Category: Art in the Time of Covid

For all the negatives brought by Covid shutdowns—feelings of isolation, lack of communication, searching for ways to keep busy—there were also many opportunities for newfound inspiration. Artist Cecelia Kane, based in Peacham, discovered glimmers of silver lining through her lockdown experience. Her work aims to answer questions of identity, and… Read More

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