Category: Art in the Time of Covid

Though movie theaters are reopening across the nation, their initial shutdown caused an influx of online streaming, making this modern form of consuming entertainment even more popular. And while this burst of streaming greatly benefited large corporations like Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, it was a more difficult task for smaller,… Read More

With the suspension of the regular routine of life as a result of Covid shutdowns, many businesses and organizations took the time to reevaluate the structure of their own working environment and their impact on the greater community. River Arts is one such company. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, River Arts… Read More

Discovering ways to stay connected has been a difficult task for many this past year, but Lauren Larken Scuderi and the Artner Project have strived to maintain connections through individual and collaborative creative endeavors. Through the Artner Project, Lauren and other artist friends can provide support for one another by… Read More

Millinery is the art, craft, and trade of hat-making, and for milliners Nora Swan and Samantha Stone, it is at its best a highly social affair. Nora, Sam, and their sheep produce handcrafted felt hats on their farm in Brandon, and pre-pandemic they loved touring craft shows and connecting with… Read More

When the pandemic hit Vermont, musician and youth counselor Emily Musty Zanleoni was quick to adapt her work for a digital world. In fall 2019, Emily started working with a new program of the Upper Valley Music Center (UVMC), Musicians as Mentors (M2), to connect youth with professional musicians. Raised… Read More

Students across Vermont are returning to school in varying ways—from fully remote to fully in-person, and many variations between—but how are the arts returning with them? That question has been top of mind to the creators of Bully No More!, a musical that empowers young people to stand up… Read More