I am a Vermont Artist
The I am a Vermont Artist series explores how artists' creative expressions reflect their experiences of ethnicity, gender identity, religion, disability, or age. Covering all artistic disciplines, and a range of backgrounds—from New Americans to the state's first residents—we hope to amplify voices that deepen our understanding of what it means to be a Vermont artist.
Read the series archive on our blog, or see our artist index below.
Do you know of an artist who should be featured in this series? Fill out this suggestion form to let us know. Featured artists usually have a demonstrable body of work and at least one media mention. While we cannot guarantee that we will reach out to every submitted contact, we are grateful for any opportunity to connect with creative Vermonters.
I AM... 2021: A Virtual Exhibit | Feb. 16 - April 30
The Vermont Arts Council’s Spotlight Gallery announces its new all-virtual season with I AM... 2021, a virtual exhibit of nineteen artists from the I Am a Vermont Artist series. The virtual exhibit is viewable in the Council’s new online gallery from Feb. 18 through April 30. On the third Thursday of each month, the Council will host a Zoom gathering so that audiences can engage with the artists directly.
Artist Index
Artists are listed by the Creative Zone in which they live. Learn more about Vermont's six Creative Zones.
Chittenden County
A2VT | Performing Arts, Music
Larry Bissonette | Visual Arts, Painting
Rajnii Eddins | Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Spoken Word
KeruBo | Performing Arts, Music
Toby MacNutt | Performing Arts, Dance, Literary Arts
Mikahely | Performing Arts, Music
Misoo | Visual Arts, Painting
Muslim Girls Making Change | Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Spoken Word
Hom Pradhan | Visual Arts, Painting
Alexa Rivera | Crafts, Weaving
Mingmar Tsering | Performing Arts, Music, Dance
Kaylynn Sullivan TwoTrees | Multidisciplinary, Visual Arts, Performing Arts
Four-County (Franklin, Grand Isle, Lamoille, and Washington Counties)
LN Bethea | Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Spoken Word
Bryan Blanchette | Performing Arts, Music
Riki Moss | Visual Arts, Literary Arts
Jericho Parms | Literary Arts
Isadora Snapp | Performing Arts, Dance
Toussaint St. Negritude | Literary Arts, Performing Arts, Music
Northeast Kingdom (Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans Counties)
Desmond Peeples | Literary Arts, Music
Shani Stoddard | Performing Arts, Drag
Sachiko Yoshida | Visual Arts, Painting
Cornerstone Creative Community (Orange and Windsor Counties)
Jarvis Green | Performing Arts, Theater
Amy Hook-Therrien | Visual Arts, Painting
Southern Vermont (Bennington and Windham Counties)
Amber Arnold | Crafts, Healing Arts
Samirah Evans | Performing Arts, Music
Bill Forchion | Media Arts, Performing Arts, Literary Arts
Shanta Lee Gander | Literary Arts, Photography
John Hughes | Performing Arts, Music
Lina Longtoe | Media Arts, Film
Dona Ann McAdams | Visual Arts, Photography
Deidra Razzaque | Literary Arts, Visual Arts
Leaf Silver | Visual Arts, Crafts
Cai Xi | Multidisciplinary, Visual Arts, Performing Arts
Addison/Rutland
Francois Scarborough Clemmons | Performing Arts, Theater, Music
Will Kasso Condry | Visual Arts, Graffiti
Veronica Stevens | Visual Arts, Performing Arts