Successful Aging: Wisdom in Our Communities
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When Susan Rosano was laid off from her job years ago as an expressive arts therapist for hospice patients, being unable to land another job took her by surprise. “I’m […]
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One-sentence Stories of Creativity in Community
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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to stymie our efforts to gather as we used to, we should remember that creativity is the heart of community. Over the past 19 months, […]
Art in a Time of COVID-19
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Karen Mittelman, executive director of the Vermont Arts Council, and Jody Fried, chair of the Vermont Creative Network and executive director of Catamount Arts, offer this commentary on the COVID-19 […]
Facilities Grant Seeker Workshops for FY2021
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The Vermont Arts Council and the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation are partnering to host free grant seeker workshops. Staff from Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities interested in applying for […]
Grant Seeker Workshops for FY2021
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Are you thinking about applying for an FY2021 Arts Council grant? Attend a workshop between February 24 and March 10. Designed for both new and experienced grant writers, these free […]
On Placemaking and Public Art
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I was invited recently to present with our partners from AARP VT at the national AARP Livable Communities Placemaking Workshop in Denver, Colorado. This was the organization’s first-ever national convening […]
After a Disaster
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Beginning Tuesday morning, August 30, 2011: There is so much to remember. At dawn after the nighttime deluge, downtown Waterbury was under several feet of brown water. When that receded […]
In the Height of the Season
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We’re at the tipping point. The ground has warmed since the solstice; the days are as hot as they get. Cicadas sing. And when you notice the sun sets earlier […]
What Placemakers Say
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Creative placemaking is a growing part of Vermont’s landscape and language. The term, well-defined by Ann Markusen and Anne Gadwa in this white paper, refers to projects where “partners from […]
A Thoughtful Invitation
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The Flynn Center for the Arts in Burlington serves as a model on many fronts, including established and new ways of addressing inclusion. Executive Director Anna Marie Gewirtz notes that […]
Grant Seeker Workshops Available
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Are you thinking about applying for an FY2020 Arts Council grant? Attend a workshop between April 22 and 24. Designed for both new and experienced grant writers, these free workshops […]
Maple, Murals, Sugarhouses, and Sculptures
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In the Green Mountain State, sweet signs of spring include maple forests awakening and a plethora of outdoor art awaiting visitors. With more than 3,000 sugarmakers in residence, Vermont is […]