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Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Chaffee Art Center embarks on restoration of its historic mansion

Original Article RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) – The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland is receiving a state grant to help repair its historic building. “Vermont’s historic buildings are a really important part of what makes Vermont special, and a place that people want to live and 

Chaffee Featured Artist:  Helen Dillon

Chaffee Featured Artist: Helen Dillon

by Janelle Faignant In an Instagram post a tractor attachment is buried in a snowdrift near a red barn on a sunny, blue sky winter day, painted in colors that somehow capture the cold winter air and the warmth of the sun. It’s by artist 

A Kaleidoscope of Art, Annual Student Exhibit to open March 9

A Kaleidoscope of Art, Annual Student Exhibit to open March 9

Opening Reception Saturday, March 9th (12–2pm) The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, is proud to again showcase young artists in grades PreK-12 from Vermont schools and homeschoolers for our Annual Student Exhibit, “A Kaleidoscope of Art” and invite the community to the Opening Reception on Saturday, March 9, 12–2pm. 

2024 Summer Camps

2024 Summer Camps

Explore the Arts this Summer at the Chaffee Art Center! Check out our classes here. MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR CAMPS/CLASSES:802-775-0356 or [email protected] BEFORE & AFTER CARE: Available for all camps 8–9am and 4–5pm, must pre-register. $15/hr. Also, please add $15 if they need to stay for lunch 12–1pm. Must 

Annual Student Exhibit, Attention Homeschoolers!

Rutland, VT: The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, is proud to again showcase young artists in grades PreK–12 from Vermont schools and homeschoolers for our Annual Student Exhibit “A Kaleidoscope of Art” March 9 to April 5, 2024. Mark your calendars for the Opening Reception 

Silent Art Auction Begins

Silent Art Auction Begins

This Silent ART Auction consists of beautiful pieces of art that have accumulated at the Chaffee Art Center over the years, and soon will have a new home. Perfect for yourself or as a gift! There also may be a few additions from a more 

It’s All About the Arts

It’s All About the Arts

Check out the latest edition of It’s All About the Arts, featuring Robert Black

Saturdays at the Chaffee

10am–3pmStop in for Family friendly art and activities! Explore the mansion…Exhibits (change every 4-6 weeks)Plus, experience 2 rooms that take you back to the 1890s…original master bathroom and sitting room Gallery Shoppe…Filled with affordable, unique, handmade items and gift ideas Café…Stop by and enjoy a