Opening Reception:  June 23, from 2-6pm Award Ceremony: 3pm The Chaffee presents the VPS Member Show; a collection of work by members of the Vermont Pastel Society (VPS). Local Artist Fran Bull will bring her discerning eye to the venue as the exhibition’s judge, selecting winners in nine unique categories. An opening reception with the […]

Moose Crossing will be performing live at The Chaffee Art Center in Rutland on Thursday, August 2 nd starting at 7pm. Looking for classics from Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Josef Zawinul, Herbie Hancock? Join Moose Crossing at The Chaffee Arts Center and support live music in Rutland. This band of misfit […]

Sip N Dip Painting Class Treat yourself to some mid-week fun with Chaffee’s Thursday Night Sip N’ Dip classes! Join us with your friends and your favorite BYOB bottle of wine for an evening of painting, laughter, quality instruction, and a finished canvas by the end of the night. Unleash your inner artist while getting […]

The Chaffee house was built in 1896, and since that time, it has not been insulated. The building has relied on the lath and plaster walls to keep out the harsh winter cold, and never really doing a great job at that.  It has taken over 20 years, but we have begun our insulation project […]