Not a Moment Back: Thoughts on Stories
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Vermont State House Chamber Devotional by Alex Aldrich, Vermont Arts Council Executive Director March 27, 2015. Before she wrote one word, J.K. Rowling outlined in painstaking detail all seven Harry […]
Category: Council Stories
Project and Creation Grant Seeker Workshops
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Overview The Vermont Arts Council will host free informational workshops for the FY2016 Project and Creation Grant programs. Anyone interested in applying to either program is encouraged to attend. Project […]
So Handsome! I know right?
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The Journey Jon mostly rides his fat bike, but has access to a car. He borrowed a truck to bring his art into town. His oil paintings on six-foot canvases […]
Cultural Facilities Grant Seeker Workshops
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Overview The Vermont Arts Council will host free workshops for Vermont nonprofit organizations and municipalities interested in applying for FY2016 Cultural Facilities Grants. Through the Cultural Facilities Grant program, grants […]
Digging for Roots: Wild-Crafted Artwork
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Plants and Animals Portrayed A curious boy squats as he discovers a prairie dog; a proud turkey dares anyone to comment on his beard. The largest tree in the world […]
Études: The Weavings of Bhakti Ziek
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Weavings on Walls Weavings by Bhakti Ziek, a resident of Randolph, are hanging in the Council’s Spotlight Gallery through the end of December. In “Études,” Ziek presents work investigating internal […]
If You Can Read This…
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You are on the Vermont Arts Council’s new website. This site amplifies the arts in Vermont. Colorful pages show the riches in our state–from excursions and festivals to readings and […]
The 2014 Vermont Arts Awards Gala
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A Warm Reception in the NEK A friendly Northeast Kingdom audience clapped enthusiastically on the evening of Tuesday, October 7, as three Vermonters received accolades for individual accomplishment in the […]
The Arts Awards Head North
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Arts Leaders to be Honored in St. Johnsbury Arts supporters from around the state will gather in St. Johnsbury October 7 to honor three individuals who have had a profound […]
Morning Sun Softens the Spotlight Gallery
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It’s likely Tony Conner is a morning person. Morning mist, morning color, and the morning sky are all captured in watercolors exhibited in An Artist’s Journey Through the Seasons, now […]
Animating Infrastructure: Funding for Collaborative Projects
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Vermont communities are encouraged to take a look at Animating Infrastructure—a pilot program developed to foster collaborative partnerships between communities and artists. From bike racks and solar panels to a […]
Balinese Buicks: On the Road to Enlightenment
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San Francisco, Barcelona, Vermont, Bali, and Mali are all mentioned in Art Costa’s statement for this body of work. Costa merges the design of Balinese masks with the design of […]