative Relations is a multi-media group exhibit where 10 artists explore how family history, significant relationships and social/cultural contexts influence the making of art, will open Friday, June 2, 2023 at 118 Elliot. In the show, some artists’ explore how creativity helps heal the legacy of personal and cultural trauma. Other artists’ work arises from […]

Free

48 Hour Film Slam!

JAM - Junction Arts Media 5 S Main St, White River Junction, VT, United States

48 Hour Film Slam (a JAM tradition!) is back from June 2 - 4. At the launch meeting on June 2 at 6:00 PM, participating teams will receive the prompt, film requirements, and start the countdown. Then, contestants will have 48 hours to write, shoot, edit, and export an original short film. On June 4 […]

Free

Visiting Artist – Stanley Squirewell

Vermont Studio Center 80 Pearl Street, Johnson, VT, United States

Visiting Artist, Stanley Squirewell will give an Artist Talk at Vermont Studio Center in Lowe Lecture Hall on Friday, June 2 at 7:30 pm ET, 2023. This event is free and open to the public. Stan Squirewell was born and raised in Washington, DC and currently lives and works in Louisville, KY. His artistic training […]

Free

Black Comedy

mount mansfield union high school 211 Browns Trace Rd., Jericho, VT, United States

The Mount Mansfield Union High School Theatre Department presents the end of the year SENIOR THEATRE PRODUCTION of BLACK COMEDY, a British farce by Peter Shaffer. Performances will be Friday & Saturday June 2nd & 3rd at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for students & children and $7 for general admission. Fun for the whole […]

$5 – $7

Twilight Series: Green Mountain Swing

Burlington City Arts 135 Church St, Burlington, VT, United States

The 18-piece Green Mountain Swing Band performs tunes from the time when swing was king. Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Woody Herman are all aboard the musical time machine, which also makes stops in the bop and post-bop eras, with a final foray into more modern melodies. Swing dancing is strongly encouraged. All […]

Free