Friday, Nov. 22, 5-7 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center invites the community to kick off the holiday season at the annual holiday exhibit & shoppe opening reception. Held in the historic 1890s Queen Anne Victorian mansion at 16 So. Main St., the event will feature holiday music, a wine and hot cocoa bar, holiday sweets, and an array of unique handmade treasures perfect for gift-giving. Admission is free.
The exhibit, which runs through early January, showcases the work of talented local artists and artisans. This all-member show celebrates creativity in the community, with items on display and available for purchase. Visitors can also enjoy the Gallery Shoppe, which offers additional handcrafted items.
Guests will have the opportunity to mingle with artists, explore the history and beauty of the Chaffee mansion, and start their holiday shopping in a festive atmosphere. The Chaffee Art Center also encourages attendees to join as members to support its mission of inspiring creativity and fostering community vitality through the arts.
The Chaffee Art Center’s winter hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with private appointments available upon request.
For more information, visit chaffeeartcenter.org.
Courtesy of Chaffee Art Center
The Chaffee Art Center’s Holiday Exhibit & Shoppe opens Friday, Nov. 22, from 5-7 p.m. at its historic Victorian mansion showcasing local art, handmade gifts, and a festive atmosphere; the exhibit runs through early January.
