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Call for “Recycling” Artists

Call for “Recycling” Artists

The Chaffee Art Center, Your Center for Creativity, is excited about our new Exhibit “Reimagined, The Art of Recycling” coming up the end of September. The exhibit will be both inside the mansion and outside with sculptures on our historic property. We are inviting artists of all 

It’s Almost Here — Art in the Park, August 10 & 11

It’s Almost Here — Art in the Park, August 10 & 11

Chaffee Art Center’s 63rd Annual Art in the Park Summer Festival will take place August 10 & 11 in Rutland’s Main Street Park at the Junction of Routes 4 & 7. Juried fine artists, craftspeople, and specialty food producers will be featured. Rounding out the festival are food vendors, 

Featured Artist: Karen Utiger

Featured Artist: Karen Utiger

By Janelle Faignant Pliers, hammers, torches, wire and saws are her tools but Karen Utiger is not a carpenter.  First she spent a decade making functional pottery — mugs and bowls, espresso cups, plates and pitchers. Then she learned how to fuse glass, but found 

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

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 

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!

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