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New Exhibit Opening & Garden Party at the Chaffee Art Center July 27th!

New Exhibit Opening & Garden Party at the Chaffee Art Center July 27th!

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, is getting ready for “Connections” … An intergenerational Exhibit that opens Saturday, July 27, 2–4pm with our 2nd Annual Garden Party! Thanks to Sponsor, Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging. We invite the community to join us for this 

63rd Annual Summer Art in the Park

63rd Annual Summer Art in the Park

For more information, please see Art in the Park

Calling All Artists!

Calling All Artists!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS, PAINT-BY-NUMBER ENTHUSIASTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, COMMUNITY MEMBERS OF ALL AGES…amateurs and professionals wanted! The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, is getting ready for “Connections” … An intergenerational Exhibit that Opens Saturday, July 27, 2–4pm with a Garden Party! Thanks to our Sponsor: Southwestern 

Connections & Interconnections of Life Weekly Group

Connections & Interconnections of Life Weekly Group

Friday, July 1912–1pm We are forming a new group that will meet weekly on Fridays at Noon at the Chaffee Art Center. The idea is to create a place to share with others (thoughts, philosophies, spirituality, cultures, and more) in a respectful way. All are welcome.  We 

Closed for Fourth of July

Closed for Fourth of July

Please note we will be closed Thursday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day. Have a safe and wonderful holiday.

It’s All About the Arts, June 2024

It’s All About the Arts, June 2024

Check out this month’s version of It’s All About the Arts. Thank you PegTV!

Featured Artist: Beejay Jeromin

Featured Artist: Beejay Jeromin

By Janelle Faignant The irony is that Beejay Jeromin has always been a color person, even though she grew up in a dark room. “My dad was a professional newspaper photographer,” she said in a recent phone conversation, “so I have always loved photography.” She’s 

Art … The Equalizer, An exhibit about originality, diversity, individuality

Art … The Equalizer, An exhibit about originality, diversity, individuality

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, invites the community to the opening reception on June 11th (5-7pm) of our new Exhibit Art …The Equalizer, An Exhibit about originality, diversity, and individuality featuring “Beyond the Curve, American Abenaki COVID Experience.”  Featuring “Beyond the Curve: 

New at the Chaffee!

The Chaffee Art Center welcomes kids and teens to explore all of our galleries, but we have created one with you in mind! CreativeStudioSpace has FREE open studio hours for kids and teens (see schedule below). There are lots of art/craft activities to choose from including 

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 

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 

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