By Victoria Gaithier The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is gearing up for winter and Black History Month exhibitions. “We are in Vermont, and it’s cold. I thought it would be kind of fun to do ‘Baby It’s Cold Outside’ […]
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New Chaffee Art Center exhibit opens
Jan. 14 at 5 p.m. — RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening of a new exhibit, “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” with solo featured galleries of work by photographer Lowell Snowden […]
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For the greater good: Escape from the dark winter days using your head, and your heart, and your hands
By Liz DiMarco Weinmann As many of us look forward to a happier 2022, Covid is still ruling our world, and we are facing the most sunlight-challenged months of the year. No wonder many of us want to hunker down […]
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A call to black artists
February is National Black History Month that started as a method of remembrance with regard to the vital events and people in the history of the African diaspora. Today, it is an important month of both remembrance, recognition, and education. […]
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2022 Chaffee calendar holiday special through Dec. 25, 2021
The Chaffee Art Center is hosting a fundraising project featuring 14 Chaffee member artists’ work. Calendars are $10 each; $25 for three calendars; $35 for five calendars; or $60 for 10 calendars. To order your own, visit the Chaffee Art […]
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Calling all gingerbread makers
Announcing annual Chaffee’s Gingerbread Contest Nov. 17-18 — RUTLAND — Interested bakers, schools, organizations, businesses, families, individuals, and young people are invited to submit their imaginative gingerbread creations. Entries do not have to pre-register but are appreciated. All entries must […]
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New holiday artisan gift show
RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center is seeking exhibitors to participate in their upcoming holiday artisan gift show on Friday, Nov. 5 from 4-8 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Exhibitors of diverse artisan products […]
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Chaffee Art Center prepares for 60th annual Art in the Park fall foliage festival
Oct. 9-10 — RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s 60th annual Art in the Park Fall Foliage Festival will be held on Oct. 9-10 in Main Street Park at the junction of routes 4 & 7 in Rutland. The show features […]
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Chaffee Art Center unveils bench art
Friday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m.—RUTLAND — The Chaffee Art Center will unveil the 42 Rutland BenchART community art project benches on the lawn of the art center. The project was created as a fundraiser for The Chaffee Art Center. […]
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Chaffee Art Center to host 60th annual Art in the Park summer festival
Aug. 14-15 —RUTLAND — Chaffee Art Center’s 60th annual Art in the Park Summer Festival will take place Aug. 14-15 in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the corner of West St. and Route 7. Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food […]